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The Three Guianas: French Guiana, Suriname & Guyana
Group Tour
Overview
The Three Guianas - Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana - form a lesser-known corner of South America, characterised by striking natural beauty, rich cultural diversity and an enviable biota. Sitting on the Atlantic coastline and stretching deep into the dense Amazonian interior, this region offers a blend of tropical rainforest, powerful waterways and remote highlands, alongside a cultural heritage shaped by Indigenous, European, Afro-Caribbean and Asian communities who call this place home.
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The Three Guianas - Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana - form a lesser-known corner of South America, characterised by striking natural beauty, rich cultural diversity and an enviable biota. Sitting on the Atlantic coastline and stretching deep into the dense Amazonian interior, this region offers a blend of tropical rainforest, powerful waterways and remote highlands, alongside a cultural heritage shaped by Indigenous, European, Afro-Caribbean and Asian communities who call this place home.
Once contested and colonised by the British, Dutch and French, the Three Guianas have each followed distinct historical paths, yet all retain a shared atmosphere of raw authenticity and discovery. Their interiors are dominated by vast tracts of pristine rainforest - among the most biodiverse on Earth - where powerful rivers carve through the landscape and spectacular waterfalls tumble from ancient plateaus. Scattered across the region are remote villages and communities where traditional ways of life endure, alongside a rich array of exotic plants and wildlife that thrive and roam freely.
The region is also home to unique cultural and historical landmarks, from colonial-era architecture in the coastal capitals of Georgetown, Paramaribo and Cayenne, to former plantation sites and space-age innovation at Europe’s spaceport in Kourou. Along the coast, lively markets, Creole cuisine and a fusion of languages and religions reflect centuries of migration and exchange, creating societies as layered as the landscapes themselves.
This remarkable journey takes us into the heart of the Three Guianas, from the palm-lined shores of the Atlantic to the depths of the Amazon rainforest, revealing a region that truly is the ‘Last Frontier’ of South America.
HIGHLIGHTS
At a glance
MEALS
TRANSPORT
Minibuses, pirogue (shallow-draft canoe boat), motorised canoes, ferries and domestic light-aircraft flights
GROUP SIZE
EXPERT TEAM
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE FEES
FITNESS RATING
WILD MILES
ACCOMMODATION
Wherever possible we aim to use characterful accommodation that enhances the overall travel experience, however, accommodation is fairly limited across these three countries. On this particular trip we will be in hotels and community-owned eco-lodges. Due to the size of some of the remote ecolodges, it may be necessary for solo travellers to share a room (always with someone of the same sex) on those nights. Please note that the accommodation mentioned in the itinerary is intended as a guide only and is always subject to availability.FITNESS RATING
LOW: You should be comfortable walking around towns and cultural sites. May include some optional walks (typically 1-2hrs).LOW/MODERATE: May be of a long duration and/or involve numerous border-crossings. May include easy/moderate day walks (up to 2-3hrs/day). You should be relatively fit and lead a generally active lifestyle.
MODERATE: May include several easy/moderate day walks (up to 2-5hrs/day) possibly at altitude. You should be relatively fit and lead a generally active lifestyle. Previous experience of similar trips helpful.
MODERATE/HIGH: May involve several days of moderate hiking (up to 3-6 hrs/day) possibly at altitude. You must be a fit and active traveller with appropriate trekking experience.
HIGH: May involve several days of moderate/strenuous trekking (up to 4-7 hrs/day) possibly at altitude. You must be a very fit and active traveller with appropriate trekking experience.
