Pick up from Cheddi Jagan International Airport and transfer to Georgetown to your selected hotel.

Overnight in a standard room at El Dorado Inn. (Check-in time is 1:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am). Breakfast is included daily.

Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Eugene F. Correia International Airport.

Board a chartered flight to Kaieteur Falls, where you will spend 2 hours on the ground experiencing the different views of the falls. Kaieteur Falls is the highest single-drop in the world and one of the most amazing experiences you will ever encounter. It is completely untouched, and you may also see the tiny golden rocket frog and the amazing brilliantly orange Cock Of The Rock bird.

After your tour of the falls, you will re-board the aircraft for the journey to Fairview airstrip.

Pick up from Fairview airstrip and transfer to Iwokrama River Lodge.

Nestled on the banks of the majestic Essequibo River, the third largest river in South America, is the award-winning Iwokrama River Lodge and Research Centre. This eco-tourism property is located within one (1) million acres of protected and intact tropical rainforest. Accommodation is provided in eight (8) well-appointed cabins with ensuite bathrooms and large verandahs offering stunning views of the Essequibo River.

Enjoy lunch, then explore one of the nearby wildlife trails near the field station with an experienced Iwokrama guide. Ask your guide about the Mora, Soft Wallaba and Wamara trees, the Screaming Piha, the Grey Chinned Hermit, and the Black-necked Aracari. You might spot Howler Monkeys, a Sloth, or even the majestic Harpy Eagle.

This evening your excursion will take you cruising on the Essequibo River through the black of night, maybe lit only by a pale moon. Your guide will shine a spotlight from time to time to see the red-eye glare of the Black Caiman. Caimans can be seen frequently lying on the riverbanks. The world’s largest of the alligator family grows up to 6 meters (20 ft.) long. Your trip can also introduce you to other nocturnal creatures such as Tree Boas, Pacas, Nightjars, and Hula tree frogs.

Return to the lodge for dinner. Overnight in a cabin at Iwokrama River Lodge. BLD

Enjoy breakfast at the Iwokrama River Lodge dining room overlooking the river.

A trip to Iwokrama is not complete without a hike to the top of Turtle Mountain. Take a 30-40 minute boat journey downriver and then hike the 2 mile trail up to 300 meters (950ft) summit for a stunning jungle vista punctuated by the mighty Essequibo River snaking through the forest. Numerous bird species can be spotted on the lower trail, including the Red-and-Black Grosbeak, Yellow-billed Jacamar, and Brown-bellied Antwren. The journey may also reward you with sightings of monkeys such as Red Howlers, Wedge-capped Capuchins and Black Spiders, as well as Agoutis and Deer. For those who may find the trip to Turtle Mountain too strenuous, continue with the boat ride further downstream to a section of flooded várzea forest known as the Stanley Lakes. Here you traverse through a maze of small channels and oxbow lakes by boat as they pass through a palm-rich forest that is largely inaccessible by foot. You are likely to see river turtles, bird species such as Anhingas and Ospreys, and the (very) occasional Harpy Eagle!

In the afternoon, take a boat ride to the Kurupukari rapids, where you can see the ancient petroglyphs near to the Fair View village (depending on low water level). These stunning works of art are estimated to be over 6,000 years old. Overnight in a cabin at Iwokrama River Lodge. BLD

At dawn, you will take a boat trip around Indian House Island. Your guide will show you the butterflies, snakes, and macaws as they come out to have "breakfast" along the edge of the river.

Return to the Lodge for breakfast and departure.

Transfer by 4x4 vehicle from Iwokrama River Lodge to Atta Rainforest Lodge, home of the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway.

Atta Rainforest Lodge is situated approximately 500 meters from the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway. The Lodge grounds are completely surrounded by tropical rainforests, which offers a complete immersion in the rainforest experience. The main building is open-sided, with views across the gardens to the towering forest on all sides. This building houses the bar, dining area and kitchen. The lovely garden attracts over 12 species of hummingbirds that are attracted by the many heliconia flowers and lawns that lead to the forest verge, where Black Curassow, Deer, Monkeys, Red-rumped Agouti and sometimes Tapir come to feed.

Apart from the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway itself, you can enjoy wildlife and birdwatching walks on the trails around the area or just relax in a hammock and enjoy the unique sounds of the rainforest.

