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Abidjan to Assinie: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 3-day version for January: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 2-day plan · 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go.

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3
days
105 km
distance
3.5 h
driving
14
curated stops

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Day 1 Abidjan → Grand-Bassam

6 curated stops
Transit
1h54
Finish
~17:05
Temperature
25.7°C–29.1°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.7h
09:00
Banco National Park read more map ↗
Explore lush trails surrounded by rare tropical woods and vibrant wildlife.
50 min · Abidjan · CFA 5000 for foreigners
10:20
National Library of Côte d'Ivoire read more map ↗
You will find quiet halls filled with the stories and knowledge of Côte d'Ivoire.
50 min · Abidjan
11:20
St. Paul's Cathedral read more map ↗
You will see grand arches and stained glass in a serene, historic setting.
50 min · Abidjan
14:15
Musée National du Costume read more map ↗
Step into history at this former governor’s palace filled with cultural treasures.
50 min · Grand-Bassam · CFA 1000
open: Tu - Su 9:00 - 17:00
15:15
Cathédrale du Sacré Cœur search map ↗
Admire this beautifully restored French-built cathedral from 1910.
50 min · Grand-Bassam
16:15
Centre Céramique read more map ↗
Explore exhibits of traditional Ivorian ceramics and local artisan works.
50 min · Grand-Bassam
Overnight: Grand-Bassam
e.g. Hotel Boblin la Mer · La Maison de la Lagune

Day 2 Around Grand-Bassam

6 curated stops
Transit
0h36
Finish
~17:15
Temperature
25.7°C–29.1°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.7h
09:00
Mairie de Grand-Bassam search map ↗
Stroll through a meticulously restored French colonial building.
50 min · Grand-Bassam
10:00
Palais de Justice search map ↗
Observe this decaying 1910 French colonial court building.
50 min · Grand-Bassam
11:00
Maison des Artistes search map ↗
Watch local artists at work and browse their colorful creations.
50 min · Grand-Bassam
12:00
Swim at Grand-Bassam Beach search map ↗
Enjoy the ocean waves, but stay cautious of strong currents and debris.
90 min · Grand-Bassam
13:40
Old Post Office search map ↗
View an elegantly restored building that no longer serves as a post office.
50 min · Grand-Bassam
14:45
Canoe trips search
Glide along the lagoon and witness traditional fishing in serene landscapes.
90 min · Grand-Bassam
16:15
"marquis" restaurants search map ↗
Sample local and traditional African cuisine by the lagoon.
60 min · Grand-Bassam
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Boblin la Mer · La Maison de la Lagune

Day 3 Assinie

1 curated stops
Transit
0h58
Finish
~10:50
Temperature
25.5°C–29.3°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.7h
10:00
Îles Ehotilé National Park read more
Explore the lagoon and its islands, spotting wildlife like manatees from a canoe.
50 min · Assinie

Time to spare on this day

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