Compare our tours
You don’t need to know Guyana’s geography to pick the right day — lay the five experiences side by side, see what each one really asks of you, and choose the pace that fits your trip.
| Pomeroon Overnight2 days · 1 night | Essequibo 101Day trip | Pomeroon DayFull day | Mahaica RiverEarly morning | Rupununi5 days · inquiry only | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experience | Our signature escape — travel the river that works as a road, visit coconut estates, and sleep at a quiet riverside resort. | A gentle introduction to Guyana’s great river: historic stops, a natural blackwater lake, and memorable local food. | A taste of Pomeroon river life compressed into one long, rich day — the sampler version of the overnight. | Dawn on a quiet river with Guyana’s national bird, plus whatever else the morning decides to show you. | A multi-day overland expedition through the North, Central, and South Rupununi savannah. |
| Duration | Two days, one night. | One day. | One full day — out early, back by evening. | An early-morning outing; exact return time confirmed with your quote. | Five days, four nights. |
| Start | Morning departure from Georgetown — exact pickup time confirmed with your quote. | Around 7:30 am from Parika, or around 6:30 am if we pick you up in Georgetown — timing to be confirmed. | Around 8:00 am from Parika, or around 6:30 am from Georgetown; back at Parika around 5:00 pm — timing to be confirmed. | 4:00 am hotel pickup — the early start is what puts you on the river when the birds wake. | Departure schedule set per expedition — confirmed during the inquiry. |
| Georgetown pickup | Included. | Available — US$25 per person, or meet us at Parika. | Available — US$25 per person, or meet us at Parika. | Included — we collect you from your Georgetown hotel. | To be confirmed with the expedition details. |
| Price per person | US$330 | US$120 + US$25 pickup | US$160 + US$25 pickup | US$120 | Custom quote — pending confirmation |
| Meals | All meals included — the trip is described as all-inclusive. | Included — every day trip includes local food; exact meals confirmed with your quote. | Breakfast and lunch included, with lunch at Adel’s on the Pomeroon. | Included — every day trip includes food; details confirmed with your quote. | To be confirmed as the expedition is finalised. |
| Group size | 2–8 guests. | 2–8 guests. | 2–8 guests. | 2–8 guests. | 4–8 guests. |
| Travel intensity | Relaxed — the point is to slow down. Boat transfers, easy walking, unhurried days. | Moderate — a comfortable day of boat rides and short stops. | Honest answer: it’s a long travel day. Many guests love it — and many upgrade to the overnight for exactly this reason. | Gentle once you’re on the water — but it starts very early, at 4:00 am. | A serious overland expedition — roughly 18 hours of total road time in an air-conditioned bus, with stops about every two hours. |
| Children | Family-friendliness to be confirmed — ask when you request. | Family-friendliness to be confirmed — ask when you request. | Family-friendliness to be confirmed — ask when you request. | Family-friendliness to be confirmed — ask when you request. | Adults only. |
| Best for | Couples and small groups who want the full unplugged river experience — and time to enjoy it. | First-time visitors who want history, food, and an easy day on the water. | Travellers who can’t spare a night away but still want to meet the Pomeroon. | Birders, photographers, and anyone happy to trade sleep for a sunrise. | Seasoned adult travellers looking for something genuinely off the beaten path. |
| Ready? | Request | Request | Request | Request | Inquire |
A note on prices. The prices above come from our planning conversations and are still being finalised with the operator — treat them as a close guide, not a final quote. You’ll always see the exact price, including any pickup surcharge, before you submit a request, and we confirm everything personally before anything is booked.