The full Guyana journey in 14 days
A two-week Guyana itinerary from Georgetown and Kaieteur through Iwokrama, Surama and Rewa to Karanambu and a South Rupununi ranch, ending with a flight from Lethem.
Savannah at Yupukari in the Central Rupununi
In short
Two weeks lets you see Guyana end to end: Kaieteur, the Iwokrama rainforest, community lodges at Surama and Rewa, wildlife at Karanambu and a working ranch in the South Rupununi, without rushing any of it.
The route, stage by stage
Illustrative itinerary, not a fixed package. Flight days and times, transfer times, lodge availability and prices are subject to confirmation for your dates. Your written proposal sets them out before you commit.
- Days 1 to 2
Georgetown and Kaieteur
Arrive, then fly to Kaieteur Falls on Day 2 (Orinduik can be added by charter).
- Days 3 to 4
Iwokrama River Lodge
Overland through the interior, or fly to Annai and transfer north. River trips and Turtle Mountain.
- Day 5
Canopy walkway (Atta)
Dusk and dawn on the canopy walkway.
- Days 6 to 7
Surama
Community lodge, Surama Mountain, the Burro Burro River.
- Days 8 to 10
Rewa
Boat journey to Rewa; forest hikes, river trips and catch-and-release fishing.
- Days 11 to 12
Karanambu
Giant otters, giant anteaters and black caiman.
- Day 13
South Rupununi ranch
Long 4x4 transfer across the savannah to a ranch: riding and ranch life. One night; add a second for a full riding day.
- Day 14
Lethem and Georgetown
Transfer to Lethem and fly to Georgetown for a final night.
- Flying home
International departure
International departure on day 15, after the final night in Georgetown.
Needs booking well ahead
- Domestic flights and any charters
- Rooms at each small lodge, which can fill well in advance in the dry season
- Boat transfers to and from Rewa
- A final night in Georgetown before your international flight
This is Guyana from the coast to the Brazilian border. It suits travelers who have the time to do the country justice in one trip, and it is the itinerary that best shows how different the interior’s landscapes are from each other.
What makes it work
- A logical line from north to south with no backtracking.
- Flights where they save the most time: Kaieteur, and the return from Lethem.
- Road and river in the middle, where the journey itself is part of the experience.
- Variety: waterfall, rainforest, canopy, community lodges, remote river, wildlife ranch and working cattle ranch.
Pace
Most bases have two or three nights, which keeps the trip from feeling rushed. Kaieteur on Day 2 has no free day behind it, because Day 3 starts the journey into the interior; if the flight is postponed, a charter stop on the way to Annai or an extra day at the end are the fallbacks, so add a Georgetown day after Kaieteur if it is essential to you. Expect early mornings for wildlife and a quieter middle of the day. The longest travel days are the overland section from Georgetown (unless you fly to Annai) and the boat journey to Rewa.
Variations
- Fewer moves: drop Rewa and add a night at Surama and Karanambu.
- More comfort: replace road sections with charter flights.
- Specialist focus: add a bird guide, or extend Rewa for fishing.
Season
The dry season (roughly September to April) suits this route best. During the wet season the ranch section and some road transfers are the most affected, and we would propose an adapted version.
Costs
Costs reflect two weeks of full-board lodges with guiding, several domestic flights and long private transfers. Our trip cost guide explains the drivers, and your proposal states a total price with every inclusion and exclusion.
Questions travelers ask
Is fourteen days too much moving around?
It involves several moves. Most bases get two or three nights; the canopy walkway and the ranch get one each, which still gives a dusk and a dawn. If you prefer fewer moves, drop Rewa or the ranch, or add days.
Can I do this in the wet season?
Parts of it, yes, but flooded savannah and higher rivers change transfers and activities, and the ranch section is the most affected. We would adapt the route rather than force it.
Tell us what you want from Guyana
Share your dates, interests and the pace you enjoy. We reply with suggestions and, when you are ready, a written proposal with the route, prices, inclusions and who provides each part of the trip.
