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Here in Guyana, birds fill the skies, forests, and waterways, making every stop on this 10-day birding tour an opportunity to see something remarkable. This journey takes you through birding hotspots in South America, from the coastal wetlands of Georgetown to the deep forests of Iwokrama, the open savannah of Karanambu Ranch, and the quiet waterways of Sloth Island.
In Georgetown, watch Magnificent Frigatebirds, Brown Pelicans, and herons near the city’s wetlands. Inland, the scenery changes—at Iwokrama, the calls of Screaming Pihas and Black-necked Aracaris echo through the trees, while the Jabiru Stork stands tall in the marshes of Karanambu. On Sloth Island, parrots, hummingbirds, and toucans move through the trees, offering some of the best birding in Guyana.
With a mix of wetlands, rainforest, and savannah, this tour gives you access to more than 400 bird species, including Guiana Shield endemics and tropical specialties. Each day brings new sightings, whether it’s the brilliant red of a Scarlet Ibis along the riverbanks or the stealthy movement of a Boat-billed Heron in the mangroves.
Best Time to Visit
For optimal birdwatching conditions, the best time to join this tour is during Guyana’s dry seasons (February–April and August–October), when bird activity is high and travel is easier.
Tour Highlights
✔ Over 400 bird species across diverse ecosystems
✔ Explore Georgetown, Iwokrama, Karanambu Ranch & Sloth Island
✔ Spot iconic birds like the Hoatzin, Scarlet Ibis & Wattled Jacana
✔ Travel by boat, bus & small aircraft for an immersive experience
✔ Expert local guides provide insights into Guyana’s rich avian diversity
Who Is This Tour For?
This tour is ideal for birdwatchers, nature photographers, and adventure travelers seeking a relaxed yet comprehensive birding expedition in a lesser-explored region of South America.
This tour itinerary is jam-packed with new birding destinations and adventures.
You'll explore the capital city, Georgetown, Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve, Karanambu Ranch, and Sloth Island in search of the many beautiful species of bird inhabitants of Guyana.
Itineraries
Day 1
Fly to Guyana
You will be met and transferred to your hotel upon arrival at the airport.
Overnight at Status hotel.
Day 2
Birding in the Botanical Gardens
At dawn, you will get a whole birding experience at the botanical gardens in the heart of Georgetown. Here, you may spot species such as:
- Brown Pelicans
- Solitary Sandpipers
- Neotropic Cormorants
- Magnificent Frigate Birds
- Herons
- Long-winged Harrier
- Snail (Everglade) Kite
- Roadside Hawk
- Rufous Crab Hawk
- White-tailed Hawk
- Zone-tailed Hawk
- Limpkin
- Southern Lapwing
- Semipalmated Plover
- and Laughing Gull
We then travel to the Mahaica River in the afternoon to spot the Hoatzin.
Return to the hotel for overnight. (B)
Day 3-4
Karanambu
At 7:15 am, we will travel to the airport for our flight to Lethem. Transfer by bus to Karanambu Ranch, where we will spend 2 nights.
On our guided tours we will most likely see Jabiru Stork, Great Egret, Agami Heron and Great Blue Heron, Great and the Lesser Ani.
Red Cap Cardinal, Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Quail, Southern Lapwing and Savannah Hawk.
Kingfishers, Green Ibis, Snowy Egrets and Boat Bill Heron.
Purple Gallinule and Wattled Jacana.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Overnight at Karanambu Lodge
Day 5-6
Iwokrama
After an early morning excursion on the river, we will depart for Iwokrama.
We will likely spot Cocoi and Capped Herons, Black Skimmer, Pied Lapwing, Terns, Anhinga, Red-throated Caracara, Spix’s Guan, Collared Trogon, Chestnut, Golden-collared, Golden-green and Ringed, Eastern Slaty-Antshrike, and Sooty-headed Tyrannulet. In addition, our evening boat ride could reveal several Black Caiman, Nightjars and Potoos.
The next day, we depart on a 30-minute boat ride to the foot of Turtle Mountain for a hike to its 951-foot (290-meter) summit. You can also spot Red howlers, black spiders, and wedge-capped capuchins.
We'll spot Black-necked Aracari, Screaming Piha, Grey-chinned Hermit, Crested Oropendola, Jabiru Storks, Roseate Spoonbills, Wood Storks, Black Skimmers, Herons, and Muscovy Ducks along nearby trails.
Meals provided: (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Overnight at Iwokram River Lodge
Day 7
Iwokrama/Georgetown
At dawn, we leave for Lethem while looking out for Black Curassow, Marail Guan, Gray-winged Trumpeter, White Bellbird, Pompadour Cotinga, Blue-cheeked Parrot, Rose-breasted Chat and Blue-backed Tanager.
Fly to Georgetown and transfer to our hotel. This afternoon boat cruise will reveal Scarlet ibises and herons.
Meals included: (Breakfast)
Overnight at Status hotel.
Day 8-9
Sloth Island
At 9:00 am, we depart Georgetown and travel to Parika. Next, we will join a boat and travel to Sloth Island. In 2014, locals spotted the Happy Eagle on the island.
And then, in the afternoon, we will visit Parrot Island to see hundreds of parrots as they come in to roost.
The next day, we will explore the island trails and nearby Amerindian village for species such as:
- Rufescent Tiger and Cocoi Heron,
- Great Egret, Green Ibis, White-necked Jacobin,
- Rufous-throated Sapphire, Black-eared Fairy,
- Crimson Topaz, White-necked Puffbird,
- Pied Puffbird, Curve-billed Scythebill, Cayenne Jay,
- Green-tailed and Paradise Jacamar, Green Aracari,
- Guiana Toucanette and Channel-bill Toucan
Meals included: (BLD)
Overnight at Sloth Island Nature Resort
Day 10
Departure
Depart Sloth Island after breakfast and continue to Georgetown. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals included: (B)
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