Enjoy a taste of Suriname , French Guiana and Guyana on this outstanding tour. The journey focuses on the region's cultural and natural wonders, featuring the most important cities, historic sites and spectacular scenery, including Kaieteur Falls,Devil's Islands and the Arianne Space center. Luxury hotels are included.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Guyana. Arrive in Guyana South America 's only English speaking country. Guyana is a nature lover's gem, waiting to be discovered. It is known as the land of many waters and the giants of the world; among them, the mighty Essequibo river, Giant Arapaima fish, Harpy eagle, the Anaconda, Giant Otters, Black Caiman, Jaguars and more. You are privately transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Georgetown city tour. Georgetown was called Longchamps by the French, and Stabroek by the Dutch. It is a city full of historical monuments, many of them gracious colonial buildings that are still used today. It is known as the 'Garden City of the Caribbean '. Wide tree lined avenues and beautiful architecture, ranging from Gothic to Elizabethan, are evident as you drive along Main Street, High Street and Brickdam. St Georges Cathedral is the tallest freestanding wooden building in the world and was consecrated on 1892. Picturesque City hall was completed in 1889. St Andrew's Kirk is the first church built in Guyana over 139 years ago (completed in 1818). The Victorian Law courts built in 1887, Stabroek Market, Parliament building (built in 1834) are also many of the fine examples of colonial architecture. Our visit also includes the Umana Yana, Prime Minister's Residence, and State House built in 1845 as the governor's residence, the Walter Roth Museum with its display of Amerindian artifacts, the national museum, the Botanical and zoological gardens. The bustling and colourful markets of Bourda, Stabroek and Kitty are some of the city'sprized landmarks. We will stop for a light snack at the breezy resort along the Atlantic Ocean before continuing to the longest floating bridge in the world. Includes: (B, L)
Day 3: To Kaieteur Falls. After breakfast take a flight to Kaieteur and Orinduik Falls with our chartered flight. Kaieteur falls is a majestic 741 ft waterfall ( 5 times the height of Niagara falls) which tumbles into a gorge below. The Kaieteur National Park is situated on the Guiana Shield, a plateau that is one of the world's oldest and remotest geological formations. The entire National Park is located within one of the largest and most biodiverse rainforests in the world. The park is home to the tiny golden frog which spends it entire life in the large tank bromeliads; white-chinned and white-collared swifts; red and green macaws Morpho hecuba, South America's largest butterfly, the Ocelot, the Cock-of-the Rock, tapirs, otters, agoutis, bush dogs, and many more. This natural wonder has a sheer drop of 741 feet and is 5 times the height of Niagara Falls . After anextremely fascinating tour of Kaieteur Falls, you will return to Georgetown and to your hotel.
Includes: (B, L)
Day 4: To Paramaribo, Suriname. Transfer to airport for flight to Paramaribo Suriname.Arrival in Suriname and transfer to Torarica Hotel and Casino.
Includes: (B)
Day 5: To French Guiana. Morning transfer to Albina by air conditioned car. This is a one and a half hour drive to the border crossing. Transfer to Kourou and to Mercure Atlantis for 2 nights.
Day 6: Devil's Islands tour. Transfer to Ile Royale for your Devil's island tour. See Devil's Island from the Auberge and learn about the legend behind "Papillon". Learn about Dreyfus and the French Guiana colonial era. Visit Joseph Island. Late afternoon return.
Day 7: Ariane Space Centre. Transfer to Ariane space centre. Bus shuttle to the main installations and get to know more about the space program. Return to hotel and departure by afternoon for Paramaribo. Transfer to Torarica Hotel and Casino for overnight.
Day 8: Paramaribo city tour. Morning city tour of Paramaribo,including guided tour by bus along the most prominent historic locations in the city center where you will be impressed by the outstanding architecture. You will also visit Fort Zeelandia, Palmentuin (Palm Garden), the Waterkant and the Central Market. Return to hotel. Rest of afternoon free to visit the Casino or shop for Souvenirs.
Includes: (B)
Day 9: Paramaribo - Guyana. Fly to Guyana and transfer to Hotel Le Meridien Pegasus for overnight.
Includes: (B)
Day 10: Georgetown. Day river trip, which includes an Amerindian Reservation. Afternoon return to Georgetown and hotel.
Includes: (B, L)
Day 11: Departure. Transfer to airport for your return flight.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Package includes:
- transfers
- accommodation
- meals as indicated
- guides
- internal flights
- tours
- etc.
Also see tour packages in:
South America
French Guiana
Suriname
Guyana
Ecotourism
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