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Discover the Hidden Guianas

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Paramaribo, Suriname → Timehri, Guyana

Country: French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname
Start: Paramaribo, Suriname
End: Timehri, Guyana
Date: Flexible
Duration: 15 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, canoe, ferry, catamaran, river taxi, pirogue, charter aircraft, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Paramaribo’s UNESCO-listed colonial centre.
Cruise by canoe through Suriname’s Upper Suriname River.
Visit Saramaka Maroon villages and cultural museums.
Search for caiman along rainforest riverbanks.
Tour the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou.
Visit the former penal colonies of Devil’s Island.
Discover Georgetown’s colonial landmarks and food markets.
Fly over untouched rainforest to Kaieteur Falls.
Stand beside the 226-metre drop of Kaieteur Falls.
Walk above the rainforest canopy at Iwokrama.
Spot tropical birdlife including Guianan cock-of-the-rock.
Track wildlife in Guyana’s rainforest reserves.
Paddle the Burro Burro River in Macushi territory.
Experience Indigenous and Maroon cultural traditions across three Guianas.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Airport transfers throughout the itinerary
Accommodation as specified or similar
Meals as listed in the itinerary
Limited local bar service at Karanambu Lodge
All road, river, and boat transfers as per itinerary
Internal flights within Guyana
Guided excursions and sightseeing as outlined
Local English-speaking guides
Kaieteur National Park entrance fee
Iwokrama Forest User Fee
Iwokrama Canopy Walkway fee
VAT and applicable local taxes

Exclusions

International flights
Departure taxes
Travel visas (if required)
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages except where specified
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional excursions not listed as included
Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions or itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in wildlife, rainforest ecosystems, and cultural immersion.
Birdwatchers and nature photographers seeking remote biodiversity hotspots.
Comfortable with long travel days and changing transport modes.
Interested in colonial history, Indigenous cultures, and Maroon heritage.
Comfortable with tropical heat, humidity, and basic lodge environments.
Able to manage rainforest walks, stairs, uneven paths, and boat access.
Seeking luxury-focused or resort-style travel throughout.
Uncomfortable with remote rainforest conditions or insects.
Travellers with limited mobility due to uneven terrain and boat boarding.
Require highly structured downtime or nightlife-focused experiences.
Sensitive to heat, humidity, or long overland journeys.

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Discover the Hidden Guianas

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Paramaribo, Suriname

Day 2: Paramaribo – Danpaati River Lodge

Day 3: Danpaati River Lodge & Saramaka Communities

Day 4: Danpaati River Lodge – Paramaribo

Day 5: Paramaribo & Commewijne District

Day 6: Paramaribo – Kourou, French Guiana

Day 7: Salvation Islands – Cayenne

Day 8: Cayenne – Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni – Paramaribo

Day 9: Paramaribo – Georgetown, Guyana

Day 10: Kaieteur Falls

Day 11: Georgetown – Iwokrama – Atta Rainforest Lodge

Day 12: Atta Rainforest Lodge

Day 13: Atta Rainforest Lodge – Surama Eco-Lodge

Day 14: Surama – Georgetown

Day 15: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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