Spectacular Wildlife
Elusive and powerful, Guyana’s jaguars roam rainforest and riverbanks, best spotted at dawn, often near water-rich habitats.
Guyana: Travel into the Land of the Giants
A small, but mighty corner of South America where almost 80% is forest.
| Start date | End date | Days |
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ex. flights |
Single Supplement | Tour Expert | Group Size | Status | |
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| 12/09/26 | 24/09/26 | 13 days | £5,995 pp | £895 | Local Guides | 12 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
| 10/10/26 | 22/10/26 | 13 days | £5,995 pp | £895 | Local Guides | 12 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
More departures available upon request.
In a corner of South America is a land of spectacular wildlife experiences; jaguars hunt for the world’s largest rodent, giant caimans hide beneath murky piranha-rich waters and colourful cock-of-the-rock flirt beside thundering waterfalls.
Set where the Caribbean meets the Amazon, this small country is a vast wilderness of jungle, wetlands and savannah. To make the most of British Airways’ direct Thursday flight, start a few days earlier and explore Georgetown’s rich heritage, with an optional extension available.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
Flora and Fauna
Giant water lilies, bromeliads and orchids thrive alongside the incredible wildlife in Guyana.
Extraordinary Birdlife
From Harpy eagles to the iconic cock-on-the-rock, best known for its theatrical courtship displays.
Age-old Traditions
Visit traditional, local villages and explore the colonial capital city of Georgetown.
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Day 1
Georgetown
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Day 2
Georgetown - Kaieteur Falls
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Day 3
Georgetown - Iwokrama Rainforest
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Day 4
Iwokrama Rainforest
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Day 5
Iwokrama Rainforest - Atta Rainforest Lodge
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Day 6
Atta Rainforest Lodge
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Day 7
Atta Rainforest Lodge - Surama
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Day 8
Surama - Rupununi Savannah
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Days 9-10
Rupununi Savannah
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Day 11
Rupununi Savannah - Yupukari
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Day 12
Yupukari - Lethem - Georgetown
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Day 13
Georgetown
Day 1
Georgetown
Pick up and transfer to Georgetown for an overnight stay at Cara Lodge.
Day 2
Georgetown - Kaieteur Falls
Take an hours flight to Kaieteur falls, the largest single-drop waterfall in the world. Return to Georgetown.
Day 3
Georgetown - Iwokrama Rainforest
Fly to Iwokrama River Lodge in the Iwokrama Rainforest, a vast one million acre wilderness. Spend two nights here.
Day 4
Iwokrama Rainforest
Early morning boat excursion on the Essequibo River, before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Spend the afternoon either hiking to Turtle Mountain, or taking a boat ride to Stanley Lake in search of giant river otters and black caiman.
Day 5
Iwokrama Rainforest - Atta Rainforest Lodge
Accompanied by an Iwokrama Ranger, explore the river trails of the rainforest looking for jaguar. See the upper canopy of the rainforest at Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, a series of suspension bridges for incredible wildlife sightings. Spend the next two nights at Atta Rainforest Lodge.
Day 6
Atta Rainforest Lodge
Explore the trails around the lodge, where black curassow, deer, monkeys, red-rumped agouti and tapir roam. After the sun sets, see the jungles’ nocturnal wildlife on a night walk.
Day 7
Atta Rainforest Lodge - Surama
Explore the cock-of-the-rock trail to Surama Eco Lodge. In the afternoon go on a Burro Burro river excursion.
Day 8
Surama - Rupununi Savannah
A pre-dawn hike up Surama Mountain for incredible views of the Pakaraima Mountains. Overnight at Rock View Lodge at Annai.
Days 9-10
Rupununi Savannah
Hike the Panorama Trail before taking a boat from Ginep Landing to Karanambu Lodge. See giant Victoria Amazonica waterlilies flowering at dusk and spot giant anteaters, double-striped thick-knees and caiman who inhabit the region.
