Visit Guyana’s Natural Highlights

This itinerary is the ultimate eco-tourism experience and features Guyana’s premier tourist destinations. It combines the tropical rainforest with the Rupununi Wetlands and Savannahs and is ideal for birding and other wildlife watching.

Guyana is known for its rich bio-diversity and captivating sceneries, particularly bird species and shares the Guianan Shield, the world’s oldest geological formation with Venezuela to the west and Suriname (French Guiana) to the east.

The inaccessibility of Guyana’s tropical rainforest is fundamental to the survival of some of the world’s most endangered species such as the Harpy Eagle, Cock of the Rock, Arapaima, Giant Otter, Giant Anteater, Jaguar and Black Caiman.

The Rupununi is a vast area of dry grassland with sparse trees, termites mounds and wooded hills in the Southwest of the country, divided by the Kanuku Mts and scattered with occasional Amerindian villages and a few large cattle ranches which date from the nineteen century. The Rupununi is rich in wildlife, particularly the forest galleries of the Kanuku Mts, home to more than 150 species of mammals and 800 species of birds, inclusive of the majestic Harpy Eagle.

With 275 waterfalls, four mountain ranges, eighteen lakes and numerous waterways, any adventure is possible.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Georgetown. Following a briefing of the itinerary and what to expect over the next ten or so days, you will enjoy our local cuisine, Guyanese hospitality, a comfortable night’s rest.

Day 2: Depart Georgetown at 06h00 via 4*4 vehicles towards the Lethem/Brazil Trail through dense forest then continuing to the Essequibo River crossing; crossing is by pontoon. Continue to the mining town of Mahdia, arrival around 13h00. Have a local meal at Mahdia and prepare for a rough ride to the Potaro River Landing where a boat will take you up the winding Potaro River to Amatuk Falls (Rainforest Camp); enjoy dinner and some tails from the local guides before falling asleep in hammocks slung in an outdoor camp. (B/L/D)

Day 3: After breakfast, we trek around Amatuk Falls, afterwards we continue by boat to Waratuk Falls; after checking in with the Park Rangers, the boat trip continues to Tukeit (foot of the Kaieteur Mt, part of the Ayangana Mt Range). After having a boxed lunch we being the trek up to the Kaieteur Plateau, where you will be greeting with impressive views of the Kaieteur Falls. The rest of the day can be spent exploring the surrounding areas of the Falls and viewing rare flora and fauna, some of which are endemic to Kaieteur. Overnight at the Kaieteur Guest house. (B/L/D)

Day 4: After viewing the majesty of Kaieteur once more, you return down the trail and re-join the boats down river to Waratuk, then onto Amatuk for the night. (B/L/D)

Day 5: Today we head to Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve. After brief stops along the way, we approach the mighty Essequibo River crossing of Kurupukari. We cross the river by pontoon and shortly after enterthe Iwokrama Reserve.  We will go on a short tour of the Iwokrama Field Station and then drive another 45 minutes to the Canopy Walkway and Atta Rainforest Lodges where you would overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 6: Following an early morning tour of the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, a good chance to see some of the 500 species of avian fauna, we depart for Surama where community based tourism has given this village worldwide recognition. In Surama the local guides will ensure your afternoon is filled with fascinating activities of wildlife adventure, canoeing, birding etc. before returning to rest in the locally built lodges. (B/L/D)

Day 7: A short drive from Surama would take you to Rockview Lodge for a snack, before continuing to Karanambu Ranch, a sanctuary for giant otters and a popular birding destination. River tours down the Rupununi River provide the opportunity for interaction with giant otters, caiman spotting and bird wathing. Sport fishing is also possible, given the rich fish life of the Rupununi River. (B/L/D)

Day 8: Having experienced, the tropical rainforest and the north Rupununi Savannahs, we depart for Lethem with the Kanukus in full view. A tour of Lethem & the Brazil Frontier (Takutu Bridge and the neighbouring village of Bon Fim) would complete another intriguing day before relaxing/overnight at the Adventure Guianas Villa & Courtyard for a mix of Brazilian/Guyanese cuisine. (B/L/D)

Day 9: We depart for Dadnawa Ranch, considered the oldest and largest cattle ranch in the region, passing through the Kanuku Mts (considered by the Amerindians as “Mountains of life”) and lush Savannahs of the South Rupununi. Apart from the rich birdlife, you can go horse back riding, and cattle roping. Overnight-Ranch-Styled Guesthouse. (B/L/D)

Day 10: After a hearty lunch, we journey back to Lethem for an evening of reflection- Overnight Adventure Guianas Villa & Courtyard. (B/L/D)

Day 11: Return to the Georgetown via air. End of services. (B)

• Location: Guyana
• Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
• Start / End: Georgetown / Georgetown
• Activities: Nature and wildlife viewing, trekking, canopy walk, rainforest walks, interaction with indigenous communities
• Highlights: Kaieteur Falls, Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, Surama Amerindian Village, Karanambu Ranch (sanctuary for giant otters), Dadnawa Ranch, Rupununi Savannahs
• Season: All year
• Included: Meals mentioned in itinerary, accommodation, local bilingual guide, all transfers and transport as detailed on itinerary, local airfare, entry fees
• Not Included: Tips, international flights, meals not mentioned in itinerary
• Prices: Please contact us for pricing