SURAMA & TIGER POND

3 Days / 2 Nights | From $283 USD per person

this tour runs during the dry season only - september through may

meet some of guyana's most storied tree & river creatures

On arrival in Surama, you will receive a warm welcome from a staff member and have a refreshing snack. You will then discuss your itinerary to confirm any changes, then settle into your accommodation. Your guide will then take you for a village tour to visit the local school, medical centre and church along with some village houses before having lunch. This Tour is approximately 3 km.

As the afternoon cools your guide will take you for a short walk on the Marabunta trails to observe the forest and bird life.

Tonight enjoy an educational walk to observe wildlife and experience the mystique of the forest after dark. (L, D)

Overnight at Surama Eco-lodge

Rise before dawn for a walk across the savannah and then challenging climb up Surama Mountain in the cool morning air. This is the best time to observe bird and wildlife along the trail. Breakfast will be served at a lookout point which affords incredible views across the village and savannah to the Pakaraima Mountains. Return to the village for lunch. This tour is approximately 8 km return.

After a 1 hour siesta, you will then take a walk or transfer across the savannah and through the rainforest to the Burro-Burro River. We will go in a boat either up or down the river depending on the level of the water, to observe Giant River Otters, Tapir, Tira, Spider Monkey, and many more species.

Return to the village for sunset and to overnight at Surama Eco-lodge. This tour is approx 12 km return. (B, L, D)

Overnight at Surama Eco-lodge

At dawn hike out to Tiger Pond to see Giant River Otters, Black Caiman and Spectacled Caiman. Return to village for lunch before departing Surama. (B, L)

Trip Details

3 Days / 2 Nights

COST

From $283 USD per person

price varies by group size

INCLUDED

Accommodation, meals as listed, activities, and guides

NOT INCLUDED

Transportation to and from the village, alcoholic beverages, WiFi, and tips

ALTERNATIVES

This is one of our shorter tours. For a more complete experience, consider The Burro Burro River Experience or Surama In Depth

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