Discover the unbelievable Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side
Spend 2 nights in the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland area, exploring the flora and fauna with local guides
Boat trip out to islands and beaches
Explore unique colonial Ouro Preto and its architectural heritage on a city tour
Border information: if you are joining in Buenos Aires, you will most likely enter Argentina at Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International Airport, also known as Ezeiza Airport (IATA code: BUE/EZE).
Welcome to Buenos Aires, the wonderful capital of Argentina! There will be an important group meeting at 6:00pm at the joining hotel - please look out at the hotel reception for a note from your leader with more details about this important meeting.
Please note that many of the options listed below will only be possible for those with extra time in Buenos Aires before the start of your trip with us - please contact the Sales team if you would like to book pre-tour accommodation with us to have extra time exploring Buenos Aires.
In Buenos Aires we will stay in a centrally-located hotel.
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today will be a free day to explore the incredible city of Buenos Aires, soak up the atmosphere of its streets, and discover its amazing culture, art, and music.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Optional Activities
Learn all about the cuisine of Argentina on a food tour of Buenos Aires visiting several incredible local top-class eateries that you won't find in the guidebooks!
Tour: 85 USD
Watch a football game at La Bombonera
Entrance: 300 ARS
Enjoy a free city tour of Buenos Aires
Tour: Free
Explore the beautiful area of Palermo Viejo see the incredible modern sculpture of Floralis Generica and head out to the area's bars and restaurants at night
Entrance: Free
Visit the strangely beautiful cemetery of Recoleta the final resting place of many ex-presidents and Argentine icons most famously including the tomb of Eva Peron
Entrance: Free
Head out to a tango show in Buenos Aires' oldest cafe the Gran Cafe Tortoni - seeing a slice of iconic Argentine culture in an ideal and intimate setting
Show: 650 ARS
Today we have a full day drive north though the provinces of Entre Rios and Corrientes, aiming to reach the beautiful village of Yapeyú on the banks of the River Uruguay. Yapeyú is very famous amongst Argentines for being the birthplace of their national hero General Jose de San Martin, one of the liberators of South America from Spanish colonial rule.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 11
Optional Activities
Visit the remains of the house of José de San Martín, one of the main liberators of South America (if time allows)
Entrance: Free
Border information: Exit Argentina at Tancredo Neves, enter Brazil at Tancredo Neves.
Today we cross the border into Brazil and drive to the city of Foz do Iguacu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 8
Today we will visit the Brazilian side of the phenomenal Iguazu Falls, to get some incredible panoramic vistas of the mighty waterfalls. There is also plenty of time to visit the bird park, take a helicopter ride over the falls, see the incredible Itaipu Dam, or quickly stop into Paraguay to pick up some bargains in the nearcy Ciudad del Este.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Included Activities
Discover the unbelievable Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side
Today we will take a day trip back into Argentina to see the incredible Iguazu Falls from the other side. This is well worth doing as the views are even more spectacular, and you'll be able to look right down into the mighty Garganta del Diablo (the largest waterfall here) from a gantry walkway viewing point). We will have a full day at the Argentine side of the falls, allowing us lots of time to freely explore the site, hike some nature trails, or perhaps take an exhilarating (and very wet) boat ride!
We will return to our base in Foz do Iguacu tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Included Activities
Optional Activities
Get a soaking on a boat trip to the Falls
Boat: 1,500 ARS
Today we have a full drive day north to the Brazilian eco-tourism capital of Bonito.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 12
We have two full days in Bonito to take part in the plethora of incredible optional activities here. You could go out on a world-class snorkelling trip, explore the nearby caves, or go abseiling down some of the largest waterfalls in the area, amongst many other possibilities!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Optional Activities
Take an incredible snorkelling trip through the crystal clear waters of the Rio da Prata getting a phenomenal view of the fish and aquatic plants underwater
Snorkelling trip and transport: 290 BRL
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today we have a short drive to Brazil's amazing Southern Pantanal region, where we have a visit a local eco-tourism ranch (or 'fazenda').
We will spend 2 nights here and have a fantastic package of included activities such as exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside on horseback, trips down the wildlife-abundant rivers in boats and canoes, and safaris on the ranch's trucks and on foot where we hope to spot capybaras, caimans, and (if we are very lucky) jaguars and ocelots. Our stay here is an incredible highlight!
