Rare: Extension to Rwanda
June 28 – July 2, 2025

We invite you to join our Gorilla Trek Extension to Rwanda, offered from June 28 – July 2. Scroll below to learn more and inform us of your interest when you register for the main program. If you have any questions about the extension trip, contact Hailey at hailey@elevatedestinations.com.

PRICING

There is a very limited supply of Gorilla permits left. To guarantee availability, please complete your main program registration as quickly as possible and opt in to join the Extension to Rwanda. Note that space on this extension is on a first come first serve basis.

• Total Trip Cost in Shared Accommodation: $9,300
• Single Supplement: $1,230
• 50% Deposit Due at Registration: $4,650 (plus $615 for the single supplement)
• Final Payment Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025

Note: A 50% deposit is required upon registering to hold your spot on the trip. All payments are non-refundable. 

The extension program begins on Saturday, June 28 and ends on Wednesday, July 2 in Kigali. If you would like to stay after the extension program, please reach out to Hailey at hailey@elevatedestinations.com to arrange any additional nights of accommodation, which will be an additional expense.

Inclusions:

• Shared accommodation
• All meals on June 29, June 30, and July 1. Breakfast and lunch only on July 2.
• Group airport transfer upon arrival and private airport transfers on departure
• All ground transportation and treks
• Gorilla trek permits
• Golden monkey trek permits
• Evacuation insurance
• Local trip manager, including gratuity
• Local driver, including gratuity
• Drivers and local English-speaking guides throughout
• Sightseeing, entrance fees, and VIP behind the scenes tour at Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
• Visa and FastTrack arrival

Exclusions:

• International flights to and from Rwanda
• Travel and medical insurance
• Gratuity for gorilla trek ($40-45 per person)
• Gratuity for golden monkey trek ($3-4 per person)
• Gratuity for airport transfers ($5-10 per person for each transfer), hotel porters, and housekeeping staff
• Dinner on June 28 (arrival day)
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, shopping, alcohol etc.)

 

 

HOTEL INFORMATION

Kigali Marriott Hotel – Kigali, Rwanda
Experience Rwanda’s capital from Kigali Marriott Hotel, conveniently located near the Nyarugenge financial district and the Kigali Convention Center. This impeccable 5-star luxury hotel provides spacious, modern accommodations with deluxe amenities and premium services. Make yourself comfortable in stylish rooms or lavish suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious bathrooms, and plush, pillow-top bedding.

KN 3 Avenue, Nyarugenge District, Kigali, Rwanda | +250 222 111 111 | Website

Virunga Inn – Ruhungeri, Rwanda
Virunga Inn Resort & Spa is one of the luxurious/ high-end resorts located in the northern province of Rwanda, very near to Volcanoes National Park. It has 20 deluxe rooms in 14 chalets, which are designed and built to take advantage of its severe surroundings that gives everyone who visits the sense of being far away from everything and at peace.

HH85+J8 Ruhengeri, Rwanda | +250 791 466 661 | Website

 

Did you know that each trip you book with us allows local children to visit tourist sites in their own country? Find out about our award-winning Buy a Trip, Give a Trip program.