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ATL ANTIC OCEAN
UK
VENEZUELA
GEORGETOWN
ACTIVE
CULTURAL DISCOVERY
NATURE & WILDLIFE
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
LATIN AMERICA GUYANA
17 DAYS
GUYANA
Georgetown Kaieteur Falls Orinduik Falls Iwokrama Field station
SURINAME
Annai Karanambu Giant otter rehabilitation
Surama Local communities
JUNGLES & JAGUARS
BRAZIL
Trip Notes Reference: HGY visit www.adventurecompany.co.uk
The undiscovered country of Guyana is an exciting and dynamic destination which you can delve into and uncover magical natural wonders. Discover the colonial splendour of Georgetown before country will unfold before you, from the Amerindian population of Santa, to the summit of Surama and hopefully the elusive jaguar. The birds, animals and marine life that you see is an experience you never forget.
Factfile
Essentials Walking is easy to moderate but heat and humidity will be tiring. It may be slippery underfoot. Accommodation in the lodges can be basic, with shared facilities. Transport 4WD, boat, on foot Accommodation Hotels (4nts), ranch (2nts), lodge (3nts), eco-lodge (2nts), field station (2nts), hammock (1nt) Meals included 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 10 dinners
Dates & Prices per person*
FLIGHTS Flights with Delta Airlines via New York from London Heathrow. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change.
H Hands On Adventure * Plus Local Payment of US$300 (approx. £155) Single room option available on request For Insurance details see page 176 These prices are a guide and are subject to change in line with our pricing policy detailed in the essential reading at the back of the brochure. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date prices.
2009 Inc. flights Land Only H Thu 12 Feb - Sat 28 Feb £2,999 £2,499 H Thu 02 Apr - Sat 18 Apr £3,099 £2,499 H Thu 15 Oct - Sat 31 Oct £3,199 £2,499 H Thu 19 Nov - Sat 05 Dec £3,099 £2,499 2010 Inc. flights Land Only H Thu 11 Feb - Sat 27 Feb £3,199 £2,699 H Thu 25 Mar - Sat 10 Apr £3,199 £2,699 H Thu 14 Oct - Sat 30 Oct £3,349 £2,699 H Thu 18 Nov - Sat 04 Dec £3,249 £2,699
Itinerary
Day 1/2 Fly to Georgetown. Day 3 Georgetown Discover the wonders of this fine city, from the colonial architecture to the colourful markets, beautiful botanical gardens and the music of steel pans. Day 4 Kaieteur Falls Fly to these powerful and impressive falls to feel the water plunge down a sheer drop of 226m (optional). Day 5 Santa/Arrowpoint Travelling up river by canoe, visit the Amerindian community of Santa, and continue through a wildly changing and varied ecosystem. Day 6/7 Karanambu Fly to Karanambu where you'll help out with the rehabilitation of giant river otters that takes place on the ranch.
Day 8/9 Into the savannah Search for giant anteaters before travelling to Annai, visiting a local school en route. There's the option to ride with vaqueros (cowboys) or hike in the Pakaraima foothills. Day 10/11 Surama/Burro Burro River Visit an Amerindian community, climb Surama Mountain for stunning views and paddle on the Burro Burro River looking for wildlife. Day 12-14 Iwokrama Into the Iwokrama Forest you'll hopefully be able to spot the elusive jaguar. As well as a canopy walkway you'll also spend time at the field station taking guided nature walks. Day 15 Georgetown After the morning exploring the forest you fly back to Georgetown and enjoy one final day in the city Day 16/17 Fly to London.
Responsible Tourism
Revenue provided by staying with the indigenous Surama enables them to be employed at home, rather than having to travel elsewhere to find work mining or cutting timber.
Hands On Adventures
During your visit to Guyana you will have an abundance of experiences that will allow you to get closer to the heart of this vibrant country. From visiting the Amerindian population at Santa and learning about traditional crafts to staying in locally run eco-lodges you can really begin to understand the country. As part of your trip you stay at Karanambu Ranch where you can help with the rehabilitation of giant river otters. You can get involved with the daily feeding and care for the otters as well as perhaps taking the opportunity to swim with them in the Rupununi River.
Georgetown Average Daily Max Temp ŚC 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average Daily Hours of Sunshine 7 7 7 7 6 6 7 8 8 8 7 6
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