In the Southern Pantanal we will stay in dorm accommodation in a well equipped lodge with all the meals and activities included.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 4
Included Activities
Spend 2 nights in the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland area, exploring the flora and fauna with local guides
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
After our morning activities and one final lunch in our beautiful ranch, it is time to leave the Pantanal. We will start driving east towards Sao Paulo state, and wild camp or stay in a local pousada at the end of the day.
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 7
Today we will drive to the remote town of Brotas in southeastern Brazil.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 10
Today is free to take part in optional adventure activities such as white water rafting or canyoning, or to simply relax by the pool!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Optional Activities
Go on a half-day canyoning trip through the gorges of the Jacare River near Brotas
Activity: 270 BRL
Head out white-water rafting on the fast moving waters of the Jacare River (approxmiately Grade 3-4)
Activity: 150 BRL
Today we have a full day drive to the colonial town of Paraty on the Emerald Coast of the Atlantic!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Multishare Hostel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 10
Accommodation: Multishare Hostel
Included Activities
Boat trip out to islands and beaches
Optional Activities
Learn all about the fascinating history of Brazil and the Gold Trail on an excellent walking tour of the old colonial town of Paraty
Walking Tour: 35 USD
Enjoy some of the best and most scenic treks in the country on the coastal trails hils and 'tropical fjords' near Paraty
Walking Tour: 50 USD
Explore the ocean islands beaches and mangroves of Atlantic coast in a more serene and tranquil fashion on a sea kayaking expedition around the bay of Paraty
Kayaking: 80 BRL
Accommodation: Multishare Hostel
This morning we will drive to the incredible Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world!
In Rio de Janeiro we will stay in a great hotel in the Flamengo district, close to the beach and the metro station.
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 5
Optional Activities
Relax and explore the world famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro including Ipanema Arpoador and of course Copacabana
Entrance: Free
Visit the world famous statue Christ the Redeemer
Train and entrance: 83 BRL
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! Today there will be a group meeting day at 18:00hrs, please meet in the hotel reception.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy Rio. If you would like to book additional nights of accommodation to really explore the city, please contact your Sales agent.
Border information: If you are arriving in Rio, enter Brazil at Rio Galeão International Airport International (IATA code: GIG) Airport.
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Optional Activities
Visit the world famous statue Christ the Redeemer
Train and entrance: 83 BRL
Explore Brazilian flavours in a half day cooking class
Half day class: 75 USD
Take a hike into the Tijuca Rainforest, one of the largest Urban Rainforests in the world.
Hike: 65 USD
Take a cable car up Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain)
Cable car (return ticket): 85 BRL
Take a brilliant free walking tour with an expert local guide around Lapa and Central Rio de Janeiro (or Copacabana and Ipanema on certain days)
Walking Tour: Free
Today we will drive to the beautiful old colonial mining town of Ouro Preto.
Along the way we will stop at Petropolis, the cool hill-side hideaway for local Cariocas escaping the heat of Rio. We will have 2 hours to explore the Museu Imperial, the former Imperial Palace, wander the town or visit the Palacio de Cristal, the site where the last slaves of Petropolis were released.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Multishare Hostel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 10
Today we will enjoy a half day guided tour of Ouro Preto, well known for its colonial architecture and the first Brazilian town to be considered a UNESCO world heritage site. In the afternoon enjoy some free time to explore the town, visit the museum or some of the stunning baroque churches. There are some fantastic cafes and restaurants in Ouro Preto. Don't forget your camera today - Ouro Preto is one of the most picturesque towns on our itinerary!
Accommodation: Multishare Hostel
Included Activities
Explore unique colonial Ouro Preto and its architectural heritage on a city tour
Optional Activities
Head underground into the gold mines of Ouro Preto
Entrance: 68 BRL
Guide: 30 BRL
We have a full day drive through the Brazilian countryside. We will find a nice spot and camp for the night near Tres Marias.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 9
Today we arrive in the futuristic capital of Brasilia. In the morning we will enjoy a guided tour of this fascinating city, which was designed and built to be the Brazilian Government's headquarters in 1960. The city is designed to resemble a plane, and is a UNESCO heritage site, housing some incredible, futuristic style Cathedrals and Monuments.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Multishare Hostel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 7
After our morning tour of the city, we will drive to the chilled out town of Alto Paraiso, which will be our base for exploring the Chapada dos Veadeiros. Alto Paraiso is crossed by Parallel 14 (in the same way as Machu Picchu) and is at the centre of some fantastic stories of space ships and aliens!
