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JAGUAR AND BURRO BURRO ADVENTURE
Saturday Arrive in Guyana and transfer to Georgetown. Overnight at Ariantze Hotel. Mild Adventure: some physical effort required, suitable for most ages of reasonable fitness.
Sunday Day trip to Kaieteur and Orinduik Falls. Overnight at Ariantze Hotel. BL.

Kaieteur Falls

Monday  Early morning departure by 4x4 for trip through the heart of Guyana.  Pass through the mining township of Linden and then into the rainforest of Guyana, to Kurupakari on the Essequibo River.  Cross the river to Iwokrama International Centre.  Afternoon free to explore the trails around the field station with an Iwokrama Ranger.  Overnight at Iwokrama Field Station.  BLD.

Tuesday  Early morning boat ride followed by breakfast.  View wildlife on a morning walk to a local water hole, where variuos birds, mammals and reptiles come to drink.  Later you will leave the field station for the journey to Turtle Mountain, and a leisurely stroll up the mountain to its summit at 935ft (approx. 106m). It takes an hour to walk up the mountain, but the effort is more than worth it for the breathtaking views over the forest canopy when you get there. The rest of the afternoon will be spent setting up camp and exploring the area near to the Turtle Mountain Satellite Camp.  BLD.

Wednesday   After breakfast, you will travel back to the Field Station along the Essequibo River, with the chance to see assorted wildlife. Spend the rest of the morning on a wildlife walk near the field station with an Iwokrama Ranger. The afternoon is free for you to relax, and then after dinner, take a boat ride to spot caiman and other nocturnal wildlife in the river after dark. Overnight at Iwokrama Field Station. BLD.

Thursday  Today you will be up before dawn to hit the trail 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!  The trip ends at the new Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, which winds 35M up through the treetops.  Observe the wildlife and birdlife from this amazing perspective.  After dinner return to the walkway to experience the canopy at night.  Overnight in a hammock camp.  BLD

Friday  Experience the dawn chorus, up close, in the canopy top.  After breakfast continue by 4x4 to the Amerindian village of Surama. On arrival in Surama receive a welcome from a village counsellor and settle into your accommodation. A local guide will take you on a tour of the village. Visit the local school, medical centre and church along with some of the village houses. In the cool of late afternoon take a three mile walk across the savannah and through the rainforest to the Burro Burro River. Tonight enjoy an educational walk to observe wildlife and experience the mystique of the forest after dark. Tonight overnight in a hammock at Carahaa Landing Camp.  BLD.

Saturday  Today your guides will paddle you up the Burro Burro River to observe wildlife and birdlife. Stop along the way to swim or take walks into the forest. In the late afternoon watch or join in as your guides construct a camp on river bank. Enjoy a dinner cooked over an open fire before spending the night in your hammock camp.  BLD.

Sunday  Today continue paddling and exploring the Burro Burro River before returning to Carahaa Landing Camp and then walk back to Surama. Overnight at the Surama Guest House.  BLD.

Monday  Early morning departure by 4x4 for drive back to Georgetown with wildlife spotting opportunities along the way.  Overnight at Ariantze Hotel. BL.

Tuesday  Transfer to Cheddi Jagan International Airport for departing flight. B.

Rate :                  US$ 5,821.00 per person, min of two persons. 
                            US$ 9,127.00 per person, min of four persons.
                            US$ 14,478.00 per person, min of six persons.
                            US$ 18,062.00 per person, min of eight persons.

Rate Includes : Airport transfers – double or twin accommodation – camping equipment - meals as indicated – non-alcoholic drinks at Surama, Iwokrama and Rock View Lodge – internal flights – all road and river transport – guides – activities as listed.