Wild Miles Club
When you book a trip with Wild Frontiers you are awarded points, which are based on the return distance from London to the arrival city of your trip. Points are awarded for all our holidays, including both our escorted group tours and tailor-made trips. When you accrue points, you will qualify for the following discounts on all future bookings:
| Blue | More than 10,000 points | 2.5% discount |
| Bronze | More than 30,000 points | 5% discount |
| Silver | More than 45,000 points | 7.5% discount |
| Gold | More than 60,000 points | 10% discount |
Map & Itinerary
Individual departures may vary so please refer to the information in the tour specific links in the Dates and Prices section below
Day 1 Tour starts in Cayenne (French Guiana)
Day 1 Tour starts in Cayenne (French Guiana)
The tour starts today in Cayenne, the bustling capital of French Guiana. Set on a narrow peninsula along the Atlantic coast, it emerged as a strategic outpost during the early period of European expansion and came under French control in the 17th century. Today it is home to a population of around 60,000 people, and reflects a vibrant blend of cultural influences shaped by its indigenous, African, and European heritage. Rooms will be available from mid-afternoon and those arriving on the suggested group flights will be able to check in on arrival and relax after their long flight. We'll then have an introductory meeting and welcome dinner today.
Day 2 Cayenne – Kourou: Hmong Village Market & Cayenne City Tour
Day 2 Cayenne – Kourou: Hmong Village Market & Cayenne City Tour
This morning, we will head to Cacao, located on the Conte River and home to approximately 950 Hmong residents, originally from Laos. Here, we will visit the weekly Sunday Hmong Market where the local farmers sell a range of fresh fruits, vegetables, handicrafts and embroidery as well as authentic Asian cuisine. Later we'll return to Cayenne for a short city tour to see some of its best known sights including Fort Cépérou, the Place Léopold Heder and the Hotel of the Jésuites before driving on to Kourou, some 60kms northwest along the coast.
Day 3 Kourou: Salvation Islands
Day 3 Kourou: Salvation Islands
After an early breakfast, we transfer to the dock in Kourou and set sail aboard a shared catamaran to the Îles du Salut, a group of three historic islands off the coast which once housed an infamous penal colony. We explore Île Royale with a guide, wandering through the old prison buildings, church and officers’ quarters, and visit the children’s cemetery behind the hospital. We learn about the islands’ fascinating history as a penal colony, including stories of solitary confinement on Île Saint-Joseph and the infamous Devil’s Island. After enjoying the island’s natural beauty and keeping an eye out for sea turtles (sightings cannot be guaranteed), we return by catamaran to Kourou.
Day 4 Kourou – Paramaribo (Suriname): Guiana Space Center
Day 4 Kourou – Paramaribo (Suriname): Guiana Space Center
We start the day with a transfer to the Guiana Space Center, where we tour the expansive facility by bus, visiting assembly buildings, launch pads, and control centres while learning about its operations. After our tour, we'll then make for Suriname, the second of our three 'Guianas'. Along the way, we stop at the hand-painted church of St. Joseph in Iracoubou, created by a convict from a nearby penal colony. Next, we arrive in St. Laurent du Maroni for a mini city tour and a visit to the historic Camp de la Transportation, once a transit point for slaves, indentured servants, and political prisoner. We then cross the river by pirogue (shallow-draft canoe boat, approx. 15 minutes) in to Suriname before transferring by road to Paramaribo, approx. 3-3.5 hours.
Please note: the tour of the Guiana Space Center is a shared excursion. Commentary will be delivered in French and the guide will translate into English. If a launch is scheduled at the Space Center, then the tour here may be cancelled last minute.
Day 5 Paramaribo – Knini Paati: Down the Suriname River
Day 5 Paramaribo – Knini Paati: Down the Suriname River
Today we take a scenic drive south from Paramaribo to Atjoni, the gateway to the Upper Suriname River, stopping briefly along the way for refreshments. Arriving at the riverfront in the early afternoon, we board a traditional motorised dugout canoe for a one-hour journey to Knini Paati. After a late lunch and check-in, the afternoon is ours to relax - swim in the river rapids, soak in the scenery, or simply enjoy the peaceful rainforest surroundings. We end the day with dinner and a quiet evening under the stars.
Please note: it is possible to leave main luggage in Paramaribo and take a smaller hand or overnight luggage for the 2-night stay in Knini Paati, if you wish. When experiencing the river rapids, please listen to the advice of your guides on how to experience this safely.
