CITY TOUR
Day 2 After breakfast enjoy a Georgetown City Tour
highlighting the unique architecture, markets, zoo and more. Afternoon free to
relax. Overnight at Cara Lodge. B
GEORGETOWN / SURAMA / ROCK VIEW LODGE
Day 3 This morning you will transfer to the
airport for a flight over the rainforest and savannah to Annai in the North
Rupununi. Lunch at Rock View Lodge. Transfer
by 4x4 to the Amerindian community of Surama. Take a walking tour of the
village, meet the village counsellors, visit the school and the Amazon Project.
The Amazon Project is designed to give employment to the women of the community
by growing cassava and then manufacturing food items. Over night at Rock View
Lodge. BLD
ROCK VIEW LODGE
Day 4 Today enjoy a walk along the foothills of the Pakaraima Mountains and
visit nearby Amerindian villages. During the heat of the day relax in the
refreshing waters of the Rupununi’s only pool. Overnight at Rock View Lodge. BLD
ROCK VIEW LODGE / IWOKRAMA CANOPY WALKWAY
Day 5 After breakfast depart Rock View Lodge by
4x4 for the Iwokrama Forest. This afternoon enjoy the forest from a different
perspective on the new canopy walkway. The walkway winds through the treetops at
35M above the ground. Take another tree top walk after dark to experience the
night sounds of the forest. Overnight at
Atta Rainforest Camp. BLD
IWOKRAMA CANOPY WALKWAY / KARANAMBU RANCH
Day 6 Once again take to the treetops to experience the dawn chorus.
Transfer along the trails to seek the elusive Jaguar. The Iwokrama forest is
rapidly gaining an international reputation for its healthy jaguar populations
that seem not to be troubled by the appearance of curious humans. No promises,
but many have been lucky. After breakfast transfer by 4x4 across the savannah to
Ginep Landing on the Rupununi River. Transfer by boat for trip to
Karanambu Ranch. This is the home of Diane McTurk,
widely known for her work in rehabilitating orphaned, giant river otters to the
wild. Diane and her otters have appeared on National Geographic, Jeff Corwin
Experience, Really Wild Show (BBC) and the Calgary’s "Zoo World". Karanambu has
a long history of visiting naturalists and Diane’s father, Tiny McTurk, has
welcomed David Attenborough and Gerald Durrell (Three Singles to Adventure).
Today’s generation of Edward and Melanie McTurk are your hosts, leaving Diane
more time developing the Karanambu Trust, work with her otters and her writings.
Dinner with Diane, Edward and Melanie will include stories on the history of the
family and the Rupununi Savannahs. Overnight at Karanambu Ranch. BLD
KARANAMBU RANCH
Day 7 Today join Diane as she tends to the resident orphaned otters. Explore
the Rupununi River in search of wild Giant River Otters, Black Caiman and
Arapaima. An evening visit to Crane Pond to see hundreds of Ibis, Anhinga, Heron
and Egret roosting is a highlight. Overnight at Karanambu Ranch. BLD
KARANAMBU RANCH
Day 8 Morning visit to Simoni Pond for some of the best inland fishing (add
US$15.00) in Guyana including Peacock Bass. Explore the flooded forest
(seasonal) or savannah with Diane. BLD
KARANAMBU RANCH / SHANKLANDS RAINFOREST RESORT
Day 9 Morning free to explore the facilities at Karanambu. After
lunch fly back to Georgetown and transfer by boat to the Essequibo to
Shanklands Rain Forest Resort. Shanklands
Rainforest Resort which is carved from the tropical rainforest on a majestic
cliff overlooking the silver water of Guyana’s largest river, the Essequibo.
White colonial style gingerbread cottages are set amidst twenty-five acres of
rolling lawns with views of the Essequibo and Mazaruni Rivers and the gold
mining town of Bartica. Afternoon free to enjoy activities at Shanklands.
Overnight at Shanklands
Rainforest Resort. BLD
SHANKLANDS / KAIETEUR &
ORINDUIK FALLS / GEORGETOWN
Day 10 Early morning transfer to Baganara Island
for a charter flight to Kaieteur and Orinduik Falls.
Two hours on the ground, to explore one of the worlds most spectacular
waterfalls. The flight then continues over the mountains and savannah to the
Brazil border and Orinduik Falls. Return to Georgetown. Overnight at Cara Lodge.
BL
GUYANA / TOBAGO
Day 11 Transfer to airport for flight to Trinidad and onward
connection
to Tobago. Pick up at airport for the scenic drive to the fishing village of
Charlottesville on the north-western tip of Tobago. Enjoy a scenic view of the
east coast as we drive through tiny villages, past windswept beaches, and lush
forest. Trip to Little Tobago and return for snorkeling. Overnight at Blue
Waters Inn. B
LITTLE TOBAGO / BLUE WATERS INN
Day 12 Free day at Blue Waters Inn. Overnight at Blue Waters Inn. B
SNORKELLING / BLUE WATERS INN
Day 13 Morning to swim or relax at Blue Waters Inn. After lunch take a trip
to the rainforest. Overnight at Blue Waters Inn. B
BLUE WATERS INN
Day 14 A relaxing morning at Blue Waters Inn. Overnight at Blue Waters Inn.
B
RETURN HOME
Day 15 All too soon, it is time to transfer back to the airport for your
departing flight home. B
Rate Dec 25th 2006 – Jan 5th 2007 and 1st - 28th Feb 2007:
US$ 8,795.00 for 2 pax.
US$ 15,522.00 for 4 pax.
US$ 24,163.00 for 6 pax.
US$ 30,348.00 for 8 pax.
Single Supplement : US$ 872.00
Rate
Jan 6th - 31st 2007 :
US$ 8,655.00 for 2 pax.
US$ 15,243.00 for 4 pax.
US$ 22,742.00 for 6 pax.
US$ 29,790.00 for 8 pax.
Single Supplement : US$ 802.00
Rate Mar
1st
- Apr
9th
2007 :
US$ 8,731.00 for 2 pax.
US$ 15,395.00 for 4 pax.
US$ 22,972.00 for 6 pax.
US$ 30,094.00 for 8 pax.
Single Supplement : US$ 840.00
Rate Apr 10th - May 31st & Dec 1st - 24th, 2007 :
US$ 8,325.00 for 2 pax.
US$ 14,583.00 for 4 pax.
US$ 21,753.00 for 6 pax.
US$ 28,469.00 for 8 pax.
Single Supplement : US$ 637.00
Rate Jun 1st - Jul 15th & Sep 1st - Oct 31st 2007 :
US$ 8,249.00 for 2 pax.
US$ 14,430.00 for 4 pax.
US$ 21,525.00 for 6 pax.
US$ 28,164.00 for 8 pax.
Single Supplement : US$ 599.00
Rate Jul 16th - Aug 31st & Nov 1st - 30th 2007 :
US$ 8,370.00 for 2 pax.
US$ 14,672.00 for 4 pax.
US$ 21,887.00 for 6 pax.
US$ 28,647.00 for 8 pax.
Single Supplement : US$ 659.00
Rates Include : Airport transfers - double or twin
accommodation - road and river transport - meals as indicated -internal flights
in Guyana – flight from Port of Spain to Tobago and return - hotel tax - local
bar at interior resorts in Guyana - activities as listed - guides - VAT.
Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago
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