An easy 15-minute walk along a forest trail leads to the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, a series of suspension bridges and decks of up to 30 meters in height and 154 meters in length. Enjoy close-up views of the forest's mid and upper canopy, allowing wildlife to be relatively free from human intrusion. This is an excellent platform for birdwatching or simply enjoying the unique opportunity to be in an intact rainforest's canopy. Overnight at Atta Rainforest Lodge. BLD

This morning you will have another chance to welcome the dawn chorus from the canopy before breakfast and departure.

Transfer from Atta Lodge through the rainforest and into the open savannah to Kwatamang landing on the Rupununi River.

Board your boat, which will then transfer you to Rewa Eco Lodge. Depending on the river level, this journey may take between 2.5 to 3 hours.

Rewa and the eco-lodge are found at the confluence of the Rupununi and Rewa Rivers. The Rewa River is uninhabited and provides a unique opportunity to explore untouched habitats. Rewa Eco-lodge was built and is managed by the Indigenous people of Rewa Village.

With ensuite private bathrooms, the cabins offer comfort and privacy in the Rupununi forest. Other features include front porches with hammock space, desks, power outlets, queen-size beds, and electric lighting.

Have lunch and then relax in a hammock on your own private verandah. This afternoon you will go for a short boat ride and a hike to a pond with a deck offering views of the largest water lily in the world, the Victoria Amazonica. The flowers only open at night and sitting on the deck you can watch them burst into bloom over about thirty minutes. Keep an eye out for the inch-long beetles that come to go into the flower to pollinate them. It is just an exceptional experience.

Return to the boat and back to the lodge for dinner. Overnight in a cabin at Rewa Eco Lodge. BLD

After breakfast, leave the lodge by boat, then begin your hike up to Awarmie Mountain for breathtaking views of the nearby mountains and forest. In one direction is Makarapan Mountain, one of the oldest, if not the oldest, mountains in the world, clocking in at an astonishing two thousand million years old.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

This afternoon depart for a short boat ride and hike in the forest, where you will have the opportunity to see the Goliath bird-eating spider, which is the largest spider in the world by mass. We will also explore the trail looking for wildlife and learning some of the secrets of the rainforest.

Return to the lodge for dinner. Overnight in a cabin at Rewa Eco Lodge. BLD

Enjoy breakfast overlooking the river, then prepare for departure.

Boat transfer from Rewa Eco Lodge to Kwatamang landing.

Pick up by vehicle from Kwatamang landing and transfer to the Pakaraima Mountain Inn for lunch, before continuing your journey to Ginep landing.

Here you will board a boat for the journey on the Rupununi River to Caiman House. This transfer can take about 3 to 3.5hours depending on the river level.

Caiman House lodge is located in the heart of Yupukari Village. It is the center of a wonderful program to study the black caiman. The research has discovered a great deal of exciting information, including that the black caiman is omnivorous.

Just after darkness settles on the Rupununi River, many creatures emerge, such as black caiman, spectacled caiman, tree boas, iguanas, frogs, and many fish species (arawana, piranha). Sleeping birds (kingfishers, small perching birds), nightjars, potoos, boat-billed herons and other aquatic birds, bats, (harmless) spiders, insects, moths, and more, can be closely approached in ways not possible during the hours of light. Less likely, but not rare, night sights include Opossums, tree-dwelling rodents, capybaras and sleeping monkeys (esp. squirrel monkeys), amongst other mammals. A few nights pass without some unusual offering. Overnight at Caiman House. BLD

Breakfast at Caiman House.

Transfer to the landing to board the boat for your journey to Mapari Wilderness Camp.

The Mapari Wilderness Camp is located within the Kanuku Mountain range, which lies in the southern half of Guyana and has been designated the Kanuku Mountain Protected Area (KMPA). It divides the Rupununi into northern and southern savannas and is one of the worldwide Hotspots because of its unique and abundant wildlife. The Rupununi River rises in the deep south and flows north, bisecting the mountains into eastern and western ranges. The Wilderness Camp is 35 miles upriver from the Caiman House Eco Lodge. Mapari Wilderness Camp, overlooking a clear water creek and waterfall, is not your typical lodge. It's a remote and rarely visited place where wildlife presents themselves around every turn. 

