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Nature and Adventure Itineraries

These specially designed itineraries showcase the best of the region's nature and adventure destinations. Experience the best Guyana has to offer or combine one or more countries to get a real feel for South America and the Caribbean. All itineraries can be modified to suit your specific needs - if you don't see the trip you desire - just let us know and we will be happy to custom design one for you. Detailed day-by-day itineraries are available from us - just email us.

To help you in selecting the right tour, we have classified each trip, to let you know how easy or strenuous the activities are:

Soft Adventure: suitable for all ages, with easy activities Soft Adventure: suitable for all ages, with easy activities
Mild Adventure: some physical effort required, suitable for most ages of reasonable fitness. Mild Adventure: some physical effort required, suitable for most ages of reasonable fitness.
Hard Adventure: reasonable to high level of fitness required, some strenuous activities and remote locations. Hard Adventure: reasonable to high level of fitness required, some strenuous activities and remote locations.

Kanuku Explorer
The Kanuku Mountains in south-western Guyana rise out of the grasslands and forms a backdrop to the Rupununi savannahs. Noted for it's high diversity of bird and animal species, the area is still uninhabited, pristine and perfect to experience the diversity of the tropical ecosystems. 13 Days!

 Hard Adventure: reasonable to high level of fitness required, some strenuous activities and remote locations.
Scheduled Departures
Don't have a travel partner or just want the discounts available by joining a group?  Then join one of our scheduled departures.  Check back here often as we are always adding new trips.  Or send us an e mail to find out what we have available.

Rainforest and Waterfall Experience
Explore the rainforest and the rivers from the comfort of two of Guyana's leading nature resorts. Boat along black waters, visit an Amerindian village and enjoy the thrill of a jeep ride through the rainforest plus a flight to the famous Kaieteur Falls. 8 Days!

 Soft Adventure: suitable for all ages, with easy activities
Rainforest and Rupununi Experience
Combines the pristine beauty of the rainforest with the rugged landscape of the Rupununi Savannah. Sight Giant River Otters and Black Caiman, fish, canoe, bird watch and visit Amerindian settlements in this vast expanse of open savannah. Explore the rainforest and experience the beauty of Amazonia. 10 Days!		 Soft Adventure: suitable for all ages, with easy activities

Kaieteur Falls Overland
Guyana's crown jewel and the world's tallest single drop fall. Take the overland trip to Kaieteur which offers the excitement of trekking and camping in the forest, and amazing views of the Kaieteur gorge. The arduous climb up the mountain is well worth the rewards of the first glimpse of the falls. 5 Days!

 Hard Adventure: reasonable to high level of fitness required, some strenuous activities and remote locations.

Surama Village Itineraries
A collection of 9 diverse and affordable packages to Surama Village where the Iwokrama rainforest meets the North Rupununi Savannahs		 Hard Adventure: reasonable to high level of fitness required, some strenuous activities and remote locations.Mild Adventure: some physical effort required, suitable for most ages of reasonable fitness.

The Wai Wai Expedition
This journey takes us to Wai Wai country, Guyana's most remote and traditional hunter gatherers. An exchange of cultures with a gentle people and a trip along the rivers to explore and experience nature in all its glory. 14 Days!

 Hard Adventure: reasonable to high level of fitness required, some strenuous activities and remote locations.
The Photographer's Tour
For the budding amateur photographer keen to sharpen skills and capture that perfect image. Led by a professional photographer from the Dutch company FotoNatura, the group will receive advice on all aspects of photographer.		 Hard Adventure: reasonable to high level of fitness required, some strenuous activities and remote locations.
Rupununi Explorer
The Rupununi is a vast area of grasslands with sparse trees, termite mounds, gallery forest on the river banks and forested mountains. Visit Annai, where the savannah meets the Pakaraima Mountains - Karanambu Ranch, home to Diane McTurk and her otters - Dadanawa Ranch, Guyana's largest cattle ranch. 14 Days!		 Mild Adventure: some physical effort required, suitable for most ages of reasonable fitness.
Georgetown and Rainforest Mini Break
Experience the best of Georgetown combined with the beautiful rainforest of the interior. Hundreds of species of birds, Amerindian villages and Rainforest Resorts. 5 Days!		 Soft Adventure: suitable for all ages, with easy activities
In Search of the Harpy Eagle
The Harpy Eagle, also known as the "flying wolf", is the largest eagle in the world. On the endangered list the eagle still has a refuge in the deep south of Guyana. Amerindian communities locate nests and protect the eagle so that bird watchers and lovers of nature may experience the joy of a sighting. 8 Days!		 Mild Adventure: some physical effort required, suitable for most ages of reasonable fitness.
Guyana Wildlife Adventure
This journey is designed for real nature and wildlife lovers. Featuring the nesting sites of Hawksbill, Leatherback, Green and Olive Ridley Turtles and the Rupununi River with Giant River Otters, Black Caiman and Arapaima. 10 Days!		 Mild Adventure: some physical effort required, suitable for most ages of reasonable fitness.
Amerindian and Wildlife Adventure
Experience the culture and custom of the Amerindians and they guide you through the rainforest in search of extraordinary tropical wildlife.  9 Days!		 Mild Adventure: some physical effort required, suitable for most ages of reasonable fitness.

Jaguar and Burro Burro Adventure
See the majestic Kaieteur Falls, explore the Burro Burro River and search for the impressive Jaguars in Iwokrama Forest.  11 Days!		 Mild Adventure: some physical effort required, suitable for most ages of reasonable fitness.
Savannah and Rainforest Adventure
Visit some of Guyana's best resorts and ranches.  Search for Jaguar and Giant River Otters and marvel at Kaieteur Falls.  14 days		 Mild Adventure: some physical effort required, suitable for most ages of reasonable fitness.
Harpy Eagle Harpy Eagle Explorer
It takes three days of flying, four-wheel driving, horseback ride, boating and hiking to reach the site. What an adventurous build up to one of the forest's great sights – the Harpy Eagle.  8 days		 Hard Adventure: reasonable to high level of fitness required, some strenuous activities and remote locations.
Kaieteur, Iwokrama and Surama Exploration
Oveland trek to Kaieteur Falls, Iwokrama Canopy Walkway and Surama village, plus Karanamabu Ranch and Shanklands Rainforest Resort.  Great combination.  16 days		 Hard Adventure: reasonable to high level of fitness required, some strenuous activities and remote locations.

In addition to the itineraries on these pages, special tours are offered throughout the year. Bookmark our Specials page or, if you prefer, email us and we'll keep you informed of our latest offerings. The following are some ideas of the typical specialist trips on offer, all escorted by experienced leaders:

Bird watching led by some of the world's leading ornithologists such as David Finch of Wings
Natural History highlighting some of Guyana's best flora and fauna with naturalist Terry Henkel
Horse Back Treks explore the Rupununi savannahs with vacqueros
Overland Treks trek through the jungle and savannah with adventurer Duane DeFrietas
Diving/Snorkelling suitable for novices and more experienced divers, off Tobago
Sea Kayaking experience the Caribbean waters off Trinidad & Tobago
4-Wheel Driving get stuck, get muddy in some of the toughest and most fun off-road adventures
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