Day 11
Rupununi Savannah - Yupukari
By boat, transfer to the village of Yupukari for an overnight stay at Caiman House. Take a night time boat trip in search of caiman.
Day 12
Yupukari - Lethem - Georgetown
After breakfast, transfer to Lethem for a flight back to Georgetown. In the afternoon, go on a city tour before a final night at Cara Lodge.
Day 13
Georgetown
Free day to explore the sites, or do an optional birding tour in the city’s botanical gardens. Transfer to airport for flight home.
Kaieteur Falls
Fly over the Demerara and Essequibo Rivers and vast stretches of untouched rainforest to Kaieteur Falls, the world’s highest free-falling waterfall. Plunging into a deep gorge, Kaieteur is tied to a Patamona legend: Kai, a chief, is said to have sacrificed himself by canoeing over the edge to prompt the Great Spirit Makonaima to protect his people. The falls support a distinctive micro-environment, with tank bromeliads sheltering tiny golden frogs. Nearby, Guiana cock-of-the-rock nest, and Kaieteur swifts may appear.
Black Caiman Field Trip
Support an ongoing field study of the endangered black caiman, the largest member of the alligator family. Watch captures from a separate boat and, if you wish, help collect data. Caimans are weighed, measured, sexed and tagged, then released back into the river, and research has already uncovered new insights into nesting. When water is high, captures can be harder, but night excursions still reveal the Rupununi’s nocturnal life: black and spectacled caimans, tree boas, iguanas, frogs and fish, plus sleeping kingfishers, nightjars and herons.
Iwokrama Rainforest
A vast one million-acre wilderness, the Iwokrama Rainforest became a protected area in 1996. In the heart of the Guiana Shield, one of the last great tropical forests, it is a living laboratory for sustainable management. Home to the indigenous Makushi, it is safeguarded through a partnership between local communities and conservation organisations. Walk trails with an Iwokrama Ranger, spotting Guianan toucanets, rufous-winged ground-cuckoos, black spider monkeys and brown capuchins. Take an early boat trip on the Essequibo, then trek to Turtle Mountain for canopy views.
Expert guiding
In Guyana’s rainforests, harpy eagles rank among the most impressive sightings. With powerful talons and a bold crest, they hunt quietly from high perches, often near large tracts of primary forest. Giant anteaters are equally memorable in the savannahs and forest edges of the Rupununi, moving with a slow, deliberate gait as they search termite mounds and ant nests with a long snout and tongue. Both species are elusive, so patient guiding and early starts make all the difference.
How does this holiday make a positive impact?
- Relevant SDGs
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The black caiman study supports SDG 15 by protecting threatened wildlife, improving habitat knowledge, and building local conservation skills through community-led research and monitoring.
Learn more about the UN's 17 sustainability goals
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Important Information
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
Single Supplement
Travelling on your own? Our group tours are perfect for solo travellers, as travelling as part of an organised group in faraway places provides security and peace of mind. We handle all of the arrangements for you and there will be a local tour guide on hand throughout to provide advice and help if needed, as well as the expertise of a Tour expert.
Flexibility
To allow flexibility, our group tours do not include international flights as standard. We can arrange international flights on your behalf, please get in touch with our travel experts for a quote. All international flights from the UK are ATOL protected.
What is included
- All accommodation
- Accompanied by local guides
- Activities as per the itinerary
- Entry fees
- Domestic flights
- Airport transfers
- All roads and river transfers
- Meals as per the itinerary
- 24 hour UK and overseas contacts
- £25 to help fund the communities, conservation agencies and NGOs that we work with
- £25 contribution to ‘Trees and Science’ in mitigation of your carbon emissions
What is excluded
- International flights
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature, drinks, etc.
- Pre and/or post accommodation
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities for local guides, drivers and porters
Other available dates
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| Start date | End date | Days |
Prices from
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Tour Expert | Group Size | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/26 | 24/09/26 | 13 days | £5,995 pp | Local Guides | 12 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
| 10/10/26 | 22/10/26 | 13 days | £5,995 pp | Local Guides | 12 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
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