Day 6 Knini Paati: Cultural Immersion & Rainforest Exploration
Day 6 Knini Paati: Cultural Immersion & Rainforest Exploration
After breakfast, we set off on our first excursion to a nearby Saamaka village to learn about local traditions and woodcarving. Taking the boat further upriver, we’ll also visit the Maroon Museum Saamaka dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Saramak Maroon popoulation. Returning to the lodge for lunch and some time to unwind in a hammock, we later head out for our second excursion in the late afternoon into the surrounding jungle. After dinner, we will set out on a thrilling night-time boat trip to search for caiman under the stars.
Day 7 Knini Paati – Paramaribo: Return to the Coast
Day 7 Knini Paati – Paramaribo: Return to the Coast
Our final morning at Knini Paati is dedicated to soaking in the last moments of rainforest tranquility; enjoying a final swim in the rapid waters or simply relaxing in a hammock and listening to the sounds of the jungle. After an early lunch we return the way we came back to Paramaribo.
Day 8 Paramaribo: UNESCO Colonial Dutch Architecture
Day 8 Paramaribo: UNESCO Colonial Dutch Architecture
Today we will discover Paramaribo, Suriname's capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city, starting with a guided tour of Fort Zeelandia which dates back to the 17th century. We continue our tour with a visit to Independence Square, the Presidential Palace and Lim a Po Street. We will also visit a synagogue, mosque and cathedral, showcasing the city's rich culture, before ending at the Waterfront for lunch. In the afternoon, we cross the river to Commewijne to visit former colonial plantations, including Peperpot and its neighbouring kampong (village), before concluding at Fort Nieuw Amsterdam’s outdoor museum, where we explore restored buildings, historical structures, and the famous Victoria Amazonica (giant water lilies) at the confluence of the Commewijne and Suriname rivers.
Day 9 Paramaribo – Georgetown (Guyana): Across the River Border
Day 9 Paramaribo – Georgetown (Guyana): Across the River Border
We start the day with a very early pickup from our hotel in Paramaribo and transfer by minibus along the Suriname coast to the Courantyne River which separates Suriname from Guyana. After completing immigration and customs formalities, we board the ferry for a short crossing in to Guyana, where we'll board our next transfer to Georgetown, the vibrant capital.
Please note: today is a very long travel day with a very early start. The journey from Paramaribo to the Suriname/Guyana border is approx. 3-4 hours. The ferry journey across to Guyana is approx. 30 minutes; it is a shared large vehicle ferry and life jackets are on board if required. The transfer from the Guyana border to Georgetown is approx. 4-5 hours. Comfort stops will be included but no sightseeing will take place today.
Day 10 Georgetown – Rupununi: Guyanese Interior & Amerindian Eco-lodge
Day 10 Georgetown – Rupununi: Guyanese Interior & Amerindian Eco-lodge
We fly from Georgetown to Lethem and transfer across the savannah to Caiman House in Yupukari Village, a field station and lodge focused on conservation and community projects, in the Guyanese hinterland. After settling in, we take a guided nature trek through the savannah and forest, spotting wildlife and learning from our local Macushi guide about medicinal plants and tracking. Later, we visit a black caiman research programme, observing and assisting with the measurement, tagging, and release of these endangered reptiles.
Please note: it is possible to leave your main luggage in Georgetown and take a smaller hand or overnight luggage for your 3-night stay in Rupununi. We cannot guarantee wildlife spottings during our time in Rupununi.
Day 11 Rupununi: Giants of the Forests
Day 11 Rupununi: Giants of the Forests
We start the day paddling or motoring on Awariku Lake and nearby creeks, spotting egrets, ibises, and potentially giant river otters and black caiman, before drifting down the Rupununi River back to Caiman House. In the afternoon, we take a guided tour of Yupukari village, witnessing traditional cassava bread making, artisanal furniture weaving, and the community library, while learning how tourism here supports local conservation projects. Later, we continue along the Rupununi River to Karanambu Lodge, a former ranch turned conservation hub, where we explore wetlands, savannahs, and rivers in search of wildlife and see a dazzling display of Victoria Amazonica (giant water lillies).
