Groups · Associations · Agencies · Ouidah 2027
Group trip to Benin:
price per person, teams and terms.
A group coming to Ouidah in January 2027 travels in teams of 10 in Standard or 5 in VIP, all inclusive at the Palais d'Agondji, from €750 to €3,790 per person depending on the package. One place is free for every ten paying places. The group is confirmed before Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
- Teams
- 10 in Standard, 5 in VIP
- Group leader
- One free place for ten paying
- Confirmation
- Before Tuesday, December 15, 2026
The price per person, nothing hidden
2027 prices, per person, all inclusive, nights included at the Palais d'Agondji. The price shown is the price paid: there is no group surcharge.
| Package | Dates | Length | Standard, teams of 10 | VIP, teams of 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Core | January 7 to 9, 2027 | 3 days | €750 | €1,750 |
| The Programme | January 4 to 10, 2027 | 7 days, 6 nights | €1,590 | €3,390 |
| The Vodun Days Week | January 2 to 9, 2027 | 8 days, 7 nights | €1,790 | €3,790 |
Options, added to the package
| Option | Dates | Standard | VIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Benin: Allada, Abomey, Porto-Novo, Grand-Popo | January 11 to 14, 2027 | + €700 | + €1,100 |
| Togo and Ghana, return flight from Accra | January 11 to 14, 2027 | + €950 | + €950 |
| Year-end at the Palais d'Agondji | December 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | + €890 | + €1,650 |
The official Vodun Days (January 2 to 9, 2027, with the Grand Ceremony on Friday the 8th) are the State festival. After Vodundays is an unofficial programme, organised by the NGO Wa Afriki in Ouidah, in collaboration with the Grand Conseil Vodun Hwendo.
A question before you put the group together?
Tell us the size of the group, the package you have in mind and the city you leave from. A member of the team in Ouidah answers you, not a call centre.
What is included
- The tours: memorial on January 7, Vodun on the 8th, heritage on the 9th, Gléxwé on the 10th
- Day and evening assistance
- Meetings with the guardians of tradition
- Evening events at the Palais d'Agondji
- Meals
- Local transport
- Nights at the Palais d'Agondji: individual tent in Standard, large tent in VIP
- The night on the lake at Ganvié and the private boat, in The Programme and The Vodun Days Week
- The community contribution of €50
What is not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Yellow fever vaccine
- Insurance
- Concerts and official passes: concert access follows the official ticketing
- For the Togo and Ghana option: hotels in Lomé and Accra, meals on site and the Lomé to Accra flight
A team of three people, for your group alone
Groups are split into teams of 10 travellers in Standard and 5 in VIP. There are as many teams as needed. We never mix groups.
Each team has three people assigned for the whole stay: a guide with a professional card, a hostess and a guide who specialises in Vodun and Fâ. The same faces from the first day to the last.
Who this page is for
For those who bring a group together and answer for it to the others.
Afro-descendant associations
A collective return to Ouidah, with the memory of the slave trade in the programme and people to meet on the ground.
Candomblé houses and terreiros
A delegation coming to honour its origins. We promise access to no closed rite: the guardians of tradition decide what is open.
Heritage groups
History societies, universities, genealogy circles: memorial and heritage tours, meetings with guardians of tradition.
Company works councils
A stay of three to eight days, one price per person, a team that handles everything on site.
Agencies and organisers
2027 professional terms on request. Write to us with the size of your groups and your dates.
Families
Several generations in the same place, in a team of 10 in Standard or 5 in VIP.
How it works for a group
1
You write to us
Group size, package, departure city, organisation. We reply within 24 hours, with no commitment.
2
You receive the written file
A detailed proposal and the NGO's service contract, before any payment.
3
You confirm with the deposit
30% in Standard, 50% in VIP, refundable for 30 days under the rules of the Pact of Ouidah.
4
You gather the travellers
You send us the list and we prepare the teams. The group is confirmed by Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at the latest.
5
You are expected in Ouidah
Each team meets its three assigned people on arrival.
Free place for the group leader
One place is free for every ten paying places: the place of the person who brings the group together. It cannot be combined with the commission on the same place: you choose one or the other.
Commission for referrers
The Cercle des répondants pays a commission on the travellers you bring. It is paid when the trip is over.
- 1 to 4 travellers6%
- 5 to 14 travellers9%
- 15 travellers or more12%
Travel agencies and organisers
2027 professional terms on request, by WhatsApp or email.
