Itinerary
- Day 1
Paramaribo
You'll arrive at J.A. Pengel International Airport and head to the Torarica Hotel & Casino, which sits right on the banks of the Suriname River. Depending on when you get in, there's time to walk along the riverside promenade, watch the fishing boats go by, or just hang out by the pool if you're tired from traveling.
- Start point
- Suriname (Airport to Hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the riverside promenade
- Watch fishing boats
- Relax by the pool
Landmarks/POIs Suriname River - Day 2
Paramaribo to Upper Suriname River
This morning you'll travel 190 km through the countryside to Atjoni port, then board a motorized canoe for the ride upriver. The Upper Suriname River has some exciting rapids, and you'll be surrounded by rainforest the whole way. After arriving at Danpaati River Lodge, spend the afternoon swimming or relaxing by the pool. Once evening arrives, a guided night cruise takes you out to spot caimans along the sandy banks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorized canoe ride through Upper Suriname River rapids
- Guided night cruise to spot caimans
Optional Activities
- Relax by the pool
- Swim in safe swimming spots
Landmarks/POIs Upper Suriname River Atjoni - Day 3
Upper Suriname River
You'll visit a traditional Maroon village to learn about the customs and heritage of descendants of African slaves, then check out the Saamaka Museum for more cultural context. A guided rainforest walk lets you see medicinal plants and wildlife like monkeys and birds. In the evening, you'll watch a vibrant dance performance featuring Seketi, Awasa, and Bandamba dances, with your guide explaining the cultural significance of each one.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit traditional Maroon village
- Saamaka Museum tour
- Guided rainforest walk to discover medicinal plants and wildlife
- Traditional dance performance (Seketi, Awasa, and Bandamba dances)
Optional Activities
- Traditional massage
Landmarks/POIs Saamaka Museum - Day 4
Upper Suriname River to Paramaribo
Start early to watch the morning mist rise off the river while parrots and toucans fly overhead. After breakfast, you'll retrace your journey by canoe and vehicle back to Paramaribo. The rest of the day is yours to relax or wander around the riverside cafes near your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Return canoe ride on Upper Suriname River
Optional Activities
- Explore riverside cafes
Landmarks/POIs Upper Suriname River - Day 5
Paramaribo
A guided tour takes you through Paramaribo's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll see the striking wooden architecture at Fort Zeelandia, the Presidential Palace, and the unique sight of a mosque and synagogue sitting right next to each other. Later, you'll cross the river to see Peperpot Plantation's historic cocoa and coffee buildings, then tour Marienburg sugar estate. During lunch you'll have authentic Javanese food in Tamanredjo, and afterward you'll visit Fort Nieuw Amsterdam where the Suriname and Commewijne Rivers meet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Javanese lunch in Tamanredjo)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paramaribo historic center UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Fort Zeelandia tour
- Presidential Palace visit
- Peperpot Plantation tour
- Marienburg former sugar estate visit
- Fort Nieuw Amsterdam tour
Landmarks/POIs Fort Zeelandia Presidential Palace Peperpot Plantation Marienburg Fort Nieuw Amsterdam - Day 6
Paramaribo to Kourou, French Guiana
You'll travel east along Suriname's coast to Albina, then cross the Maroni River into French Guiana and head to Kourou. There you'll tour the Guiana Space Centre, one of the world's most active rocket launch sites. Your guide will show you the launch pads, assembly buildings, and mission control centers, explaining how international space missions operate from this location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guiana Space Centre tour including launch pads, assembly buildings, and mission control centers
Landmarks/POIs Guiana Space Centre Maroni River - Day 7
Kourou to Cayenne, French Guiana
A catamaran takes you out to the Iles du Salut (Salvation Islands), where you'll explore Ile Royale and Ile Saint-Joseph with their crumbling prison cells, old church, and coastal trails. You'll hear stories about famous prisoners like Alfred Dreyfus and the escape artist known as 'Papillon.' By afternoon you'll head back to the mainland and transfer to Cayenne.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Catamaran tour to Îles du Salut (Salvation Islands)
- Île Royale exploration
- Île Saint-Joseph exploration
Landmarks/POIs Îles du Salut Île Royale Île Saint-Joseph - Day 8
Cayenne to Paramaribo, Suriname
You'll check out Iracoubo's charming church, which was hand-painted by a former prisoner, then visit the Transportation Centre in St. Laurent du Maroni to learn about French Guiana's penal history. After that, you'll cross back into Suriname and return to Paramaribo for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Iracoubo church visit
- Transportation Centre in St. Laurent du Maroni tour
Landmarks/POIs Iracoubo Church Transportation Centre - Day 9
Paramaribo to Georgetown, Guyana
