3 Guianas Budget Tour
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From Georgetown to Suriname, and French Guiana enjoy the sights and sounds of South America. Learn about the history of Devil's Island, including the Dreyfus affair, inspiration for the movie, Papillon and immerse yourself in colonial surroundings with the a stroll through former coffee plantations.
Itinerary
Day 1: Friday, Arrival
Arrive in Guyana. You will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Saturday, Georgetown City Tour
Morning city tour of Georgetown, including St.. George's Cathedral, the tallest free standing wooden building in the world, picturesque city hall, the Victorian law courts, the national museum, botanical gardens, zoological park and many heritage sites. Return to hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax.
 
Day 3: Sunday, Kaieteur Falls
Morning flight to Kaieteur Falls. See the majestic 740 foot (225 meter) natural wonder from different vantage points. Spend 2 hours at the falls and enjoy a picnic lunch. Return to Georgetown in the afternoon and transfer to hotel.

Day 4: Monday, Paramaribo, Suriname
Early transfer to airport for 8:00 a.m. for departure flight to Paramaribo, Suriname. Arrive in Paramaribo at 10:00 a.m. Meet our representative and transfer to hotel for check in. Afternoon 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.
Day 5: Tuesday, French Guiana
Morning transfer to Albina and transfer to Kourou. Check in at your hotel for a 2-night stay.

Day 6: Wednesday, Devil's Island Tour
Boat trip to île Royale for your tour of the ruins of the penal settlement that make up the île du Salut. It is forbidden to go one Devil's Island itself. However, you can view the island from the Auberge from île Royale. Learn about the Dreyfus affair. The movie Papillon has made Devil's Island very popular. Return in the afternoon to your hotel for overnight.

Day 7: Thursday, Arianespace Centre
Transfer by bus shuttle to Arianespace Centre. View the main installations and learn more about the space program. Return to hotel and get ready for noon departure to Paramaribo.

Day 8: Friday, Commewijne River
Today you will enjoy a boat cruise on a comfortable tour boat to Commewijne. We will stop at Nieuw Amsterdam, the historic government centre and Fort Nieuw Amsterdam, an open air museum. Next we're off by boat to Frederiksdorp to admire the most beautifully restored plantation houses in Suriname. Lunch in colonial surroundings and take a stroll through the once flourishing coffee plantation. Dolphin spotting may also be included in the program. Return in the afternoon.
Day 9: Saturday, Departure
Transfer to airport for your flight.
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