18 days tour

South America: Off The Beaten Track Deep Into The Rainforest

South America: Off The Beaten Track Deep Into The Rainforest

This tour includes:

Transport

all journeys in private vehicles

Others

all entrance fees according to the program

Flights

Scheduled flight from/to Frankfurt to Paramaribo and back from Manaus with KLM or other airline in economy class Domestic flights Georgetown - Kaieteur Fall - Georgetown, Boa Vista - Manaus

Guide

DIAMIR tour guide

Meals

Meals: 16ร—F, 11ร—M, 8ร—A

Accommodation

8 nights: hotel in double room 8 รœ: Lodge in double room

Not included:

Optional

Others

Meals and drinks not mentioned Optional excursions and activities gratuities personal

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip South America: Off The Beaten Track Deep Into The Rainforest

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival - Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival - Amsterdam

      Flight to Amsterdam. Overnight stay at the airport hotel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Flight To Paramaribo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Flight To Paramaribo

      Daytime flight to Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. Arrival in the afternoon in the former Dutch colony. On the way to your accommodation, you can gain your first experience of the country and its people and see the colorful diversity in the faces of the people. Overnight stay in the hotel.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Upper Suriname River: Wildlife Watching
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Upper Suriname River: Wildlife Watching

      After breakfast, drive to Atjoni. Civilization ends here and you continue on a small boat into the deep jungle of South America. You have some time to enjoy the amenities of the lodge before taking a boat trip on the river in the late afternoon, where you are likely to spot caimans and other animals. Overnight stay in a lodge.

  • Day 4 Day 4: The Story Of The Saramaka Maroon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: The Story Of The Saramaka Maroon

      This morning is dedicated to the Saramaka Maroon, the descendants of African slaves who found their home here on the Suriname River. You will learn a lot about their history and traditions and gain an insight into the everyday life of the inhabitants. In the afternoon, you will go on a hike through the fascinating rainforest and try to better understand its symbiosis of flora and fauna. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Drive To Paramaribo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Drive To Paramaribo

      Spend the morning enjoying nature in the picturesque surroundings before setting off on the return journey to Paramaribo. You first travel by canoe to Atjoni, where the vehicles are already waiting for you. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Paramaribo: Colonial Flair And A Colorful Mix Of Cultures
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Paramaribo: Colonial Flair And A Colorful Mix Of Cultures

      Today you will explore the capital on foot. Your route first takes you to Fort Zeelandia and on to the Presidential Palace. You will pass colonial alleyways such as Lim a Po Street and visit the synagogue and the mosque, which stand right next to each other here and symbolically represent the diversity of the country. On the other side of the river, you continue your exploration tour and visit the former Peperpot plantation and learn more about the history of the place and the country. The day ends with a detour to Fort Nieuw Amsterdam. In the evening, you have the option of taking a boat trip in Leonsburg and watching dolphins. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Suriname - Georgetown
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Suriname - Georgetown

      A long day of driving is on the program today. You leave Suriname by land and drive through the typical farm landscape of the region to Guyana. You cross the border river by ferry and reach Georgetown in the evening. Overnight stay in a hotel.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Explore Georgetown With Chef Delven Adams
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Explore Georgetown With Chef Delven Adams

      Together with Chef Delven Adams, you will first go to the Bourda market in the morning and then to the fish market. Exploring the market and the city with him is a real highlight and gives you great access to the stallholders. You will also stroll through the historic old town with the largest free-standing wooden building in the world, St. Georgeโ€™s Cathedral. After lunch at the Backyard Cafe, you will visit the botanical garden and a wildlife sanctuary. In the afternoon, you can take an optional excursion to the Demerara River to witness the evening spectacle of the flocks of birds flying in. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Kaieteur Waterfalls: Big Rush
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Kaieteur Waterfalls: Big Rush