You'll fly to Georgetown, Guyana's capital, and dive into the lively markets with celebrity chef Delven Adams. There's time to sample exotic fruits, browse the spice stalls, and visit the 'Backyard Cafe' for a private lunch. In the evening, a river cruise takes you out to watch flocks of scarlet ibis and other birds return to their mangrove roosts as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Private lunch at Backyard Café)
Included Activities
- Market tour with celebrity chef Delven Adams
- River cruise to watch scarlet ibis and birds roosting at sunset
Optional Activities
- Sample exotic fruits at markets
- Browse spice stalls
Landmarks/POIs Georgetown Markets Backyard Café 
- Day 10
Georgetown to Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
A small plane flight takes you over endless rainforest to Kaieteur Falls, the world's highest single-drop waterfall at 741 feet. You'll stand at the cliff edge watching 30,000 gallons of water per second plunge into the gorge below. Keep an eye out for golden frogs and cock-of-the-rock birds before flying back to Georgetown.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Small plane flight to Kaieteur Falls
- Kaieteur Falls viewing
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting (golden frogs, cock-of-the-rock birds)
Landmarks/POIs Kaieteur Falls - Day 11
Georgetown to Iwokrama - Atta Rainforest Lodge, Guyana
You'll fly deep into Guyana's interior to Iwokrama River Lodge, then cruise the river and hike up Turtle Mountain for sweeping canopy views. Later, a 4x4 takes you along one of South America's wildest roads with chances to spot jaguars before you reach Atta Rainforest Lodge near the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Small plane flight to Iwokrama interior
- River cruise
- Turtle Mountain hike
Optional Activities
- Jaguar spotting during 4×4 journey
Landmarks/POIs Iwokrama River Turtle Mountain Iwokrama Canopy Walkway - Day 12
Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, Guyana
The morning is spent high above the forest floor on suspension bridges where you can spot toucans, parrots, and monkeys. In the evening, join a guided night walk for a chance to see white-winged potoos, giant insects, or elusive jungle cats.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Iwokrama Canopy Walkway on suspension bridges
- Guided night walk
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting (toucans, parrots, monkeys, white-winged potoos, jungle cats)
Landmarks/POIs Iwokrama Canopy Walkway - Day 13
Iwokrama to Surama Eco-Lodge, Guyana
You'll travel to the indigenous Macushi village of Surama, which is surrounded by savannah and mountains. During the day, paddling the Burro Burro River gives you chances to see giant otters, tapirs, and macaws. As night falls, a guided forest walk lets you experience the Amazon after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit indigenous Macushi village of Surama
- Burro Burro River paddle
- Guided night forest walk
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting (giant otters, tapirs, macaws)
Landmarks/POIs Surama Burro Burro River - Day 14
Surama to Georgetown, Guyana
Early morning brings the option to climb Surama Mountain for panoramic views, or choose a gentler nature walk if you prefer. A flight back to Georgetown happens in the afternoon, leaving the rest of the day free for whatever you'd like to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Small plane flight back to Georgetown
Optional Activities
- Surama Mountain sunrise climb
- Gentler nature walk
Landmarks/POIs Surama Mountain - Day 15
Georgetown
If your trip ends here, you'll transfer to Cheddi Jagan International Airport for your departing flight. Those continuing on will head out for the Essequibo River adventure instead.
Landmarks/POIs Cheddi Jagan International Airport - Day 16
Georgetown to Essequibo River - Baganara Island Resort, Guyana
You'll travel by speedboat up the Essequibo River, stopping at historic Fort Zeelandia on Fort Island, an 18th-century Dutch structure. The route passes river islands covered in rainforest where you might spot playful river dolphins. As evening arrives, you'll reach Parrot Island to watch thousands of colorful parrots fill the sky at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Speedboat journey up Essequibo River
- Fort Zeelandia on Fort Island tour
- Sunset viewing at Parrot Island with parrot roosting
Optional Activities
- River dolphin spotting
Landmarks/POIs Essequibo River Fort Zeelandia Fort Island Parrot Island - Day 17
Essequibo River - Shell Beach, Guyana
Early morning takes you to remote Shell Beach, a pristine coastal wilderness where four species of sea turtles, including giant leatherbacks, nest each year. Local guides will share information about conservation efforts, and you'll have a picnic lunch before swimming in the warm Atlantic waters. By late afternoon you'll head back to your island resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shell Beach tour with sea turtle nesting sites observation
- Wildlife conservation education from local guides
- Swimming in Atlantic waters
Optional Activities
- Picnic lunch at Shell Beach
Landmarks/POIs Shell Beach - Day 18
Essequibo River to Georgetown, Guyana
You'll cruise back to the mainland, taking in your last views of the Essequibo River before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Essequibo River return cruise
Landmarks/POIs Essequibo River
