Guyana 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Georgetown Exploration

  • Arrival at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (Georgetown)

    • Check visa requirements before travel. Most nationalities require a visa to enter Guyana, but some can obtain a visa on arrival.

  • City Tour

    • Stabroek Market: Experience local culture and try delicious street food.
    • National Museum: Learn about the history and culture of Guyana.
    • St. George’s Cathedral: A stunning piece of colonial architecture.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Georgetown.

Day 2: Kaieteur Falls Excursion

  • Transportation

    • Charter a flight from Ogle Airport (Georgetown) to Kaieteur Falls.

  • Kaieteur National Park

    • Explore the world’s largest single-drop waterfall, more than twice the height of Niagara Falls.
    • Spot Golden Frogs and the Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock.

  • Return to Georgetown

    • Flight back to Ogle Airport in the evening.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Georgetown.

Day 3: Iwokrama Rainforest and Canopy Walkway

  • Transportation

    • Travel by road or air to Iwokrama Forest. Road trip takes approximately 5 hours, while flights are available from Georgetown’s Ogle Airport.

  • Iwokrama Rainforest

    • Visit the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway for a unique view of the rainforest.
    • Join a night safari to spot wildlife such as jaguar, caiman, and various bird species.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at Iwokrama Forest’s eco-lodge.

Day 4: Rupununi Savannah and Surama Village

  • Transportation

    • Continue your journey to the Rupununi Savannah. You can travel by road (5 hours from Iwokrama) or take a flight from Iwokrama to Lethem, then continue by road to your destination.

  • Rupununi Savannah

    • Visit Surama Village and its Eco-Lodge, located in the heart of the savannas.
    • Join a night walk or bird watching tour.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at Surama Eco-Lodge.

Day 5: Makushi Cultural Experience and Return to Georgetown

  • Makushi Cultural Experience

    • Learn about the local Makushi tribe’s customs, traditions, and way of life.
    • Visit a nearby village to experience their daily activities.

  • Return to Georgetown

    • Travel back to Lethem by road, then take a flight or drive back to Georgetown.

  • Departure

    • Depart from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (Georgetown).