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Discovering the Hidden Guianas 2023 & 2024

The Guiana Shield is a 1.7 billion-year-old Precambrian geological formation in northeast South America and is one of the regions of highest biodiversity in the world. The shield has 1400 vertebrate species and 1680 bird species and is overlain by the largest expanse of undisturbed tropical rain forest in the world. Join us as we explore the Guianas: Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Marvel at Kaieteur Falls, the highest single drop waterfall in the world and discover one of the greatest untouched rainforests left. This region is home to endangered species such as jaguar, giant anteater, giant river otter, tapir and so much more. Spend time learning about the cultures of the region with visits to Amerindian and Maroon communities. Be amazed at the Space Centre in French Guiana and relive the story of Papillion at Devils Island. This really is an untouched and totally unique part of South America.

Itinerary Summary

Thursday: Paramaribo, Suriname

• Pick up at the JA Pengal International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
• Overnight at Torarica Hotel. (Check in time 1700hrs, Check out time 1300hrs)

Friday: Paramaribo to Danpaati River Lodge

• Transfer to the village of Atjoni and join a motorized canoe to the Danpaati River Lodge.
• Evening river cruise for night spotting.
• Overnight at Danpaati River Lodge in a standard room. BLD

Saturday: 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. BLD

Sunday: 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 - Sunset Dolphin tour (not included in prices below). Request pricing
• Overnight in a standard room at Torarica Hotel. BL

Monday: Paramaribo

• Paramaribo City Tour and Commewijne Tour.
• Overnight in a standard room at Torarica Hotel. BL

Tuesday: Paramaribo to Kourou, French Guiana

• After breakfast transfer to the Albina border station for river crossing to French Guiana.
• Arrival at St. Laurent du Maroni and continue our journey to Cayenne
• Cayenne City Tour.
• Overnight at Central Hotel in a standard room. BL (Check in time 1400hrs, Check out time 1130hrs)

Wednesday: Devils Island and Cayenne

• Day excursion to the islands commonly known as “Devils Island”.
• Return to Kourou by Catamaran. Transfer to Cayenne and to your selected hotel.
• This evening you can explore the capital city of Cayenne at your leisure.
• Overnight at Central Hotel in a standard room. BL (Check in time 1400hrs, Check out time 1130hrs)

Thursday: Kourou To Paramaribo

• Visit the Center Spatiale Guyanaise (Guiana Space Center).
• Transfer to the border of St. Laurent du Maroni. On our way we will make a brief stop in St Joseph’s church, in Iracoubo.
• Mini tour of St. Laurent du Maroni and visit the well-preserved Transportation Centre.
• Cross by boat [Pirogue] to Albina and onwards to Paramaribo.
• Overnight at Torarica Hotel. B

Friday: Flight to Georgetown

• Pickup from your hotel and transfer to the local airport Zorg-en-Hoop for GUMAIR flight departing at 0730hrs to Georgetown, arriving at 0745hrs. (ticket not included in the final rates below)
• Market and Georgetown City tour with lunch at Backyard Café.
• Sunset Demerara River Cruise.
• Overnight in a deluxe room at Grand Coastal Hotel. BL

Saturday: Kaieteur Falls and Georgetown

• Optional Service - Birding in Georgetown's Botanical Gardens - 3 Hours Duration: request pricing
• 1130hrs pickup and transfer to Eugene F. Correia International Airport.
• Daytour to Kaieteur falls.
• Pickup and transfer from Eugene F. Correia International Airport to Georgetown.
• Overnight in a deluxe room at Grand Coastal Hotel. B

Sunday: Iwokrama River Lodge and Atta Rainforest Lodge

• Pickup and transfer to Eugene F. Correia International Airport.
• Board schedule flight to Fair View Airstrip. (Check in time 0700hrs, Departure 0830hrs)
• Pick up from Fair View Airstrip and transfer to Iwokrama River Lodge.
• Excursion to Turtle Mountain.
• Return to the lodge for lunch and a chance to relax.
• Transfer by 4 x 4 to the Atta Rainforest Lodge, home of the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway.
• Visit the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway. Explore surrounding trails.
• Overnight at Atta Rainforest Lodge. BLD

Monday: 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. BLD

Tuesday: Surama Eco-Lodge

• Welcome the dawn chorus from the canopy walkway and then return to the lodge for breakfast before departure.
• Transfer to the Cock-of-the-rock trail and then continue to the community owned and operated Surama Eco Lodge.
• A local guide will escort you for a short walk on trails to observe the forest and bird life.
• Afternoon Burro Burro River excursion
• After-dark educational walk to observe wildlife and experience the forest after dark.
• Overnight at Surama Eco-lodge. BLD

Wednesday: Surama Eco-Lodge to Georgetown

• Pre-dawn walk across the savannah and climb Surama Mountain for incredible views across the village and savannah to the Pakaraima Mountains.
• Pick up from Surama Eco Lodge and transfer to the Rupununi airstrip for scheduled flight to Eugene F. Correia International Airport.
• Pickup and transfer from Eugene F. Correia International Airport to your selected hotel
• Optional Service - Guyanese 7 curry dinner (not included in prices below)
• Overnight in a deluxe room at Grand Coastal Hotel. B (Check in time 1600hrs, Check out time 1100hrs)

Thursday: Depart Guyana

• Pickup and transfer to Cheddi Jagan International Airport for your departing flight.

Download Detailed Itinerary for 2023

DATES 2023:

• 24th August - 07th September 2023
• 21st September - 5th October 2023
• 9th November - 23rd November 2023

RATES 2023:

Scheduled Departure Rack Rate: US$7,375 per person (minimum 2 persons to operate the trip, maximum of 12 persons).
Single Supplement Rack Rate: US$1,050

Non-scheduled Departure Rack Rate: US$8,585 per person (minimum of two persons to operate the trip).

Download Detailed Itinerary for 2024

DATES 2024:

• 18th January - 1st February 2024
• 29th February - 14th March 2024
• 14th March - 28th March 2024
• 11th April - 25th April 2024
• 22nd August - 5th September 2024
• 19th September - 3rd October 2024
• 14th November - 28th November 2024

RATES 2024:

Scheduled Departure Rack Rate: US$8,125 per person (minimum 2 persons to operate the trip, maximum of 12 persons).
Single Supplement Rack Rate: US$1,155

Non-scheduled Departure Rack Rate: US$9,725 per person (minimum of two persons to operate the trip).

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