Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Georgetown
A driver meets you at the airport in Georgetown and takes you to your hotel. You'll settle in for the night and get some rest after your arrival.
- Day 2
Kaieteur Falls
Head out early to the botanical garden for birdwatching, then board a small plane headed to Kaieteur Falls, the world's highest free-falling waterfall at 226 meters. You'll walk around and see bromeliads, various bird species, and golden frogs in their natural habitat. By evening, you're back in Georgetown checking out the nightlife with pop-up bars and street food vendors along the embankment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to botanical garden
- Birdwatching tour
- Flight to Kaieteur Falls and return
- Kaieteur Falls exploration and nature observation
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of city embankment nightlife and street food stalls
Landmarks/POIs Kaieteur Falls Georgetown Botanical Garden - Day 3
Georgetown to Iwokrama River Lodge
Take a panoramic flight over rainforest to Annai, then a four-wheel drive continues to Iwokrama River Lodge deep in the rainforest. A ranger leads you on trails around the station to spot wild birds, and later you'll head out on the river by boat searching for caimans and nocturnal creatures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic flight over rainforest to Annai
- Four-wheel drive transfer to Iwokrama River Lodge
- Guided trail exploration with ranger
- Evening boat trip searching for caimans and nocturnal animals
Landmarks/POIs Iwokrama Rainforest - Day 4
Iwokrama
Start before sunrise with a boat trip on the Essequibo River, then hike up Turtle Mountain (about 360 meters) for great rainforest views from above. The afternoon brings a visit to Kurupukari Falls and petroglyphs if water levels allow. Optional activities include another boat trip on Stanley Lake or hikes focused on birdwatching around the station.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning boat trip on Essequibo River
- Breakfast at lodge
Optional Activities
- Hike to Turtle Mountain (approximately 360 m, approximately 3-4 hours walking time, 300 m elevation gain/loss, 4 km)
- Boat trip on Stanley Lake
- Birdwatching hikes around Iwokrama Field Station
- Visit to Kurupukari Falls
- Petroglyphs viewing (depending on water level)
Landmarks/POIs Turtle Mountain Stanley Lake Kurupukari Falls Kurupukari Petroglyphs - Day 5
Iwokrama to Iwokrama Canopy Walkway
Go out at dawn with a ranger stalking for jaguars in the Iwokrama rainforest, which has an active jaguar population. During the drive, watch for birds and monkeys. Later, climb the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway suspended 30 meters high between the trees to observe animals as dusk falls around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dawn stalking with ranger searching for jaguars
- Iwokrama Canopy Walkway experience at 30 m height
Landmarks/POIs Iwokrama Canopy Walkway - Day 6
Iwokrama Canopy Walkway
Start before breakfast on the canopy walkway using suspension bridges between trees to catch colorful birds waking up. After eating, you have the day free to explore the lodge grounds, walk the jungle canopy walkway, and enjoy the pristine surroundings at your own pace. In the evening, search for nocturnal animals either on the walkway or trails near the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pre-breakfast canopy walkway walk on suspension bridges
- Breakfast at lodge
Optional Activities
- Hiking around extensive lodge grounds
- Canopy walkway exploration
- Evening nocturnal animal observation on canopy walkway or lodge trails
Landmarks/POIs Iwokrama Canopy Walkway - Day 7
Iwokrama to Surama
Spend the morning on the canopy walkway, then drive to the indigenous village of Surama surrounded by the heavily forested Pakaraima Mountains. Meet members of the Macushi tribe and learn about their traditions and way of life. A short hike takes you through savannah and rainforest to the Burro-Burro River where you paddle by canoe looking for giant otters, tapirs, and spider monkeys. An evening hike wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning canopy walkway walk
- Visit to indigenous village of Surama
- Short hike through savannah and rainforest to Burro-Burro River
- Canoe excursion with nature and animal observations
- Evening hike for animal observation
Landmarks/POIs Surama Indigenous Village Pakaraima Mountains Burro-Burro River - Day 8
Surama to Rock View Lodge
Walk through savannah terrain early in the day, then make a leisurely climb up Surama Mountain for sweeping views across the savannah and Pakaraima Mountains. Breakfast is served at this great vantage point. Four-wheel drive vehicles take you from there to Annai and Rock View Lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Surama Mountain vantage point), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early walk through savannah terrain
- Leisurely ascent to Surama Mountain
- Breakfast at Surama Mountain vantage point
- Transfer to Rock View Lodge
Landmarks/POIs Surama Mountain Pakaraima Mountains - Day 9
Annai to Karanambu Lodge
Explore one of the lodge trails at dawn, then drive to Ginep Landing and paddle by canoe to Karanambu Lodge, a prime spot for seeing giant otters. In the afternoon, choose between river excursions, four-wheel drive trips into the savannah, or hiking trails around the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning exploration tour on lodge trails
- Transfer to Ginep Landing and canoe to Karanambu Lodge
Optional Activities
- River excursion
- 4x4 savannah exploration
- Trekking on surrounding trails
Landmarks/POIs Karanambu Lodge Ginep Landing - Day 10
Karanambu
Head into the savannah early in the morning searching for anteaters. Later in the evening, visit a nearby pond where hundreds of ibises, herons, and other water birds congregate, which is particularly good if you enjoy birdwatching.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning savannah excursion searching for anteaters
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to nearby pond for water bird observation
- Day 11
Karanambu to Caiman House
Try the savannah excursion again early on if you missed anteaters the previous morning. Move on to the village of Yupukari to meet local craftsmen and watch them work. Transfer to Caiman House for the evening, where you'll search for black caimans and watch researchers catch, measure, and release them back into the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning savannah excursion searching for anteaters
- Visit to Yupukari village
- Meeting with local craftsmen and observation of their trade
- Transfer to Caiman House
- Evening black caiman search and observation
Landmarks/POIs Yupukari Village - Day 12
Yupukari to Georgetown
Fly back to Georgetown and take a walking tour through the city. You'll see colonial buildings, Stabroek Market, St. George Cathedral with its Gothic architecture, the town hall, and St. Andrews, Guyana's oldest church. After that, visit the botanical gardens and zoo. End your evening at Delven Adams' Backyard Cafe.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Georgetown
- Guided city tour including Stabroek Market
- Visit to St. George Cathedral
- Visit to Gothic-style town hall
- Visit to St. Andrews Church
- Visit to botanical gardens
- Visit to zoo
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to Delven Adams' Backyard Cafe
Landmarks/POIs Stabroek Market St. George Cathedral St. Andrews Church Georgetown Botanical Garden Georgetown Zoo Georgetown Town Hall Delven Adams' Backyard Cafe - Day 13
Departure from Georgetown
Depending on when your flight departs, you'll transfer to the airport for your return journey home.
