Arrive in Guyana’s coastal capital Georgetown, distinctively Caribbean with an easy-going pace of life, colonial architecture and of course a selection of active rum distilleries. Settle into the capital with the rest of the day at leisure or take an optional tour of a community-managed mangrove reserve (cost not included).

The next day, take a short scenic flight to the base of Kaieteur Falls for an excursion to the world’s highest free-falling waterfall. Set amid, the lush tropical jungle, observe the remarkable sight of the water flowing from a height five times that of Niagara Falls.

Fly back to Georgetown in the late afternoon.

Head into the interior of Guyana on a short flight to Rupununi, flying over hundreds of miles of tropical rainforest. Home to many Amerindian communities, the region is Amazonian in nature and the next two nights are spent in a community-operated lodge in Surama, a rural village on the banks of the river Burro Burro. Take a short but eye-opening tour of the village before discovering the mystique of the forest on a night walk to observe nocturnal wildlife.

The next morning at the crack of dawn, you'll be led across savannah terrain and to the peak of Surama Mountain. The climb is moderate in places but well worth the challenge with staggering savannah and village views afforded to those who summit the peak.

The rest of the day, after a traditional lunch served in the village, is spent getting closer to the wonderful nature surrounding Surama. Delve deeper into the rainforest; observe Macaws and Toucans flying overhead and paddle down the peaceful Burro Burro river on traditional and hand-made canoes.

After a gently paced morning, you'll continue your Guyanese adventure travelling through seemingly endless untouched wilderness heading towards Atta in central Guyana. En route, make a short detour to the Iwokrama Forest which offers the best opportunity to spot the brilliantly flamboyant Cock-of-the-Rock and Crimson Fruitcrow bird species.

Atta is your home for the next two nights and also the base of the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, a complex web of 30-metre-high suspension bridges designed to bring guests closer to the higher canopies and closer to the unique nature of the rainforest. There will be several opportunities to venture through the walkways and we recommended multiple visits at varying times to maximise your viewing opportunities of Red Howler and Black Spider Monkeys, White-Winged Potoos and Hummingbirds, amongst many others.

After one last dawn chorus canopy visit, it is time to return to Georgetown for the last two nights in Guyana. On your last full day in the capital, embark on a wonderful culinary experience, exploring colourful markets with one of the city's most renowned chefs.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your onward flight, arriving back in the UK on Day 10.