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Spring 2025 [Galicia]
Spring 2025
[Northern Europe]
The yacht
Season 7
STAGE 7.3
15.01 — 25.01
🇬🇲Gambia →
🇬🇼Bijagos
From the Gambia River to the Bijagos Archipelago: A Three-in-One Adventure
This extraordinary stage combines river sailing, an offshore ocean passage, and exploration of a tropical archipelago, offering a diverse and exciting journey.
10 days
2500 €
Start/Finish Cities and Airports:
🇬🇲 Banjul [BJL]

🇬🇼 Bissau [OXB]
Approximate
step by step route:
  • Lamin Lodge → Kunta Kinteh Island, 15 nm
  • Kunta Kinteh Island → Banjul, 20 nm
  • Banjul → Kere, 150 nm
  • Kere → Bubaque, 50 nm
  • Bubaque → Bolama, 65 nm (with stops in the Bijagos)
  • Bolama → Bissau, 50 nm
difficulty of this stage
is 2 out of 5
This stage includes river sailing, a significant offshore passage, and navigation through the complex Bijagos archipelago. Be prepared for varied conditions and potentially challenging navigation.
COST
  1. Personal safety equipment (lifejackets, lifelines, PLBs)
  2. Bed in a twin/double cabin with blankets, pillows, clean linens and towels
  3. Formalities costs for the boat
  4. Meals onboard
  5. Transfers from the airport to the boat and back
  6. All fuels (diesel for the yacht, gasoline for the dinghy, gas for the stove)
  7. Marinas and ports fees
TRAVEL STYLE
Mixed: river, ocean, and archipelago exploration
INCLUDED
  1. Airplane tickets
  2. Visas and any personal administrative costs
  3. Any additional costs outside (restaurants, museums, souvenirs, car rentals etc.)
  4. Personal insurance
NOT INCLUDED
Please note that the team altogether takes part in grocery shopping and in maintaining the boat clean during the voyage and after it.
ROUTE
HIGHLIGHTS
Lamin Lodge:
Starting point on very atmospheric anchorage

Kunta Kinteh Island:
Visiting the historic fort and UNESCO World Heritage site

Banjul:
Experiencing small, but busy capital (and clearing customs)
Atlantic Ocean Passage:
24-36 hour offshore sailing to Bijagos

Kere Island:
First stop in the Bijagos, with its European-style lodge

Bubaque:
Main town of the archipelago, where we'll check in to Guinea-Bissau
Remote villages:
Experiencing the unique matrilineal culture of the Bijagos people

Pristine beaches:
Relaxing on some of West Africa's most beautiful and untouched coastlines

Bolama:
Old partly abandoned, but still very charming Portuguese colonial town
Experience Details
River Exploration:
We'll start with a taste of the Gambia River, observing baobabs, mangroves, and diverse wildlife
Ocean Sailing:
We'll experience a 24-36 hour offshore passage in the Atlantic Ocean
Archipelago Navigation:
We'll navigate the complex waters of the Bijagos, known for strong tidal currents
Cultural Diversity:
We'll encounter three distinct cultures: Gambian, Bijagos, and Guinea-Bissauan
Wildlife Observation:
Opportunities to spot various marine life during the ocean passage and in the archipelago
This stage offers a true adventure, combining different sailing experiences and cultural encounters. From the river to the open ocean, and then to a labyrinth of tropical islands, we’ll witness dramatic changes in landscapes, wildlife, and ways of life. The Bijagos archipelago, with its UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status, promises to be a highlight with its pristine beaches, diverse ecosystems, and unique cultural heritage.
Join us for this exceptional journey that showcases the best of West African coastal diversity!
Island Exploration:
We'll visit several islands in the Bijagos, each with its unique character
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