22 days from £7,247 This fascinating trip takes advantage of some of the most unspoilt and least ventured wilderness in Latin America. The three Guianas - Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana - are predominantly a swathe of pristine rainforest and savannah where abundant wildlife is rarely disturbed and indigenous tribes maintain their traditional way of life. Colonialism has stamped its mark along the Caribbean coast: the charming British and Dutch wooden architecture in Georgetown and Paramaribo respectively; the derelict sugar and cocoa plantations of Commewijne; and the eerie remains of the Îles du Salut penal colony.Suggested Holiday ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Georgetown, Guyana. Stay 2 nights.
Day 2: Excursion to Kaieteur Falls and Orinduik Falls.
Day 3: Transfer by air and 4WD to Iwokrama River Lodge. Stay 2 nights.
Day 4: Hike up Turtle Mountain, river trip and local village visit.
Day 5: Drive to Surama Eco Lodge via Iwokrama Canopy Walkway. Stay 2 nights.
Day 6: Climb Surama Mountain and paddle on Burro Burro River.
Day 7: Drive into Rupununi Savannah to Rock View Lodge. Stay 1 night.
Day 8: Continue to Karanambu Ranch. Stay 2 nights.
Day 9: At leisure. Activities include bird-watching or fishing.
Day 10: Drive to Dadanawa Ranch. Stay 2 nights.
Day 11: Full day excursion of the ranch by 4WD.
Day 12: Fly to Georgetown. Stay 1 night.
Day 13: Fly to Paramaribo, Suriname. Stay 1 night.
Day 14: Fly to Kayana. Stay 3 nights at Awarradam Jungle Lodge.
Day 15: Learn about the traditions of the Saramaccan Maroon indians.
Day 16: Relax or swim at Gran Dam river rapids.
Day 17: Fly to Paramaribo. Stay 2 nights.
Day 18: Visit colonial plantations of Commewijne and view dolphins.
Day 19: Drive to Cayenne, French Guiana. Stay 1 night.
Day 20: Visit former penal colony of Îles du Salut. Stay 1 night in Kourou.
Day 21: Tour of Guyana Space Centre. Return to Paramaribo for 1 night.
Day 22: Transfer to the airport for your flights to Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Owing to many clients' preference for flexibility, and the variation in flight price according to season and availability, the price quoted excludes the cost of international flights, which we will happily arrange for you. Flights to Latin America can be daytime or overnight, while the return flight is always overnight, so you will need to add at least two days to arrive at the total length of your holiday. View detailed itinerary >> |  Boat excursion from Karanambu Lodge
 Watching wildlife at the Iwokrama River Lodge
 Kourou is the main spaceport of the European Space Agency (ESA)
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