A Journey into Rhythm, Land, and Living Tradition

Cultural Tours to Côte d’Ivoire

These cultural tours offer an immersive experience of Côte d’Ivoire where drum, dance, and community are part of everyday life.

Participants are invited into village settings, guided classes, and meaningful exchanges with artists, elders, and families. Each tour is rooted in connection, created in partnership with local communities, and shaped by the traditions that continue to live through movement, ceremony, and spirit.

This is a chance to experience Ivorian culture first-hand, from within.

What’s Included

Smiling man playing drum outdoors with group of people, some playing drums, near small wooden house, with dogs and trees in the background.

Dance and drum classes with local artists and cultural leaders

An art gallery with paintings and African masks on the wall, and mannequins draped in traditional African fabrics.

Visits to villages and artisan communities

Crowd of people gathered outdoors on a concrete amphitheater with a modern structure, some sitting and others standing, under partly cloudy skies.

Participation in festivals, ceremonies, and gatherings
(when available)

A performer on stilts in African traditional attire balancing a large puppet or figure on his head, surrounded by a crowd watching a cultural event outdoors.

Guided mask education and cultural context

A man sitting outside a building shaking hands with a young boy.

Lodging, meals, in-country transportation, and translation support

Plate of grilled fish with side of pickled vegetables and sauce on a table at a restaurant.

Time to connect with the land, traditions, and people

Who This Is For

Group of people participating in a dance or movement class in a studio with large windows.

Dancers, drummers, and students of culture

Black and white photo of a man playing drums, surrounded by others in a dance studio, some walking and some seated, with a ballet barre visible in the background.

Individuals seeking meaningful connection to Ivorian land and tradition

A man sitting outdoors extends his hand to a young boy with short hair, wearing a T-shirt, as they share a moment of greeting. The man is holding a traditional musical instrument, possibly a balafon, and there are plants and trees in the background.

Educators, artists, and spiritual explorers

A performer in a traditional costume on stilts entertains a crowd at an outdoor event, with trees in the background.

Anyone ready to experience Africa with openness and respect

Tour Details

Each tour includes daily movement and rhythm sessions, group meals, and curated experiences designed to foster cultural understanding.

Travel groups are small to ensure respectful, personalized participation.

Exact dates and itinerary details vary by season and interest.

Come With Curiosity

You are invited to walk, dance, and listen alongside those who carry the stories of this place.

Let the rhythm guide your steps.

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