Benin Grand Tour
Cotonou 3N · Ouidah 3N · Abomey 3N
Overview
Nine nights, starting in Cotonou and ending in Abomey: three nights in Cotonou, three nights in Ouidah, three nights in Abomey. A private vehicle and driver stay with you from arrival to drop-off. You stay in deluxe rooms with daily breakfast, with standard and premium room options in the price table. Airfare is not included.
Highlights
- Dantokpa in Cotonou
- Door of No Return and Python Temple in Ouidah
- Royal Palaces of Abomey and Ganvié in Abomey
Day-wise plan
DAY1Arrive CotonouCotonou · Hotel
Morning
Arrive at Cotonou, where your driver meets you.
Afternoon
Check in and rest after the journey.
Evening
Check in.
DAY2Cotonou sightseeingCotonou · Hotel
Morning
Dantokpa market.
Afternoon
Amazon statue.
Evening
At leisure.
Sightseeing
Dantokpa
DAY3At leisure in CotonouCotonou · Hotel
Morning
A slower morning, with the day free to revisit favourite spots.
Afternoon
Your driver is available for short local trips; optional activities are listed below.
Evening
At leisure.
DAY4Cotonou to Ouidah40 km, about 1 hr
40 km, about 1 hr
Morning
Breakfast and check out.
Afternoon
Drive to Ouidah.
Evening
Check in.
DAY5Ouidah sightseeingOuidah · Hotel
Morning
Route of Slaves and Door of No Return.
Afternoon
Python temple.
Evening
At leisure.
Sightseeing
Door of No Return · Python Temple
DAY6At leisure in OuidahOuidah · Hotel
Morning
A slower morning, with the day free to revisit favourite spots.
Afternoon
Your driver is available for short local trips; optional activities are listed below.
Evening
At leisure.
DAY7Ouidah to Abomey130 km, about 2 hrs 30 min
130 km, about 2 hrs 30 min
Morning
Breakfast and check out.
Afternoon
Drive to Abomey.
Evening
Check in.
DAY8Abomey sightseeingAbomey · Hotel
Morning
Royal palaces.
Afternoon
Ganvié stilt village on the way back.
Evening
At leisure.
Sightseeing
Royal Palaces of Abomey · Ganvié
DAY9At leisure in AbomeyAbomey · Hotel
Morning
A slower morning, with the day free to revisit favourite spots.
Afternoon
Your driver is available for short local trips; optional activities are listed below.
Evening
At leisure.
DAY10Departure from AbomeyNo overnight stay
Morning
Breakfast and check out.
Afternoon
Transfer to Abomey airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Inclusions
Included
- 9 nights’ stay on twin sharing, as listed under Hotels
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Airport transfers and sightseeing in the itinerary by private vehicle with an English-speaking driver
- Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Visa assistance
Not included
- International and domestic airfare
- Lunch and dinner unless listed
- Optional activities marked in the itinerary
- Tourism or city taxes collected by hotels
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- 5% GST and TCS as per government rules
- Air, rail or road bookings can be done by us at an additional cost, as per actuals.
- Anything not listed under Included
Hotels
| Where | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou · Nights 1–3 Hotel | Standard room, attached bath | Deluxe room, more space | Premium room with a view |
| Ouidah · Nights 4–6 Hotel | Standard room, attached bath | Deluxe room, more space | Premium room with a view |
| Abomey · Nights 7–9 Hotel | Standard room, attached bath | Deluxe room, more space | Premium room with a view |
Hotel names are confirmed in your quote. If a listed hotel is full, we book one of the same category and tell you before you pay.
Prices
| Per person | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin sharing | ₹72,000 pp | ₹84,400 pp | ₹1,13,300 pp |
| Triple sharing | ₹65,000 pp | ₹76,100 pp | ₹1,02,200 pp |
| Single occupancy | ₹1,14,200 | ₹1,34,000 | ₹1,80,300 |
| Child with bed (5–11) | ₹50,900 | ₹59,600 | ₹79,900 |
| Child without bed (5–11) | ₹36,900 | ₹43,100 | ₹57,500 |
Valid for travel till 31 March 2027. 5% GST extra. Peak-date supplements apply at Christmas, New Year, Diwali, Holi and long weekends.
Policies
Booking and payment
Book with a 25% advance. The balance is due 15 days before travel. Payments are received by Agrima Holidays Private Limited through its bank account or a secure payment link, and are acknowledged with a tax invoice.
Cancellation and refund
30 or more days before travel: 10% of the package cost is retained. 15–29 days: 25%. 7–14 days: 50%. Under 7 days: no refund. Refunds go to the original payment method within 10 working days.
Children
Children under 5 travel free when sharing the parents’ bed. Children 5–11 pay the child rate in the price table. 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Changes on the road
Weather or road closures can change the order of sightseeing. Your driver and trip planner will agree changes with you on the day.
FAQ
Can I change the hotels?
Yes. Choose Standard, Deluxe or Premium and your planner will send hotel options in that category.
Is the vehicle private?
Yes, the vehicle and driver are for your group only, from the first pickup to the last drop.
Can I add or drop a night?
Yes. Your trip planner will revise the itinerary and quote.