Highlights
• French Guiana - catamaran trip to the Salvation Islands
• Suriname - Cultural and wildlife jungle journey by boat to Danpaati Lodge
• History of Frederiksdorp and surrounding plantations
• Guyana - Overnight at Kaieteur Falls surrounded by pristine jungle
• Incredible bird and wildlife spotting on boat journeys
• Search for caiman, giant otters, giant anteaters, monkeys, exotic bird life and even the elusive jaguar
• Suspension bridges at Iwokrama Canopy Walkway
• Stay at a lodge where you can participate in black caiman research and marking
Fact File
• 20 days • Maximum 16 travelers • Start in Paramaribo, Suriname and finish in Georgetown, Guyana • All meals included • Includes 4 internal flights • Activity Level: 2/3
Journey to 3 of South America’s lesser known travel gems - Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, collectively known as the Guianas. 90 percent of their territory remains as undeveloped, mostly unexplored jungle!
Be mesmerized by the pristine beauty of Kaieteur Falls (226m or 741ft - 4 times higher than Niagara), the world’s largest single drop waterfall! Journey by motorized longboats to lodges deep in the jungle, meeting local Indigenous villagers and searching for wildlife including giant otters, giant anteaters, sea turtles, river dolphins, monkeys, caiman, a myriad of exotic, colorful birds and if you are lucky, the elusive jaguar!
Our urban and historic exploration includes Georgetown and Paramaribo (UNESCO), the Space Center (European satellite launch site), Camp de la Transportation (slave transit camp) and a catamaran journey to Devil’s Island (overnight on Île Royale) with its infamous prison. This eclectic, exotic off-the-beaten path journey is sure to enthrall and captivate even the well-seasoned adventure traveler!
FROM: $10995 USD
Accommodations
11 nights at comfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms. 8 nights at jungle lodges in Guyana limited rooms as there is very little tourism here. If we have larger groups, we cannot guarantee a single room and private bathroom for every night for paid single supplements, although we will make every effort to accommodate this.
Comfort notes
Day 1: Arrival in Suriname Day 2: To French Guiana, Saint Laurent Du Maroni Day 3: Guiana Space Center Day 5: Île Royale and Île Saint-Joseph Day 6: To Suriname, Danpaati River Day 7: Pikin Slee Village, Rainforest Walk Day 8: Frederiksdorp Plantation Day 9: Kronenburg and Marienbosch Plantations Day 10: Peperpot Plantation, Fort Nieuw Amsterdam, Paramaribo Day 11: Flight to Kaieteur Falls, Rewa River Community Day 12: Aware Mountain and Rewa River Community Day 13: Iwokrama Canopy Walkway Day 14: Bird Watching and Wildlife at Iwokrama Canopy Walkway Day 15: Rupununi River to Karanambu Wetlands and Savannah Day 16: Exploring Karanambu Birds and Wildlife Day 17: Caiman House Field Station Day 18: Yupakari village and Rupununi River Day 19: Karanambu to Georgetown Day 20: Depart Georgetown
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