Guyana Suriname french Guiana Tour 18 Days/17 Nights

Arrive at J.A. Pengel International Airport where you’ll be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in the heart of Paramaribo. The Torarica Hotel & Casino, perched on the banks of the Suriname River, offers an ideal balance of comfort and location. Depending on your arrival time, take a stroll along the lively riverside promenade, watch the fishing boats glide past, or simply relax by the pool and let the tropical warmth ease you into the journey ahead.
Accommodation: Torarica Hotel & Casino
Meals: Breakfast

Leave the bustle of Paramaribo behind and travel 190 km through scenic countryside to the port of Atjoni. Here, board a motorized canoe for a thrilling ride upriver through the Upper Suriname River’s legendary rapids, surrounded by lush green rainforest. Arrive at the Danpaati River Lodge, a secluded paradise where wooden cabins overlook the river. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or dipping into one of the few safe swimming spots in the region. As the sun sets, embark on a guided night cruise to spot caimans lying along the sandy banks, their eyes glinting in the torchlight.
Accommodation: Danpaati River Lodge (Standard Cabin)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, set out to visit a traditional Maroon village, where descendants of African slaves maintain the customs and skills passed down for centuries. Continue to the Saamaka Museum to explore the rich cultural heritage of the Saramaka people. In the afternoon, take a guided walk into the rainforest to discover medicinal plants, hidden birdlife, and perhaps spot playful monkeys in the canopy. You might also choose a traditional massage, blending ancient techniques with modern comfort. Tonight, enjoy a vibrant dance performance featuring the Seketi, Awasa, and Bandamba dances — with your guide explaining their cultural meanings.
Accommodation: Danpaati River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake early to watch the morning mist rise over the river, with parrots and toucans calling overhead. After a leisurely breakfast, say farewell to the friendly lodge staff and retrace your journey by canoe and vehicle back to Paramaribo. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore the riverside cafes near your hotel.
Accommodation: Torarica Hotel & Casino
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Discover why Paramaribo’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a guided tour. See the striking wooden architecture of Fort Zeelandia, the Presidential Palace, and the unique sight of a mosque standing side-by-side with a synagogue. Cross the river to explore Peperpot Plantation, where old cocoa and coffee processing buildings remain much as they were centuries ago. Visit Marienburg, a former sugar estate, before enjoying an authentic Javanese lunch in Tamanredjo. The day ends with a tour of Fort Nieuw Amsterdam, guarding the meeting point of the Suriname and Commewijne Rivers.
Accommodation: Torarica Hotel & Casino
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Journey east along Suriname’s coast to the border town of Albina, cross the Maroni River into French Guiana, and travel to Kourou. This afternoon, tour the Guiana Space Centre, one of the world’s most active rocket launch sites, where you’ll see launch pads, assembly buildings, and mission control centers. Your guide will share fascinating details about international space missions launched from this tropical location.
Accommodation: Hotel Atlantis, Kourou
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Board a catamaran to the Îles du Salut (Salvation Islands), infamous for their role in France’s penal history. Explore Île Royale and Île Saint-Joseph, wandering past crumbling prison cells, the old church, and shaded coastal trails. Learn the true stories of famous prisoners, including Alfred Dreyfus and the escape artist “Papillon.” Return to the mainland in the afternoon and transfer to the colorful capital of Cayenne.
Accommodation: Central Hotel, Cayenne
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Explore Iracoubo’s charming church, hand-painted by a former prisoner, then visit the Transportation Centre in St. Laurent du Maroni to understand French Guiana’s penal history. Cross back into Suriname and return to Paramaribo for the evening.
Accommodation: Torarica Hotel & Casino
Meals: Breakfast

Fly to Georgetown, Guyana’s capital, and dive into its lively markets with celebrity chef Delven Adams. Sample exotic fruits, browse spice stalls, and visit the “Backyard Café” for a private lunch. In the evening, take a river cruise to watch flocks of scarlet ibis and other birds return to their mangrove roosts as the sun sets.
Accommodation: Grand Coastal Hotel, Georgetown
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Board a small plane for a breathtaking flight over endless rainforest to Kaieteur Falls, the world’s  highest single-drop waterfall. Stand at the cliff edge as 30,000 gallons of water per second plunge 741 feet into the gorge below. Keep an eye out for golden frogs and cock-of-the-rock birds before flying back to Georgetown.
Accommodation: Grand Coastal Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Fly deep into Guyana’s interior, arriving at Iwokrama River Lodge. Cruise the river, then hike up Turtle Mountain for sweeping canopy views. Later, travel by 4×4 along one of South America’s wildest roads, with a chance of spotting jaguars, to reach Atta Rainforest Lodge near the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway.
Accommodation: Atta Rainforest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the morning high above the forest floor on suspension bridges, spotting toucans, parrots, and monkeys. In the evening, join a guided night walk for a chance to see white-winged potoos, giant insects, or even elusive jungle cats.
Accommodation: Atta Rainforest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to the indigenous Macushi village of Surama, surrounded by savannah and mountains. Paddle the Burro Burro River in search of giant otters, tapirs, and macaws. As night falls, join a guided forest walk to experience the Amazon after dark.
Accommodation: Surama Eco-Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Climb Surama Mountain at dawn for panoramic views, or opt for a gentler nature walk. Fly back to Georgetown in the afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Grand Coastal Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

If ending here, transfer to Cheddi Jagan International Airport for your departing flight. For those continuing, set off for the Essequibo River adventure.

Travel by speedboat up the Essequibo River, stopping at historic Fort Zeelandia on Fort Island, built by the Dutch in the 18th century. Pass river islands covered in rainforest, spot playful river dolphins, and enjoy a stunning sunset at Parrot Island, where thousands of colorful parrots fill the evening sky.
Accommodation: Baganara Island Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Set out early for remote Shell Beach, a pristine coastal wilderness where four species of sea turtles —including the giant leatherback — nest each year. Learn about conservation efforts from local guides, enjoy a picnic lunch, and swim in the warm Atlantic waters before returning to your island resort.
Accommodation: Baganara Island Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Cruise back to the mainland, enjoying your last views of the Essequibo River, before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast