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Aerial view of a waterfall cascading from a river and surrounding rainforest into mist below, Kaieteur National Park, Guyana, South America

Guyana Holidays


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Guyana holidays offer a true off the beaten track adventure and unspoilt natural wonders. The only English speaking country in South America, Guyana offers a fascinating cultural melting pot of European, Caribbean and Amerindian cultures.

Georgetown is Guyana’s beating heart whose highlights include a collection of wooden cathedrals, historic canals and colourful markets. But the real draw are the pristine rainforests, savannahs and wetlands which have seen relatively little tourism, along with the mesmerising Kaieteur Falls.

Nature lovers will delight as Guyana’s wild landscapes are home to an abundance of wildlife, including giant anteaters, giant river otters, black caiman and jaguars. Guyana is also a hot spot for birdwatching, with over 800 species found throughout the country.

Trailfinders offers a range of Guyana holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore on a sociable guided group tour, have elements which are on a private basis or are looking for advice on how to combine Guyana with a beautiful beach on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia – they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO GUYANA

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Guyana holidays.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination or give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
Highlights of Guyana & Saint Lucia Beach
Multi Centre Holiday
16 days / 15 nights

Embark on an unforgettable adventure into the wild frontier of Guyana before flying to the beautiful island of Saint Lucia for a relaxing beach break.

Guide Price: €6,935 £5,835 pp

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Highlights of Guyana
Private Tour
8 days / 7 nights

Combine vibrant Georgetown with a visit to the largely unpopulated rainforests of Guyana.

Guide Price: €4,519 £3,889 pp

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Guyana in Depth
Private Tour
15 days / 14 nights

Described as one of the last truly undiscovered wildernesses; an adventure into the pristine rainforests of Guyana is a journey like no other.

Guide Price: €9,159 £7,889 pp

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Jewels of Guyana
Private Tour
8 days / 7 nights

A perfect week in Guyana, discovering the highlights of this intriguing destination.

Guide Price: €5,069 £4,369 pp

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Georgetown & Kaieteur Falls
Private Tour
5 days / 4 nights

The perfect introduction to the largely undiscovered gem of Guyana.

Guide Price: €2,619 £2,255 pp

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Saint Lucia & Guyana Adventure
Multi Centre Holiday
12 days / 11 nights

Begin your holiday with the perfect introduction to the undiscovered gem of Guyana before flying to the beautiful island of Saint Lucia.

Guide Price: €4,269 £3,545 pp

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WHERE TO GO IN GUYANA

Guyana is a true wild frontier with 80% of this fascinating destination covered in pristine rainforest and, away from the Atlantic coast, much of the country is unpopulated. This lack of development has allowed the natural world to thrive and in one holiday you can immerse yourself in the vast rainforests, hike to the top of mountains, cruise through wetlands and be amazed by thundering waterfalls.

Take a look at the tiles below the Guyana map for more details on each holiday destination. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
Georgetown
Georgetown
Georgetown is Guyana’s capital city, located at the mouth of the mighty Demerara River where it flows into the Atlantic. Commonly referred to as the ‘Garden city of the Caribbean’ due to its many parks and gardens, this laid back city combines a Caribbean charm, British colonial style architecture and a thriving market scene.
Kaieteur Falls
Kaieteur Falls
Surrounded by vast rainforest in Guyana’s only national park, the simply spectacular Kaieteur Falls is the world’s most powerful and highest free-falling waterfall and the jewel in the crown of the country’s natural wonders.
Iwokrama Forest Reserve
Iwokrama Forest Reserve
The Iwokrama Forest Reserve is one of the last pristine tropical forests in the world. This vast, protected area is an important base for conservation, scientific research and ecotourism. Learn about the reserve’s efforts to protect this fragile environment as well as the livelihoods of the indigenous people who have called this forest home for thousands of years.
Rupununi
Rupununi
The vast savannahs of the Rupununi cover the majority of southern Guyana and northern Brazil and is one of the last untouched wildernesses in the world. The rich landscape here varies from endless grasslands, biodiverse wetlands and rainforest-clad mountains.

OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN GUYANA

We feature a range of accommodation in Guyana, with something to suit all budgets.

What you won’t find here are thousands of Guyana hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Cara Lodge
3 plus star

Georgetown

This popular hotel has a great location in the heart of Georgetown, located close to St George’s Cathedral.
Atta Rainforest Lodge
2 star

Iwokrama Forest Reserve

This rustic lodge is located on the southern boundary of the reserve, just a short distance from the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway.
Iwokrama River Lodge
2 star

Iwokrama Forest Reserve

Situated in the heart of Guyana, on the west bank of the Essequibo River, this field station lodge is surrounded by tropical rainforest.
Karanambu Lodge
2 star

Rupununi

Karanambu Lodge is situated on a former cattle ranch in the vast North Rupununi, a region of remarkable biological and cultural diversity.
Caiman House
2 star

Rupununi

This property is part of the Caiman House Field Station, a combination guest lodge and education centre focused on research and conservation projects.
Waikin Ranch
2 plus star

Rupununi

It is located in the Rupununi Savannahs, this working farm and cattle ranch can be reached in just a 30 minute drive from Lethem Airport.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT GUYANA?

Lying just above the equator, Guyana’s tropical climate means it is hot year round and as the majority of the country is covered by rainforest, you may experience rain at any time of the year.

There are two main wet seasons in the north of the country, from December to January and from May to June.

The rainy season in the south, including the Rupununi region, is from May to July.

Guyana Fast Facts

Time Zone: Guyana is 4 hours behind GMT and does not observe daylight savings

Getting to Guyana: Flight times to Guyana average at between 11.5 to 18 hours depending on airline and routing

Currency: Guyanese Dollar (GYD). ATMs can be found in Georgetown. Credit cards are not accepted in remote regions and can generally only be used in hotels and some restaurants in Georgetown but they may incur a surcharge

Tipping: Tipping in Guyana is not madatory but is appreciated. A 10% tip for service staff is usually sufficient

Language: The national language of Guyana is English

Visa: For stays over 30 days only (Irish passport holders). Visit our visa pages for more information.


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