Embark on the Cocoa Trail in Ghana to discover the fascinating history of cocoa production. Learn how Tetteh Quarshie brought cocoa beans to Ghana and made it the world’s second-largest cocoa-producing country. Explore the journey of chocolate from bean to bar.
Embark on the Cocoa Trail in Ghana to discover the fascinating history of cocoa production. Learn how Tetteh Quarshie brought cocoa beans to Ghana and made it the world’s second-largest cocoa-producing country. Explore the journey of chocolate from bean to bar.
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BlasTours - Guests will be collected from their accommodation or the airport for a scenic journey through the beautiful and mountainous Akwapim ridge.
Upon arrival, the tour will visit the Tetteh Quarshie Farm, the birthplace of cocoa in Ghana. Established in 1878, this experimental farm played a pivotal role in making Ghana the leading cocoa…
- BlasTours - Guests will be collected from their accommodation or the airport for a scenic journey through the beautiful and mountainous Akwapim ridge.
Upon arrival, the tour will visit the Tetteh Quarshie Farm, the birthplace of cocoa in Ghana. Established in 1878, this experimental farm played a pivotal role in making Ghana the leading cocoa producer from 1910 to 1980.
The tour continues to the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) for a guided exploration of the various laboratories and experimental cocoa farms. Visitors will discover the amazing products derived from cocoa.
After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, the tour returns to Accra.
- This tour is available from Monday to Friday only.
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Transportation to and from preferred pickup/dropoff points
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Transportation to and from preferred pickup/dropoff points
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Ghana Cocoa Trail
Learn about Cocoa in Ghana that began in 1870, when Tetteh Quarshie undertook a voyage to the Spanish colony Fernando Po.
Years later he returned to Ghana with several cocoa beans, planted the seeds at Mampong and made history.
Ghana is now the world’s second-largest cocoa-producing country after Cote dÍvoire.
Join this trail also…
Ghana Cocoa Trail
Learn about Cocoa in Ghana that began in 1870, when Tetteh Quarshie undertook a voyage to the Spanish colony Fernando Po.
Years later he returned to Ghana with several cocoa beans, planted the seeds at Mampong and made history.
Ghana is now the world’s second-largest cocoa-producing country after Cote dÍvoire.
Join this trail also to learn about the wonderful stuff chocolate is made of
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
