Tour Overview
| Duration | 9 Days / 8 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Guyana — South America’s Undiscovered Gem |
| Price From | $6,679 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Adventure / Wildlife |
| Data Source | TourRadar — Agate Travel 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Georgetown
Arrive at Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Transfer to Cara Lodge, a beautifully restored 1840s colonial mansion. Afternoon visit to the Georgetown Botanical Gardens and the iconic St. George’s Cathedral — one of the world’s tallest wooden buildings. Welcome dinner. Overnight in Georgetown.
Day 2: Kaieteur Falls — World’s Tallest Single-Drop Waterfall
Charter flight over pristine rainforest to Kaieteur National Park. Kaieteur Falls plunges 741 feet (226 meters) in a single drop — five times the height of Niagara Falls. Walk to multiple viewpoints for breathtaking perspectives. Spot the golden rocket frog and the cock-of-the-rock bird, endemic to this region. Afternoon flight back to Georgetown. Overnight in Georgetown.
Day 3: Iwokrama Rainforest
Drive into the heart of Guyana’s interior. Arrive at Iwokrama Forest, one of the world’s four remaining pristine tropical rainforests. Visit the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, suspended 30 meters above the forest floor, offering eye-level views of toucans, howler monkeys, and the stunning green canopy stretching to the horizon. Overnight at Iwokrama River Lodge.
Day 4: Iwokrama Wildlife
Dawn boat trip on the Essequibo River, Guyana’s longest. Search for giant river otters, black caiman, and the elusive jaguar that hunts along the riverbanks. Afternoon climb Turtle Mountain (290m) for a 360-degree panorama of unbroken rainforest canopy — one of South America’s most spectacular views. Overnight at Iwokrama River Lodge.
Day 5: Surama Village — Amerindian Culture
Continue south to Surama, a traditional Macushi Amerindian village. Meet the village leader and learn about Macushi culture, traditional medicine, and hunting techniques. Participate in cassava bread making. Evening walk to spot nocturnal wildlife. Overnight in Surama eco-lodge.
Day 6-7: Rupununi Savannah
Journey into the vast Rupununi Savannah, Guyana’s wild west. Two days tracking giant anteaters, giant armadillos, and the world’s largest rodent — the capybara. Visit Karanambu Lodge, former home of legendary conservationist Diane McTurk, famous for rehabilitating orphaned giant river otters. Boat trips on the Rupununi River at sunset. Overnight at Karanambu Lodge.
Day 8: Return to Georgetown
Morning wildlife walk, then fly back to Georgetown from Lethem. Afternoon free to explore Georgetown’s markets and historic Stabroek Market, the city’s iconic cast-iron clock tower landmark. Farewell dinner at a riverside restaurant.
Day 9: Depart Georgetown
Morning visit to the Guyana National Museum. Transfer to airport.
Inclusions
- 8 nights (lodges, eco-camps, and Georgetown hotel)
- All meals during interior segments
- Kaieteur Falls charter flight
- Internal flights Georgetown-Lethem
- Expert naturalist guides
- All park and community fees
- Canopy walkway experience
Why Guyana
- Kaieteur Falls — the world’s tallest single-drop waterfall
- One of the world’s last four pristine rainforests (Iwokrama)
- Highest biodiversity per capita on Earth
- Authentic Amerindian cultural experiences
- Jaguar territory — one of the best places to spot them in the wild
