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Guyana Tours
Experience Guyana’s pristine rainforests and rich wildlife on small-group guided tours. Discover stunning waterfalls, rare wildlife, and authentic Amerindian culture in South America’s last great wilderness.
Guyana, on South America’s northeastern coast, is gaining recognition as an important destination for wildlife observation. With over 80% forest coverage and remote interior regions, much of the country remains largely untouched.
Highlights include Kaieteur Falls, one of the world’s highest single-drop waterfalls, and the Iwokrama Rainforest, known for its rich biodiversity. The country has been featured in the BBC Lost Land of the Jaguar series and is home to species such as jaguars, giant anteaters, giant river otters, caiman, and harpy eagles. Visitors can also explore savannah landscapes, rainforest canopy walkways, and Indigenous Amerindian communities that reflect Guyana’s cultural heritage.
Guyana offers something increasingly rare in wildlife travel—genuine wilderness where animals behave naturally rather than habituated to tourist vehicles. While the Amazon and Pantanal see hundreds of lodges and thousands of visitors, Guyana’s remoteness keeps numbers low and wildlife experiences authentic. The BBC’s “Lost Land of the Jaguar” expedition revealed what serious naturalists already knew—Guyana harbors extraordinary biodiversity in ecosystems that remain largely pristine. Giant river otters fish in clear waterways without fleeing from boats, harpy eagles nest in accessible forests, and jaguars leave fresh tracks along forest trails. Our small group tours keep things intimate with just 12 people maximum, and we offer both standalone Guyana itineraries and multi-country Hidden Guianas packages that combine Guyana’s wildlife with Suriname’s Maroon culture and French Guiana’s space center for comprehensive regional exploration.
Travel Packages Overview
1. Nature of Guyana
Explore Guyana in 13 days, from Kaieteur Falls and the Iwokrama Rainforest to river safaris, canopy walks, and Amerindian village stays. Experience rare wildlife and untouched Amazonian landscapes on an off-the-beaten-path adventure. View full itinerary →
2. Hidden Guianas Unescorted
Explore South America’s northeast across Suriname, French Guiana, and Guyana. From Paramaribo’s colonial charm and deep rainforest lodges to Devil’s Island, Kaieteur Falls, river cruises, canopy walks, and Amerindian village visits, this journey blends culture, history, and untouched wilderness. View full itinerary →
3. Hidden Guianas Escorted
Explore Suriname, French Guiana, and Guyana on a journey through rainforest, rivers, and remote cultures. Visit Paramaribo, Devil’s Island, Kaieteur Falls, and Iwokrama, with wildlife encounters, canopy walks, and authentic village experiences along the way. View full itinerary →
What to see on our Guyana Group Tours
Take a flight over Kaieteur Falls, the highest free-falling waterfall in the world.
Encounter some of the many birds and animals that call Guyana home on one of our expertly guided small group birding tours in Guyana.
Discover the pristine rainforest of Iwokrama.
Explore the varied landscapes and natural beauty of Karanambu with the possible opportunity of seeing Giant River Otters and Giant Anteaters.
Take a three country ‘Hidden Guianas’ tour and meet the Maroon people in Suriname and visit the Space Centre in French Guiana, before exploring Guyana.
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Guyana offers authenticity increasingly rare elsewhere. Unlike the Pantanal's habituated jaguars surrounded by dozens of tourist boats, or Amazon lodges with staged wildlife encounters, Guyana delivers genuine wilderness where animals behave naturally. You'll see fewer species than a Pantanal trip (no giant anacondas, fewer caiman, less concentrated wildlife), but encounters feel more authentic. For serious naturalists valuing pristine ecosystems over guaranteed sightings, Guyana excels. The lack of crowds means you might be alone on the canopy walkway or at Kaieteur Falls—exclusivity impossible at famous destinations.
Yes. This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to experience Guyana’s wildlife and landscapes in depth, even if it’s their first visit. The itinerary combines guided rainforest walks, river excursions, and canopy walks with comfortable eco-lodges and expert local guides. While it involves some walking and travel in remote areas, it is well-paced and designed for travellers with a reasonable level of fitness who want close encounters with nature.
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