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8 days, 7 nights
Specific Tour
15 people
English, Francais
Our Benin Voodoo Festival 2027 tour will bring you to Benin’s biggest annual traditional religion festival. You’ll spend 8 days and 7 nights in Benin, the home of Vodun (aka voodoo). Your time will start in the largest city of Cotonou, where you’ll spend the day visiting important landmarks like the Amazon statue, graffiti wall, fetish market, Ganvie stilt village, and more. You’ll also enjoy the good vibes and fun on the beach. Next, you’ll visit the capital city, Porto Novo, to see the colonial architecture and Afro-Brazilian influence, before moving on to see the professional drum makers and Black River in Adjarra. Then you’ll go to Abomey to visit the palaces and museums of the former Dahomey Kingdom. From there, you’ll go to Ouidah to visit the Temple of Pythons, Sacred Forest slave route, and Door of No Return before the start of the festival. On January 10th, you’ll attend the Voodoo festival activities, including traditional, high-energy music, masked processions, intricate ceremonial costumes, dancing, animal sacrifices, and public worship. Your time in Benin will end at our farewell dinner, where you’ll have one last frolic in Cotonou before preparing for your return home. Join us for a great time in Benin.
US citizens need tourist visas for travel to Benin. An e-visa can be obtained online 7 to 90 days before travel, for either a single entry or multiple entries with a stay of either 30 or 90 days. The cost is 50 to 100 Euros depending on length of stay and number of entries. If you are not a US citizen, check the visa requirements for your country.
The Yellow Fever vaccine is required for all visitors, unless you're eligible for an exemption due to health indications. You must present a Yellow Card as proof of vaccination upon arrival.
The Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, airport code COO, is the arrival and departure airport.
Flights are NOT included in this package and must be purchased separately by attendees. Delta/Air France, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic appear to have the best flight options. Currently, flights from New York JFK airport are approximately $1,500.
This trip is $2,500 per person for double occupancy and $3,000 for single occupancy. Single occupancy spots are limited.
Yes, 3.5 or 4 star hotel accommodations for 8 nights are included. All lodging will be well rated for service and quality.
Yes, airport transfers to/from the hotel are included in the package price. If other attendees are arriving in close time, you will likely be transported together. Air conditioned transportation to all activities on the Itinerary is also included.
Daily breakfast is included. A Welcome Brunch and Farewell Dinner with food, champagne, wine and beer are included, as well as several lunches. Other meals and drinks are at your expense.
This trip will involve significant travel by road to several regions of Benin, with visits to the towns of Porto Novo, Ajarra, Ganvie stilt village, Abomey/Dahomey Kingdom, Cotonou, and Ouidah for the Voodoo Festival. We will visit a myriad of museums, historical sites, villages, markets, nature preserves, and beaches, and also participate in a dance and drumming class. All entrance and activity fees for excursions on the Itinerary are included, except that picture taking fees during the Voodoo Festival are NOT included.
Yes, although we have daily guided tours and activities, most evenings will be free for you to relax or explore on your own.
Benin is a French-speaking country, but we will have a dedicated bi-lingual tour guide (English and French) who will serve as a translator and resource throughout the tour.
You can arrive at any time on January 5, 2027. Since most flights arrive in the evening, we will not have any formal activities on that day. We will have an informal Meet and Greet that evening.
Your tour will officially end following breakfast on January 12, 2027. You should schedule your flight to depart any time after 12:00pm.
While we make every effort to match solo attendees seeking roommates, we cannot promise to find one for you. In the event that no roommate is available, you will be required to pay the single occupancy rate.
Full or partial payment can be made to hold a spot on this trip. If making a partial payment, a non-refundable deposit of $250 USD is required. The deposit is applied towards the total balance due.
Yes, a monthly payment plan is available. Payments are due on the 15th day of each month and all payments must be complete by the final payment deadline of October 15, 2026. All payment plans include a $50 administrative fee.
The trip is non-refundable, but it is transferable. You are permitted to resell your slot to another participant, but Travel Africa Movement is unable to offer a refund. See our Terms and Conditions for more detail.