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 4
Included Activities
See the unique city plan and architecture of Brasilia on a guided tour
Today we can explore the National Park. The Chapada dos Veadeiros is one of Brazil's hidden gems, one of the oldest and most beautiful tropical ecosystems in South America and home to incredible waterfalls, rock formations, caves and grottoes.
This morning we will have an included visit to the Vale da Lua or the Valley of the Moon, so called due to the rock formations giving it an appearance similar to the moon.
This area is perfect for hiking, horse and bike riding and of course swimming in natural pools and soaking up the parks atmosphere. It is said that due to the high amount of quartz in the ground, that this Chapada is glows from space!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Included Activities
Optional Activities
Try some of the adventure activities on offer around Alto Paraiso
Canyoning: 150 USD
Zip lining: 80 USD
Over the next two days we will travel overland across the central Brazilian countryside.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 11
Overlanding through Central Brazil to Lencois.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 5
We will spend 2 full days in Lencois, the gateway to Chapada da Diamantina National Park. A former diamond-mining town in Bahia. Lencois's friendly inhabitants, great restaurants, cobbled streets and brightly coloured buildings make it a great town to explore.
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Included Activities
Head into the beautiful Chapada Diamantina National Park
Go hiking, kayaking, riding, explore the town, or simply kick back and relax!
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Optional Activities
Full day hike through the Ribeirão Valley to the stunning Sossego waterfall
Trek: 90 BRL
Explore the stunning caves of the chapada and climb Morro do Pai Inácio for spectacular views of the region
Trek: 180 BRL
We head to the coast today, to the beautiful beach town of Itacare, with its stunning Atlantic rainforest, laid back eco-friendly cafes and bars, and the opportunity to surf, relax and explore.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 10
Time to relax and enjoy some beach time!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Optional Activities
Take part in a range of adventure activities from horse riding, rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, kayaking and even off road adventures
Price: 50 USD
Head to the southern beaches for some surfing or chill out on the beach and relax
Price: Free
Today we have a free day to explore the area, enjoy the beach, take part in some of the many adventure activities available here, or visit the stunning Peninsula de Marau, stopping off at Praia Taipus de Fora and Lagoa Azul.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Optional Activities
Take a day trip to explore the Peninsula de Marau with its gorgeous beaches, Camambu Bay's Nature Reserve and relaxed villages
Price: 75 USD
Today we drive to the beautiful town of Salvador da Bahia. Salvador is a vibrant and exciting place to visit, with its bright colonial architecture, tasty street food scene, great music and impressive Capoeira, there's plenty to keep us busy for 2 days.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 7
Free time to explore the energetic and vibrant city of Salvador, known around the world for its Carnaval festivities. Salvador is home to over 300 churches, the historic centre is recognised by UNESCO and full of interesting architecture, brightly coloured buildings and cobblestone streets. It's an excellent place to witness the African culture in music and dance and enjoy some delicious street food.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Optional Activities
Watch a candomblé ceremony
Entrance: 70 USD
Visit a Capoeira school to watch the Brazilian martial art combining elements of dance acrobatics and music
Approx price: 25 BRL
Take a guided tour of the city
Walking Tour: 40 BRL
Welcome to Salvador! Today there is an important group meeting at 18:00hrs, please meet at the Hotel reception. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy Salvador.
Border information: If you are starting in Salvador, enter Brazil at Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (IATA code: SSA)
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Optional Activities
Watch a candomblé ceremony
Entrance: 70 USD
Enjoy a dance performance showcasing the culture and history of Bahia
Show: 65 BRL
Visit a Capoeira school to watch the Brazilian martial art combining elements of dance acrobatics and music
Approx price: 25 BRL
Visit the Forte Santo Antonioa da Barra, Brazil's oldest lighthouse, for panoramic views of the city
Price: Free
Today we head north up the coast of Bahia, into the state of Sergipe. Along the way we will make a stop at the Projeto Tamar - a research station involved in the protection of Brazil's fives species of turtle, which spans 1000km and 9 of Brazil's states. The best time to visit is September to March when the spawning occurs.
Afterwards we will continue our journey north to Aracaju, where we can chill out in one of the town's seafront eateries, listen to some traditional forro music and enjoy the fresh crabs that the town is known for.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 7
Included Activities
Visit the Tamar Turtle Conservation Project
We have a full day drive to the stunning colonial gem of Olinda, considered one of Brazil's most important historic sites.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 9
Explore the beautiful town of Olinda, once known as 'small Lisbon' and the richest town in Brazil. Enjoy wandering the cobblestone streets, check out some of the exquisite churches and definitely make time for lunch at Alto da Se to enjoy the views!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Optional Activities
See the sights and visit the imposing 16th-century Igreja da Se, located at Alto da Se (Cathedral Heights)
Entrance: Free
Go on a free walking tour of Olinda
Tips only: Free
Continue the journey to the cool seaside town of Praia da Pipa.
