This ten-day journey travels south to north through four countries: from French Guiana's spaceport and penal colony islands, through Suriname's colonial capital and plantation districts, to Guyana's iconic Kaieteur Falls, concluding in Trinidad with cocoa heritage and coastal exploration. The itinerary is designed for efficient coverage of diverse landscapes and cultural contexts, with all border crossings, internal flights and ground logistics managed throughout.
Accommodation is in comfortable 3-star hotels or best available, with private bathrooms, air conditioning and breakfast included. Upgrades available during booking where options exist.
Four-country routing, seamless travel from French Guiana through Suriname and Guyana to Trinidad, with all flights and border crossings handled
Guiana Space Centre access, three-hour guided tour of Europe's primary spaceport, including mission control and launch facilities
Salvation Islands by catamaran, full-day voyage to the offshore site of France's penal colony
Kaieteur Falls by scenic flight, return flight to one of the world's highest single-drop waterfalls, accessible only by air
Trinidad cocoa heritage, hands-on cocoa lunch tour at Café Mariposa Gardens in Lopinot, Trinidad's historic cacao region
Expert guiding throughout, English-speaking guides managing logistics across multiple currencies, languages and systems
Nine nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels or best available, with private bathrooms, air conditioning and breakfast daily (4- and 5-star upgrades available where options exist)
All ground transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
English-speaking guide throughout the program
Catamaran excursion to the Salvation Islands
Commercial flight from Paramaribo to Georgetown (with checked baggage allowance)
Return flight to Kaieteur Falls (weather and passenger minimum permitting)
All entrance fees, nature park fees, border fees and tour-specific charges
Plated lunch on Day 6 (Commewijne and Frederiksdorp)
Cocoa lunch tour at Café Mariposa Gardens (Day 9)
International flight to Cayenne (French Guiana)
Flight from Georgetown to Port of Spain, Trinidad (not included in package price; hand luggage only on most carriers, checked baggage available for additional fee)
International flight from Port of Spain onward
Lunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages
Visas where required (guidance provided during booking)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Personal expenses and gratuities
Travel The Guianas is a Destination Management Company and tour operator based in Paramaribo, Suriname. For over two decades we have been the on-the-ground operator for travelers seeking real access to Suriname, Guyana and French Guiana, the three Guianas. We work across three countries, three languages and three currencies, handling everything in-house, from multi-country guided journeys to single day excursions and cruise ship shore programs.
We reach places most operators cannot, fly-in rainforest lodges 240 kilometers from the nearest road, overnight stays in working Maroon communities and Kaieteur Falls by scenic flight. We are also the leading ground handler for expedition cruise lines calling at Suriname. Book a single day out or a full three country expedition, you deal directly with the people who run the operation.