Our Ivory Coast holidays & tours
As well as the undeniable coastal charms of Sassandra and Grand-Bassam, our Ivory Coast holidays promise visitors a fascinating cultural immersion. Our tours here typically begin in the emptiest political capital in the world, Yamoussoukro, but then quickly take you out on the road to learn about the rich traditions of Ivory Coast’s many ethnic groups. You’ll witness or even take part in tribal ceremonies such as the Senufo mask dance, or a rare jongleurs performance in a Guere settlement. And you’ll meet skilled craftspeople like blacksmiths hard at work, or the Dan tribe, who build bridges from living vines. Not only do you enjoy a deeply enthralling tour, but these many different communities gain significant economic benefit from responsible tourism.
Our top Ivory Coast holidays
The Ivory Coast holiday
From
£2249 to £2745
13 days
ex flights
Explore the rainforest and culture of Ivory Coast
Small group2026: 14 Mar, 7 Nov, 19 Dec, 2027: 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Mar, 13 Nov, 11 Dec
Ivory Coast small group tour
From
£3795
13 days
ex flights
Explore the little known but welcoming Ivory Coast
Small group2026: 17 Jan, 21 Mar, 24 Oct, 2027: 16 Jan, 20 Mar, 23 Oct
Ivory Coast discovery tour
From
£3545
13 days
ex flights
Join this escorted tour through Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Small group2025: 27 Dec, 2026: 20 Jan, 24 Feb, 31 Mar, 11 Aug, 3 Nov, 26 Dec
Ivory Coast holiday, ancient Gods of West Africa
From
£3699 to £3899
11 days
ex flights
Traditional tribal cultures and fading colonial towns
Small group2025: 27 Dec, 2026: 20 Jan, 24 Feb, 31 Mar, 11 Aug, 3 Nov, 26 Dec, 2027: 26 Jan, 23 Feb, 23 Mar, 10 Aug, 2 Nov, 28 Dec
Ivory Coast tour, culture & history
From
US $4115
8 days
ex flights
Discover Côte d’Ivoire, coastal jewel of West Africa
Small group2026: 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov
Ivory Coast cultural tour
From
€2917
11 days
ex flights
Discover magic, traditional authentic dances & rituals
Small group2026: 28 Jan, 18 Feb, 11 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 3 Jun
West Africa tour, Bissau to Cotonou
From
£9899 to £10599
4 weeks
ex flights
Voodoo heartlands, traditional storytellers and lush islands
Small group2026: 5 Mar, 6 Dec, 2027: 4 Mar, 5 Dec
Ghana & Ivory Coast holiday
From
US $5745
10 days
ex flights
2 weeks to explore Ghana & Cote D'Ivoire
Small group2025: 30 Dec, 2026: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct
West Africa 8 week expedition, Morocco to Benin
From
£17259 to £18155
8 weeks
ex flights
An Epic 56 day Sahara to Atlantic Journey Across West Africa
Small group2026: 5 Mar, 9 Nov, 2027: 4 Mar, 8 Nov
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Ivory Coast map & highlights
Ivory Coast sits on the West African coast, overlooking the Gulf of Guinea, and shares a border with five nations. The south and the centre of the country are flat and lush, home to plantations, forests and national parks. To the west are the mountains, the highland town of Man and Mount Nimba, the country’s highest peak at 1,750m. Further north, as you approach Mali and Burkina Faso, the landscape turns into arid savannah. Other than a few main highways, roads outside urban centres tend to be poor and can be impassable in the rainy season. Guided, small group tours keep things simple as you’ll be driven in a private vehicle and visit communities without disrupting local life.
Abidjan
1. Abidjan
Ivory Coast’s beating heart, Abidjan is New York City with a tropical West African flavour: a seemingly endless sprawl across islands, peninsulas and lagoons, crowned by glittering skyscrapers. It may appear chaotic but dig deep and you’ll find excellent galleries and markets, a fine national museum and some of the best music in West Africa. Not to mention restaurants serving food with the kind of panache you’d expect in Paris.
Bouaké
2. Bouaké
Set in the Vallée du Bandama, at a crossroads between the arid north and the more verdant south, Ivory Coast’s sleepy second city is the historical home of the Baoulé people, who are related to the Ashanti of Ghana. There’s plenty of opportunity to see their dancing, weaving, ceramic and sculptural traditions, both in the city and in the surrounding villages.
Grand Bassam
3. Grand Bassam
Yes, it’s less than an hour from Abidjan, but this elegantly ageing grande dame is a far more laidback affair. Once a colonial trading post and the capital of French Côte d’Ivoire, Grand Bassam was named a UNESCO site in 2012 and is a popular beach break for metropolitan Ivorians and tourists alike, thanks to its gorgeous blonde beaches, faded 19th century architecture and terrace restaurants overlooking the sea.
Korhogo
4. Korhogo
Surrounded by dry bush, savannah and mud caked roads, Korhogo, the capital of the Senufo people, dates back to the 13th century. It saw fighting during the 2002-7 and 2011 civil wars, but it’s regaining its reputation as a cultural hub. In nearby villages, weavers, painters, metalworkers and wood carvers practice their craft, many using pre-modern techniques. Look out for a Boloy, or panther dance, performed by initiated young men.
Man
5. Man
Snuggled next to the vivid green peaks of the Toura Mountains and surrounded by farms and cocoa plantations, this relaxed mountain town entices visitors to come and hike in the crisp mountain air, visit the tumbling La Cascade waterfall or explore the surrounding rainforest: a green world home to sacred monkeys and mysterious liana bridges, built secretly in only one night by young men being initiated into the Dan tribe.
Yamoussoukro
6. Yamoussoukro
Abidjan might feel like the capital, but it is in fact sedate “Yamkro” that takes that particular political prize. The birthplace of the country’s first president, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, it was built on the site of his ancestral village and is home to a surprising number of massive buildings, including the presidential palace and the imposing Basilica, even bigger than the Vatican’s St Peter’s Basilica by which it was allegedly inspired.
Our Ivory Coast holidays reviews
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Marina Petronoti22 Mar 2025
I enjoyed the music and dances, walking around in markets and certain villages. Very goodread more
Dianne Greaves29 Oct 2024
There are not enough adjectives to describe the holiday overall it was wonderful and Aly is such a good, polite and kind guide he makes the trip so interesting.read more
Anne Higgins05 Jan 2024
Fabulous....Excellent guide, good itinerary and great people and scenery
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Rick Parisi17 Jan 2024
West Africa is very different from the other parts of Africa that I have visited.
It was very interesting to see this completely different culture.read more