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 5
Today we have a drive day to the pink sands of the Canoa Quebrada beaches.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 7
Huge pinkish sand dunes dominate the area of Canoa Quebrada, it's a fantastic spot to kick back and relax after a week of overlanding, or for the more energetic; try your hand at kite surfing, take an evening horseback ride along the beach, head out on a beach buggy. There's a laid back small town to explore too.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Optional Activities
Take a beach buggy trip to Ponta Grossa
Activity per 4 pax: 240 BRL
Try your hand at kitesurfing
Activity: 300 BRL
An all day drive brings us to the laid back beach town of Jericoacoara, or 'Jeri' as it's affectionately known. Access to Jericoacoara is only by 4x4 through unpaved tracks through the dunes, making it a wonderfully hard to reach place.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 8
Jericoacoara is a magical place to spend some time; wander the sandy lanes, enjoy the sunset with a caipirinha on the dunes whilst the locals practise their Capoeira, head out on a quad bike adventure to remote lagoons where you can take a dip, laze in a hammock and enjoy a seafood lunch. Jeri is also one of the prime spots for surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Optional Activities
Enjoy a dunebuggy tour around the sand dunes
Trip: 350 BRL
Take quad bikes to the stunning Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Paraiso
Trip: 350 BRL
Learn to kitesurf in Jericoacoara
Price: 160 USD
Try a capoeira class
90 min lesson: 35 BRL
Today we drive to the town of Barreirinhas, the gateway to the Lencois Maranhenses National Park.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 4
Today we adventure into the Lencois Maranhenses National Park begins.
Seen from the sky, the meeting point of the Rio Parnaiba and the Atlantic Ocean looks like a giant puzzle, made up of 85 tiny islands.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Included Activities
Guided visit to the stunning Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Optional Activities
Quadbiking around the remote Caburé
Half hour: 60 BRL
Today we will head out to the protected area of Pequeneos Lencois, along the way, we will visit a small fishing village, take a short walk & enjoy views of the dunes and the Preguicas River.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
This morning we will continue our journey to the beautiful UNESCO town of Sao Luis.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 5
Today we can enjoy the UNESCO world heritage site of Sao Luis, the only city of Brazil to be founded by the French. The city is full is interesting museums and the historic centre houses beautiful, pastel coloured colonial mansions. You can take a boat trip to the more laid back town of Alcantara, you may spot the Scarlet Guara birds on your way.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Optional Activities
Set within an impressive mansion are exhibits of Sao Luis festivals - Carnaval Bumba Meu Boi and Divino Espirito Santo
Price: Free
Learn about Maranhoas indigenous cultures at the Centro Perquisa de Historia Natural
Price: Free
Take a guided tour of the city
Guide (cost per group): 300 BRL
Visit the 18th-century state governor's palace, Palacio dos Leoes
Price: Free
Our final drive day brings us to Belem where the mighty Amazon River meets the Atlantic.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 11
Today is yours to enjoy the port town of Belem, one of the first Portuguese settlements. Explore the historic centre which houses various museums and cathedrals and be sure to visit the Ver-o-Paso Market, considered the largest in South America, with its stalls scattered with Amazonian fish, baskets of Acai, herbs and crafts.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Optional Activities
Visit Cidade Velha, home to most of Belem's museums with four plazas and a riverside location
Entrance: Free
Visit the iconic waterfront colonial Ver-o-Peso market
Entrance: Free
The next four days of our itinerary will be flexible to suit the sailing times of our ferry and the road conditions.
Accommodation: Overnight Boat
We hope to board the Amazon passenger boat today or tomorrow at 10am, sailing to the port of Macapa - this crossing usually takes around 24hours and is a real local experience. Be sure to bring some snacks, playing cards and a good book for the journey. Meals will be provided on the ferry but these are quite basic. Snacks and drinks are sold on board.
The truck will depart on a separate ferry the night before, as it takes around 36 hours to reach Macapa.
Whilst on board we sleep in hammocks on deck. It is possible to upgrade in advance to a cabin, please contact your Sales agent for further information.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight Boat
Overlanding day towards French Guiana
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 9
We will likely spend a night in Macapa on arrival, followed by 2 days overlanding to the city of Cayenne in French Guiana. Our itinerary will depend on road conditions and the arrival times of the passenger and truck ferries.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 9
Welcome to French Guiana!, today there is an important meeting at 18:00, please meet in the hotel reception. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy Cayenne.
