BATW travelers posing together at Cape Coast Castle in Ghana

Been Around The World Travels

Ghana

A seven-day group experience in Accra over New Year's — culture, coastline, history and a table full of people you'll still be texting in February.

December 28 – January 36 nightsAccra, Ghana

Day by day

The itinerary.

Welcome to Ghana sign at Kotoka International Airport in Accra

Day 1December 28

Welcome to Ghana

You land in Accra and we handle the rest. A private car brings you to the hotel, so the only thing left is to drop your bags and start looking around.

Transfer
Private airport transfer to the hotel
Check-in
Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel or similar
Tonight
Welcome to Ghana — settle in with the group
BATW group learning to drum together outdoors in Ghana

Day 2December 29

Accra, Properly

A guided city tour through Accra — culture, history, landmarks and the neighborhoods that give the city its personality — followed by an interactive drumming lesson and a welcome dinner with the whole group.

Experience
Accra City Tour + Drumming Lessons
Included
Welcome Dinner
Courtyard of Cape Coast Castle in Ghana

Day 3December 30

Cape Coast

We travel beyond Accra for the day. Cape Coast is the part of this trip that stays with you — history, coastline and time to sit with it together.

Experience
Cape Coast Tour
Included
Lunch
Lively rooftop New Year's Eve celebration with people dancing and enjoying drinks in Accra, Ghana

Day 4December 31

New Year's Eve

Free time during the day to enjoy Ghana your way, then we come together to celebrate New Year's Eve. Details for the evening will be shared closer to the trip.

Daytime
Free time — Ghana at your own pace
Evening
NYE celebration (TBD) or celebrate your way
Bright hotel restaurant buffet and dining area for New Year's Day in Accra, Ghana

Day 5January 1

New Year's Day

A free day to ease into the new year on your own terms — and receive a gift from BATW Travels to remember the trip.

Today
Free day — receive your BATW gift
After
The rest of the day is yours
The Lote boutique storefront with colorful African fashion on display in Accra, Ghana

Day 6January 2

Shopping Day

A day set aside for shopping in Accra. Pick up kente, artwork, souvenirs and anything else that caught your eye during the week.

Today
Shopping day in Accra
Support
The BATW team can help with recommendations
Commercial airplane flying high through a bright blue sky with clouds

Day 7January 3

Until We Meet Again

Check out, one last look at Accra and a private car to the airport. You'll leave with a group chat that stays busy long after the flight home.

Transfer
Private airport transfer
Departure
Departure from Accra

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$3,299 per person / double occupancy through September 15

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The trip

Ghana, shared with a group that gets it.

This is a group experience, not a tour bus. Six nights in Accra, a day on the Cape Coast, daily breakfast, a welcome dinner on night one and an NYE gift.

Everything logistical is handled — private transfers, hotel, guided days, the meals that matter. The rest of the week is deliberately open, so Ghana can happen at your pace.

6
Nights in Accra
2
Guided experiences
3
Group meals & moments
BATW travelers smiling together on a group trip in Ghana
BATW group learning to drum together outdoors in Ghana
Sunset over Labadi beach in Accra, Ghana

Week at a glance

Seven days, at a glance.

  1. 01December 28Arrival + Private Airport Transfer + Hotel Check-In
  2. 02December 29Accra City Tour + Drumming Lessons + Welcome Dinner
  3. 03December 30Cape Coast Tour + Lunch
  4. 04December 31Free Time / NYE Celebration (TBD) or Celebrate Your Way
  5. 05January 1Free Day + Receive BATW Gift
  6. 06January 2Shopping Day in Accra
  7. 07January 3Departure + Private Airport Transfer

Trip details

Everything, in writing.

Accra skyline at sunset with modern buildings and the Ghana flag
Trip
Ghana — A BATW Group Experience
Travel Dates
December 28 – January 3
Accommodation
Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel or similar
Stay
6 nights
Destination
Accra, Ghana
Transfers
Private roundtrip airport transfers

Included experiences

  • Daily Breakfast
  • Accra City Tour
  • Drumming Lessons
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Cape Coast Tour + Lunch
  • Transportation to NYE Party
  • NYE Gift
  • Private Airport Transfers

International flights, meals not listed, travel insurance, gratuities and personal expenses are not included.

Pricing

Three tiers. Book early.

Pricing is per person and rises as the trip fills. Each tier lists both double and single occupancy rates. Payment plans are available on every tier.

Early Bird

$3,299

per person / double occupancy

$4,099

per person / single occupancy

Available through September 15, 2026. Payment plans available.

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Regular

$3,599

per person / double occupancy

$4,399

per person / single occupancy

Standard rate, effective after September 15, 2026.

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Late Joiner

$3,799

per person / double occupancy

$4,599

per person / single occupancy

Final tier for reservations placed closest to departure.

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All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Street art and performers during the Chale Wote festival in Accra

Reserve

Two ways to hold your spot.

Reserve in full or start with a deposit and move onto a payment plan. Either way, your place on the Ghana trip is locked at today's rate.

Pay in full

Settle the trip in one payment and you're done — nothing else to track.

Payment plan

Start with a deposit and spread the balance across scheduled payments before departure.

Talk to us first

Questions about rooming, flights or dates? The BATW team will walk you through it.

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FAQ

Good to know.

Still unsure about something? Reach out and the BATW team will get you an answer before you book.

Your package includes six nights at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel or similar, daily breakfast, private roundtrip airport transfers, an Accra City Tour with drumming lessons, a Cape Coast Tour with lunch, the Welcome Dinner, transportation to the New Year's Eve party, and an NYE gift from BATW Travels. The NYE party experience itself is not included — pricing will be shared once it's available.

What you'll leave with

5 Things to Take Away From Ghana.

Group drumming together during a cultural lesson in Ghana

Connection to the Culture

Ghana isn't just a destination you visit — it's one you experience. From the music and food to the traditions and everyday conversations, allow yourself to really connect.

Cape Coast Castle on the Ghanaian coastline

A Deeper Understanding of Our History

Walking through Cape Coast and learning the stories of those who came before us hits differently when you're standing where history happened.

Friends laughing and enjoying time together in Ghana

The Spirit of the People

There's something about Ghanaian hospitality — the warmth, humor, pride, and sense of community. You may arrive as a visitor, but Ghana has a way of making you feel welcomed.

Plate of jollof rice with chicken and fried plantains

A New Appreciation for the Simple Moments

The drumming. The dancing. A conversation with someone you just met. And yes — that plate of fresh, great jollof rice with chicken and plantains. Sometimes the moments you didn't plan become the ones you remember most.

Colorful Kente cloth being woven in Ghana

A Piece of Ghana That Stays With You

Bring home the fabrics, art, jewelry, and souvenirs — but we hope you bring home something you can't pack: a new perspective, a deeper connection, and stories you'll tell for years.

You may leave Ghana, but Ghana doesn't quite leave you. ❤️