YOUTH WEST-SIDE TO WEST AFRICA - GHANA

Accra, Ghana

GA
Gone Again Travel & Tours
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Aug 6 - 19, 2022
Group size: 10 - 20
YOUTH WEST-SIDE TO WEST AFRICA - GHANA
Accra, Ghana

Gone Again Travel & Tours
  • Email address verified

Aug 6 - 19, 2022
Group size: 10 - 20

About this trip

Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures, NFP is starting our journeys to West Africa to the following cities of Ghana. Accra, Elmina, Kumasi and Akosombo, to name a few.  All of our journey's are open to everyone.  Payment Plans are available.  Proceeds from these journeys are donated to  travel and learn scholarships for youth in our program.


Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures helps kids from under severed community explore the world right here at home through our cultural travel and learn program to museums and events. Our discoveries of world cultures and black history right here at home then connecting to the motherland, will help youth and families learn together.  Our journey is a combination of volunteerism, adventure and history. 


You can also customize our journeys for your organization or school.   Please contact Crystal Dyer at 773.417.8808 for details.  We offer budget, moderate and luxury tour options.  

www.goneagaintravel.com


The tours  include a visit to the castles where our ancestors were held as prisoners of war and shipped throughout the Americas and world as chattel for centuries of brutal slavery. Ghana was a major hub for the human trafficking of Africans who were enslaved.

OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKET:

Tour in ACCRA: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Osu Light House, WEB Dubois and beach

Tour in EASTERN REGION: Aburi Botanical Gardens, Boti Waterfalls, Umbrella Rock, and 3-Headed Palm Tree

Tour in KUMASI: National Cultural Centre, Manhyia Museum, Kejetia Market (seamstresses will hand sew garments for you if you like)

Tour in CAPE COAST: Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park and the Beach

Tour Tamale: Safari and Larabanga Mosque in the northern region

Trip to rural areas to participate in volunteer activities

NAMING CEREMONY: You will receive an African name


ALL MEALS


*Fees include coach airfare from Chicago, all taxes, transportation to points of interest, tour site fees, hotel accommodations 4 star/ taxes, airport arrival/departure transport. There are some venues that may require limited walking. However, Ghanaians walk a lot!!


Upgrades to first-class airfare and 4-star hotel properties are available.

*Average weather in Ghana is around 70 - 82 degrees
 


Day 1 - The African Adventure to Ghana begins with departure from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Accra Ghana 



Tour Company

Our journey is prepared by Gone Again Travel & Tours, 5940 W Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60651. The only black owned storefront travel agency on the Westside of Chicago.  Contact Crystal Dyer for all your group travel needs  www.goneagaintravel.com 773.417.8808.


Proceeds provides scholarships for youth in our  travel and learn  program for Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventure, NFP 501c3 and can be tax deductible.

ROOM DOUBLE OR TRIPLE OCCUPANCY

RATES ARE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. 

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $600 ADDITIONAL

CANCELLATION POLICY

 

  • Deposits of $500 for Adults are non-refundable once the trip is confirmed.. 
  • Airfare is 100% non-refundable and refunds are per airline regulations
  • If you cancel your booking more than 91 days prior to departure, the penalty is 50% of the trip price. 
  • Within 90 days of departure, the penalty is 100%. 

To minimize any loss and to protect yourself during the trip, we highly recommend taking out a comprehensive insurance policy that covers cancellation. TRAVEL INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.

What’s included

  • AIRFARE ROUNDTRIP
    CHICAGO IL
  • ACCOMODATIONS
    FULL LIST WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT FINAL PAYMENT. ALL 4 STAR PROPERTIES
  • ALL TOURS LISTED
    FULL DESCRIPTION LISTED
  • MEALS
    ALL MEALS INCLUDED
  • GROUND TRANSPORTATION
    AIR CONDITIONED BUS BY LICENSED DRIVER
  • ALL ENTRY FEES
    NATIONAL PARKS AND ATTRACTIONS
  • TOUR GUIDE
    LICENSED ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE
  • AFRICAN NAMING
    GET YOUR AFRICAN NAME
  • PASSPORT
    INCLUDED AS INDICATED FOR YOUTH

What’s not included

  • VISA
    Ghana Visa http://www.ghanaembassy.org/index.php?page=visas
  • YELLOW FEVER SHOT
    https://www.passporthealthusa.com/vaccinations/
  • MALARIA PILLS
    Your doctor can order or we have a special location to order

Available Packages

SANKOFA STUDENT JOURNEY

THIS IS A PRIVATE ENROLLMENT AND ONLY YOUTH AND ADULTS ALREADY ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM ARE RECEIVING THIS LINK

$5,000
ADULT RESERVATION



THE DEPOSIT IS $500 FOR ADULTS. THE BALANCE IS DUE BY JUNE 2 2022.


THIS IS A PRIVATE LINK AND ONLY ADULTS ALREADY APPROVED FOR THE JOURNEY ARE RECEIVING IT.

$5,000


Your Organizer


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Gone Again Travel & Tours
Hello, I'm Crystal Dyer, owner of Gone Again Travel and Tours. We are your experts for group travel packages worldwide, customized for every budget. Being the first African American owned brick and mortar travel agency on the west side of Chicago in the Austin community, our mission is to be the change we want to see in the world by educating families and groups on the adventures that await them whether they are closer to home or worldwide by providing options that enable everyone affordability to travel. We can be reached daily at 5940 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, 773.417.8808 Office or 312-813-6047 Cell http://www.goneagaintravel.com fun@goneagaintravel.com

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