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Learn Cocoa Production and Local Economy at Cocoa Farming Village
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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See how cocoa is cultivated for chocolate at a farm in the forested countryside and join in the process if you wish. After meeting the village leaders, you will head to a small family-operated farm for an eye-opening look at how cocoa is produced and its enormous impact on the local economy. Ghana is the world’s second-largest cocoa exporter and demand remains high, although there are challenges to growing it as you will discover while conversing with the farmers. You will see how the trees are pruned and the cocoa harvested and dried, all vital steps that you will be welcome to participate in. You will also learn about the history of cocoa, which was introduced to Ghana in the mid-19th cent...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guiding services
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tips or Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Takoradi Harbour
Look out for your tour guide in our company branded shirt
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Learn Cocoa Production and Local Economy at Cocoa Farming Village
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See how cocoa is cultivated for chocolate at a farm in the forested countryside and join in the process if you wish. After meeting the village leaders, you will head to a small family-operated farm for an eye-opening look at how cocoa is produced and its enormous impact on the local economy. Ghana is the world’s second-largest cocoa exporter and demand remains high, although there are challenges to growing it as you will discover while conversing with the farmers. You will see how the trees are pruned and the cocoa harvested and dried, all vital steps that you will be welcome to participate in. You will also learn about the history of cocoa, which was introduced to Ghana in the mid-19th cent...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guiding services
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tips or Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Takoradi Harbour
Look out for your tour guide in our company branded shirt
Return
Itinerary
1
Takoradi Harbour
Depart for a typical cocoa farming village
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Sekondi-Takoradi
Drive past Monkey Hill and adjoining wetlands. Unique virgin forest inhabited by monkeys and birds in the centre of the metropolis and the story of the monkey. Drive through Sekondi European Town. See the old colonial buildings, High Court, Commercial and Residential buildings. Drive past Fort Orange. You guide will give the story of the Fort and the old Railway Station.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Adiembra
Arrive in the Cocoa Farming village and visit a small cocoa farm to see how cocoa is produced and its enormous impact on the local economy. Embark on a brief walking tour of the village to experience village life in Ghana.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Sekondi-Takoradi
Depart for Sekondi-Takoradi. Drive pass the Essipong Sports Stadium.
