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Number of Nights: 10
Visit
Guyana and French Guiana. These two destinations offer the best in
Eco-tourism. Guyana is English- South American and the
Caribbean all mixed up. Friendly people, The Mighty Kaieteur Falls (741
ft) , Mighty Rivers (Essequibo) rich variety of Flora and Fauna, it
offers you great rainforest and savannah experiences. French
Guiana is French in every sense of the word. French Guiana has
something to offer everyone, from nature lovers to sports enthusiasts,
from beach lovers to those who are fascinated about space and want to
learn more about man's latest adventure. Devil's Island - the
inspiration of the novel 'Papillon' - and the Arianne Space center, are
part of French Guianas' main attraction.
Itinerary
Day
1: Thursday- Arrive Guyana:- Arrival in Guyana, and
transfer to hotel.
Day
2: Friday - Sloth Island Resort & Mazaruni River tour:-
Sloth Island Rainforest Resort is currently being remodeled into a
luxury resort. This 160 acre natural reserve, is located in the
Essequibo River, opposite the small mining town of Bartica. Relax in
the quiet  beauty
or indulge in canoe experiences at Sloth Island; visits to the historic
sites of Kyk-overal, an Old Dutch Fort, cultural expeditions in Foul
Mouth (Amerindian Village); ride in the rapids at Marshall falls; or
hike to Whitewater falls.
Day
3: Saturday -Rainforest Experience & Kaieteur Falls:-
Fly to the famous Kaieteur Falls and spend two hours viewing this
natural 741 ft wonder from different vantage points. Fly to Annai and
head for Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve- 1 million acres reserve and
centre for international forest conservation, research, and
development. Overnight.
Day
4: Sunday- Iwokrama Field Station:- Visit the only
Canopy Walkway in the Guiana Shield, the new state-of-the-art facility
that winds 35m through the treetops,
Overnight here and experience the unspoilt, primeval jungle.
Day
5: Monday- Karanambu Ranch:- Commence your safari
driving from Iwokrama to Karanambu ranch, where your host, Diane
McTurk, is waiting to welcome you. You can go swimming with the giant
otters or go fishing. Overnight.
Day
6: Tuesday- Karanambu/Georgetown, Guyana:- Flight to
Georgetown. Transfer to Arantize Hotel. In the afternoon you will be
taken on a city tour of Georgetown.
Day
7: Wednesday - Flight to Suriname/French Guiana:- Fly
to Suriname and transfer overland to Kourou for overnight at hotel.
Day
9: Thursday - Devil's Island:- Breakfast at the hotel.
Take the ferryboat for a full day  visit
to Devils Island (only on Royal Island). The atmospheric ruins are the
islands' main attraction, but their abundant wildlife - including
macaws, agoutis and sea turtles - provide another fine reason to visit.
Lunch in the Auberge des Iles Royale. Return to Kourou's hotel.
Day 10: Friday - Kourou
Space Centre:- Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning visit to the Arianne Space Centre. Tour the main installations
, followed by a guided visit of the museum. Transfer to
Paramaribo. Overnight at Eco Resort Inn.
Day 11: Saturday- Return
home:- Early transfer to airport for flight to Trinidad
and home.
Rates: From
US$ 2,950.00 per person, minimum of 5 persons.
Rate
Includes: - airport transfers - all road and
river transport - double or twin accommodation -
meals as indicated- local bar at Karanambu - activities as
listed - English speaking local guides - internal
flights in Guyana - international flights between Guyana and
French Guiana- hotel tax. Tours
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