GUYANA
GLORIOUS GUYANA TOUR

Arrive in Georgetown and transfer to hotel accommodation. The rest of the day is at leisure, or, if time permits you can take an optional tour to the Mangrove Heritage Centre. Overnight at El Dorado Inn, or similar. No meals or guided activities are included today.

Early this morning visit Georgetown Botanical Gardens where one can get an initial feel for the wonderful birdlife and flora that Guyana is blessed with. Stroll along the trails and if you are lucky you may even spot a Blood coloured woodpecker!  After breakfast we return to the airport and board a flight over the Demerara and Essequibo Rivers and hundreds of kilometres of unbroken rainforest to the remote airstrip at the top of Kaieteur Falls. The world’s largest single drop falls by volume see the entirety of the Potaro River plummet 226m into the gorge below. We have around two-hours to view the falls before returning to Georgetown. This evening enjoy a guided street food experience in Georgetown, giving an authentic insight into the vibrant local culture of the Guyanese. Overnight at El Dorado Inn, or similar. (BD)

Please note: On occasion the visit to Kaieteur Falls may need to be re-scheduled.

This morning we take a schedule flight to Lethem and then transfer to the community owned Surama Eco-Lodge. There will be a guided tour of the forest and the village, with an opportunity to visit houses, the community church, the medical centre and the local school. In the evening we head out to experience the forest at night searching for nocturnal creatures before returning to lodge. Overnight at Surama Eco Lodge. (BLD)

Rising before dawn, we walk across the savannah in the cool morning air to climb Surama Mountain. Though not a technical climb the ascent can be demanding, and for those who prefer, alternative activities are available with local guides. After lunch at the village, we walk the five kilometres to Burro Burro River for a canoe trip where we hope to see giant river otter, tapir and spider monkey and up above looking out for vibrant Macaw and Toucan. The tropical sounds and smells of the jungle provide for an assault of the senses. Overnight at Surama Eco Lodge. (BLD)

This morning we visit an area known for sightings of one of Guyana’s most intriguing birds, the cock-of-the-rock. Then continue to Atta Rainforest Lodge where you will check in and later this afternoon, explore the superb Iwokrama Canopy Walkway and the surrounding trails in search of flora and fauna, and whilst sightings cannot be guaranteed, this is an area where sightings of Jaguar are a possibility. Around the lodge, look out for the stunning Crimson Fruit crow. This is an area of pristine rainforest containing a breathtaking diversity of species. Overnight at Atta rainforest Lodge. (BLD)

Pre-dawn visit to the walkway before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Later, you can enjoy another walk on the trails around the area to observe the local wildlife and do birdwatching. You can take another visit to the Canopy Walkway and night walks are also possible. Overnight at Atta rainforest Lodge. (BLD)

Welcome the dawn chorus from the canopy walkway looking out for Red Howler and Black Spider Monkey before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Thereafter, fly back to Georgetown and transfer to the hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at El Dorado Inn, or similar. (BL)

This morning we have an early start to have breakfast at one of the local stands with our host and culinary master, Chef Delven Adams who will guide us around Bourda Market. The largest of the four markets in Georgetown, where chef will introduce you to some of the local vendors he sources produce from. Visit the fish and meat section followed by the haberdashery section, and then head outside to the tropical fruits and vegetable section. Chef will then leave you to prepare lunch while you visit the city itself including the fascinating national museum and St. George’s Cathedral. After the tour head to the Backyard Café where chef will serve a sumptuous lunch of Guyanese fusion cuisine in the shady secluded garden. Later this afternoon head out of a sunset river cruise on the lazy Demerara River, a fitting way to conclude this short but utterly compelling journey to a land where nature still holds sway. Overnight at El Dorado Inn, or similar. (BL)

Time at leisure until your transfer to the airport at the appropriate time for your flight home. (B)