      In the morning, you fly in a small plane over seemingly endless rainforest to the Kaieteur Falls, at 226 m one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in the world. But it is not only the falls that are interesting, there is also a special nature and fauna to discover. Numerous bromeliads, a unique bird world and the small "Golden Frog" are at home here. Return flight to Georgetown. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Drive Into The Heart Of Guyana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Drive Into The Heart Of Guyana

      You leave civilization and drive to Kurupukari, where you cross the Essequibo River. The destination of the trip is the Atta Rainforest Lodge. You will go to lofty heights (30 m) and explore the upper levels of the rainforest on the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, on four suspension bridges. Afterwards, you will go in search of the Crimson Fruitcrow and the Black Currasow. Overnight stay in a lodge. (Travel time approx. 8 hours, 360 km).

  • Day 11 Day 11: High Up In The Canopy
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: High Up In The Canopy

      Although the forest around Atta Lodge is already an excellent birding spot, todayโ€™s walk takes you back to the canopy walkway before sunrise. Birds to spot include Rufous-throated Sapphire, Green Aracari and Pygmy Antwren. With a bit of luck, you may also spot the Guianan Toucanet and Pompadour Cotinga as well as howler and spider monkeys. The day then offers various other observation tours to discover mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. After dusk, you set off on a night hike in the light of flashlights. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

  • Day 12 Day 12: On The Rupununi River To Rewa Eco-Lodge
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: On The Rupununi River To Rewa Eco-Lodge

      Before breakfast, you will have another opportunity to look out for the animal inhabitants on the canopy walkway and experience the rainforest as it awakens. You drive to Corkwood and go on a hike to discover the beautiful Guiana cock-of-the-rock. On a boat trip on the Rupununi River to Rewa, keep an eye out for caimans and giant otters. Your hosts at the Rewa Eco-Lodge are already waiting for you. You then drive to a lake on which the gigantic Victoria amazonica water lilies grow with a diameter of up to three meters. Overnight stay in a lodge.

  • Day 13 Day 13: In Search Of Theraphosa Blondi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: In Search Of Theraphosa Blondi

      Start the day in style with breakfast by the river. After a short boat trip on the Rupununi River, you change perspective and hike up Awarmie Mountain, from whose plateau you can see the surrounding area, the savannah and the Kanuku Mountains. Here, too, you have the opportunity to spot numerous animals. After lunch at the foot of the mountain, you try to track down a strange creature. With a leg length of up to 28 cm and a body size of up to 12 cm, the Goliath giant spider (Theraphosa blondi) is the largest spider in the world. Overnight stay as the day before.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Boat Trip To Karanambu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Boat Trip To Karanambu

      You say goodbye to your hosts and continue along the Rupununi River and through the rainforest to Pakaraima Mountain Inn, where you stop for lunch with Charlie De Freitas and listen to his stories. The journey then continues on the Rupununi River to Karanambu Lodge. Here you will go on a variety of excursions on the river, in the rainforest and in the savannah to discover the flora and fauna. Overnight stay in a lodge.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Big Anteaters And Black Caimans
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Big Anteaters And Black Caimans

      In the early morning, you will head out into the vast savannah in search of the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), which usually feeds on the termite mounds here. After breakfast, you continue the journey and drive upstream to Yupukari, where you will spend the night at Caiman House. You will get an insight into how the researchers at the station catch the black caimans (Melanosuchus niger) to measure and weigh them before they are released back into the wild. Overnight stay in a lodge.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Off To Brazil
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Off To Brazil

      In the early morning, you go on an electric boat or paddle boat to observe animals and birds. Lake Awariku is home to herons and ibises, as well as giant sea otters and caimans. You then travel via Lethem to Boa Vista. Olรก no brasil - welcome to Brazil. From here you fly to Manaus, the gateway to the mighty Amazon. Overnight stay in a hotel.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Departure From The Rainforest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Departure From The Rainforest

      Depending on the flight time, the morning is at leisure. Transfer to the airport and flight back to Europe via Sao Paulo.

  • Day 18 Day 18: Arrival In Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Arrival In Germany

      With eventful memories in your head, you land in Amsterdam and fly on to your departure airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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