When active, a Harpy Eagle nesting site is located a ten-minute stroll from the creek's edge, a great opportunity with fortunate timing to view this majestic and spectacular raptor. The nesting tree is at the base of a small mountain – a short climb offers a fantastic vantage point for viewing from above, so you are looking down into the nest.

Overnight in a hammock camp at Mapari. BLD

Coffee cup in hand, float silently down the creek in the early morning. Hear the dawn chorus of the forest while birding and watching for monkeys and other wildlife, such as Giant river otters.

There are options for trail walks in search of wildlife. Our local indigenous guides are experts in the forest and can teach you about medicinal and valuable plants, tree identification, survival techniques, and forest interpretation. 

Our guides will point out interesting animal signs, observations, and behavior for you. The tracks and signs of larger mammals such as Tapir, Capybara, Jaguar, and Peccaries are frequently found. With a slice of luck, you may get a nice view of the animals themselves; many have been so fortunate.

The camp overlooks the Mapari falls. These natural rock pools and crystal clear waters offer safe, discreet, and natural bathing pools with quite cold, refreshing swimming opportunities.  

Overnight in a hammock camp at Mapari. BLD

Mapari is an excellent location for birders with over 300 species recorded so far. Our trained guides will take you through the forest trails and assist you in locating birds. Quiet river drifts at dawn, dusk, and night reveal many diverse species. Some of our highlights include Harpy Eagle (nesting site), White Bell bird, Oil bird, Zig-Zag Heron, Fasciated Tiger Heron, Guianian Cock of the Rock, Wing Banded Wren, White Winged Potoo, Crestless Curassow, and Crested Eagle just to name a few. 

As so much of our wildlife is nocturnal, night spotting along the creek is also offered. We glide under tropical stars in complete silence listening to the night sounds of the forest- completely different from those of the day, and somewhat mysterious and eerie. In the beam of the spotlight, we look for Amazon Tree Boas, Frogs, Dwarf Caiman, Paca, Opossums and other rodents. Nocturnal bird species like Boat Billed Herons, Oil Birds and Potoos can be seen; sleeping birds like Kingfishers, Wood Rails and Sun Bitterns can be closely approached for better viewing and photography. Occasionally a Tapir or Capybaras can be spotted. If you’re really interested in frogs, snakes, and creepy crawlies, night hikes on precut forest trails are an excellent way of finding these “treasures.”

Overnight in a hammock camp at Mapari. BLD

Breakfast at Mapari.

Enjoy a last morning drift silently down the creek before we pack up camp and get ready to depart.

Transfer by boat to Caiman House landing. Pick up by vehicle and transfer to the Lodge. 

Enjoy lunch and relaxation.

As the afternoon cools we’ll start to drive out onto the savannah to look for the remarkable Giant Anteater. 

Overnight at Caiman House. BLD

Breakfast at Caiman House, then departure.

Transfer by vehicle across the savannah to Lethem airstrip. Board the scheduled flight to Eugene F. Correia International Airport. (Check-in time 1100hrs, departure 1300hrs)

Pick up from Eugene F. Correia International Airport and transfer to Georgetown to your hotel.

Overnight in a standard room at El Dorado Inn. (Check-in time is 1:00 pm and check out time is 11:00 am). Breakfast included daily. B

Breakfast at your hotel.

This morning, the tour will take you through Georgetown, the capital city of Guyana, also known as the “Garden City”. The breathtaking architecture of centuries gone by will surely provide scenic views, which will be etched in your memory for a long, long time.

You’ll be escorted by one of our experienced driver/tour guide to see many places of interest within Georgetown, including a drive by of Stabroek Market, which is also called “Big Market” by the locals because it sells everything under the sun, a visit of the St. George’s Cathedral which is the tallest wooden church in the world, the National Museum, Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology, the famous, and very uniquely Guyanese, “Sea Walls”, the National Park to see the West Indian Manatees. 

You will also be taken to other places of interest within the city such as Bourda Market where Chef Delven will give you a guided tour.

After the city tour, you will head to the Backyard Café for a delicious local lunch made by Chef Delvin Adams. The 3-course meal is sure to amaze you. Expect dramatic fusion flavours between International and Guyanese cuisine. The soothing vibe of the café is another reason, you’ll remember this meal for a long time.

Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in a standard room at El Dorado Inn. BL

Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Cheddi Jagan International Airport for your departure flight. B