Taller Portobelo Norte and Black Pearl Travel present the:
2nd Annual Joie de Vivre Senegal Arts & Culture Tour
Dakar, Pink Lake, Toubab Dialaw, Dangane, Goree Island

June 2 - June 10, 2012www.TasteofSenegal.com

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Deadline: March 2nd

Description:

In furtherance of our mission to explore the beauty and vibrancy of the African Diaspora, and in celebration of the 2012 Dakar Art Biennial, Taller Portobelo Norte and Black Pearl Travel are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Joie de Vivre Arts & Culture Tour of Senegal, the Paris of Africa! www.tasteofsenegal.com

Participants will tour Dakar, a metropolitan city full of energy and life; travel to Goree Island, home of the infamous Slave Castle; surf the sand dunes of Pink Lake in four-wheelers; learn traditional Senegalese cooking in Dangane, and relax and learn West African Dance, Drum or Batik at the Sobe Bade Art Colony in Toubab Dialaw.

A trip to Senegal isn't complete without enjoying their excellent French and West African restaurants, never-ending markets and vendors, and white sand beaches. We will also visit art galleries, museums and speak with professional fine artists in their private studios. Known for its jumping nightlife, we will be making group outings to party at Dakars’ many concerts and nightclubs featuring internationally acclaimed artists and musicians. We will get a chance to interact on a personal level with people from a few of Senegals many ethnic groups including Wolof, Fulani and Serer. Participants will be able to enjoy the group tours and outings, as well as adventure out on their own to explore the city.www.tasteofsenegal.com

Schedule:

Saturday, June 2nd Depart from Atlanta	Sunday, June 3rd Arrive in Dakar Airport assistance Transportation to hotel Rest Lunch/Orientation Walking tour of area around hotel Dinner	Monday June 4th Breakfast Bus Tour of Dakar Lunch Sandaga Market Shopping Dinner	Tuesday, June 5th Ifan Museum National Gallery of Arts Artist Village Lunch Beach Dinner
Wednesday, June 6th Breakfast Depart Dakar Arrive in Pink Lake Depart Pink Lake Arrive in Dangane Cooking Class Lunch Beach/Sightseeing Dinner	Thursday, June 7th Breakfast Sightseeing Lunch Depart for Toubab Dialaw Sobo Bade Artist Colony Dinner	Friday, June 8th Breakfast Sobo Bade Artist Colony African Dance/Drum/Batik Class Lunch Beach/Sightseeing Dinner	Saturday, June 9th Breakfast in hotel Depart Toubab Dialaw Arrive in Dakar Ferry to Goree Island Tour of Goree Island Lunch Return to Dakar Dinner Nightclub
Sunday, June 10th Depart Dakar

Fee:

11 day All-Inclusive Fee: $3950 per person
All rooms are Double Occupancy

Fee Includes:

Roundtrip Airfare from Atlanta
please contact us if you would like your ticket booked from another city. Additional charges may apply.
Double Occupancy Hotel Accommodations
Daily Breakfast & Lunch - does not include drinks
Ground Transportation & Ferries
English Speaking Tour Guides
Tour of Dakar
Visit to Pink Lake
Overnight Trip to Dangane
Overnight Trip to Toubab Dialaw + Sobo Bade Art Colony
Cooking Class
Batik or West African Dance or Drum Class at Sobo Bade
Day Trip to Goree Island

Not Included:

Dinner + Drinks
Nightclub entry fees
Souvenirs
Tour Guide and Driver Tips
Trips not outlined in itinerary

Payment Schedule:

March 2nd:	$200 Non-Refundable Deposit and Application
April 6th:	1/2 Balance Payment
May 4th:	Balance Payment - Final deadline for all payments

Please contact us ASAP if you would like to make other payment arrangements. www.tasteofsenegal.com
Please Note: Your $200 deposit is non-refundable. Please visit the Registration Page to see full refund schedule.www.tasteofsen

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