5-Day Guyana Wildlife and Nature Eco Tour
Georgetown, Guyana
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 5 days
This Guyana Eco-Tour focuses on wildlife and nature with a combination of a visit to the Amazing Kaieteur Falls in Guyana, and Historic sites such as Fort island and Kyk-over-al, as well as an overnight at the Magical Sloth Island Nature Resort, situated on 160 acres of pristine rain forest along the Essequibo River.
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This Guyana Eco-Tour focuses on wildlife and nature with a combination of a visit to the Amazing Kaieteur Falls in Guyana, and Historic sites such as Fort island and Kyk-over-al, as well as an overnight at the Magical Sloth Island Nature Resort, situated on 160 acres of pristine rain forest along the Essequibo River.
Day 1: Arrive in Guyana
We will transfer you from the airport to your hotel in Georgetown. Overnight at Sleep Inn International Hotel or similar
Day 2: Sloth Island (B, L, D)
Transfer to the town of Parika and drive over the Harbour Bridge and then by boat along the Essequibo River, Guyana's largest River, which is 20 miles wide at its widest point. Continue to Sloth Island Nature Resort which is a beautiful and comfortable retreat where nature is untouched and pristine rainforests create a magical setting. The eight well-appointed rooms are spacious and tastefully furnished. The cuisine is excellent.
The recent spotting of the Harpy Eagle has catapulted Sloth Island onto the international bird watching calendar. Choose from: bird watching, nature walks, wildlife viewing, swimming, canoeing, fishing or just relaxing in a hammock in the shade of the trees.
This evening, as the sun sets, we take an excursion up the Essequibo River by motor boat for a spectacular and unforgettable tour at Parrot Island where thousands of parrots come to roost. Return to Sloth Island Resort for dinner.
Overnight at Sloth Island Nature Resort
Day 3: Birding, Wildlife Viewing, Amerindian Village Tour & Dutch Forts (B, L, D)
This morning we will take a boat trip to the nearby Amerindian Village of Falmouth where we will learn about the Amerindian way of life. We might also be lucky to see the villagers making cassava bread. For the more adventurous, enjoy a nature walk in the logging trail which might turn up an interesting list of birds such as the harpy eagle . We continue to the Mazaruni river for a visit to the Kykoveral Dutch Fort and learn about the earliest Dutch occupation in Guyana.
Overnight at Sloth Island Nature Resort
Day 4: Return to Georgetown (B, L, D)
Early morning eco-tour navigating the water and nature trails at Sloth Island Nature Resort. After breakfast transfer to Georgetown or continue on your onward journey.
Overnight at Sleep Inn International Hotel or similar
Day 5: Departure
Transfer to airport for your departing flight.
NOTE: listed hotels are subject to availability at time of booking. If unavailable, we will provide one of a similar quality/price.
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