Day 1 : Arrival and transfer to Kinigi (Volcanoes NP)

When you land at the Kigali Airport in Rwanda, you will be met by Hallmark Travel Planners representative. Depending on the time of the day you arrive, and your interest, your guide may propose you a take a tour of  the Kigali city, including the Genocide Memorial centre at Gisozi. Then, transfer to your hotel at the foothills of the Volcanoes National Park.  This journey takes about 2 hours.  Overnight at you your hotel. (L-D)

Day 2 : Gorilla Tracking

After breakfast, leave the hotel heading for the Headquarters of the Park where your guide will facilitate all the necessary logistics for you. Then will be introduced to your gorilla tracking ranger guide for a briefing.

Hallmark Travel Planners will drive you to the slopes of one of the Virunga volcanoes for your trekking. After the trekking, if time allows lunch at Ruhengeri and an excursion to explore the beautiful lakes in the region (Lake Bulera & Ruhondo). Overnight at Kinigi. Your guide will make the necessary arrangements for the next day. (B-L-D)

Day 3 : Visit of the Golden Monkeys – transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, you will report to the headquarters for a visit of the golden monkeys (cercopithecus mitis kandti). A visit to the golden monkeys is very different experience from gorilla-viewing. The golden monkeys are different and interact in different way; they will keep on playing hide-and-seek much to the delight of the visitors.   These  monkeys are only found in the Virunga Conseravtion Area. They have been well habituated and there are 2 troups.The Kabatwa troop is located not so far from the Park headquarters and the Musanga troop lives near the Karisimbi and has a much longer walking distance.

After the excursion, visit of the Iby’Iwacu traditional village (a community based tourism project where the local community displays the traditional ways of living). Overnight at your hotel. (B-L-D)

Day 4 : Kigali Visit and Departure

Pick up at your hotel, depending on you departure time and if you missed the opportunity the first day, you will have Kigali city trip including the visit of the Genocide Memorial centre at Gisozi. Transfer to the Airport for your departure. (B)

Tour Price Per Person

Rates are subject to change with notice.

Important to Know

• This tour can’t be booked by solo travelers.
• Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
• Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.