Guyana Holidays: Kaieteur falls overland

The overland trip to Kaieteur Falls offers the excitement of trekking and camping in the forest rewarded with amazing views of the Kaieteur Gorge. We travel along the river with the porters, occasionally portaging (carrying) the boat up over violent rapids but otherwise enjoying the flora and fauna of the rainforest. The arduous climb up the mountain is well worth the rewards of the first glimpse of the falls. This trip can vary in length depending on season, size of group, route and activities along the way. The following journey is a sample of what is available.

DAY 1:
Arrive in Guyana. Pick up and transfer to Cara Lodge, 150-year-old heritage house converted into a small hotel. Overnight at Cara Lodge.

DAY 2:
This morning enjoy a guided tour of Georgetown City (see description below). This afternoon have a briefing on the overland trip and prepare your gear. Overnight at Cara Lodge. (B).

DAY 3:
This morning depart Georgetown at 0630hrs traveling for 8 hours, passing through the bauxite town of Linden, then through miles and miles of lush rainforest and rolling hills, stopping briefly at '58' where you enjoy a lovely vegetarian lunch or fried local fish or chicken. Rejuvenated, you continue your journey to the Golden frog - Amazonia - Guyana

bustling gold-mining town of Mahdia, then to Pamela Landing where you travel by boat for 2 ½ hours to Amatuk. Here, on this beautiful island of white sand with the 170 ft drop Amatuk falls just a few yards away, you camp for the night. A refreshing bath in the river and a sumptuous meal prepared by Melford and Ina are all you need before climbing into your hammock. The fresh, clean air will soon render you fast asleep. Overnight at camp Amatuk. (BLD).

DAY 4:
The next day you leave by foot, trekking through the jungle, swimming across creeks and walking across jungle bridges (tree trunks), a short boat-ride through the rapids and you arrive at Waratuk where you camp for the night. (BLD).

DAY 5:
The next morning, after a good night's sleep and a delicious breakfast, you set off on foot for Tukiet with the enigmatic Ibini mountain range in a distance as your constant companion. Another short boat ride and you reach just in time for lunch at Tukiet, the bottom of Kaieteur Falls. A cool dip in the river with the 'Old Man's Beard', a beautiful falls, flowing gently down a steep drop from high up the mountain just across the river, and a healthy meal will put you in top gear to begin your climb up the 'O my God' mountain. Did you say that you liked challenges? This climb will challenge you both physically and mentally. With your backpack strapped securely unto your back and your water bottle within easy reach you begin your ascend quite smartly. After four and a half exhilarating hours of climbing, enough time to come to terms with yourself and find out who you really are, you eventually reach the top. The feeling of achievement is indescribable as you proudly view the grandeur of the mighty Kaieteur Falls, the highest single-drop waterfalls in the world. A peaceful and contented night's rest at the Kaieteur Guest House will refresh you for the next day's activities. Overnight at Kaieteur Guest House. (BLD)

DAY 6:
A tour around the Kaieteur Park will prove to be a truly fascinating experience. You will get the chance to view the Kaieteur Falls from several vantage points that offer excellent photo opportunities. The knowledgeable tour guide is a vault of information that is simply incredible. With stealth and a little patience you can get a close- up view of the beautiful, but poisonous 'golden frog' and, if you're lucky you'll catch a glimpse of the brilliantly coloured, orange 'Cock-of-the-rock'. You will also make the acquaintance of several pretty carnivores' plants, some of which feed on insects. There are lots of beautiful, wild flowers to, including the decorative Heliconia. Overnight at Kaieteur Guest House. (BLD).

DAY 7:
After another night at the top of the Kaieteur, listening to tales of 'Old Kiae'- who is said to have saved his people from the warlike Caribs by throwing himself down the Kaieteur Falls - and hearing the gentle tongue of the Patamona dialect being spoken will surely be remembered for a long time. On the plane to Georgetown you get a final, spectacular aerial view of Kaieteur Falls and the gorge and the awe-inspiring expanse of rainforest and rivers that will hold the secrets of your adventure forever. Transfer and overnight at Cara Lodge. (BLD).

DAY 8:
Transfer to Airport for your departing flight or continuation of your holidays in Guyana. (BLD).

Rated: Moderate
Please note that on the overland trip to Kaieteur Falls you carry your own backpack. Porters can be arranged to carry your pack at an additional cost.

Departure dates
Monday 11 April 2005 - Monday 12 September 2005 - Monday 10 October 2005

Tour Tariff - Private Departures
N° of Participants	2-3	4-5	6+
USD	$ 1296	$ 1264	$ 1175
EUR	€ 1076	€ 1049	€ 975
GBP	£ 726	£ 708	£ 658

(*) Price last updated on 06 April 2005. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please always check by sending us a
quotation request .

Included: - Airport transfers, Double/twin accommodations, Camping equipment, Meals as indicated, All road and river transfers, Internal flights, Local guides during tours, Hotel tax, Activities

Kaieteur Falls Overland

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