Kaieteur Falls

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5 - 6 Hours

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US$ 280/person

About this trip


A half-day trip to the majestic Kaieteur Falls, the longest single-drop waterfall in the world which flows over a sandstone conglomerate tableland into a deep gorge - a drop of 741 feet, 5 times the height of Niagara. This falls is located in the remote jungle of Guyana and offers the opportunity to spot the florescent Guianan Cock-of-the-rock and the Golden Frog which lives inside the Giant Tank Bromeliad, both endemics to the Kaieteur National Park. This trip is dependent on minimum numbers to be confirmed and is usually operated only on weekends

Kaieteur Falls

Guianan Cock-of-the-rock

Golden Frog

Giant Bromeliad

Rainbow view

Kaieteur Gorge

Itinerary


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Day tour to Kaieteur Falls

Take a flight over the Demerara and Essequibo Rivers and hundreds of miles of unbroken tropical rainforest to land at Kaieteur Falls, the world’s highest free-falling waterfall. Kaieteur Falls which was first seen by a European on April 29, 1870, is situated in the heart of Guyana on the Potaro River, a tributary of the Essequibo. The water of Kaieteur, one of the world's natural wonders, flows over a sandstone conglomerate tableland into a deep gorge - a drop of 741 feet or 5 times the height of Niagara Falls.

Trip Information


 

Length of trip 5 - 6 Hours
Tour suitability Persons of reasonable fitness level who enjoy wildlife, nature and pristine environments.
Minimum # of persons 10
Maximum # of persons 12 per aircraft
Minimum age requirement 6 Years
Language English
Meals included A light snack and water are provided

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      • Guyana dollars

      Kaieteur Falls Trail walks
      Guianan Cock-of-the-rock Giant Tank Bromeliads
      Golden Frog Bird watching
      Kaieteur Gorge Light aircraft flight over the rainforest
      Kaieteur's rainbow Guyana's only national park

      WHAT TO WEAR


      For the tour of Kaieteur falls it is advisable to wear comfortable light clothing, for example, T-shirts and trousers or shorts. We recommend you wear comfortable, closed-toed footwear with good grip since you will be trekking to the various vantage points to view the fall, some of which can be wet, slippery, and have loose rocks. A sun hat, sunglasses and bug sprays are always useful to have.


       

      WHAT TO PACK


      Your camera, you will want to capture the memories from this trip. This tour includes a light snack and a bottle of water, we advise taking along additional water and some snacks if you think you will need it.


       

      The area closest to the falls is almost always damped and have constant mist from the falls. If you have an umbrella or poncho take it along with you. There is a small gift shop at the Kaieteur Falls visitor centre where you can purchase animal figurines made of balata.

      Included Not Included
      Snacks and water Items of personal nature
      Internal flights in Guyana International flights
      Activities as described Alcoholic drinks
      Local guides Departure tax
      Value Added Tax Visas
      Kaieteur National Park Fee
      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 48 hours before tour - full refund, less any money transfer fees.
      • Cancelled less than 24 hours before the tour or no show - 100% cancellation fee.

      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.

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