Optional service – Birding in Georgetown’s Botanical Gardens
• Kaieteur Falls Daytrip
• Optional service – Evening Seawall, bars and street food experience
• Optional service – Dinner at Aagman Indian
• Overnight at Cara Lodge.
Discovering The Hidden Guianas 2026
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About the Tour
Embark on an unforgettable adventure exploring Guiana, an enchanting region where lush rainforests, cultural diversity, and rare wildlife await. This expansive Guiana tour blends the excitement of touring Guyana, uncovering Suriname’s hidden gems, and delving into French Guiana’s intriguing blend of modernity and history. Whether you crave encounters with Giant River Otters, scenic views of towering waterfalls, or a taste of Creole-inspired cuisine, you’ll find every experience seamlessly woven into the rich tapestry of these remarkable lands.
Georgetown and Kaieteur Falls
Georgetown is Guyana’s lively capital. Stroll around Bourda Market to savor fresh local produce, or admire the city’s colonial architecture, including St. George’s Cathedral. Then, set off to behold the breathtaking Kaieteur Falls, five times higher than Niagara. Here, you may spot the elusive Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock and tiny golden frogs hiding in Giant Bromeliads. This first glimpse of Guyana’s natural wonders marks the start of your immersive experience in the Guianas.
Rainforest Adventures at Iwokrama and Karanambu
Continue touring Guyana’s interior at Iwokrama River Lodge and Atta Rainforest Lodge. Ascend a canopy walkway for extraordinary views of the lush treetops, where you might see red Howler Monkey, Toucans, or even the striking Crimson Fruitcrow. Next, head to Karanambu Lodge in the Rupununi savannah. Rise early to search for Giant Anteaters, and explore winding rivers to encounter Giant River Otters and Black Caiman. This is Guyana travel at its best, combining wildlife spotting with pristine natural landscapes.
Exploring Suriname’s Maroon Culture
Cross into Suriname and discover Paramaribo’s UNESCO-listed historic center, a testament to the country’s unique fusion of Dutch colonial heritage and lively Afro-Caribbean influences. Delve into local traditions with a trip to Danpaati River Lodge, where you can immerse yourself in Maroon communities. Nighttime boat rides reveal shimmering fireflies and lurking caiman, while daytime visits unfold a rich tapestry of ancestral crafts, storytelling, and African-inspired dance performances that highlight Suriname’s cultural treasures.
French Guiana: Space Centre and Devil’s Island
Your final stop is French Guiana, home to the renowned Guiana Space Centre in Kourou. Glimpse state-of-the-art rocket launch pads before sailing to the Salvation Islands—commonly called Devil’s Island—famed for their penal colony history. Wander among well-preserved prison buildings on Île Royale and hear tales of legendary escape attempts. Conclude your trip in Cayenne, where café terraces, Creole cuisine, and a blend of European and tropical atmospheres celebrate the many layers of French Guianese life.
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Itinerary
Day 1 (Saturday): Georgetown, Guyana ⌄
Optional service – Transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Overnight at Cara Lodge. (Check-in time 1400hrs, Check out time 12 midday)
Day 2 (Sunday): Kaieteur Falls ⌄
Breakfast
Day 3 (Monday): Iwokrama River Lodge and Atta Rainforest Lodge ⌄
Pickup and transfer to Eugene F. Correia International Airport.
• Board the scheduled flight to Fair View Airstrip.
• Pick up from Fair View Airstrip and transfer to Iwokrama River Lodge.
• Excursion to Turtle Mountain.
• Return to the lodge for lunch.
• Transfer to the Atta Rainforest Lodge, home of the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway.
• Visit the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway. Explore surrounding trails.
Overnight at Atta Rainforest Lodge.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 4 (Tuesday): Atta Rainforest Lodge ⌄
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.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 5 (Wednesday): Atta Rainforest Lodge to Karanambu Lodge ⌄
• Welcome the dawn chorus from the canopy walkway and return to the lodge for breakfast before departure.
• Transfer to Genip Landing.
• Boat transfer 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 the Black Caiman and the birds and creatures of the night.
• Overnight at Karanambu Lodge.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 6 (Thursday): Karanambu Lodge ⌄
• 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.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 7 (Friday): Karanambu Lodge to Georgetown ⌄
• Early morning excursion for Giant Anteaters or wildlife spotting on the Rupununi River or exploring the nearby honey ponds by trail on foot.
