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Travel Times from Georgetown

Kaieteur Falls

1 hour flight

Day trip from Ogle Airport

Iwokrama Forest

7-8 hours drive

Via Linden on unpaved road

Lethem (Rupununi)

1.5 hour flight

Or 12-15 hours by road

Bartica

2-3 hours

Road + Essequibo ferry

Shell Beach

5-6 hours

Drive to Charity + boat

63 Beach (Berbice)

2 hours drive

Via Berbice River bridge

Suriname Border

3-4 hours

Moleson Creek ferry

Karanambu Lodge

1.5 hour flight

Charter to Rupununi

5-Day Kaieteur 7-Day Wildlife 10-Day Ultimate 4-Day Birding 3-Day Budget
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5-Day Kaieteur & Georgetown Explorer

The perfect introduction to Guyana's highlights

5 Days / 4 Nights
$850 - $1,500 USD
Solo or Group
Easy - Moderate

Perfect for first-time visitors with limited time. Experience Georgetown's colonial charm, witness the mighty Kaieteur Falls, visit the historic rum distillery, and explore the Botanical Gardens. For a detailed guide to the main highlight, read our complete Kaieteur Falls guide.

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Arrive Georgetown
Arrive at Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Transfer to hotel (45 min). Evening free to explore Stabroek Market area. Welcome dinner.
Herdmanston Lodge or Cara Lodge
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Georgetown City Tour
Morning: St. George's Cathedral, City Hall, Walter Roth Museum. Afternoon: Botanical Gardens for birdwatching. Evening: Sunset at the Seawall.
Colonial Heritage
3
Kaieteur Falls Day Trip
Early flight to Kaieteur (1 hour). Guided walk to 3 viewpoints of the 741-foot falls. See golden frogs and swifts nesting behind the falls. Return afternoon.
Highlight of Trip
4
Demerara Rum & Culture
Morning: Tour the Demerara Distillery - home of El Dorado rum. Tasting of premium aged rums. Afternoon: National Museum or Giftland Mall. Farewell dinner.
World's Best Rum
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Departure
Morning free for shopping or early birdwatching at Botanical Gardens. Transfer to airport for departure.

Estimated Costs (per person)

Accommodation (4 nights)$160 - $400
Kaieteur Falls Tour$280 - $325
City Tour & Transfers$80 - $150
Rum Tour$40 - $60
Meals & Misc$150 - $250
Total$710 - $1,185
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Wildlife Focus

7-Day Wildlife Safari

Jaguars, giant otters, and pristine rainforest

7 Days / 6 Nights
$2,000 - $3,500 USD
Small Groups (2-8)
Moderate

The ultimate wildlife experience in the "Land of Giants." Visit three premier eco-lodges, track jaguars in Iwokrama (best odds in South America), observe giant river otter families at Karanambu. Browse our wildlife safari experiences to book individual tours.

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Georgetown → Iwokrama
Morning flight to Annai (1 hour). Transfer to Iwokrama River Lodge. Afternoon canoe trip on the Essequibo. Night walk for caimans.
Iwokrama River Lodge
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Iwokrama Canopy Walkway
Sunrise canopy walkway experience (30m high). Spot toucans, macaws, and monkeys. Afternoon jungle trek. Evening spotlighting for jaguars.
Jaguar Search
3
Iwokrama → Karanambu
Transfer to Karanambu Lodge (3-4 hours). Afternoon boat trip to see giant river otters - very high chance! Sundowner drinks.
Karanambu Lodge
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Karanambu Wildlife
Early otter watch. Full day exploring - giant anteaters, capybara, hundreds of birds. Visit Diane McTurk's otter legacy. Night caiman spotting.
Giant Otter Paradise
5
Karanambu → Rewa
Boat journey to Rewa Eco-Lodge. Community welcome by Makushi villagers. Evening arapaima fishing or wildlife watching.
Rewa Eco-Lodge
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Rewa Wilderness
Full day exploring Rewa's pristine ecosystem. Dawn birding (125+ species), Harpy Eagle search, piranha fishing, or jungle trek.
Arapaima Waters
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Return to Georgetown
Morning wildlife walk. Transfer to Annai for flight back to Georgetown. Evening free or depart internationally.

Estimated Costs (per person, all-inclusive)

Eco-Lodge Package (6 nights)$1,200 - $1,800
Internal Flights$350 - $500
All Meals & ActivitiesIncluded
Total$1,700 - $2,600
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Complete Experience

10-Day Ultimate Guyana Adventure

Georgetown, Kaieteur, Iwokrama, Rupununi — the full experience

10 Days / 9 Nights
$3,000 - $5,500 USD
Small Groups
Moderate - Challenging

The definitive Guyana experience combining culture, waterfalls, wildlife, and indigenous immersion. Covers Georgetown's heritage, Kaieteur Falls, Iwokrama's rainforest, Harpy Eagle nests at Surama, and the wildlife-rich Rupununi.

