Gambia Coast & River Escape

Combine an Atlantic coast break with a tailored introduction to the River Gambia.

This is a suggested journey that we can shape around your dates, pace and interests. Enquire to confirm local arrangements and a personal quote.

Your suggested 5-day journey

1. Day 1: Arrive and settle into a coastal base.
2. Day 2: Explore Banjul and locally selected markets.
3. Day 3: Discuss a guided river or nature outing.
4. Day 4: Enjoy a flexible beach and cultural day.
5. Day 5: Depart after a relaxed morning.

Your quote and inclusions

The displayed USD price is a planning guide per person, based on sharing a twin or double room where overnight accommodation is required. Flights, visas, travel insurance, tips and personal spending are excluded from the guide unless your final quote explicitly includes them. Accommodation, transfers, meals, guides, domestic travel and attraction tickets are confirmed individually in your written quote.

This itinerary is flexible. Named visits and optional experiences depend on availability and local arrangements. An enquiry does not reserve a place. We confirm your dates, full price and booking terms before any payment.

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Choose your pace

Balance outings with time to slow down. Tell us whether you prefer beach time, a coastal drive, water-based experiences or local culture. Water activities depend on conditions and suitable operators.

This 5-day route is a starting point. Confirm nights, room sharing, arrival and departure points and the time needed between stops.

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Explore The Gambia and compare its journeys, or ask the travel team about adapting this route.