Border Information - If joining the trip at Cayenne, you will fly into Cayenne Félix Eboué International Airport (IATA code: CAY)
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today we will enjoy a half day walking tour around Cayenne. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy, perhaps even take a Kayaking trip to the Ilets du pont. Depending on departure days we may choose to visit the Space station at Kourou ths morning.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Included Activities
Take a 3hr walking tour of Cayenne; climb up Cépénou hill to enjoy a panoramic view of the city; the visit will take you through numerous key spots of historical cultural or natural interest.
Optional Activities
Take a 2-hour kayaking trip to the Iles Dupont; sea islets positioned less than a half-mile off the beach of Cayenne’s Grand Hotel de Montabo. This site is perfect for the observation of sea turtles and dolphins.
Kayaking: 29 EUR
Take a motorboat shuttle to the Ilet La Mère to explore the islet
Boat trip: 35 EUR
Today we will head out to the town of Kourou; the site of the European Space station and the starting point for boat trips around the former penal colony on Devil's Island, one of the infamous Iles du Salut, off the coast of French Guiana. The ordeal of Frenchman Henri Charriere, who spent 12 years here, would later inspire the book Papillon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 2
Included Activities
Visit the international Spaceport in Kourou
Optional Activities
Take a boat trip to the Iles du Salut the Devils islands; explore the old church school and hospital of Ilhe Royale photograph the native wildlife and even take a dip in the convicts swimming pool!
Boat trip: 51 EUR
Today we will visit the European Space Centre near Kourou, en route to the town of Saint Laurent du Maroni.
During Turtle viewing season (March to August) we will spend tonight at Plage les Hattes, in the hope of spotting a Olive Ridley or Leatherback Turtle.
We will stay in a local guesthouse or sleep in hammocks if we visit Plage Les Hattes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 4
Today we have a free day to explore the border town of Saint Laurent du Maroni, located on the Maroni river, with its interesting and dark history as an arrival point for prisoners during the 19th Century.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 2
Optional Activities
This river tour will take you to the “Ile Portal” river island the Amerindian village of Biguiston and its polishing stones and finally to the Wacapou creek.
Tour: 55 EUR
Visit to a Hmong Village
Tour: 46 EUR
We continue our journey west to the lively capital Paramaribo.
This evening we may choose to take an evening sunset boat trip in the hope of seeing some Dolphins playing in the Suriname River.
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 3
Today we have a full day to explore Paramaribo's historic inner city and the Commewijne area. You can easily explore the historic centre on foot, visiting Fort Zeelandia and the Suriname museum, and enjoying the fantastic architecture of Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, one of the largest wooden buildings in the western hemisphere, or hire a bike and take a boat across the river to cycle the peaceful Commewijne Plantation Loop, visit the star shaped fort at Neiu Amsterdam. There are plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Included Activities
Optional Activities
Take a sunset boat trip in search of dolphins tour includes snacks and drinks.
Boat trip: 28 EUR
Hire a bike from one of the nearby hostels, cross the river in a local ferry and explore the Commewijne plantation area.
Day Tour: 60 EUR
This morning we leave the truck behind and set off for an unforgettable adventure into the interior of Suriname. We will travel by minibus for approximately 190km to the port at Atjoni, we then hop on a boat for approx 1hr trip along the Suriname River, deep into the rainforest where we will stay for two nights on our own private island!
Be sure to pack light for this excursion, as we can only take a small bag each with us.
We will stay in comfortable cabins and enjoy our own pool. All meals are provided during our visit, though you will need a small amount of money for drinks and tips for our local guide.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Included Activities
Spend 2 nights / 3 days on an all inclusive island retreat in the Suriname River surrounded by dense rainforest birdlife and opportunities to visit local communities.
During our stay we can visit local villages, walk around the island in the hope of meeting some of its furry inhabitants and learn about the medicinal plants, try to spot Caiman on a night time canoe trip, take a dip in the river at the Ferulassi rapids - a natural Jacuzzi, and relax on the island by our pool, spot the kingfishers on the banks of the river and enjoy the tranquillity of the Amazon Rainforest.
