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Guiana Highlights
The three countries that make up the Guianas : Guyana, Suriname and
French Guiana are all different from each other as well as the other
countries of South America. Experience unique cultural and environmental
differences. From French wines to hot curries, magnificent waterfalls to
mangrove swamps - it’s all here in the Guianas.
Day 1 - Arrive in Guyana
Arrive in Guyana. Formerly British Guiana, this now independent country is the western
most of the three Guiana’s. Transfer to the capital Georgetown.
Overnight at Cara Lodge
Day 2 - Fly to Karanambu Ranch
0915hrs transfer to the airport for a flight to Karanambu Ranch in the North Rupununi
savannahs. This is the home of Diane McTurk, widely known for her work in
rehabilitating orphaned, giant river otters to the wild. Diane and her otters have
appeared on National Geographic, Jeff Corwin Experience, Really Wild Show (BBC) and
the Calgary’s “Zoo World”. Karanambu has a long history of visiting naturalists and
Diane’s father, Tiny McTurk, has welcomed David Attenborough and Gerald Durrell
(Three Singles to Adventure). Dinner with Diane, will include stories on the history of
the family and the Rupununi Savannahs.
Overnight at Karanambu Ranch
Day 3 - Birdwatching, hikes, and tending to otters at Karanambu
Diane sometimes has resident orphaned otters and you can help her as she tends to
them. You can visit Simoni Pond for some of the best inland fishing (add US$15.00) in
Guyana including Peacock Bass or explore the flooded forest or savannah. Visits can be
made to nearby ponds for birdwatching and to view the Victoria Amazonica, the world’s
largest water lily and Guyana’s national flower. Explore the Rupununi River in search of
wild Giant River Otters, Black Caiman and Arapaima. An evening visit to Crane Pond to
see hundreds of Ibis, Anhinga, Heron and Egret roosting is a highlight.
Overnight at Karanambu Ranch
©2011 Google Map data ©2011 MapLink Tour Cost: From USD $4436
Group Size: Small groups up to 16 people
Difficulty Level:
Recommended for: 1
Departures: Guyana Suriname French Guiana guyana,
suriname, french guiana
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Recommended Extensions
Cap off your adventure in Guyana's wild interior with a
special cultural event in Georgetown, or interrupt your flight
home for a long weekend on a Caribbean beach!
Special Upgraded Rooms at Cara Lodge
A Special Evening with Roy Geddes
Additional Notes:
Day 4 - Follow Rupununi River to Ginep, 4X4 to Surama Village
This morning transfer by boat along the Rupununi River to Ginep Landing and then by
4x4 to the Amerindian community at Surama. On arrival in Surama receive a welcome
from a village counsellor and settle into your accommodation. A local guide will escort
you for a short walk on trails to observe the forest and bird life. As the afternoon cools
your guide will take you on a tour of the village. Visit the local school, medical centre
and church along with some of the village houses. Tonight enjoy an educational walk to
observe wildlife and experience the mystique of the forest after dark.
Overnight at Surama Eco-Lodge
Day 5 - Climb Surama Mountain, explore Burro Burro River
Rise before dawn for a walk across the savannah and then the gentle climb up Surama
Mountain in the cool morning air. This is the best time to observe bird life along the
trail. Breakfast will be served at a look out point which affords incredible views across
the village and savannah to the Pakaraima Mountains. Return to village for lunch and
then take a three mile walk across the savannah and through the rain forest to the
Burro Burro River. Your guides will then paddle you on the Burro Burro River for
opportunities to observe Giant River Otters, Tapir, Tira, Spider Monkeys and many
more species. Return to village for sunset and dinner.
Overnight at Surama Eco-Lodge
Day 6 - Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, fly to Georgetown
Before dawn transfer to the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway to welcome the dawn chorus
from 35M up in the tree tops. Breakfast at the Canopy Walkway before departing by
4x4 for Annai. Lunch at Rock View Lodge before an afternoon flight to Georgetown.
