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Join us on this amazing 6-day wildlife tour through Guyana's jungles and savannahs. You will explore the Iwokrama rainforest reserve and climb the turtle mountain for an incredible view! Spot unique wildlife and bird species at Atta lodge and Iwokrama jungle reserve. A perfect tour for both wildlife adventurers and nature lovers alike.
Join us on this amazing 6-day wildlife tour through Guyana's jungles and savannahs. You will explore the Iwokrama rainforest reserve and climb turtle mountain for an incredible view! Spot unique wildlife and bird species at Atta lodge and Iwokrama jungle reserve. A perfect tour for both wildlife adventurers and nature lovers alike.
Departure Dates: This tour is offered all year round.
PLEASE NOTE:
Mode of Transport to Iwokrama: A laterite road is the artery of communication for Guyana's interior locations. Shared buses and 4x4 vehicles will take you to your Rupununi destinations. The journey from Georgetown to Iwokrama takes about 8 hours at a minimum, depending on the state of the road. Alternatively, the option of flying on a chartered aircraft to Iwokrama
This tour begins and ends in Georgetown. Tour extensions are available.
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrive In Guyana
Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Georgetown.
Overnight at Status International Hotel
Day 2
Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve
After a 6-hour drive from Georgetown via a 4x4 vehicle (you can also opt for a 1-hour flight), you'll arrive at the River Lodge in Iwokrama, Guyana.
The lodge is located in the Iwokrama Forest, which was established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. When you arrive at the lodge, you'll have time to relax before lunch and check into your room. After lunch, head to the Fred Allicock building for an early tour of the Famous Canopy Walkway. This 154-meter suspension bridge allows visitors to explore the rainforest at heights of up to 98 feet (30 meters).
Birds like the green aracari, scarlet macaw, Guiana toucanet or channel-bill toucan are among the species you may also observe in the Iwokrama Forest. Red howler monkeys can also be seen here, along with the epiphytes such as orchids and bromeliads.
The amazing parasitic ficus plant can engulf another tree, while the greenheart tree and waramadan (endemic to Guyana) are only found in this forest.
While returning to the Iwokrama River Lodge, you might see a jaguar—South America's largest cat. Spend an evening enjoying dinner overlooking the scenic views of the Essequibo River. After dinner, join your guide for a cruise on the Essequibo River through the black of night, maybe lit only by a pale moon. Your guide shines the spotlight, and there it is—the red-eye glare of a black caiman! Frequently seen lying on river banks, this reptile grows up to 20 feet (6 meters) in length. A boat ride at night may also introduce you to other nocturnal creatures such as tree boas (snakes), pacas ( rodents ), nightjars (birds), and hula tree frogs (amphibians).
(Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight at Iwokrama River Lodge
Day 3
Turtle Mountain
A trip to Iwokrama is not complete without a hike to the summit of Turtle Mountain for a stunning view of the jungle vista.
After breakfast, the journey starts with a peaceful and scenic half-hour boat ride to the mountain's base. The trek to the 951-foot (290 meters) Turtle Mountain summit is mildly challenging but well worth it for breathtaking views of the top of the rainforest canopy.
Harpy Eagle has been seen along the way, and you may also see the Greater Yellow-headed Vulture, King Vulture, Gray-headed, Double-toothed, Plumbeous Kites and Black-faced Hawk.
In addition, trails may reveal Little Chachalaca, Marail Guan, Black Curassow, Squirrel and Black-bellied Cuckoos, Blue-crowned Mot Mot, Collared Puffbird, Pygmy Antwrens and many more!
You may also be rewarded with sightings of monkeys, such as red howlers and black spiders.
After your return, enjoy another refreshing local lunch and an ice-cold beverage.
(Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight at Iwokrama River Lodge
Day 4
Atta Lodge and Canopy Walkway
You’ll take a day trip to Atta Lodge and the Canopy Walkway, located in the middle of the Iwokrama Rainforest preserve.
The 154-metre (505-foot) state-of-the-art Iwokrama Canopy Walkway offers a unique experience in the region and envelopes you in the jungle's mid-level canopy through a series of suspension bridges and decks from heights of up to 30 metres (98 feet).
You’ll have the chance to see birds like the Green Aracari, Scarlet Macaw, Guiana Toucanette or Channelbill Toucan and many of the unique wildlife species that inhabit the rainforest.
(Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight at Atta Lodge
Day 5
Depart Atta Lodge for Georgetown
Depart Atta Lodge and arrive in Georgetown in the afternoon.
Overnight at Status International Hotel
Day 6
Depart Guyana
You will be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight home.
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