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Optional Morning Birding: Early morning pickup for birdwatching at Georgetown Botanical Gardens, with chances to see rare species like the Blood-colored Woodpecker and feed manatees.
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Transfer to Eugene F. Correia International Airport for a scenic flight over the rainforest to Kaieteur Falls.
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Kaieteur Falls Visit: Explore Kaieteur Falls, the world’s highest free-falling waterfall, learning about its legend and unique ecosystem (Golden frog, Guiana Cock-of-the-rock, Kaieteur Swifts).
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Return to Eugene F. Correia International Airport and transfer back to Georgetown.
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Optional Evening Seawall Experience: Explore Georgetown’s lively seawall with pop-up bars, street food, and Caribbean music.
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Optional Dinner at Aagman Indian Restaurant: Enjoy an authentic Mughlai Indian dining experience at Aagman.
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Overnight at Cara Lodge.
Guyana in Living Colour
9
Days
Marvel at Kaieteur Falls, which is five times the height of Niagara, before flying into the heart of the country and staying in an indigenous community lodge at the Makushi village of Surama with mountain hikes and river trips. Immerse yourself deep in the rainforest at Atta Rainforest Lodge and the adjoining Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, which allows you to explore the tree-tops with the chance for great bird and wildlife observations. Explore historical Georgetown with an interactive market tour and an evening boat trip on the Demerara River to see flocks of Scarlet Ibis, Egrets and Herons roosting.
Tour Highlights
- Kaieteur Falls
- River trips
- Wildlife spotting
- Bird watching
- Mountain hikes
- Trail walks
- Indigenous and local culture
- Community-owned and operated lodges
- Culinary tour
- Historical Georgetown city tour
- Demerara historical river tour
Itinerary
Day 1 : Saturday: Arrival in Georgetown & Cara Lodge ⌄
- Arrive at Cheddi Jagan International Airport and transfer to Cara Lodge in Georgetown.
- Check into the historic Cara Lodge, built in the 1840s and a former home of Georgetown’s first Lord Mayor, known for hosting dignitaries.
- Overnight at Cara Lodge.
Day 02 : Sunday: Birding, Kaieteur Falls & Evening Options ⌄
Breakfast
Day 03 : Monday: Journey to Atta Rainforest Lodge & Canopy Walkway ⌄
- Transfer to Eugene F. Correia International Airport for a flight to Fair View Airstrip.
- Transfer from Fair View airstrip along a trail known for potential jaguar sightings and diverse bird species.
- Arrive at Atta Rainforest Lodge, located near the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway.
- Explore the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, with suspension bridges and platforms offering views 30 meters above ground.
- Spot birds like the Crimson Fruitcrow and Black Curassow around the lodge clearing.
- Overnight at Atta Rainforest Lodge.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 04 : Tuesday: Iwokrama Canopy Walkway & Night Wildlife ⌄
- Early morning return to the canopy walkway for birdwatching, with potential sightings of various hummingbirds, toucans, cotingas, and monkeys.
- Enjoy wildlife and birdwatching walks on trails around the lodge, looking for rare species like the Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo.
- Experience night walks around the canopy walkway, with chances to see White-winged Potoo and other nocturnal animals.
- Overnight at Atta Rainforest Lodge.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 05 : Wednesday: Guianan Cock-of-the-rock & Surama Village ⌄
- Enjoy the dawn chorus from the canopy walkway, followed by breakfast.
- Transfer to Corkwood for a trail walk to hopefully see the vibrant Guianan Cock-of-the-rock and learn about medicinal plants.
- Continue to Surama, an Indigenous Macushi community and home to the Surama Eco Lodge.
- Receive a warm welcome and take a guided walk to observe forest and bird life.
- Evening educational walk to observe nocturnal wildlife in the forest.
- Overnight at Surama Eco-lodge.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 06 : Thursday: Surama Mountain Climb & Burro Burro River Trip ⌄
- Pre-dawn walk across the savannah and climb Surama Mountain for panoramic views (optional, alternatives available).
- Return to the lodge for lunch.
- Walk across the savannah and through the rainforest to the Burro Burro River.
- Paddle along the Burro Burro River with guides, looking for Giant River Otters, Tapir, and various monkey species.
- Return to the lodge for sunset.
- Overnight at Surama Eco-lodge.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 7 : Friday: Departure from Surama & Georgetown Culinary Experience ⌄
- Enjoy a dawn rainforest experience or relax before breakfast.
- Vehicle transfer from Surama Eco Lodge to Lethem.
- Scheduled flight to Eugene F. Correia International Airport, then transfer back to Georgetown.
- Evening Culinary Experience: Enjoy a unique and personal dinner prepared by Guyanese Chef Eon John ("the Singing Chef") in his garden, featuring updated classical Guyanese cuisine and a serenade.
- Overnight at Cara Lodge.
Day 8 : Saturday: Bourda Market, Georgetown City Tour & Demerara River ⌄
- Early start with Chef Delven Adams for breakfast at a local stand and a guided tour of Bourda Market, exploring local products, fish, meat, and bush medicine stalls.
- Enjoy a mix of vehicle and walking tour of Georgetown's historic sites, including the National Museum, Walter Roth Museum, City Hall, St. George's Cathedral, and Botanical Gardens (with manatee feeding).
- Lunch at Chef Delven's Backyard Café, with the option to observe meal preparation.
- Optional Demerara Historical River Tour: Take a river taxi, cruise the Demerara River, learn about waterfront history, see the Demerara Harbour Bridge, and watch Scarlet Ibis and other birds roosting at sunset.
- Overnight at Cara Lodge.
Day 9 : Sunday: Departure ⌄
Pickup and transfer to Cheddi Jagan International Airport for your departing flight.
Inclusions
Cost Includes
- Included
- Airport transfers
- Double or twin accommodation
- Meals as listed
- All road & river transfers
- Internal flights in Guyana
- Activities as described
- Local guides
- Value Added Tax
- Kaieteur National Park Fee
- Iwokrama Forest User fee
- Iwokrama Canopy Walkway Fee
Cost Excludes
- Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- International flights
- Visas
- Items of personal nature
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12 per aircraft
Length of trip
9 Days/9 Nights
Difficulty
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