Open savannah lands, thick rainforests and exotic wildlife - Guyana is the hidden jewel in South America's 'natural crown' and one of the best places in the world to see the beautiful but elusive Jaguar - the largest cat in the Americas.Travelling deep to the interior you search for the stunning Guianan Cock of the Rock bird at the thundering Kaieteur Falls and travel over the plains to find the strange Giant Anteater. Along the calm jungle clad rivers you paddle a canoe looking for Giant River Ot...
Open savannah lands, thick rainforests and exotic wildlife - Guyana is the hidden jewel in South America's 'natural crown' and one of the best places in the world to see the beautiful but elusive Jaguar - the largest cat in the Americas.Travelling deep to the interior you search for the stunning Guianan Cock of the Rock bird at the thundering Kaieteur Falls and travel over the plains to find the strange Giant Anteater. Along the calm jungle clad rivers you paddle a canoe looking for Giant River Otters.
This is a small group adventure holiday with groups normally between 4 - 12 people plus your tour leader and local guides. Minimum age is 18. You travel by light aircraft, 4wd jeep, canoe and motorboat. This trip visits remote areas sometimes with limited access to facilities. Accommodation is all en-suite but hot running water rarely available and limited electricity.
Summary itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Georgetown, Guyana.
Day 2 Morning fly to Kaieteur Falls, explore then fly to Iwokrama River Lodge.
Day 3 Early morning boat trip on Essequibo River, climb Turtle Mountain to enjoy birdwatching and views, visit Kurupukari Falls in the afternoon and Amerindian village.
Day 4 Morning wildlife walk; afternoon drive to Iwokrama Canopy Walkway with possible jaguar sightings; evening canopy walk.
Day 5 Full day for birdwatching.
Day 6 Dawn on the walkway then look for Cock-of-the-rock; drive to Amerindian village of Surama; night walk in forest.
Day 7 Morning climb to Surama Mountain lookout point for spectacular views; afternoon walk to Burro Burro River to search for Giant river otters, Tapir and Spider monkeys.
Day 8 Drive through savannah to Rock View Lodge, with excellent opportunities for birding.
Day 9 Dawn hike in the foothills of Pakaraima Mountains to spot forest-dwelling birds; later visit Amerindian villages and see cashew nut roasting.
Day 10 After breakfast drive alongside mountains and through savannah to airport; fly to Georgetown.
Day 11 Depart Georgetown.
Day 12 Arrive London.
Get in touch to check availability, receive full trip notes or if you would like me to create a tailor made holiday to Guyana. You could link this tour with other parts of Latin America and there are lots of similar tours in surrounding countries too if you do prefer to join a group.
