Weekend in IITA and Ibadan

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AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGERIAN ADVENTURE TO Ibadan & IITA Forest Board a morning train from Lagos, explore one of West Africa's most historic cities, then spend the night deep inside IITA's ancient forest reserve — Nigeria's hidden gem EVERYTHING INCLUDED 🚂 Return Train🌿 IITA Lodging🍲 Meals🎯 Paintball🦜 Forest Walk🚴 Cycling🗼 Bower's Tower🅿️ Swimming Transfers👤 Tour Guide Trip Type: Weekend Group Tour — Lagos to Ibadan & IITA Forest Reserve Departure: Mobolaji Johnson Railway Station, Ebute-Metta, Lagos — Saturday 7:55 AM Return: Moniya Station, Ibadan @ 4:00 PM — Arrive Lagos ~6:47 PM (Sunday) Accommodation: IITA International House — 2 guests per room Meals Included: Sunday breakfast (IITA), Day 1 lunch (Agodi Gardens). Activities: Bower's Tower, Agodi Gardens, Amala Sky, IITA Forest Walk, Cycling, Lakeside TRIP ITINERARY DAY 1 Train In — Explore Ibadan — Check into IITA Saturday · Lagos → Ibadan · Bower's Tower · Agodi · Amala Sky · IITA 6:30 AM: Assemble at Mobolaji Johnson Station, Lagos. Train departs 7:55 AM SHARP. 10:47 AM: Arrive Moniya Station, Ibadan. Group transfer to Bower's Tower. 11:00 AM: Bower's Tower — Climb Oke-Are Hill for 360° panoramic views over Ibadan's iconic rust-brown rooftops. 12:30 PM: Agodi Gardens — Paintball, horse riding, cycling, swimming, lunch on-site at this lush urban park. 2:30 PM: Amala Sky (Ose Olorun) — Ibadan's most iconic food experience: amala, gbegiri, ewedu & assorted meat. 3:00 PM: IITA Check-In — Arrive at International House. Room keys distributed, welcome briefing. 3:30 PM IITA Afternoon — Bicycle rides, lakeside relaxation, campus exploration, sports courts. 7:00 PM: Dinner at I-House Restaurant + evening at Cappa Bar (golf course). DAY 2 IITA Morning Activities + Return to Lagos Sunday · Breakfast · Forest Walk · Lakeside · 4 PM Train Home 7:30 AM: Complimentary Breakfast Buffet at IITA International House (included). 8:30 AM: Guided IITA Forest Walk — 4km+ trails through 300-hectare reserve, birdwatching (272+ species!), wildlife photography. 10:00 AM: Lakeside & Sports — Fishing, final cycling loop, tennis or badminton on campus courts. 12:00 PM: Checkout from IITA International House. Group photo & departure. 12:30 PM: Optional: Eleyele Lake boat rides or quick Mapo Hall visit before station. 3:30 PM: Group transfer to Moniya (Obafemi Awolowo) Station. 4:00 PM: Train departs Ibadan. Arrive Lagos Mobolaji Johnson Station ~6:47 PM. Tour ends. WHAT'S INCLUDED ✓ INCLUDED IN PACKAGE ✓ Return train tickets (Business Class) ✓ All transfers within Ibadan (taxis/minibus) ✓ IITA accommodation — 1 night ✓ Saturday lunch in Ibadan ✓ Sunday breakfast at IITA ✓ Agodi Gardens entry + activities ✓ Bower's Tower entry fee ✓ IITA guided forest walk ✓ IITA bicycle rental (2 hours) ✓ Professional Photographs ✓ Drone Shot ✓ Welcome pack & bottled water on bus ✓ Dedicated tour coordinator ✗ NOT INCLUDED ✗ Personal shopping or souvenirs ✗ Alcoholic beverages beyond listed ✗ Travel insurance (strongly recommended) ✗ Personal medications ✗ Additional excursions not listed ✗ Tips or gratuities to guides ✗ Amala Sky dinner (Day 1) ✗ I-House dinner + Cappa Bar evening ✗ Day 2 lunch near IITA ✗✗ Any services not explicitly listed BOOKING CONDITIONS Deposit: 50% of total package price due at booking to confirm reservation. Balance: Remaining 50% due 7 days before departure date. Cancellation: More than 14 days before travel: 80% refund. Within 7 days: 50% refund. Within 48 hours: no refund. IITA Booking & Train Booking: All guests must provide valid NIN. Liability: Organizer is not liable for loss of personal items, medical emergencies, or force majeure events. Travel insurance strongly recommended.