Gambia: Full-Day Rural Village Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG907870-1422928
Category:
Country: Myanmar
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the culture of rural Gambia on a full-day tour. Visit a local village, meet the locals, and learn about their daily lives.
Join a full-day cultural immersion in a rural Gambian village, where you'll connect with the heart and soul of the country. Depart in the morning and travel through scenic landscapes, eventually reaching a small village where time seems to stand still.
Upon arrival, be warmly welcomed by the locals with a traditional greeting ceremony. Take a guided walk through the village, learning about daily life, customs, and the traditional compounds where families live. Visit the local school, where you'll see how education is conducted in rural Gambia, and meet some of the children who might just surprise you with a song or dance.
Enjoy a delicious, home-cooked Gambian lunch, sampling dishes like domoda or benachin, prepared by village women. Afterward, watch artisans at work as they create pottery, weave baskets, or carve wood, giving you a chance to try your hand and bring home a unique souvenir.
As you leave, carry with you the warmth of their hospitality and a deeper understanding of life in rural Gambia.
Highlights
- Experience the warmth of a traditional Gambian welcome ceremony
- Enjoy a guided walk through a rural village and learn about daily life
- Visit a local school and meet some of the children who attend
- Savor a delicious, home-cooked Gambian lunch prepared by village women
- Watch artisans at work as they create pottery, weave baskets, or carve wood
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a hat and sunscreen for protection against the sun
Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated
Cameras are allowed for capturing your experience
Smoking is not permitted during the tour
The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility impairments
INCLUDED
- Traditional greeting ceremony
- Guided village tour
- Visit to the local school
- Home-cooked Gambian lunch
- Artisan demonstration
- Transportation to and from the village
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
