Itinerary
- Day 1
Georgetown to Iwokrama River Lodge
You'll leave Georgetown early in the morning and head to Iwokrama River Lodge using either a 4x4 vehicle through rainforest (about 8 hours) or taking a local airline flight that gets you there in just 1 hour. After lunch, you'll walk the 154-metre Canopy Walkway with its suspension bridges reaching up to 30 metres high, where you can spot macaws, toucans, and Red Howler Monkeys moving through the trees. Back at the lodge for dinner, you'll have views overlooking the Essequibo River, and then you'll head out on a nocturnal river cruise to search for Black Caimans and nocturnal wildlife.
- Start point
- Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana (Airport to Hotel)
- Meals
- Lunch (Local lunch in the Fred Allicock Building), Dinner (Dinner overlooking the scenic vistas of the Essequibo River)
Included Activities
- Iwokrama Canopy Walkway - 154 metre state-of-the-art suspension bridge and deck system at heights up to 30 metres
- Transport to Canopy Walkway
- Nocturnal Wildlife Spotting - Essequibo River cruise at night searching for Black Caimans and nocturnal creatures
- Forest User Fee
Optional Activities
- 4×4 vehicle transportation from Georgetown (8-hour adventurous drive through historic mining town and rainforest)
- Local Guyana airline flight from Georgetown (1-hour flight with rainforest views)
Landmarks Iwokrama Canopy Walkway Essequibo River Iwokrama Forest 
- Day 2
Iwokrama
Following breakfast, you'll take a scenic 30-minute boat ride to Turtle Mountain's base. The hike to the 290-metre summit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours and is mildly challenging, but rewards you with rainforest canopy views. Watch for Harpy Eagles, King Vultures, various kites, Red Howler Monkeys, and Black Spiders along the way. You'll return to the lodge for lunch and rest during the afternoon. From there, you can either head north back to Georgetown or check out other sites in the Rupununi area.
- End point
- Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana (Hotel to Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Turtle Mountain hike - trek to 290 metre summit with scenic rainforest canopy views
- Boat ride to Turtle Mountain base
Optional Activities
- Departure heading north back to Georgetown
- Visit other interesting tourist sites in the Rupununi area
Landmarks Turtle Mountain Iwokrama Forest 
