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This is an extremely flexible tour, and is a good
introduction to eco-tourism, here we have taken
the basic 4 day tour and added a few extra nights
in Georgetown to make it a weeks break.
You could just take the 4 day tour at the beginning
or end of a Caribbean trip.
A Georgetown and Rainforest Mini-Break allows
you the opportunity to see the best of Georgetown
combined with the beautiful rainforest of the interior.
A Georgetown city tour highlights
the unique architecture and excellent examples of
old colonial homes and buildings constructed of
tropical hardwoods. The famous Stabroek Market,
once described as a "bizarre bazaar", contains every
conceivable item from household goods to gold jewellery.
The Botanical Gardens and zoo house one of the most
extensive collections of tropical flora in the Caribbean
and over 100 species of Guyanese wildlife including
jaguar, river otter, birds, snakes and other reptiles.
A tranquil boat trip along the
Demerara, Kamuni and Pokerero Rivers, passing under
the canopy of the rainforest will lead you to Timberhead
Rainforest Resort. Rustic lodges of tropical hardwood
and thatched roofs set at the edge of the forest,
overlooking the river, only a few miles away from
the Amerindian village of Santa Mission. Your stay
includes a visit to the village and the chance to
experience their way of life and purchase local
handicraft made from materials of the rain forest.
An exciting open-backed jeep
ride through the rainforest opens up to panoramic
views over the Essequibo River and Shanklands Rainforest
Resort. Here, white wooden cottages are set on 25
acres of rolling lawns overlooking the river. Surrounded
by tropical rainforest with nature trails and creeks
to explore, Shanklands is a great nature location
set in serene surroundings.
Itinerary
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Day 1: |
After your evening arrival
you will be met by our local representative
who will transfer you to your Georgetown
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After breakfast you will be taken on
a half day tour of the city, the afternoon
is spent at leisure. B
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A mid-morning departure by firstly road
and then by boat to Timberhead Rainforest
resort, enjoy any of the activities,
all are included. BLD
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4: |
Dusk & Dawn are the best times to see
wildlife, take an early morning hike
before breakfast with one of the guides
who will help you to identify birds,
monkeys, deer etc, whether seen or herd.
After lunch take a dip in the cool waters
of the creek. After dinner spend the
evening in a kayak on the creek, this
is the only time you will see the water
lilies flower, this is also a good time
for the locals to catch fish using a
spear. BLD
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5: |
After breakfast you will leave Timberhead
by boat to the Amerindian village of
Santa Mission where you will see a modern
Amerindian settlement , you will be
able to buy arts and crafts made by
the local community. The journey continues
to Sand Hills where you take an open
backed 4x4 ride through secondary rainforest
across to Shanklands. BLD
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6: |
Spend the day discovering Shanklands
primary rainforest and the surrounding
nature trails, rivers and creeks, this
is an excellent point from which to
visit Marshall Falls (optional).
BLD
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7: |
After breakfast you leave Shanklands
by boat heading for the town of Parika
and then by road to Georgetown. The
rest of the day is yours to shop, dine,
or just relax. B
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8: |
At midday after having spent the morning
reflecting on the highlights of the
experience you leave Georgetown heading
back to the airport for your flight
back to London. B
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