Day 12 Rupanuni: Guyanese Interiors
Day 12 Rupanuni: Guyanese Interiors
We begin the day with an early excursion to the grasslands, searching for giant anteaters as they forage among the termite mounds and observing their solitary yet fascinating behavior. Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some free time to take a walk close to the lodge, partake in some bird watching or simply relax in a hammock and enjoy a siesta. In the late afternoon, we can then choose between taking a river excursion or having a chance to search the woodland and forest in search of the incredible birdlife of the region.
Day 13 Rupanuni – Georgetown: Return to the Capital
Day 13 Rupanuni – Georgetown: Return to the Capital
If we didn’t spot a giant anteater yesterday, we have an opportunity to search the savannah again, or we can explore quiet stretches of the Rupununi River by boat in search of wild otters, caiman and arapaima fish. After returning to the lodge for breakfast, we transfer across the savannah to Lethem and board our scheduled flight back to Georgetown.
Day 14 Georgetown: Morning City Tour & Kaieteur Falls
Day 14 Georgetown: Morning City Tour & Kaieteur Falls
We start today with a guided tour of Georgetown. Dependent on time, we will visit the National Museum, the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology, historic buildings such as City Hall, St. George’s Cathedral, Stabroek Market, and the Botanical Gardens, where we may see endangered West Indian manatees. Afterward, we take a scheduled flight over the Demerara and Essequibo rivers and vast rainforest to land at Kaieteur Falls, the world’s tallest single-drop waterfall. Here, we explore its dramatic gorge, unique micro-environment, and chance sightings of rare wildlife such as golden frogs, Kaiteur swift and the vibrant-orange cock-of-the-rock bird, before returning by flight to Georgetown.
Please note: When visiting the West Indian manatees, we kindly ask that you do not feed them. The Kaiteur Falls flight is always subject to weather conditions and if the flight is cancelled, we will endeavour to reschedule the flight or else offer an alternative excursion.
Day 15 Tour ends in Georgetown: 7 Curry Lunch
Day 15 Tour ends in Georgetown: 7 Curry Lunch
On our final day we start by gathering our own lotus leaves and visiting Bourda Market to select fresh vegetables for our 7 Curry feast. Next we watch a live demonstration of puri (unleavened bread) preparation, enjoying one fresh with our choice of filling and local fruit juice, before preparing each of the seven vegetarian curries under the guidance of Eon John, the Singing Chef. We will dine on our 7 Curry creation on the lotus leaves we gathered earlier whilst enjoying a Guyanese singing performance. The tour ends this afternoon.
ACCOMMODATION USED ON THIS TOUR
Central Hotel, Cayenne
Central Hotel in Cayenne is a comfortable hotel known for its central location, friendly service, and amenities. Guestrooms include air conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies with city views and free Wi-Fi, making it a convenient base for exploring the town and nearby attractions. The hotel offers a continental buffet breakfast and a relaxed bar area to enjoy an evening drink.
Atlantis Hotel, Kourou
The Atlantis Kourou is ideally located between the town of Kourou and the Guiana Space Centre, set beside the peaceful Lac Bois Diable and offering lake views. The hotel provides comfortable, air-conditioned guest rooms, each designed with a simple, modern style and equipped with essentials to ensure a restful stay. Guests can unwind by the two outdoor swimming pools or enjoy the calm, tropical surroundings of the hotel. The buffet breakfast features a varied selection of fresh fruits, pastries, breads, and hot dishes.
Eco Torarica, Paramaribo
Located 10 minutes by foot from Paramaribo's historical centre, the Eco Torarica offers an outdoor swimming pool and lush gardens to enjoy. Guest rooms provide a tranquil environment to relax in after a day of touring and include free Wi-Fi. The hotel offers a buffet breakfast including a range of dishes including: fresh bread, tropical fruit, hot dishes and a range of drinks.
Knini Paati, Upper Suriname River
Knini Paati is a small eco-resort set along the Upper Suriname River, deep in the rainforest, where fast-moving rapids and dense jungle create a quiet, immersive setting. The lodges are simple but comfortable, built with handcrafted wooden furniture and equipped with private bathrooms and balconies with hammocks overlooking the river. Solar power keeps things running, and Wi-Fi is available.
