Activities in The Guianas
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Stinasu
Most of Suriname's exemplary system of national parks and reserves is accessible via Parbo-based tour operators. Stinasu, the Foundation for Nature Conservation in Suriname, donates a percentage of all trip proceeds to nature conservation. It coordinates research and ecotourism expeditions, runs excellent guided trips to Brownsberg, Galibi, Raleighvallen/Voltzberg/Foengoe Island (four days) and Coppename (one day).
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Shell Beach Adventures
Although it's possible to visit the interior of Guyana independently, you won't scrape beyond the surface without a good guide. Look for tours that are sensitive to the environment and for programs co-run by Amerindians; investing in this type of tourism helps Guyana develop a path to a sustainable future. Annette at Shell Beach Adventures has infectious enthusiasm for sea turtles, Amerindian cultures and rain-forest preservation and runs some of the best tours in the country.
Arrange eco/socio-friendly three-day or more trips along the coast to observe the sea turtles during egg-laying season (March/April to August) or adventurous jaunts to the interior; this company…
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Couleurs Amazone
French Guiana's pristine jungles are impenetrable and dangerous without a good guide. There are several respectable Cayenne-based tour agencies that run a few of their own tours, but more often they hire out guides throughout the country and take a commission on their services. The better of these include Couleurs Amazone, who offer a bit of everything as well as wilderness boot camps - a must if you're planning on trying out for Survivor.
A cheaper tour alternative is to go directly to local guides in the specific region you want to explore; you can easily find guides like these at places of lodging throughout French Guiana.
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JAL Voyages
French Guiana's pristine jungles are impenetrable and dangerous without a good guide. There are several respectable Cayenne-based tour agencies that run a few of their own tours, but more often they hire out guides throughout the country and take a commission on their services. The better of these include JAL Voyages, whose most popular jaunt is an overnight on a floating carbet in Kaw.
A cheaper tour alternative is to go directly to local guides in the specific region you want to explore; you can easily find guides like these at places of lodging throughout French Guiana.
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Takari Tour
French Guiana's pristine jungles are impenetrable and dangerous without a good guide. There are several respectable Cayenne-based tour agencies that run a few of their own tours, but more often they hire out guides throughout the country and take a commission on their services. The better of these include Takari Tour, the oldest and most respected operator.
A cheaper tour alternative is to go directly to local guides in the specific region you want to explore; you can easily find guides like these at places of lodging throughout French Guiana.
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Cardy Adventures & Bike Rental
Cardy Adventures & Bike Rental offers bike and boat tours to the nearby Commewijne plantations as well as longer tours of up to ten days to the interior (four to 10 days). It has 'reliable Dutch' road and mountain bikes, and provides maps of good biking routes.
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Wilderness Explorers
Recommended Wilderness Explorers runs day trips to the Santa Mission of Carib Indians and around Georgetown, and specializes in longer, customized trips to the Rupununi Savannas and Iwokrama.
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Wonderland Tours
Richard at Wonderland Tours offers bargains on day trips to the Essequibo river and is very helpful with arranging transportation throughout the country and on to the other Guianas.
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Rainforest Tours
Frank Singh's Rainforest Tours arranges well-organized tours up the Essequibo and Mazaruni Rivers, as well as an adventurous five-day overland journey to Kaieteur Falls.
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Ara Cari Tours
Ara Cari Tours runs excellent trips to Tafelberg, the easternmost of the 'Lost World Mountains', and Frederik Willem Falls in southwest Suriname.
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Evergreen Adventures
Evergreen Adventures puts together superb customized trips to the interior, particularly to Kaieteur.
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Sun & Forest Tours
Sun & Forest Tours runs recommended multiday trips into the interior.
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