• Return to the lodge for breakfast before departure.
• After breakfast, transfer to Lethem.
• Scheduled flight to Eugene F. Correia International Airport.
• Pickup and transfer from Eugene F. Correia International Airport to Georgetown.
• Demerara River Tour. (Optional Service)
• Dinner with the Singing Chef (Optional service)
• Overnight at Cara Lodge.
Breakfast + Lunch
Day 8 (Saturday): Georgetown and Paramaribo ⌄
• Street Food Breakfast, Market and Georgetown City tour with lunch at the Backyard Café.
• Pickup and transfer to the airport for your departing flight to Suriname. (The flight from Guyana to Suriname is not included in the package price. Guests can either arrange it themselves or request Wilderness Explorers to handle the booking as an optional add-on.)
• On arrival in Suriname, pickup and transfer to your hotel.
• Overnight in a standard room at Eco Torarica. BL (Check in time 1500hrs, Check out time 1200hrs)
Breakfast + Lunch
Day 9 (Sunday): Paramaribo ⌄
• Paramaribo City Tour and Commewijne Tour.
• Sunset Dolphin Tour (Optional)
• Overnight in a standard room at Eco Torarica.
Breakfast + Lunch
Day 10 (Monday): Paramaribo to Danpaati River Lodge ⌄
• Transfer to the village of Atjoni and join a motorized dugout canoe to the Danpaati River Lodge.
• Evening river cruise for night spotting.
• Overnight at Danpaati River Lodge in a standard room.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 11 (Tuesday): Danpaati River Lodge ⌄
• Today we will visit one of the 12 Maroon villages that are affiliated with Danpaati.
• After the tour, we will visit the Maroon Museum of Saamaka. Return to the lodge for lunch.
• Afternoon rainforest walk and afterwards choose to enjoy a massage or explore the surrounding area, fishing or taking the dugout canoe around the island.
• After dinner enjoy a traditional and cultural dance performance.
Overnight at Danpaati River Lodge in a standard room.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 12 (Wednesday): Danpaati River Lodge to Paramaribo ⌄
• Final morning to enjoy the beautiful surroundings before departure by dugout canoe from Danpaati to Atjoni. From Atjoni we will continue our journey back to Paramaribo by vehicle.
• Optional service – Dinner at Mirosso
• Overnight in a standard room at Eco Torarica.
Breakfast + Lunch
Day 13 (Thursday): Paramaribo to Kourou ⌄
• After breakfast transfer to the Albina border station for river crossing to French Guiana.
• Arrival at St. Laurent du Maroni, Mini tour of St. Laurent du Maroni and visit the well-preserved Transportation Centre.
• Transfer to Kourou.
• Visit the Centre Spatial Guyanais (Guiana Space Centre).
• Overnight at Hotel Atlantis. (Check in time 1400hrs, Check out time 12 midday)
Breakfast + Lunch
Day 14 (Friday): Devil’s Island and Cayenne ⌄
• Day excursion to the islands commonly known as “Devils Island”.
Return to Kourou by Catamaran.
• Transfer to Cayenne.
• Overnight in a standard room at Hotel Atlantis. (Check-in time 1400hrs, Check out time 12 midday)
Breakfast + Lunch
Day 15 (Saturday): Departure ⌄
• Optional Service – Cayenne City Tour
• Optional Service – Transfer from Central Hotel to Felix Eboue Airport
Inclusions
Cost Includes
- Price Included
- Double or twin accommodation
- Meals as listed
- Limited local bar at Karanambu Lodge
- All road and river transfers
- Internal flights in Guyana (some are optional)
- Activities as described
- Local guides
- VAT
- Kaieteur National Park fee
- Iwokrama Forest User Fee
- Iwokrama Canopy Walkway fee
Cost Excludes
- Price Excluded
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Items of a personal nature
- Any kind of insurance
- Alcoholic drinks except where mentioned above
- International flights
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Tour Facts
Length of trip
15 days / 14 nights
Tour Suitabitly
Persons of reasonable fitness level who enjoy wildlife, nature, culture and pristine environments.
Transportation
Transportation on this journey includes cars, minibus, light aircraft, 4x4 vehicles, and boats.
Language of guides
English
Countries
Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana
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Single Supplement Price 2026
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