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Based in: Northern South America

When: All Year

Tour: 15 Days

Accommodation: Guesthouses

 

ALL SOUTH AMERICA  TOURS

Kuelap Peru

Inca Trail Peru

Gems of Peru

Pearls of Peru

Ancient Peru

Alpamayo Trek Peru

Mollepta Trek Peru

Santa Cruz Trekking Peru

Mountain Biking Peru

Galapagos Luxury Cruise

Ecuador Islands of Adventure

Patagonia and Buenos Aires

Aconcagua Argentina

Argentine Explorer

Iguazu Falls

Rio to Manaus

Easter Islands Chile

Torres del Paine Chile

Chilean Wine Tour

Magical Chile

Patagonian Nature Tour

Guyana and Surinam

Che Guevara Cuba

Highlights of Cuba

Jewels of Cuba

 

NOMADIC DESTINATIONS

KENYA

UGANDA

RWANDA

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

LAOS

TIBET

NEPAL

ARGENTINA

BRAZIL

CHILE

ECUADOR

GUYANA / SURINAM

PERU

CUBA

SOUTH AFRICA

 

 

 

 

GUYANA, SURINAM AND FRENCH GUYANA TOUR

Guyana, Surinam and French Guyana lie on the northern border of South America. They me be of the smallest countries of South America but offer up a wealth of sights and some of the most incredible nature scenes on earth. They are a bird lovers paradise.

 

ITINERARY

 

Saturday- Arrival Guyana

Arrival in Guyana, a nature lover's gem, waiting to be discovered. It is known as the land of many waters and the giants of the world, among them; the mighty Essequibo river, Giant Arapaima fish, mighty Harpy eagle, the Anaconda, Giant Otters and Jaguars. You are transferred to your hotel. Overnight.

 

Sunday - Kaieteur Falls Excursion and City tour (BL)

Morning departure from your hotel to airport for our chartered flight to Kaieteur Falls . Kaieteur National Park is situated on the Guiana Shield, a plateau that is one of the world's oldest and remotest geological formations. The entire National Park is located within one of the largest and most biodiverse rainforests in the world. The park is home to the tiny golden frog which spends it entire life in the large tank bromeliads; white-chinned and white-collared swifts; red and green macaws, Morpho hecuba, South America's largest butterfly, the Ocelot, the Cock-of-the Rock, tapirs, otters, agoutis, bush dogs, and many more. This natural wonder has a sheer drop of 741 feet and is 5 times the height of Niagara Falls . After anextremely fascinating tour of Kaieteur falls, we return to Georgetown and city tour of Georgetown , including St Georges Cathedral-the tallest freestanding wooden building in the world- picturesque City hall, the Victorian Law courts and many heritage sites, the national museum, botanical gardens and zoo. Return to hotel.

 

Monday - Guyana/Surinam (B)

11:00 am departure for your flight to Paramaribo. Suriname is a former Dutch Colony with fascinating mix of cultures. Its European influences are evident in its architecture and the spoken language. On arrival transfer to your hotel for overnight.

 

Tuesday - Paramaribo/ French Guiana (B)

Early transfer to Albina with air-conditioned car and bilingual guide. Cross with Ferry and transfer to Kourou overland and to your hotel for overnight. 

 

Wednesday - Devils Islands Tour (BL)

After breakfast, transfer to Ile Royale for your Devil's Island tour. Spot presentation by English speaking Guide. See Devil's Island from the Auberge and learn about the Dreyfus affair and about the French Guiana colonial era and its cruel past. Visit the ruins of the penal settlement. If time permits, visit Joseph Island . Late afternoon return to hotel.BL

 

Thursday - Ariane Space Centre (B)

Transfer to Ariane space centre.The tour starts at 8:00 AM -11:00  am complete tour with bus shuttle to the main installations. Get to know more about the space program. Return to hotel and noon departure for Paramaribo, Suriname. Transfer to hotel for overnight.

 

Friday - Paramaribo City tour (B)

Paramaribo city tour. Overnight at Hotel Eco Resort.

 

Saturday -Brownsberg Park (BL)

Transfer by bus to Brownsberg Park. Activities include: bird watching, nature walk and hiking to the water falls. Overnight at Brownsberg Park for 1 night

 

Sunday - Paramaribo (B)

Return to Paramaribo. Overnight at Hotel Eco Resort.

 

Monday - Suriname / Guyan (B)

Transfer to airport for return flight to Guyana. Pick up and transfer to Hotel Ariantze.

 

Tuesday - Mazaruni & Essequibo Resort & ruins of Old Dutch Fort (BL)

Morning departure to Parika to join a boat for the Mazaruni & Essequibo River day tour. First stop at Fort Island , an Old Dutch fort. Travel to the Mazaruni river, Ky-overal, Marshall Falls , and Whitewater falls .Picnic lunch at the falls. Swimming -optional. Continue to the small mining town of Bartica and the Amerindian village of Foulmouth . Return to hotel Ariantze.

 

Wednesday - Karanambu Ranch & Giant Otters (BLD)

Karanambu is one of Guyana 's leading eco tourism destinations, popular because of the well-publicized interest of its owner, Diane McTurk, in conserving the endangered giant river otter. Located in the Rupununi, Karanambu offers rustic but comfortable accommodations.

 

Thursday - Karanambu Ranch (BLD)

You will sample activities such as: bird watching, canoeing, caiman spotting and wildlife viewing. The possibilities are endless and the best part is that most options are included in this tour. Even a swim with the 'Diane's otters' can give a sense of pure satisfaction. Birdlife is rich and varied; both on the savannah and more along the rivers and ponds. On our guided tours we will most likely see the big birds- Jabiru stork, the Great Egret, the Agami Heron and the Great Blue Heron- as well as  different species of Kingfishers.  As we move into the ponds we see the Green Ibis, Snowy Egrets, Boatbill heron, the Purple Gallinule and the Wattled Jacana both stepping on the large Victoria Amazonian lilies. 

 

Friday  (BL)

Fly from Karanambu Ranch to Georgetown and transfer to your hotel.

 

Saturday - Return flight

Transfer to airport for return flight. 

 

 

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