Overnight at Cara Lodge
Day 7 - Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls
This morning depart for a flight to Kaieteur Falls which is situated in the heart of
Guyana on the Potaro River, a tributary of the Essequibo. The water of Kaieteur, one of
the worlds natural wonders, flows over a sandstone conglomerate tableland into a deep
gorge – a drop of 822 feet or 5 times the height of Niagara Falls. Kaieteur supports a
unique micro environment with Tank Bromeliads, the largest in the world, in which the
tiny Golden frog spends its entire life and the rarely seen Guiana Cock- of-the-rock
nesting close by. The lucky visitor may also see the famous flights of the Kaieteur
Swifts or Makonaima Birds which nest under the vast shelf of rock carved by the
centuries of water, hidden behind the eternal curtain of falling water. The trip then
continues onto Orinduik Falls is where the Ireng River thunders over steps and terraces
of solid jasper, a semi precious stone. With a backdrop of the rolling grass covered hills
of the Pakaraima Mountains, this is truly one of the most beautiful locations in Guyana’s
hinterland. The Ireng river forms the border between Brazil and Guyana. In contrast to
Kaieteur, Orinduik is ideally suited for swimming and you will find natural Jacuzzi’s as
the falls tumble down the steps of Jasper.
Overnight at Cara Lodge
Day 8 - Georgetown City Tour, fly to Parimaribo
GEORGETOWN / PARAMARIBO. Enjoy a morning Georgetown city tour, highlighting the
extraordinary wooden architecture and to shop in its exciting markets and craft shops.
The tour will continue with a visit of the Cathedral, the tallest wooden building in the
world, the museum and other historic buildings. 1330hrs transfer to the airport for
Meta MSQ8406 departing at 1600hrs . Arrive in Paramaribo at 1750hrs and transfer to
your hotel
Overnight at Torarica Eco-Resort Inn
Day 9 - Commewijne Plantation Tour, Plantation Frederiksdorp
Today we take you on the Commewijne River, right opposite the capital city
Paramaribo. The tour takes you along former colonial plantations of which most are
now abandoned and no longer active. The first stop is made at the confluence of the
Commewijne and Suriname river, at Nieuw Amsterdam, with a visit to the open air
museum Nieuw Amsterdam. We cross over by boat to the right bank of the
Commewijne river for a visit to Plantation Frederiksdorp. This plantation is an old cacao
plantation, fully renovated to its former glory. After an extensive visit to Frederiksdorp,
we once again cross over by boat and return to Paramaribo, by bus, in the afternoon.
Overnight at Torarica Eco-Resort Inn
Day 10 - Jodensavanne & Cola Creek
This morning we will travel Approximately 70 kilometers south of Paramaribo, at the
right bank of the Suriname river, lies the former Jewish settlement Jodensavanne. This
historic place was named after the Jewish that fled from the inquisition in Europe
around 1650 after which they settled in this savannah area. This former Jewish village
still shows the remnants of the oldest synagogue in the Americas as well as the ruins of
a graveyard. Nowadays, these remnants have been cleaned and a simple cottage has
been set up as a museum. Here, visitors find information about this unique, historic
graveyard in the forest in Suriname. Your visit to Jodensavanne, the peacefulness of
nature and the many springs will leave you a lasting memory. After Jodensavanne, the
tour will continue to Colakreek, a recreation park in the savannah area. Colakreek is
ideal for swimming, relaxing and walks through the savannah.The leaves falling in the
water gives the creek its dark color which looks like that of the Coca Cola drink, hence
the name Colakreek.
Overnight at Torarica Eco-Resort Inn
Day 11 - Drive to Albina, cross Maroni River, enter French Guyana, drive to
Kourou
Transfer by road along the coast to the French Guiana border. Welcome at customs in
St Laurent and travel to Kourou. Mini city tour of St. Laurent du Maroni with a visit of
the church in Iracoubo. Lunch at "Le Pakira" at Sinnamary.
Overnight at Hotel des Roches
Day 12 - Visit Centre Spatial Guyanais
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Kourou to visit Space Centre ( in French only, movie
in English, possible separate explanations in English ). Tour the main installations from
0800 to 1100, followed by a visit of the museum. Lunch at the Relais Spatial, near the
Spatial Center.
Overnight at Hotel des Roches
Day 13 - Visit Iles du Salut
Depart from the hotel for a full day excursion to Devil’s Islands by schedule Catamaran
visit of St Joseph and Royale island, lunch at the guest house in Royal Island. Guided
visit of the island ( in French only ) before the lunch including museum, main buildings,
children cemetery, convict building, guards house, jails, etc. Return to Kourou by
Catamaran at 1700. Overnight at Hotel des Roches.
Overnight at Hotel des Roches
Day 14 - Depart French Guiana
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for departing flight from Cayenne. B
Overnight at
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