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Cultural Tour in Benin 16 Days/15 Nights (Comfort)

16 days
Start and end in Cotonou
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 8
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Cotonou

    Start point
    Cotonou, Littoral, Benin (Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paradisia Hotel )
  2. Day 2

    Porto-Novo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Résidence Ouadada)

    Included Activities

    • Navigate water channels in Ganvie and interact with Tofinu people
    • Explore Porto-Novo royal palace
    • Porto-Novo city tour
    • Egoungoun dance performance in Adjarra
    • Visit sacred black lake of Adjarra
    Landmarks
    Ganvie
    Lake Nokoué
    Porto-Novo Royal Palace
    Adjarra Sacred Black Lake
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Pobe - Dassa Zoumey

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (TG Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Visit historic museum of Porto-Novo (former royal palace)
    • Explore Afro-Brazilian architecture
    • Meet Holli tribe in Pobe
    • Explore Ketou kingdom
    • Guelede dance performance in Cove
    Landmarks
    Porto-Novo Museum
    Pobe
    Ketou Kingdom
    Cove
    Dassa Zoumey
  4. Day 4

    Savalou

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (T&F Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Scenic hike in Dassa mountains to explore voodoo convents
    • Encounter Fulanih tribe
    • Visit Sakpata voodoo temple
    • Visit historic slave holding site in Savalou
    • Explore Dankoli voodoo temple
    Landmarks
    Dassa Mountains
    Dassa Voodoo Convents
    Sakpata Voodoo Temple
    Savalou Slave Site
    Dankoli Voodoo Temple
  5. Day 5

    Taneka - Natitingou

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Totora Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Taneka cultural museum
    • Meet spiritual chief of Taneka
    • Witness traditional circumcision dance of Yom tribe
    • Visit Kota waterfall
    Landmarks
    Taneka Village
    Taneka Cultural Museum
    Kota Waterfall
    Natitingou
  6. Day 6

    Boukombé - Natitingou

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Totora Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Explore Tata Somba villages (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Experience women's initiation dance of Betamaribe people
    • Visit Natitingou regional museum
    • Browse local arts and crafts shops
    Landmarks
    Tata Somba Villages
    Boukombé
    Natitingou Regional Museum
  7. Day 7

    Nikki - Parakou

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kobourou City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nikki royal palace
    • Explore Danri Museum
    • Witness horse dance of Bariba tribe
    • Explore royal palace of Nikki
    Landmarks
    Nikki Royal Palace
    Danri Museum
    Parakou
  8. Day 8

    Agongointo - Abomey

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (L'auberge d'Abomey)

    Included Activities

    • Parakou city tour - monuments and landmarks
    • Visit pottery village in Agongointo
    • Explore underground houses in Agongointo
    Landmarks
    Parakou
    Agongointo Pottery Village
    Agongointo Underground Houses
  9. Day 9

    Abomey

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (L'auberge d'Abomey)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Abomey royal palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Explore fetish market
    • Admire local arts and crafts
    • Visit Chameleon battlefield (Place GOHO)
    • Visit private palaces
    Landmarks
    Abomey Royal Palace
    Abomey Fetish Market
    Place GOHO
  10. Day 10

    Lokossa - Possotome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hôtel Chez Theo)

    Included Activities

    • Witness Zangbeto dance in Lokossa
    • Participate in voodoo ritual in Possotome
    • Visit sacred site with skulls associated with voodoo HEVIOSSO
    • Excursion on sacred lake
    • Visit sacred island of Mitogbodji
    Landmarks
    Lokossa
    Possotome
    Possotome Sacred Lake
    Mitogbodji Sacred Island
  11. Day 11

    Grand Popo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hôtel Awalé Plage)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Salt Island in Grand Popo
    • Visit Heve voodoo village
    • Visit La Bouche du Roi
    • Participate in twins ritual in Grand Popo
    Landmarks
    Salt Island
    Heve Voodoo Village
    La Bouche du Roi
    Grand Popo
  12. Day 12

    Ouidah

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (djegba hotel ouidah )

    Included Activities

    • Visit voodoo house chief in Ouidah
    • Explore sacred forest of Ouidah
    • Visit python temple
    • Interact with live pythons revered as HOUEDA totems
    Landmarks
    Ouidah Voodoo House
    Ouidah Sacred Forest
    Ouidah Python Temple
  13. Day 13

    Allada - Ouidah

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (djegba hotel ouidah)

    Included Activities

    • Meet King Da Glele Milonon II in Allada
    • Learn about voodoo religion and Fa divination
    • Participate in voodoo rituals and ceremonies
    • Explore Ouidah and observe festival preparations
    Landmarks
    Allada
  14. Day 14

    Voodoo Festival

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (djegba hotel ouidah)

    Included Activities

    • Witness early morning ceremonial rituals and sacrifices
    • Attend the main Voodoo Festival celebration
    • Experience performances including songs, dances, and drumming
    Landmarks
    Ouidah
  15. Day 15

    Cotonou - Drabo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paradisia Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cotonou city tour - Amazon square
    • Visit Place of the Red Star
    • Explore arts market
    • View world's longest graffiti wall
    • Encounter red-bellied monkeys in Drabo
    Landmarks
    Amazon Square
    Place of the Red Star
    Cotonou Arts Market
    Cotonou Graffiti Wall
    Drabo
  16. Day 16

    Departure from Cotonou

    End point
    Cotonou, Littoral, Benin (Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore arts gallery in Calavi
    • Visit Dantokpa market

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation time
    Landmarks
    Calavi Arts Gallery
    Dantokpa Market

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