Group travel: Transformative Arts and Cultural Experiences

ALL PLANS INCLUDE:

• 8 Nights of Accommodations. (Dec. 2 - 5 in Elmina & Dec. 5 -10 in Accra)
• Admission to ALL Tours, Excursions, Arts and Cultural Experiences listed.
• Air-Conditioned Transportation on ALL Tours, Excursions, Arts and Cultural Experiences included.
• *Optional Activities" are just suggestions of things to do on your own and may involve additonal costs. 

RATES: 

• Ameriana Plan: $2650 pp/dbl (add $500 for a single).
• Heritage Plan: $2250 pp/dbl or triple occupancy.
• Payment plans are available. 
• 50% is due by June 15th and the balance is due by September 1st. 

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

• All tours are included; however, participation is always optional. The price does not change if you don't join in. So you may as well indulge and enjoy EVERYTHING! 
• This is a land-only package. Airfare is NOT included. 
• We strongly recommend you fly non-stop direct to avoid hastles from missed connections, customs and lost luggage. Delta flies direct from New York, JFK and United flies direct from Washington-Dulles. 
• Look and book your flight early for GREAT fares from $800 - $1100 or GOOD fares from $1100 - $1400. We will be happy to track prices and email you low-fare alerts.  
• Flight arrangements should be made to arrive the day before the tour begins to avoid unforeseen delays. You will be responsible for catching up from any missed transportation.  
• Hotel accommodations for early arrival or extended days are NOT included. Suggestion will be provided in the ABTF Travel Guide.
• *Optional activities are only suggestions and may required an addtional cost.

PREPARE FOR TRAVEL:

Delegates are responsible for adhering to the following prior to traveling with us:

• Travel Vaccinations: Covid and Yellow Fever are REQUIRED.
• Anti-malarial meds are strongly recommended but not required.
• Covid Test is required upon arrival in Ghana at the airport ($150 USD)
• United States Passport (the expiration date must be MORE than 6 months from the date of your departure)
• Ghana Entry TOURIST Visa. You must apply for a TOURIST VISA sixty (60) days prior to your departure date. ($60: single entry, good for 90 days; $100: multi-entry, good for 5 years)
• You will need a physical and medical clearance for travel with our group.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs (ie, your luggage), walk up/down stairs, and walk at least one mile without stopping or needing assistance.
• TRAVEL INSURANCE that includes emergency medical evacuation coverage as soon as you book your trip. We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance at the time of booking.
• SORRY, NO EXCEPTIONS!

SOLO TRAVELERS:

If you need a roommate, go ahead reserve your space. For the Americana Plan, you will have until September 1st to find a roommate or upgrade to a single occupancy. For the Heritage Plan, join us for a fabulous time. You will co-mingle the group members for a family-friendly communal experience. 

PAYMENTS/REFUNDS BEFORE SEPT 1ST:

• A non-refundable $100 deposit will hold your space and will be credited towards the total due. Deposits will be accepted based on space availability.
• Payment plans are available.
• Late/missed payments will result in immediate cancelation.  Your reservation will given to the next person on the waitlist. All monies will be forfeited. 
• We will email an invoice reflecting the dates and balances due upon receipt of your reservation deposit or request.
• SORRY, THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXTENSIONS ON PAYMENT DUE DATES.
• A processing fee of 25% of the cost of the trip will be deducted for refund requests before Sept. 1st.
• Refund requests will NOT be honored on or after Sept. 1st.
• If the trip is canceled, for any reason, you should file a claim with your travel insurance first for any payments not deemed refundable. 

PAYMENTS/REFUNDS AFTER SEPT 1ST:

• If space is available, a 50% non-refundable deposit is due to hold your reservation.
• The balance is due in full in 30 days. 

Know Before You Go: 

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Facilities are not wheelchair accessible. 
• High-heeled shoes are not recommended on tours.
• This trip is not for travelers with back problems or those unable to walk up and down stairs.
• Travelers age 12 and up are welcome.
• Masks are required for all public activities. 
• Tour guides will maintain their distance from you throughout the tour. 
• COVID-19 protocols will be observed. Your safety is our priority.
• Proof of Travel Insurance with "EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION" is mandatory to join the group. 

As a part of this delegation, you agree to itinerary modifications and substitutions provided we receive official invitations as a delegation to attend special events. You also understand that changes can occur due to circumstances beyond our control. We will always defer to ABTF's high standard of satisfaction and value. This is our number one priority.

You are truly in for an EPIC experience!

Please Note: This travel group experience is hosted by Micah 6-8 Media, LLC and is a private pilgrimage and healing journey for artists and those who have experienced the violence of living while Black in America. It is therefore considered a sacred space intended for those who can best identify with the trauma of our violent ancestral history.   

Although we can appreciate that there is sympathy for our journey, the hostility experienced is a historical one that needs to be handled carefully and sacredly. It is a journey strongly recommended for those who've experienced and continue to experience this pain that resonates so deep. 

This journey is too important and must be protected as such due to centuries of unattended wounds and oppression. Thank you kindly for your sensitivity as we strive to foster a safe space.  

"We have to learn to love ourselves before we can ever be whole enough and open to wholly loving others." Toni Simmons Henson

(ABTF Travel Groups is hosted by Micah 6-8 Media, LLC the producers of the ABTF)

Updated: 2/28/22