Guyana Nature Experience

14 Days

Our best-selling small group highlights tour of Guyana

About this trip

This classic small group scheduled departure takes in many of the highlights of Guyana: start in historic Georgetown with a market and city tour. Fly across endless rainforest into the heart of the country to visit Kaieteur Falls, the tallest single-drop waterfall in the world. Continue to the one million acre Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve for jungle hikes, boat trips, the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, and the chance to see the elusive jaguar. Stay in the Makushi village of Surama before going into the savannahs in search of giant river otters, giant anteaters and taking part in the black caiman research project at the indigenous community of Yupukari.

Scheduled Departure Rate

TRIP DATES AVAILABILITY PRICE SPACE LEFT
March 30, 2024 - April 12, 2024 Guaranteed $6,565
8 Available
April 20, 2024 - May 3, 2024 Available $6,565
10 Available
August 17, 2024 - August 30, 2024 Available $6,565
10 Available
September 7, 2024 - September 20, 2024 Available $6,565
10 Available
October 5, 2024 - October 18, 2024 Available $6,565
10 Available
November 2, 2024 - November 15, 2024 Available $6,565
10 Available
December 7, 2024 - December 20, 2024 Available $6,565
10 Available

Activities & Highlights

  • Kaieteur Falls
  • City tours
  • Trail walks
  • Black Caiman research
  • River trips
  • Giant River Otter conservation
  • Wildlife spotting
  • Community-owned and operated lodges
  • Bird watching
  • Culinary tour
  • Culture
  • Historical Georgetown city tour
  • Mountain hikes

Itinerary

Saturday

  • Pickup and transfer from Cheddi Jagan International Airport to Georgetown and your selected hotel.
  • Overnight at Cara Lodge.  (Check in time 1400hrs, Check out time 12midday)

 

Sunday

  • Optional Tour: Birding in Georgetown’s Botanical Gardens
  • Pickup and transfer to Eugene F. Correia International Airport.
  • Daytour to Kaieteur falls.

Condition of Sale :

Flights to Kaieteur Falls are operated on chartered aircraft and all flights have a minimum passenger restriction.  Therefore, any booking to Kaieteur Falls is subject to a minimum of 12 passengers being available to travel.  In most cases we are able to fill flights, especially if scheduled for a weekend.  However, in the rare case that we cannot meet the required numbers we will reschedule the trip to another day during your stay, if this is possible.  Wilderness Explorers retains the right to reschedule a flight as a first option.  If we cannot reschedule the flight Wilderness Explorers will guarantee a flight, with a minimum of 2 passengers, to Kaieteur Falls only. If a flight is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, we will endeavour to reschedule the flight during your itinerary.  If this is not possible then a full refund on the flight will be made.

 

  • Pickup and transfer from Eugene F. Correia International Airport return to Georgetown.
  • Optional Tour: Evening Seawall, bars and street food experience.
  • Optional Tour: Dinner at Aagman Indian Restaurant.
  • Overnight at Cara Lodge. B

Monday

  • Pickup and transfer to Eugene F. Correia International Airport.
  • Scheduled flight to Fair View Airstrip. (Check in time 0730hrs, Departure 0900hrs)
  • Pick up from Fair View Airstrip and transfer to Iwokrama River Lodge.
  • Explore the trails around the lodge with an Iwokrama Ranger.
  • Evening River night spotting.
  • Overnight at Iwokrama River Lodge. BLD

Tuesday

  • Early morning boat excursion on the Essequibo River. Circumnavigate nearby Indian House Island before returning to the River Lodge for breakfast.
  • Excursion to Turtle Mountain via boat and hike. If you think this hike may be too strenuous you can take an alternative boat trip to Stanley Lake to search for Giant River Otters and Black Caiman.
  • Late afternoon boat trip to visit Kurupukari Falls to see the Amerindian petroglyphs (dependent on the water level).
  • Overnight at Iwokrama River Lodge. BLD

