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French Guiana Holidays & Tours
Experience the unique blend of French sophistication and South American wilderness with our expertly guided French Guiana tours and holiday packages. Our 15-day multi-country itineraries combine French Guiana’s space center and haunting prison history with Suriname’s rainforests and Guyana’s spectacular wildlife in one extraordinary journey.
French Guiana is South America’s most unusual destination—a slice of France in the heart of the Amazon. From the haunting Devil’s Island penal colony to the ultra-modern Ariane Space Centre, it’s a land of striking contrasts. In Cayenne, French cafés and colonial streets sit alongside bustling Caribbean markets, while the interior remains largely untouched rainforest, home to Creole, Amerindian, Maroon, Hmong, and French communities. Well-maintained roads and French infrastructure make travel easier than in neighboring countries, yet the jungle always peeks through, creating a unique mix of European order and tropical wilderness. Visiting here means experiencing Europe in the Amazon—where croissants meet cassava, rocket launches light up rainforest nights, and wildlife, rivers, and hidden villages await just beyond the towns.
French Guiana is a unique blend of Europe and South America. Explore French cafés and markets in Cayenne, visit the Ariane Space Centre, then step into the Amazon for wildlife, villages, and wilderness. Well-maintained roads and reliable services make travel easy, while nearby Suriname and Guyana add rainforest adventures, Maroon culture, and spectacular waterfalls. Our tours are small group, with a maximum of 12 people, offering both escorted (UK leader) and unescorted (local guides) options.
Our Two French Guiana Tour Options
15-Day Hidden Guianas Unescorted
Discover Suriname, French Guiana, and Guyana with local guides, visiting colonial towns, rainforest lodges, Devil’s Island, Ariane Space Centre, and Kaieteur Falls.
15-Day Hidden Guianas Escorted
The same route with a UK tour leader for extra guidance, wildlife photography tips, and support throughout.
Both tours include regional and internal flights, comfortable transport, accommodation from hotels to lodges, most meals, and all planned activities.
What to see on our French Guiana Group Tours
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With a 97% satisfaction rating from over 250 independent reviews on AITO, our travellers consistently praise the unique experiences and exceptional service provided by Undiscovered Destinations. From exploring the vibrant cultures of West Africa to uncovering hidden gems in the Caribbean, our carefully curated tours offer unforgettable adventures off the beaten path.
A wonderful opportunity to explore and experience a string of Caribbean islands. Although the pace of the trip was fast, we still managed to see behind the glitz and glamour of the holiday industry and get to grips with local history and culture.
Beyond Devil's Island and the space center, French Guiana offers vibrant Creole culture (African-French fusion), Hmong villages (Southeast Asian enclaves), indigenous Amerindian communities in the interior, and the Maroon communities along rivers. Markets, cuisine, music, and festivals reflect this diversity. However, French Guiana has fewer traditional village experiences than Suriname—most cultural encounters happen in towns rather than remote villages. The unique blend of French sophistication and Amazonian rawness creates atmosphere found nowhere else.
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