Nature Tour
Leave Georgetown early to the Iwokrama River Lodge and explore one of the nearby wildlife trails near the Lodge looking out to the river with an experienced Guide. See the Mora and Wamara trees and have a chance to view the Screaming Piha, the Chestnut Woodpecker, the Gray-winged Trumpeter, and the Black-necked Aracari. After a relaxing dinner, join us for a cruise on the Essequibo River through the night to see the Black Caiman and other night creatures such as Tree Boas, Pacas, nightjar and Hula tree frogs. After breakfast the next day you leave the Lodge for a 30 minute boat ride to the foot of Turtle Mountain for a challenging hike to its summit at 290m. Continue south-west along the Iwokrama Road to the Atta Rainforest Lodge and Iwokrama Canopy Walkway. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of the elusive Jaguar, South America’s largest cat. The 154 meter (505 ft.) state-of-the-art Iwokrama Canopy Walkway offers a totally unique experience in the region and envelopes you in the jungle's mid-level canopy through a series of suspension bridges and decks. After leaving the walkway you will then talk a short drive to the Amerindian community of Surama. Surama shares a common border with Iwokrama International Centre for Conservation and Development along the Burro- Burro River. It is here the community has established Karahaa landing Camp, a hammock camp on the river edge. This camp offers a base for a night walks and day break canoe floats on the Burro - Burro River, which allow opportunity to observe Giant River Otters, Tapir, spider Monkey and many more species. Fishing for Pirinas and cat fishes are also a regular activity for interested clients.
Last but not least take a short drive and boat ride to the caiman house lodge in Yupukari village and go out on the boats at night to do some caiman catching with the research team. Lastly, you could take a two hour drive to Lethem and a one hour and fifteen minutes flight back to Georgetown.
Adventure Tour
Start your adventure in Georgetown, the capital town of the country where you will discover its diverse people and culture. Take a short flight to one of the largest single drop waterfalls, the Kaieteur. Continue to the Fairview Village, Iwokrama River Lodge and Research Centre, which is located within one million acres of protected and intact tropical rain forest. Hike to the top of Turtle Mountain and see the stunning jungle vista punctuated by the powerful Essequibo River snaking through the forest. After an around two and half hours drive, stop at the Atta lodge for a short tour on the one and only canopy walk way in Guyana for birding and seeing the local biodiversity.
Next, visit the Rupununi region of the Guyana. This isolated and idyllic location offers an escape from the concrete jungle to a serene and peaceful existence with nature. Take dawn hikes, led by the Surama guides across the savannah and up Surama Mountain, to see a multitude of birds and fantastic vistas.
Last but not least take a short drive and boat ride to the caiman house lodge in Yupukari village and go out on the boats at night to do some caiman catching with the research team. Lastly, you could take a two hour drive to Lethem which sets on the broader of Guyana and Brazil and a one hour and fifteen minutes flight back to Georgetown.
Culture Tour
Guyana is the only English speaking country in South America with a distinct geographical landscape divided. Georgetown, the capital of the country, is home to six ethnic groups of people living together and sharing their cultural heritage as true Guyanese, from the cuisine to spiritual beliefs.
At the Surama Village, you can see Authentic Amerindian Village Cultural events and celebrations performed by villagers in celebration of their heritage and Spiritual beliefs.
You can also visit Lethem town and go on the bridge that goes over the Takatu River and connects Guyana and Brazil the Takatu Bridge.