Guyana In Living Colour

Explore Vibrant Guyana

Discover the vibrant life and colour of Guyana on this 10-day tour taking you into the heart of the rainforest. Observe phenomenal geographical wonders and immerse yourself in the abundance of wildlife in their natural and tropical habitat. Beginning in the charming capital of Georgetown, adventure into the raw and largely untouched depths of the country with stays in rural villages deep in the Amazon.

Highlights

• Explore the essence of Caribbean flavour on a culinary journey through Guyana's capital - Georgetown
• Marvel at the incredible force of the Kaieteur Falls - the world's highest free-falling waterfall
• Wander along suspension walkways set high amid tropical rainforest canopies
• Observe remarkable wildlife in their natural habitat

Quick Itinerary

Days 1 & 2 - Georgetown

Days 3 & 4 - Surama

Days 5 & 6 - Iwokrama Rainforest

Days 7 & 8 - Georgetown

Day 9 - Depart Georgetown

Day 10 - Arrive back in the UK

Truly Individual Holiday

Any element of this holiday can be tailormade to your requirements, including the places you want to see and the things that are important to you. Just contact one of our Travel Specialists today.

Days 1 & 2 - Georgetown

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 5 times that of Niagara Falls.

Fly back to Georgetown in the late afternoon.

Days 3 & 4 - Surama

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. 

Days 5 & 6 - Iwokrama Rainforest

After a gently paced morning, where further wildlife experiences can be arranged at the lodge. 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.

Days 7 & 8 - Georgetown

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.

Day 9 - Depart Georgetown

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your onward flight. 

Day 10 - Arrive back in the UK

Today you will land back in the UK from Guyana.

From £4,499 per person

(Valid for 2024 departures, based on 2 people sharing a room on a group tour.)

If you would like to do this itinerary on a private basis, please contact our Travel Specialists today.

Includes:

• International flights

• 8 nights’ accommodation

• 18 meals; 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners

• Georgetown street food and market tour

• All wildlife excursions in Surama and Atta

• All domestic flights & transfers

Excludes:

• Meals not indicated in your itinerary

• Local departure taxes payable locally

• Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc

• Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)

• Camera or video fees at any sites