A range of outdoor activities will be included with a visit to Knini Paati, such as forest walks ad boat trips. There is also a relaxing swimming pool on site to enjoy between touring.
Cara Lodge, Georgetown
Cara Lodge is the perfect place to soak up Guyanese heritage and culture. One of the oldest wooden buildings in Georgetown, it has become one of the best known hotels in the country. Originally built in the 1840s and consisting of two houses, the former home has become a unique hotel offering the tradition of a by-gone era, complete with modern comfort and services in a congenial family atmosphere. The Bottle restaurant is one of the best in the capital. There is also a bar with seating in a patio around a mango tree.
Caiman House, Rupununi
Caiman House is a field station for ecological and educational research in the heart of Yupakari, a Macushi village on the Rupununi River. As a guest you have the unique opportunity to support and participate in an ongoing field study of the black caiman, the largest member of the alligator family and an endangered species. Accommodation is in simple but large, comfortable rooms with ensuite bathrooms. There is a lovely open sitting room inside and open deck to enjoy a drink at sunset or coffee at dawn.
Karanambu Lodge, Rupununi
Karanambu is a 110-square mile former cattle ranch and the former home of Diane McTurk, conservationist and a world-renowned expert on giant otters. The romance of the Rupununi pioneers lives on at Karanambu and the compound has the flavour of an Amerindian village. The accommodation is traditionally made clay brick cabins and includes private bathroom and verandah with hammocks.
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Accommodation displayed here should be taken as a guide only. *Please refer to the Detailed Itinerary of your individual departure for more information.
PRIVATE HOLIDAYS: DATES DON’T FIT?
All group tours can be taken on a private basis.
Additional Details
Responsible Travel
With local people, culture and eco-systems in mind, responsible travel and sustainable tourism are at the core of Wild Frontiers. We believe that a successful trip not only delivers a unique and unsurpassable journey for our travellers but also benefits the people and places we visit.
When designing our tours, we actively seek out experiences that have a positive impact on the communities and precious environments we visit - from supporting social enterprises; resting our heads in rural homestays; and eating at locally owned restaurants; to helping fund conservation projects that protect wildlife and their habitats.
Visit the Responsible Travel area of our website to read more, including the work of the Wild Frontiers Foundation through which we fundraise to aid community empowerment and education projects.
Reducing Single Use Plastic
We recognise the environmental issues and challenges around single-use plastic in many countries we visit and are actively working with our partners on the ground to reduce plastic waste on our tours and within the hotels and restaurants we visit. You can help to reduce your personal plastic waste by taking a refillable, filtered water bottle with you on your trip. Filtered water bottles can be refilled from water sources including your hotel room and restaurant taps, drinking fountains and refill stations. Every time you refill your bottle without the use of single-use plastic, you will be helping to reduce waste and protect the environment. Filtered Water Bottles | Wild Frontiers (wildfrontierstravel.com)
Community-run Eco-lodges
We’re excited to have been able to feature three community owned and run eco-lodges in this itinerary, and feel that the journey to these remote lodges are well worth it. Not only do the lodges in all three cases provide a financial benefit to members of the community, the interaction and tours offered at each help the local communities share and keep their histories and traditions alive. Furthermore, a stay at the Amerindian run eco-lodge, Caiman House, helps to support the lodge’s caiman research projects.
Getting There
Please note that despite the existence of a same-day connecting flight with Air France via Paris to Cayenne from London, our suggested group flights factor in the need for an overnight in Paris. This is because Paris to Cayenne is effectively a domestic flight and as such it will be necessary to pass through immigration in Paris (and possibly re-check in your luggage) for which a 3hr minimum connection time is typically advised. As the connecting flights currently only allow for a 1hr connection in Paris we do not recommend taking this flight option, hence our recommendation to arrive in Paris the day before. Please contact us for advice if necessary.