Wednesday

  • We will explore the different trails along the river with an Iwokrama Ranger.
  • Transfer from the Iwokrama River Lodge along the trail that is one of the best places to see the elusive Jaguar, to the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway and Atta Rainforest Lodge.
  • Visit the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway and explore surrounding trails.
  • Overnight at Atta Rainforest Lodge. BLD

Thursday

  • Pre-dawn visit to the walkway before returning to the lodge for breakfast.
  • Today you can enjoy wildlife and birdwatching walks on the trails around the area, return visits to the Canopy Walkway and night walks are also possible.
  • Overnight at Atta Rainforest Lodge. BLD

 

Friday

  • Welcome the dawn chorus from the canopy walkway and then return to the lodge for breakfast before departure.
  • Transfer to the Cock-of-the-rock trail and then continue to the community owned and operated Surama Eco Lodge.
  • A local guide will escort you for a short walk on trails to observe the forest and bird life.
  • Afternoon Burro Burro River excursion.
  • After-dark educational walk to observe wildlife and experience the forest after dark.
  • Overnight at Surama Eco-lodge. BLD

 

Saturday

  • Pre-dawn walk across the savannah and climb Surama Mountain for incredible views across the village and savannah to the Pakaraima Mountains.
  • Transfer from Surama to Rock View Lodge at Annai.
  • Overnight at Rock View Lodge. BLD

 

Sunday

  • Dawn hike on the Panorama Trail and return to the lodge for breakfast before departure.
  • Travel south by road from Rock View Lodge to Ginep Landing.
  • Boat transfer from Ginep Landing to Karanambu Lodge, wildlife spotting along the way.
  • Late afternoon boat excursion for wildlife spotting and as dusk falls to the ponds to see the giant Victoria amazonica water lily bloom at dusk.
  • On the return trip we will spotlight for Black Caiman and birds and creatures of the night.
  • Overnight at Karanambu Lodge. BLD

Monday

  • Early morning excursion to search the savannahs for Giant Anteaters.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.
  • An evening visit to a nearby pond for bird watching or an evening walk along the airstrip offers seven species of nightjar and among the grasslands the Double-striped Thick-knees.
  • Overnight at Karanambu Lodge. BLD

 

Tuesday

  • Early morning excursion for Giant Anteaters or wildlife spotting on the Rupununi River or explore the nearby honey ponds by trail on foot.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast before departure.
  • After breakfast transfer by boat to Yupukari and Caiman House.
  • Village tour.
  • Evening Caiman capture experience.
  • Overnight at Caiman House. BLD

 

Wednesday

  • After breakfast vehicle transfer from Caiman House to Lethem.
  • Transfer to airstrip for scheduled flight to Eugene F. Correia International Airport.
  • Pickup and transfer from Eugene F. Correia International Airport to Georgetown.
  • Georgetown City Tour
  • Dinner at Backyard Café.
  • Overnight at Cara Lodge. BD

 

Thursday

  • Free day to relax, explore Georgetown or enjoy an optional tour.
  • Optional Tour: Hoatzin & Coastal Shield Endemics
  • Optional Tour: Birding in Georgetown’s Botanical Gardens.
  • Optional Tour: 7 Curry Tour
  • Optional Service: Daylet Room
  • Pickup and transfer to Cheddi Jagan International Airport for your departing flight. B

 

Inclusion

Included

  • Airport transfers
  • Double or twin accommodation
  • Meals as listed
  • All road & river transfers
  • Internal flights
  • Activities as described
  • Local guides
  • Value Added Tax
  • Kaieteur National Park Fee
  • Iwokrama Forest User fee
  • Iwokrama Canopy Walkway Fee

Not Included

  • Items of personal nature
  • Items of personal nature
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Visas
  • Departure tax

