TOURS
RIVER EXPEDITION TOUR
KAIETEUR DAY TOUR
KAIETEUR & ORINDUIK COMBINATION TOUR
KAIETEUR & BAGANARA COMBINATION TOUR
ESSEQUIBO / MAZARUNI RIVER TOUR
Duration: 12 hours
Activity level: Moderate
Prices: GY$12,500 per person
Minimum: 23 or 30 persons
*Tour departs at 7:00 -7:30 am / Returns at: 6:30 -7:30 pm
Price includes: return land and river transfers, lunch, water, beverages, guided tour, and activities as described.
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Overview:
This full day fun tour highlights the history and culture of Guyana. It encompasses a rich narrative about Dutch influence, from the rich architecture to the names of villages, to the forts along the river of Mighty Essequibo and Mazaruni Rivers. It also focuses on nature experiences at Sloth Island Nature Resort noted for its flora and fauna and its habitants the sloths and monkeys. You will have a truly rewarding encounter with nature and history.
Highlights:
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Fort Island
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Sloth island
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Bartica
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Fort Kykoveral
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Baracara Falls
Itinerary:
7:30 am: Departure from office (91 Middle Street, Cummingsburg Georgetown)
8:30 am: On arrival at Roden Rust we will join a boat, which takes you to the former Dutch Fort at Fort Island, which is approximately 16 km from the mouth of the mighty Essequibo River. Fort Island has two remaining Dutch structures: Fort Zeelandia and the Court Policy. During the period of Dutch occupation the Fort and the Court of Policy were part of a large urban settlement that extended along the northeastern section of the island. It was the seat of the Dutch administration in the colony of Essequibo.
9:45 am: Rejoin your boat and depart Fort Island. Continue on to Sloth Island Nature Resort. Sloth Island is located opposite Bartica, on the right bank of the Essequibo River. It is 155 acres paradise and has managed to keep its pristine rainforest intact. The forest is teeming with wildlife. Monkeys, sloths and more than 188 species of birds reside within the Sloth Island Nature Resort…. The Island is subject to two daily tides. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch and a short nature walk or paddling.
3:30 pm: Depart Sloth Island and continue to the Bartica. Enjoy a short tour before continuing to Fort Kykoveral. We will stop and visit (depending on tides- at low tide we may not disembark). Learn about the rich history of Guianas first Dutch Settlement. You will have an opportunity to take memorable photos. Continue to Baracara where we enjoy the rest of the afternoon bathing under the freshing water.
4:30: Depart Baracara Falls
5:30: Arrive Parika and transfer to Georgetown.
6:30 - 7:30 Arrive in Georgetown