Day 1–2: Conakry and Los Islands → Day 3–5: Fouta Djallon Plateau → Day 6: Upper Guinea (Kankan) → Day 7: Return to Conakry. Inter-city travel is mainly by private car, with extra time allowed during the rainy season and night driving best avoided.
After arriving in the capital, explore the Grand Market and seaside areas to soak in the vibrancy of a West African city. Watch the Atlantic sunset from the western tip of the peninsula in the evening, then enjoy grilled fish and peanut sauce stew for dinner.
Take a boat to the nearby Los Islands, where you can stroll and swim amid sandy beaches and mangroves. This is the most popular nearby getaway from the capital. Return to the city in the evening.
Travel north by private car into the plateau, passing waterfalls and banana plantations around Kindia. Arrive in the highland town of Labé (Labé) in the afternoon, experiencing its cool climate and the Fulani market.
Visit waterfalls such as Kinkon Falls, hike through canyons and pastoral landscapes, and learn about Fouta Djallon’s significance as the source of the Niger, Senegal, and Gambia rivers.
Head to the cool highlands of Dalaba, traveling through pine forests and tea plantations, visiting local villages, and experiencing the life of plateau herders. Overnight at a highland guesthouse.
Travel east into the Upper Guinea Plateau and reach the ancient city of Kankan on the banks of the Niger River. Visit the old town, riverside areas, and markets to experience the historical legacy of Malinke culture.
Return to the capital, with optional short stops in towns along the way. After arriving, pick up any additional handicraft souvenirs before flying out in the evening.