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Tour: Jaguar and River Adventure
The highlights of this 11 day adventure are the majestic Kaieteur Falls, exploring the Burro Burro River and searching for jaguars in the Iwokrama forest. This tour is classed as "Hard Adventure" - reasonable to high level of fitness is required as it includes some strenuous activities. Due to some remote locations a few nights are spent in hammock camps.
After seeing the spectacular Kaieteur and Orinduik waterfalls travel
down to the renowned Iwokrama Field Station which has Guyana's only
Rainforest Canopy Walkway, providing an entirely new perspective from
which to view bird and wildlife. specifically Spider Monkeys and Red
Howler Monkeys. The Iwokrama Station has also gained a reputation for
its healthy jaguar populations and with a bit of luck you will see this
elusive creature for which Guyana is famed.
Finally spend a couple of days enjoying the Burro Burro River, canoeing
up river to observe the animal and bird life in the area.
Included in the tour are all meals, (except in Georgetown), accommodation,
internal travel and excursions. We can easily add on extra days in Guyana
or in neighbouring countries, depending on your interests, just ask.
| Itinerary | |
| Day 1: | Arrive in Guyana and transfer to Georgetown. Overnight at Ariantze Hotel or similar hotel. |
| Day 2: | Day trip to Kaieteur and Orinduik Falls (see description below). Overnight at Ariantze Hotel or similar hotel. |
| Day 3: | Early morning departure by 4x4 for trip to the heart of Guyana. Pass through the mining town of Linden and then into the rainforest of Guyana, to Kurupakari on the Essequibo River. Cross the river to Iwokrama International Centre. Afternoon free to explore the trails around the field station with an Iwokrama Ranger. Overnight at the Iwokrama Field Station. |
| Day 4: | Early morning boat trip followed by breakfast. View wildlife on a morning walk to a local water hole, where various birds, mammals and reptiles come to drink. After breakfast, you will leave the field station for the journey to Turtle Mountain, and a leisurely stroll up the mountain to its summit at 935ft (approx. 106m). It takes an hour to walk up the mountain, but the effort is more than worth it for the breathtaking views over the forest canopy when you get there. The rest of the afternoon will be spent setting up camp and exploring the area near to the Turtle Mountain Satellite Camp. |
| Day 5: | After breakfast, you will travel back to the Field Station along the Essequibo River, with the chance to see assorted wildlife. Spend the rest of the morning on a wildlife walk near the field station with an Iwokrama Ranger. The afternoon is free for you to relax, and then after dinner, take a boat ride to spot caiman and other nocturnal wildlife in the river after dark. Overnight at the Iwokrama Field Station. |
| Day 6: | Today you will be up before dawn for breakfast, so you can hit the trail to seek the elusive Jaguar. The Iwokrama forest is rapidly gaining an international reputation for its healthy jaguar populations that seem not to be troubled by the appearance of curious humans. No promises, but many have been lucky! The trip ends at the new canopy walkway, which winds 35M up through the treetops. Observe the wildlife and birdlife from this amazing perspective. After dinner return to the walkway to experience the canopy at night. Overnight in hammock camp. |
| Day 7: | Experience the dawn chorus, up close, in the canopy top. After breakfast continue by 4x4 to the Amerindian village of Surama. On arrival in Surama receive a welcome from a village counsellor and settle into your accommodation. A local guide will take you on a tour of the village. Visit the local school, medical centre and church along with some of the village houses. In the cool of late afternoon take a three mile walk across the savannah and through the rainforest to the Burro Burro River. Tonight enjoy an educational walk to observe wildlife and experience the mystique of the forest after dark. Overnight in a hammock at Carahaa Landing Camp. |
| Day 8: | Today your guides will paddle you up the Burro Burro River to observe wildlife and birdlife. Stop along the way to swim or take walks into the forest. In the late afternoon watch or join in as your guides construct a camp on river bank. Enjoy a dinner cooked over an open fire before spending the night in your hammock camp. |
| Day 9: | Today continue paddling and exploring the Burro Burro River before returning to Carahaa Landing Camp and then walk back to Surama. Overnight at the Surama Guest House. |
| Day 10: | Early morning departure by 4x4 for drive back to Georgetown with wildlife spotting opportunities along the way. Overnight at Ariantze Hotel or similar hotel. |
| Day11: | Transfer to Cheddi Jagan International Airport for departing flight. |
| 2008 cost per person in a twin: | |
| Please contact us for an up to date price. | |
| Tour code: | GUY03 |
Transatlantic flights are not included. All transport as required in the itinerary is included. All excursions, accommodation and certain meals are included. Please contact us for more information.
Last Updated: Tuesday May 13 2008