Terms & Conditions

AUTHORITY ON TOUR
At all times the decision of the company or its representative will be final on all matters likely to endanger the safety, well being and enjoyment of the tour. Clients must at all times strictly comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug regulations of all countries visited. Should the client fail to comply with the above or commit any illegal act when on tour or, if in the company’s opinion, the client behaviour causes or is likely to cause danger, distress or annoyance to others we may terminate that client’s travel arrangements without any liability on the company’s part.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
The client must be in possession of a valid passport (valid 6 months past the return date), visa (where necessary), permits and certificates including vaccinations certificates, insurance policies required for the journey – the client accepts the responsibility of obtaining these. Any information or advice given by the company on visas, vaccinations, clothing, special equipment, baggage, climate, etc. is given in good faith but without responsibility on the part of the company.

CONDITION RESTRAINTS
You have selected a tour that is, in part, in remote areas. This adds to the adventure and opportunity to enjoy a true nature experience. However, due to the nature of the terrain, weather, road conditions, and other elements beyond our control, some elements of tours may have to be altered. Times of some activities may need to change or even cancelled due to the conditions. If an activity is cancelled it will be replaced with an alternative activity that is more appropriate for the conditions. Advance notice will be given for any changes where possible, although at times changes may be made whilst the tour is in progress.

WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS
With any trip involving wildlife, it is impossible to guarantee a sighting, but each trip is designed around known habitats. Wilderness Explorers will make every effort to ensure a sighting, but cannot be held responsible if no sighting is made due to the wildlife itself, weather, or any other elements beyond our control.

LOCAL CULTURE
Many of the areas to be visited are remote and cultures of the people most likely different from what you are accustomed to. These communities welcome visitors under the conditions that their customs, habits and rituals are respected at all times. Wilderness Explorers will endeavour to provide appropriate guidance to visitors as to correct behaviour whilst in these communities. The company reserves the right to cancel a visitor’s tour, at any time, should their behaviour be inappropriate and offensive to the local communities.

ACCEPTANCE OF RISK & RESPONSIBILITY
Nature and adventure travel is by character, an activity that requires travelling in areas that are often remote and the terrain difficult. Whilst every precaution is taken to ensure the comfort and safety of our customers, these trips do have elements of risk. By taking part in this tour you acknowledge that there are inherent risks and that you are fully aware of the conditions of travel, accommodation and activities offered. You accept that Wilderness Explorers, its staff and sub-contractors cannot be held liable for any accident, illness or similar occurrence. You hereby accept all such risk and release the company from all claims and causes of action arising from any injuries or damages resulting from these inherent risks.

FORCE MAJEURE
The company will do its best to minimise the effects of matters outside its control but cannot accept liability of these matters which include political disputes, industrial action, refusal of visas, border closures, unforeseeable climatic events, epidemics and pandemics, delayed or cancelled flights etc. Wilderness Explorers may change, modify, rebook or cancel a trip for defined force majeure events

TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is the client’s responsibility to obtain adequate personal travel insurance. This insurance should, at a minimum, cover personal accident, medical expenses and repatriation expenses. It is recommended that the coverage extends to include loss of effects, curtailment, cancellation and all other expenses which might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the client.

PAYMENT
All rates are quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Rates are correct at the time of publishing, but are subject to change without notice. Due to fluctuating world fuel prices, internal airfares cannot be guaranteed and the rate is therefore subject to change. Every effort will be made to maintain the quoted rate. A deposit of 20% is required to confirm any booking and balance of payment is due 30 days before commencement of the trip.

CANCELLATION BY THE CLIENT
Any cancellation by the client must be in writing and acknowledged by Wilderness Explorers. The date on which the correspondence is received will determine the loss of any monies applicable.

• Cancelled more than 90 days before arrival – full refund, less any money transfer fees.
• Cancelled 60 to 90 days before arrival – 5% administration fee.
• Cancelled 41 to 59 days before arrival – 20%
• Cancelled 31 to 40 days before arrival – 50%.
• Cancelled 2 to 30 days before arrival or no show – 100%.