If you wish to arrange your own flights, you are completely free to do so and in this case, we can arrange any transfers or supplementary accommodation that you may require. When making your own flight arrangements, we recommend that you first check with us to see if the trip is guaranteed. We then suggest purchasing international flights that are flexible and, ideally, refundable as due to the nature of adventure travel, itineraries and destination accessibility can change at any time. For more information, please refer to our booking conditions.
| Flight Code | Departing | Arriving |
|---|---|---|
| AF 1381 | London Heathrow (LHR) 17:35 | Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) 19:55 |
| AF 0836 | Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) 09:40 | Cayenne Airport (CAY) 13:40 |
| KL 0789 | Georgetown Airport (GEO) 17:40 | Schiphol Airport (AMS) 08:40 |
| KL 1005 | Schiphol Airport (AMS) 10:15 | London Heathrow (LHR) 10:45 |
Visas & Vaccinations
VISAS
Visas are necessary for many of the destinations we travel to and while we aim to provide you with the most up-to-date information, requirements frequently change and as such for the latest advice we advise that you check with the relevant embassies or contact a reputable visa agency. More details can be found here - https://www.wildfrontierstravel.com/visa
For this tour UK passport holders currently do not require a visa for French Guiana, Suriname or Guyana.
To visit Suriname, you must pay an entry fee before you travel to the destination.
Passports should ideally be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the end of your tour.
Non-UK passport holders or non-UK residents should contact the relevant embassies for individual requirements.
VACCINATIONS & ADDITIONAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
For this tour we require a passport scan and details of your weight to book the domestic flights.
A Yellow Fever certificate is mandatory for all visitors travelling to the Three Guianas and you will need to take your vaccination certificate with you.
In addition, please make sure you are up-to-date with any standard vaccinations (e.g. MMR, Hepatitis A, Tetanus) as recommended by your local health care provider.
Malaria is present throughout Guyana and in some parts of French Guiana so precautions are essential.
For the most up-to-date information on all vaccination requirements and the most suitable anti-malarial tablets, we strongly suggest that you seek advice from your local travel centre or consult an official travel health website such as www.travelhealthpro.org.uk
If necessary further details will be sent out to you upon booking, however ensuring that correct and valid visas & vaccinations are obtained remains the sole responsibility of the client.
Extensions
If you have more time available, why not arrive early to adjust to a new time zone or just to get a feel for the country before your tour starts? Alternatively, you might choose to allow a few extra days after the tour to relax or to undertake some further exploration.
The choice is completely yours and we can usually arrange anything from simply additional accommodation and transfers to full tailor-made itineraries*. Please contact the office for more details and to discuss your requirements.
*Please note bespoke, tailor-made itineraries need to be a minimum of 7 days and we can only offer them in countries where we have a tailor-made expert
Governmental Travel Advice
Many governments issue advice which highlights potential hazards their citizens might experience when travelling abroad. We strongly suggest you refer to your country’s particular advisory site before booking and contact us if you have any queries or concerns. Click to follow links to the advice of the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or the US State Department.
Non-UK citizens should consult the travel advice of their respective governments.
Key Information
CLIMATE
The Guianas sit in the tropics and share a similar climate across all three countries of warm, year-round temperatures (of around high 20Cs-low 30Cs), high humidity and significant rainfall during the rainy seasons (May-August & December-January). The coastal region of the Three Guianas benefit from moderating sea breezes whilst the interior is often wetter and more humid.
IS THIS TRIP FOR ME?
It may sound obvious, but not all Wild Frontiers tours are the same, and it is important that you choose a tour which is suitable for you. To help you decide and ensure you choose a suitable tour, please refer to our helpful guide here. As a minimum, you should make sure that you read the day-by-day itinerary and the Key Aspects to Consider sections carefully. Should you still have any concerns about your ability to partake in any aspect of the tour, then please contact us.