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Arrive Georgetown
Arrive CJIA, transfer to Georgetown. Orientation walk and welcome dinner.
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Georgetown Heritage
Full city tour: St. George's Cathedral, Stabroek Market, Seawall. Afternoon at Botanical Gardens.
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Kaieteur Falls
Day trip to Kaieteur Falls (741ft). Optional combo with Orinduik Falls.
World's Largest Single-Drop
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Georgetown → Surama
Fly to Annai, transfer to Surama Eco-Lodge (Makushi community). Cultural orientation and campfire storytelling.
5
Harpy Eagle & Culture
Hike to Harpy Eagle nest (high success rate!). Makushi cultural experiences: cassava bread making. Cock-of-the-rock lek at dusk.
Harpy Eagle Territory
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Surama → Iwokrama
Transfer to Atta Lodge. Afternoon canopy walkway (30m high). Evening jaguar search.
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Iwokrama Rainforest
Dawn canopy walkway (best for birds). Trails: Turtle Mountain, Screaming Piha. Night walk for nocturnal species.
Prime Jaguar Habitat
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Iwokrama → Karanambu
Transfer through savanna to Karanambu Lodge. Afternoon giant river otter watching. Evening sundowners and caiman spotting.
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Rupununi Savanna
Full day exploring Karanambu. Giant anteaters, capybara, jabiru storks. Optional horse riding. Farewell dinner.
Giant Otter Paradise
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Return & Departure
Morning wildlife activity. Flight to Georgetown. Connect with international departure.

Estimated Costs (per person)

Georgetown Hotels (3 nights)$200 - $600
Eco-Lodges (6 nights, all-incl)$1,500 - $2,400
Kaieteur + Internal Flights$680 - $925
Total$2,580 - $4,275
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Specialist

4-Day Birding Paradise

800+ species including Harpy Eagle and Cock-of-the-rock

4 Days / 3 Nights
$1,200 - $2,200 USD
Birders Only
Moderate

A focused birding expedition targeting Guyana's most sought-after species. 250-350 species possible in 4 days including Harpy Eagle, Guianan Cock-of-the-rock, Capuchinbird, Sun Parakeet, and Blood-colored Woodpecker.

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Georgetown Birding
Botanical Gardens: Target Blood-colored Woodpecker (endemic), White-bellied Piculet. 200+ species in city limits!
Target: Blood-colored Woodpecker
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Kaieteur Falls Birding
Dawn flight to Kaieteur. Target: Guianan Cock-of-the-rock at the lek (nearly guaranteed!), White-chinned Swift colony.
Target: Cock-of-the-rock Lek
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Iwokrama Forest
Fly to Iwokrama. Dawn canopy walkway: Crimson Fruitcrow, Capuchinbird. Evening spotlighting for potoos (all 5 species possible!).
Atta Rainforest Lodge
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Harpy Eagle & Return
Dawn: Surama Harpy Eagle nest visit (high success). Fly back to Georgetown.
Target: Harpy Eagle at Nest

Target Species

Harpy Eagle Cock-of-the-rock Blood-colored Woodpecker Capuchinbird
Full Birding Guide
Budget-Friendly

3-Day Georgetown & Coastal

Maximum experience on a minimal budget

3 Days / 2 Nights
$330 - $650 USD
Solo Travelers Welcome
Easy

Perfect for cruise passengers, business travelers with extra days, or budget-conscious adventurers. Experience Georgetown's colonial heritage, sample legendary rum, and explore markets.

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Arrive & Explore
Free walking tour: St. George's Cathedral, Stabroek Market. Street food lunch at Bourda Market. Seawall sunset. Budget dinner at a cook shop.
Budget: Julian Guest House ($40/night)
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Day Trip Options
Choose one:
• Botanical Gardens (free) - excellent birding
• Demerara Rum Factory tour ($40-60)
• Fort Island river trip ($65-100)
• Santa Mission Amerindian village ($90)
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Last Moments & Departure
Morning shopping at Giftland Mall. Try authentic pepperpot for breakfast. Transfer to airport.

Ultra-Budget Breakdown

Budget Hotel (2 nights)$80 - $120
Airport Transfers$50 - $70
Meals (local food)$60 - $100
Total$280 - $490

Add Kaieteur Falls? +$280-325 for the day trip. Highly recommended if budget allows!

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Estimate Your Trip Budget

Accommodation
$700
Transport
$700
Food & Drinks
$350
Tours & Activities
$525
Miscellaneous
$150
Estimated Total Cost
$2,425
$1,213 per person

Prices are estimates in USD. Actual costs may vary based on specific choices and availability.

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