RESPONSIBILITY
All services are organised by Wilderness Explorers. Notice is hereby given that all arrangements made on behalf of customers are made by the organisers on the sole condition that the organisers shall not be held responsible for any injury, death, accident, delay, loss, damage or irregularity which may be occasioned through acts of any company and /or persons engaged in carrying out the arrangements and Wilderness Explorers acts as an agent for transport companies, hotels and other contractors and shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur, including, but not limited to, any defect in a vehicle or any other form of conveying a traveller, acts of God, detention, delays or expenses arising from quarantine, strike, riots, theft, force majeure, civil disturbance, government restrictions or regulation, accident by aircraft, boat, bicycle, motor vehicle or any other form of transport or in any hotel, resort, ranch, guest house, camp or other forms of accommodation.

SEVERABILITY
In the event that any term or condition contained herein is unenforceable or void by operation of law or as being against public policy or for any other reason then such term or condition shall be deemed to be severed from this Agreement or amend accordingly only to such extent necessary to allow all remaining terms and conditions to survive and continue as binding.

Essential Information

AIRLINES
American Airlines
British Airways
Caribbean Airlines
Copa Airlines
Inter-Caribbean Airlines
Jet Blue Airlines
Suriname Airways
Gum Air

VISA
The following countries do not need a visa: Commonwealth countries, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the USA. Visa requirements should be checked as requirements can change at any time.

Wilderness Explorers can assist in obtaining permission for a visa on arrival at an additional fee. However, the granting of visas remains at the discretions of the Ministry of Citizenship.

YOUR SAFETY
Our number one priority is your safety and welfare. We always get the question is Guyana safe? Like any big city, Georgetown has areas that are to be avoided by visitors. But we only use hotels that have good standards and are safe. Most of the time in Georgetown you will be accompanied by our experienced guides and drivers who live in the city. During your free time if you want to visit a bar or restaurant in the evening we recommend a taxi, which is inexpensive. Your hotel will be happy to call one for you.

Once out of Georgetown and into what we call the interior, it is a different scenario. You will be in areas with small villages where everyone greets you with a smile and you will be perfectly safe. Some lodges don’t even have locks on the doors as there is no need. There will always be an experienced guide close by to accompany you on your excursions and bring the rainforest and savannah to life and share their knowledge and experience.

Generally, you will find the Guyanese people extremely friendly and only too willing to help you enjoy their country.

VACCINATIONS
Malaria – Many of the areas you visit in Guyana’s interior will have no malaria. However, it is recommended to take malaria Prophylactics as a precaution on some trips. Please consult your physician before your departure. All beds in the interior have mosquito nets, and on camping trips, hammocks with specially fitted mosquito nets are provided. It is advisable to use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and long trousers at night. The mosquitoes are often more prevalent at dusk and dawn.

Yellow Fever – A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers coming from or transiting from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. Vaccination must be undertaken at least 10 days before travel to, or through Suriname. Suriname recognizes the Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is valid for life starting 10 days after vaccination. Children over 1 year of age are required to have a vaccination certificate. Travellers should carry their vaccination card (Yellow Fever) with them at all times.

CLOTHING
In the interior wear casual, comfortable clothing. A shirt with a collar helps protect you from the sun, and a hat and sunglasses are vital. During the day shorts and shirt are fine. In the evening you would want long trousers and a shirt with long sleeves. There is no need to dress up in the interior. You can leave any travel or city clothes in your city hotel or with our office when you are travelling around the interior.

Footwear – Comfortable walking shoes or boots and sandals.

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Guyana Nature Experience
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Tour Facts

  • 14 days / 13 nights
  • Persons of reasonable fitness level who enjoy wildlife, nature, culture and pristine environments.
  • 2
  • 8 Years
  • English
  • Transportation on this journey includes cars, minibus, light aircraft, 4x4 vehicles, and boats.
  • Guests are accommodated in a mix of a heritage house hotel, rainforest and savannah lodges, and indigenous community lodges.
  • 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 11 dinners