KEY ASPECTS TO CONSIDER
Anyone in a reasonable state of health, with an open mind and a sense of adventure should be perfectly able to cope with this tour, especially as many of the walks are optional. However, please note that it has been especially hard to rate the comfort and fitness levels required for this trip as it varies significantly throughout. This trip will involve a wide variety of transportation including motorised canoes so you should ideally be sufficiently agile enough to manage such journeys and be able to assist in getting your luggage in and out of the boats if required. One is likely to become wet from rain or water splashing into vessels and we recommend anyone who suffers with motion sickness to bring tablets. You should also bear in mind that the infrastructure across the region is very limited and that you may need to be flexible if water levels, weather or road conditions affect the envisaged activities on any given day. Please be advised that on this trip dietary requirements can be catered for, but the selection and variety may be limited. Lastly, please note that there are a number of domestic and light-aircraft carrier flights in the Guyana section of the itinerary which are sometimes subject to schedule changes due to weather or technical reasons. Should this happen we reserve the right to, and will do our best to, rearrange the itinerary in a manner that allows us to experience the tour as close to the original itinerary as possible.
NEW TOURS
Never complacent, here at Wild Frontiers we are continually on the look-out for new tour ideas. Each year we aim to put on a selection of new tours in order to continually provide our clients with a fresh and varied choice of some of the best journeys on the planet. Although a lot of fun, these tours will often involve a greater element of unpredictability than our better-established tours, so please come prepared.
THE NATURE OF ADVENTURE TRAVEL
We feel that it’s worth pointing out that while we will always strive to stick as close to the stated itinerary as possible, it may be necessary from time to time to make changes to our itineraries or services (due to weather, political and religious influences etc.) and this can happen with little or no notice. This unpredictability can be one of the most exciting aspects of adventure travel and for many of our clients often leads to unexpected highlights as the tour-leader necessarily adapts the tour to the changing conditions. However we are aware that this lack of assuredness may not suit everyone. As such, with the greatest respect, if you are someone who needs to know that everything will happen exactly as planned, we would kindly suggest that perhaps our tours are not for you. Adventure travel can be infectious and once you’ve caught the bug, it is likely to never leave you, but especially if this is your first such tour we would strongly urge you to give us a call if you have any concerns whatsoever about your suitability for this trip.
TRAVELLING SOLO AND SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS
As a company approximately 70% of our clients are solo travellers, so it’s very unlikely you’ll be alone!
Our prices are typically based on twin-share accommodation but single supplements are not compulsory for any Wild Frontiers tour. If you prefer not to pay a single supplement we’ll pair you with someone else of the same sex for you to share with throughout the trip. On this trip, if you do opt to pay for a single supplement then please note that it will cover you for all nights of the tour apart from potentially stays at the eco-lodges in the Guyanese interior due to their sizes and limited number of rooms. Where private rooms at the eco-lodges have not been possible to provide, a refund will be issued for those nights.
Please note that paying a single supplement entitles you to lone occupancy of a single room. In many cases these rooms will be of the same size as a double/twin room, but in some cases they may be smaller.
INSURANCE
Insurance that provides cover for emergency repatriation in case of a medical emergency is compulsory for all tours. You should be aware that due to some of the geographical areas visited and some of the activities included on certain of our trips some standard insurance policies may not always provide adequate cover. As such we strongly recommend that you purchase a policy that adequately covers your trip. Please see the Insurance section for more details.
General Information
TOUR PRICE
All our tours are priced on a land-only basis, giving you maximum flexibility when deciding how to get to and from your tour.
DEPOSIT
A 10% deposit is required to confirm your booking.
PROTECTION FOR YOUR MONEY
For further details please see our travelling with peace of mind page
WILD MILES
This tour will earn you 8746 Wild Miles
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
We believe in a completely transparent approach to pricing with no hidden extras. As such, please note that the following are not included in the cost of the tour.
Visas & Travel Insurance: Visas will always be tour/nationality dependent but travel insurance is mandatory
Tips: Always optional but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information documents
International Flights: Please ask us for an obligation-free quote for flights which originate in the UK
Airport Transfers: We include complimentary transfers if arriving/departing on the suggested group flights
Beverages & any costs of a personal nature: This will include items such as laundry and souvenirs
WILD FRONTIERS COMMUNITY
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WHY WILD FRONTIERS?
We are frequently asked what makes Wild Frontiers different from other tour operators. Visit our Why Wild Frontiers page to find out.