All meals are provided.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
This morning is free for you to enjoy how you wish, walk, swim or relax and after lunch we will transfer back to Paramaribo.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Optional Activities
Visit the partly renovated plantation Peperpot and take a walk in the nature park
Tour: 60 EUR
Visit to a Maroon Village
Tour: 85 EUR
Go on an off-roading 4x4 Adventure
City Tour: 134 EUR
Paramaribo and its surroundings definitely deserve at least one more day for exploration. Today is yours to spend as you wish; take a boat trip to Jordensavanne, take part in a Moengo Cultural experience, go walking in the Peperpot Nature reserve or Brownsberg Nature Park, learn the art of Surinamese cookery, or take part in one of the many day tours available.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Included Activities
Today we will leave the bright lights of Parbo behind and head to the Bigi Pan, designated an 'Important Bird Area' for its spectacular bird life, particularly the country's largest colony of Scarlet Ibis.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 1
Today we head across the border by Ferryboat to the Guyana Capital, Georgetown.
Border information: Exit Paramaribo, Enter Guyana
In Georgetown we stay in a central located, basic but cosy, locally run hostel, with shared bathrooms in a combination of twin and dorm rooms.
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 5
Take a morning tour of the city, explore the old canals and great sea wall, visit incredible wooden cathedrals, the huge market and try to spot the manatees swimming in the National park's lake. Georgetown is a busy place, and feels happily free from mass tourism. Be sure to take your camera!
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Included Activities
Today we have a second free day in the city.
Perhaps one of the greatest highlights of Guyana is the spectacularly remote and impressive Kaieteur Falls, one of the tallest single drop waterfalls in the world, and reachable only by light aircraft. Take a half day flight to the falls and then enjoy a walking tour to the Falls and search for the tiny golden rocket frogs, hiding in the tank bromeliads leaves, as well as an impressive variety of butterflies, you may also be lucky enough to spot the bright orange Guayanan Cock of the Rocks.
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Optional Activities
Fly to both Kaieteur and Orinduk Falls on this day tour
Price: 290 USD
Take a flight to the amazing Kaieteur Falls
Price: 190 USD
Today the adventure really begins, as we travel south into the Guyanan Interior. We enjoy the comforts of a tarmac road for around 120km, as far as the town of Linden, and then the dirt road begins! it's the only road that connects Georgetown to Brazil, at some times of the year it becomes impassable due to the rains, but most of the time you'll find trucks and minibuses happily bumping along the road transporting people to and from Lethem. Many people choose to fly to the jungle resorts, but as overlanders we will get to enjoy the pristine rainforest - keep your eyes peeled in case of the illusive jaguar road crossing!
Please note we will likely set off very early today in order to make the most of the cooler parts of the day.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 10
This morning we will cross the River on a small barge and head deep in the Guyanan rainforest, which gives us some unique wildlife spotting opportunities in one of the most pristine and untouched eco-systems in the world. We have a variety of options for us including walking, bird watching, canoeing trips, nocturnal wildlife spotting and even a spot of swimming (if the watre is low enough).
Today we will have an opportunity to visit the Iwokrama Forest Canopy Walkway, set 30metres above the forest floor and providing a unique opportunity to experience the jungle's mid-level canopy through a series of suspension bridges and decks. Visits during dusk or dawn are best for bird spotting of Macaws and Tucans, you may even be lucky enough to see Red Howler Monkeys.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 2
Included Activities
We will stay in the heart of the Iwokrama Forest at a jungle lodge where we have time to explore the rainforest and observe the wildlife and birdlife.
Optional Activities
Take a short walk into the rainforest to search of the brightest bird of the jungle - the Guianan Cock of the Rocks
Price: 35 USD
Today we leave the dense rainforest behind and head towards a village settlement in an area of Savannah, where we will take a walk in the village and a short river trip in Canoes on the Burro Burro River. Afterwards we will head to our camp, which is a little further south further into the Savannah region.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 2
Included Activities
Today we have a free day for activities such a horse riding, hiking and further opportunities for spotting wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Included Activities
Head out for a guided hike on the Panorama Nature Trail
This is our final day in Guyana, we will head south past the town of Lethem and onto the city of Boa Vista in Brazil
(Please note that it is possible to fly from Lethem to Georgetown for approximately 150USD, for outbound international flights).
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 5
Today is the final day for passengers finishing their trip in Boa Vista. Please note there is no accommodation included on the trip tonight - please contact your sales agent if you are interested in booking an extra night of accommodation in order to fully explore the area.
Border Information: if you are finishing in Boa Vista, you will most likely exit Brazil at Boa Vista-Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport (AITO code: BVB)
Meals: Breakfast
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