The comfortable way to cross between Paramaribo and Georgetown, a private vehicle for your party alone, in either direction. We arrange the whole journey: a dedicated air-conditioned car with driver, the Canawaima ferry across the Corantijn River and border crossing assistance, so you travel in comfort with no waiting on other passengers and no shared stops. The ferry runs once a day, so this is a full travel day, but a private and far smoother one. From USD 450 per vehicle.

The Canawaima ferry departs once a day at 10:00 AM, so this is a full travel day. The difference with private is comfort and control, your own air-conditioned vehicle, a direct run with no stops to collect other passengers, and our team handling the border for you.

• Pickup from your accommodation around 5:00 AM

• Arrival at the Canawaima ferry terminal by 8:30 AM

• Ferry departs 10:00 AM local time, crossing about 45 minutes

• Arrival in Georgetown or Paramaribo around 4:00 PM local time

• A private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, in either direction

• Border crossing assistance

• Pickup and drop-off at the addresses you provide

• The Canawaima ferry ticket across the Corantijn River, bought in person at the terminal with your passport and vaccination card (one way USD 20, return USD 30), so carry a little cash

• Valid passport

• Yellow fever vaccination certificate

• For Guyana, a visa if your nationality requires one. For Suriname, an entry voucher. Depending on your direction of travel.

• The Canawaima ferry does not operate on January 1, Good Friday, May 1, December 25 and December 26. We plan transfers around those dates.

• Suriname is one hour ahead of Guyana, which matters for any onward connection.

If a full day on the road and the early start do not appeal, you can fly between Suriname and Guyana instead, about 45 minutes door to airport rather than a full travel day. See our scheduled flight, Paramaribo to Georgetown, on the 19-seat Caravan. The flight is a real Travel The Guianas booking with a comfortable, reliable operator and many travelers find it well worth the difference.