Senegal & The Gambia, 9 Days

Tour Includes:

Economy class airfare to Dakar, Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure, Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, Accommodation in the properties listed, Round trip transportation between Dakar & Banjul, Experienced English-speaking guides, Admission to all listed sites, Luggage Handling, Meals indicated by B, L, D

Tour Price Does Not Include:

Travel insurance, Gambian visa, gratuity to drivers and guides, meals not listed

Call (661) 399-9515 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6471631

Tour Operator
Palace Travel Inc
Duration
9 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1New YorkDepart the U.S. for your overnight flight to Dakar.
Day 2DakarUpon arrival at Dakar airport, you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Rest, relax and refresh. Afternoon city tour. Welcome dinner. Overnight at Novotel Hotel.

Meal(s) Included: Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Dakar Or Similar

Day 3Goree IslandThis morning visit the World Heritage Site of Goree Island including "The Door of No Return". Tour includes a lecture by the curator on the history of Goree.

This afternoon complete the city tour of Dakar. Visit the colorful markets including Tilen Market, famous for a variety of medicinal herbs and traditional healers. Visit the picturesque residential district of Medina. Overnight at Novotel Hotel.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Dakar Or Similar

Day 4KaolackDepart to Pink Lake, a rare natural phenomena caused by a unique combination of microorganism and high concentration of salts which gives the lake its pink color. Interact with the women harvesting salt; visit the Fulani village where you will be welcomed by the Chief and his wives. Continue to Kaolack which is on the way to The Gambia.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Keur Saloum Or Similar

Day 5BanjulAfter breakfast depart to Banjul. En route visit Juffure, the ancestral village of the late author of Roots, Alex Haley. Visit with the descendants of Kunta Kinte. Continue to Banjul for dinner and overnight

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Corinthia Atlantic Hotel Or Similar

Day 6BanjulAfter breakfast, tour the city of Banjul. Visits include the market, the Batik factory and other points of interest.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Corinthia Atlantic Hotel Or Similar

Day 7DakarAfter breakfast, return to Dakar with stops at the Saloum Islands where you may enjoy ?canoe cruising" or just interact with a people whose traditional hospitality enables you to share their daily life of fishing, canoe excursions, meals of grilled over open fire. Continue to Dakar for overnight.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Dakar Or Similar

Day 8DakarToday shop for crafts, carvings and other great bargains. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with entertainment.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Dakar Or Similar

Day 9ARRIVE IN THE U.S.Early morning departure on non-stop flight to New York. Arrive in New York early morning.
Dates/Pricing
DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
October 20, 2008Land Only - Double Occupancy - Price Per Person$3,290.00* (USD)Quote
Disclaimer
Single Supplement $470

Departure dates and prices are guaranteed for a minimum of 6 travelers for this tour.

  
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