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Wildlife & Jungles of Guyana

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Georgetown, Guyana → Georgetown, Guyana

Country: Guyana
Start: Georgetown, Guyana
End: Georgetown, Guyana
Date: Flexible
Duration: 14 days
Theme: Discovery, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, 4WD, motorised/paddle canoe, river boat, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Fly over untouched rainforest to Kaieteur Falls, one of the world’s tallest single-drop waterfalls.
Search for giant anteaters in the Rupununi savannah.
Spot giant river otters along the Rupununi and Burro Burro rivers.
Explore the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway 30 metres above the rainforest floor.
Track wildlife with expert local and Indigenous guides.
Observe Black Caiman during nighttime conservation excursions.
Hike Turtle Mountain for panoramic rainforest views.
Visit Macushi communities in Surama and the Rupununi region.
Cruise rainforest rivers in search of caiman, monkeys, and rare birds.
Look for jaguars along one of Guyana’s best wildlife corridors.
Discover endemic birdlife including the Guianan cock-of-the-rock and crimson fruitcrow.
Experience Guyanese cuisine during a hosted dinner at Backyard Café.
Explore Georgetown’s colonial landmarks, markets, and botanical gardens.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Airport transfers throughout the itinerary
Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
Meals as listed in the itinerary
Limited local bar service at Karanambu Lodge
All scheduled road and river transfers
Internal scheduled flights within Guyana
Guided excursions and activities as outlined in the itinerary
Services of local English-speaking guides and naturalists
VAT and applicable local taxes
Kaieteur National Park entrance fee
Iwokrama Forest User Fee
Iwokrama Canopy Walkway fee

Exclusions

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa fees (if required)
Departure taxes
Alcoholic beverages except where specified
Personal expenses
Optional excursions and activities
Tips and gratuities
Any item or service not specifically listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Enjoy wildlife-focused travel in remote rainforest environments.
Comfortable with long travel days involving flights, boats, and overland transfers.
Interested in birdwatching, conservation, and rainforest ecology.
Can manage walking on uneven jungle terrain in hot and humid conditions.
Appreciate small eco-lodges and community-run accommodation.
Comfortable with limited connectivity and basic infrastructure in remote regions.
Want opportunities to see species such as giant anteaters, giant river otters, black caiman, and tropical birdlife.
Enjoy active nature experiences rather than luxury-focused travel.
Require high-end luxury accommodation throughout.
Have limited mobility or difficulty with uneven trails and boat access.
Dislike heat, humidity, insects, or rustic rainforest conditions.
Prefer fast-paced sightseeing over slower wildlife observation.
Need consistent Wi-Fi, mobile signal, or urban comforts.
Uncomfortable with flexible schedules due to weather-dependent flights and wildlife conditions.

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Wildlife & Jungles of Guyana

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Georgetown

Day 2: Georgetown & Kaieteur Falls

Day 3: Georgetown – Iwokrama River Lodge

Day 4: Turtle Mountain & Kurupukari Falls

Day 5: Iwokrama – Atta Rainforest Lodge

Day 6: Iwokrama Canopy Walkway

Day 7: Atta Rainforest Lodge – Surama Eco-Lodge

Day 8: Surama Savannah & Burro Burro River

Day 9: Surama – Rock View Lodge

Day 10: Annai – Karanambu Lodge

Day 11: Giant Anteaters & Rupununi Wildlife

Day 12: Karanambu – Caiman House

Day 13: Georgetown City & Backyard Café

Day 14: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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