Overview & Highlights
An exhilarating exploration of the three Guianas, set between the Caribbean and the Amazon basin, a cultural medley and profusion of wildlife.
This holiday to the three Guianas operates with fixed-date departures, and groups you with other like-minded travellers keen to explore the trio of remote and fascinating destinations. While you can also book it privately, choosing your preferred dates, bear in mind that tourism is still in its infancy here and infrastructure for visitors and residents alike is rudimentary. The cost will therefore be significantly higher and confirmation dependent on availability.
The three Guianas, which fringe the Caribbean coast of South America and extend south into Amazonia, represent the evolution of territory controlled by three European colonial powers. As such, Suriname, French Guiana and Guyana have absorbed aspects of the cultures and languages of the Netherlands, France and Great Britain respectively, while also retaining many features of their indigenous cultures and the traditions of former African slaves. This extraordinary journey through all three of these little-visited, under-developed countries, reveals their individuality, but also the harmony of their natural landscapes, their plethora of wildlife and their stunning wilderness views.
Begin your journey in Guyana, where British-Caribbean influences shape the rhythm of life, particularly in the capital Georgetown. Continue east into Suriname, a cultural mosaic where Dutch, African and Indigenous traditions blend in the lively capital of Paramaribo. End in French Guiana, a slice of Europe in South America, where Cayenne’s boulevards and cafés reflect its French identity. When venturing beyond the coastlines, you’ll find a shared wilderness teeming with exotic birdlife, rare mammals and lush tropical flora – a natural world that transcends borders.
- Village tour at Danpaati River Lodge
- Rainforest walk and choice of activities, Danpaati
- Paramaribo city tour
- Kourou Space Station
- Iles du Salut (Devil's Island)
- St Joseph's church, Iracoubo
- Georgetown: city tour with markets
- Kaieteur Falls
- Hike to Turtle Mountain
- Iwokrama Canopy Walkway
- Visit Surama community
- Climb Surama mountain
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Outline itinerary
Day 1
Transfer to your hotel in Georgetown
Day 2
Fly south to Kaieteur Falls in the deep interior.
Day 3
Fly to Iwokrama, hike up Turtle mountain, go jaguar spotting.
Day 4
Explore the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway.
Day 5
Canopy walk and transfer to Karanambu
Day 6
Savannah and river or birdwatching excursions.
Day 7
Morning savannah or river excursion and flight to Georgetown
Day 8
Tour of Georgetown and flight to Paramaribo
Day 9
Guided tour of Paramaribo
Day 10
Transfer by road and motorised canoe to your riverside lodge.
Day 11
Visit indigenous village and the Maroon museum.
Day 12
Return to Paramaribo by river and road.
Day 13
Travel over land and water from Paramaribo to Kourou
Day 14
Devil's Island and Cayenne
Day 15
Transfer to the airport for your international flight.
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