Deposit and cancellation
Deposit: 30% in Standard, 50% in VIP. Fully refundable during the 30 days after payment, for any booking made more than 60 days before departure.
Cancellation after those 30 days: more than 90 days before departure, the balance paid beyond the deposit is refunded. From 90 to 60 days, 50% of the total price is withheld. From 60 to 30 days, 75%. Under 30 days, 100%.
The written contract comes before any payment. Documented force majeure cases are reviewed one by one. Cancellation insurance is recommended.
Visas for the Togo and Ghana option
Checked on October 3, 2026. Check the official sites again before you buy your tickets.
- Ticket
- A multi-destination ticket: arrival in Cotonou, return from Accra.
- Benin
- E-visa on evisa.bj. A single entry is enough.
- Togo
- E-visa on voyage.gouv.tg, at least 5 days before arrival. Citizens of African Union countries are exempt for 30 days, with a declaration 24 hours before.
- Ghana
- Visa on arrival has been abolished since May 25, 2026. E-visa on evisa.immigration.gov.gh, allow 72 to 96 hours. Citizens of ECOWAS and AES countries need no visa.
We give no visa fees: only the official sites are authoritative. Visas are not included in our prices.
Your questions about group travel
How much does a group trip to Benin with After Vodundays cost?
The price is per person, all inclusive at the Palais d'Agondji, nights included. In Standard: €750 for The Core (January 7 to 9, 2027), €1,590 for The Programme (January 4 to 10), €1,790 for The Vodun Days Week (January 2 to 9). In VIP: €1,750, €3,390 and €3,790. International flights, visas, the yellow fever vaccine and insurance are not included.
Does the group leader travel for free?
One place is free for every ten paying places: the place of the person who brings the group together. It cannot be combined with the Cercle des répondants commission on the same place.
How big are the teams, and do you mix groups?
Teams have 10 travellers in Standard and 5 in VIP. There are as many teams as needed, and we never mix groups. Each team has three people assigned for the whole stay: a guide with a professional card, a hostess and a guide who specialises in Vodun and Fâ.
What deposit is required, and what happens if we cancel?
The deposit is 30% in Standard and 50% in VIP. It is fully refundable for 30 days for any booking made more than 60 days before departure. After that: more than 90 days before departure, the balance paid beyond the deposit is refunded; from 90 to 60 days, 50% of the price is withheld; from 60 to 30 days, 75%; under 30 days, 100%. The full rules are in the Pact of Ouidah.
What is included in the price, and what is not?
Included: the tours (memorial, Vodun, heritage, Gléxwé), day and evening assistance, meetings with the guardians of tradition, evening events at the Palais, meals, local transport, nights at the Palais, the night on the lake at Ganvié and the private boat in The Programme and The Week, and the €50 community contribution. Not included: international flights, visas, the yellow fever vaccine, insurance, and concert access, which follows the official ticketing.
Do we need visas for a Benin, Togo and Ghana tour?
Yes, unless your nationality is exempt. Benin: e-visa on evisa.bj, one entry is enough. Togo: e-visa on voyage.gouv.tg at least 5 days before arrival; African Union citizens are exempt for 30 days with a declaration 24 hours before. Ghana: visa on arrival abolished since May 25, 2026, e-visa on evisa.immigration.gov.gh, 72 to 96 hours; ECOWAS and AES citizens need no visa. Information checked on October 3, 2026.
What is the deadline to confirm a group?
Tuesday, December 15, 2026. Write to us well before: building the teams and getting e-visas takes time.
Can travel agencies and organisers work with you?
Yes. The 2027 professional terms are sent on request, by WhatsApp or email. Referrers who bring travellers belong to the Cercle des répondants: 6% for 1 to 4 travellers, 9% for 5 to 14, 12% for 15 or more, paid when the trip is over.
Are the Vodun Days concerts and ceremonies included?
After Vodundays is an unofficial programme, separate from the State festival. Access to concerts and official passes follows the official ticketing and is not included. We promise access to no closed rite: the guardians of tradition decide what is open to visitors.
Who runs the programme, and under what status?
The NGO Wa Afriki, registered in Benin under No. 0108/MISP, in Ouidah, in collaboration with the Grand Conseil Vodun Hwendo. A written service contract comes before any payment, and every payment is followed by an official receipt.
Tell us how many you are.
We reply within 24 hours.
Group size, package, departure city: three details are enough to start. No commitment, and no payment before the written contract.