Overview:
Pristine rainforest (1million
acres), sustainable tourism, wildlife tour; community based tourism and
Amerindian culture. Plus a chance to relax in the Rupununi’s only
swimming against a backdrop of Blue Mountains and vast savannahs.
Itinerary:
D1:
Arrive in Guyana. Met and privately transfer to
your Hotel.
D2:
Depart for your check in at
9:30 AM and enjoy the one and a half hour flight over vast
rainforest until you arrive in the Rupununi Savannahs .You will be
transferred to Surama village. On arrival, you will be welcomed by the
village counselor and settle into your accommodation. A local guide
will escort you for a short walk on trails to observe forest and bird
life. Visit the local school, medical center and church along with some
village houses. Tonight, enjoy an educational walk to observe wildlife
and experience the mystique of the forest after dark. Overnight at
Surama Eco lodge. BLD
D3:
Rise before dawn for a walk across the savannah and then climb up
Surama
Mountain in the cool morning air. This is the best time to observe bird
life along the trail.
Breakfast will be served at a look out point, which affords incredible
views across the village and savannah to the Pakaraima Mountains.
Transfer to Iwokrama Rain Forest Reserve. After dinner, you will enjoy
caiman spotting before going to bed in your cabin! BLD
D4
Early morning, nature walk to observe wildlife in the trails around
Iwokrama. Tour of Indian House, and petrogplys. BLD
D5
Canopy walkway tour up the 35 M suspended to enjoy bird life transfer
to Rock View Lodge. Check in for overnight. BLD
D6:
Today you will be transformed into a Vacquero, as you will be joining
the
Vacqueros (Cow Hands) as they take the cattle out to graze. Upon your
return you will freshen up and prepare for your departing flight to
Georgetown. Transfer to Georgetown and city tour of the most prominent
buildings: the Light House, State House, Prime Minister’s Residence,
City Hall and more. Transfer to hotel for overnight. BLD5
D7
Transfer to airport for your departing flight to London.
Rates:
US$ 1150 per person based on 2-5 persons and on double occupancy.
US$ 1100 per person based on 6-7 persons
and on double occupancy.
US$ 1000 per person based on 8-11
persons
US$ 900 per person based on 12 + persons
Single supplement: US$150
Your Travel Value Includes
Hotel accommodation &
taxes, land and river transfers, meals as indicated, activities as
described, local beverages, permits, and local guides.
Exclude: International airfares.
Hotels: Le Meridien, Pegasus,
Surama (basic & comfortable) Iwokrama (comfortable cabins),
Rock View Lodge (comfortable)
P.S. Overland travel is also available. It takes 6 hours by A/C vehicle
(4X4 or bus)
The cost would be US$700 per person based on 6-12 persons.
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