Available on Day 1 - The mangrove story is demonstrated in detail through permanent displays and a hand-painted mural of coastal birds at the visitors’ centre.  The tour is by traditional horse cart at a leisurely pace, and the first stop is at Victoria Village, the first village purchased by former slaves following emancipation in 1839. The scenery, as you turn towards the Atlantic Ocean, includes an old Dutch koker [sluice] which drains the agricultural lands. Enjoy views of the serene temples of a Hindu Ashram which can be seen across a lake.   You are now in the heart of Guyana’s first mangrove reserve, owned and managed by the local community. Along this coastal strip, you will see four different species of mangrove and a wide wetland area teeming with birdlife and tropical fish and your guides will point out the array of medicinal plants found in nature’s pharmacy. In the middle of the wetland is a small island of lush, black mangroves where beekeepers produce the distinctive golden mangrove honey.

Available on Day 2 - Early morning transfer to the extensive Georgetown Botanical Gardens home of over 200 species of birds. If you are lucky, you will have views of the Blood-colored Woodpecker. This colourful Veniliornis is found only in the Guianas and even there almost wholly limited to the narrow coastal plain. The gardens host a wide variety of species including Snail Kite, Gray Hawk, Pearl Kite, Carib Grackle, Red-bellied and Red-shouldered Macaws and the rare Festive Parrots. We will walk on trails in the back of the gardens and may see Yellow-chinned Spinetail, Black-crested Antshrike, Silver-beaked Tanager, Buff-breasted Wren, Golden-spangled Piculet and Ashy-headed Greenlet. You may even want to take a break from birding to feed some West Indian Manatees in the ponds and canals throughout the gardens.

Available on Day 2 - Every Sunday evening Georgetown’s Seawall comes alive as families, courting couples and friends promenade along the seawall, enjoying the Atlantic sea-breeze. The narrow strip becomes a hive of pop-up cocktail bars, street food vendors, blaring Caribbean music and parties spilling out of the trunks of cars. This excursion takes you into the heart of this vibrant scene visiting various bars and enjoying street food, with your guide, who knows all the best places. We will also visit other local bars around the city, looking for what is popular, traditional or unusual. Every Sunday is a new experience, tailored around the group and the level of immersion into the local culture you wish to enjoy.

Available on Day 2 - Aagman's food philosophy is driven by a desire to present an eclectic and expansive Indian repertoire, bursting with flavours and originality. Experience their epicurean Mughlai cuisine from the imperial kitchens of India and enjoy the authentic flavours of their creations achieved through the use of the finest ingredients and cooking techniques.

Available on Day 8 - Join the afternoon bustle of the city commuters at Stabroek Market as they head home by river taxis to cross the Demerara River. In a private riverboat slowly cruise along the bank of the river with your guide providing a brief history of the Demerara and famous Georgetown city buildings along the waterfront.   The boat will pass under the Demerara Harbour Bridge, once the longest floating bridge in the world at a total length of 1,851m long, to a nearby mangrove that is the nightly roost for a variety of birds. As the sun sets over the river, enjoy a cold drink while observing flocks of brilliant Scarlet Ibis, Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Striated Herons, Rufus Crab Hawks and Snail Kites settle in for the evening.

The cost of this scheduled departure is based on shared accommodation. Our single supplement upgrade will allow you to secure single accommodation throughout this trip. Please note single supplement is for a single room (where available), but as part of a group with a minimum of 2 pax. Not for a single traveller on trip alone.