BY Clay Larroy
In
the world of traveling, there are plenty of great resources available to both
new and experienced travelers alike. There are many websites, guides, books,
videos, and other resources available. By writing this blog I hope that I am
providing valuable information about the wonderful vacation destinations in the
Caribbean. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
Guyana is an amazing blend of
the Caribbean and South America. The name Guyana is an Amerindian word meaning
"Land of Many Waters". Guyana offers a distinct tourism product,
consisting of vast open spaces, savannahs, pristine rainforests, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, bountiful
wildlife, numerous species of flora, a variety of fauna, spectacular birdlife and most of all the hospitality of the
Guyanese people.
Our beautiful country is a tropical paradise and has much to offer; adventure, tranquility, history, beauty, nature and an inimitable blend of warm and friendly people with the richness of many cultures. Our interior is an eco-tourist's dream with multitude of immense and striking waterfalls, creeks and rivers; virgin rainforest; an abundance of wildlife that includes more than 800 species of birds and over 1000 tree species in its savannahs.
Our beautiful country is a tropical paradise and has much to offer; adventure, tranquility, history, beauty, nature and an inimitable blend of warm and friendly people with the richness of many cultures. Our interior is an eco-tourist's dream with multitude of immense and striking waterfalls, creeks and rivers; virgin rainforest; an abundance of wildlife that includes more than 800 species of birds and over 1000 tree species in its savannahs.
Tours in Guyana
Kaieteur Overland Tour
Envision 45, 000 gallons of lush black water thundering down a rock escarpment every second. Wonder in the sky dance of thousands upon thousands of scissor-tailed Swifts or soak in the culture of the prolific mountain hunters, the Patamonas. Take the overland journey through dense jungle for nights besides refreshing and scenic waterfalls, while pondering the language of the wildlife. Then take the 1,800 feet mountain hike to experience the magnificence of the 741-feet single drop waterfalls. We guarantee you'll say "Oh, my God" at both the adventure and the beauty that you behold. Contact us for more information or to book an overland tour contact: Rainforest Tours or Wilderness Explorers
Essequibo River Tour
An early start to this day will take us by bus to the departure point of the small market town of Parika. From here we will take an open boat up the mighty Essequibo River. Our first stop will take us to an Old Dutch Fort where artifacts are still being found onto this day. After a tour of the fort we will head off for a visit to a “ River Beach” called Saxacalli. Further up the river we meet the junction of the Mazaruni River and visit the frontier town of Bartica. Bartica is the hub of activities and recreation of miners who work the many gold and diamond claims of the interior.
Then further up the river, we pass through both rapids and still waters to the site of our picnic lunch. We take some time for a short hike through the rainforest, to a wonderful (if chilly) inland waterfall where the adventurous may climb the falls for a refreshing dip in a natural pool, with howler monkeys and parrots chattering overhead. Then we take a leisurely trip down the river with the sun on our backs…a fine end to a fine day.
City Tour
Georgetown is the Capital and largest town in Guyana. The town was designed by the Dutch as an outpost to protect their settlement during the 17th century. Gerogetown is referred to as the 'garden city' and boosts a combination of wood work and concrete buildings dated back to the early 19th century. The St. Georges Cathedral purportedly the largest wooding building is found in Georgetown along with the famous Stabroek Market, the Kinsgton Seawall and Bourda Cricket Ground.
Guyana's El dorado Rum tour
Voted among the best Rum in the World and a winner of several medals, the El Dorado Rum is a line of production by the Demerara Distillery. Visitors will see how this unique blend of Eldorado 5, 10 or 15 years old rum is being produced. The very ancient techniques of rum making is alive in Guyana from Continuous Stills, Wooden Coffey and Wooden Pot Stills are all used to produce this rich blend of El dorado rum.
Kaieteur Overland Tour
Envision 45, 000 gallons of lush black water thundering down a rock escarpment every second. Wonder in the sky dance of thousands upon thousands of scissor-tailed Swifts or soak in the culture of the prolific mountain hunters, the Patamonas. Take the overland journey through dense jungle for nights besides refreshing and scenic waterfalls, while pondering the language of the wildlife. Then take the 1,800 feet mountain hike to experience the magnificence of the 741-feet single drop waterfalls. We guarantee you'll say "Oh, my God" at both the adventure and the beauty that you behold. Contact us for more information or to book an overland tour contact: Rainforest Tours or Wilderness Explorers
Essequibo River Tour
An early start to this day will take us by bus to the departure point of the small market town of Parika. From here we will take an open boat up the mighty Essequibo River. Our first stop will take us to an Old Dutch Fort where artifacts are still being found onto this day. After a tour of the fort we will head off for a visit to a “ River Beach” called Saxacalli. Further up the river we meet the junction of the Mazaruni River and visit the frontier town of Bartica. Bartica is the hub of activities and recreation of miners who work the many gold and diamond claims of the interior.
Then further up the river, we pass through both rapids and still waters to the site of our picnic lunch. We take some time for a short hike through the rainforest, to a wonderful (if chilly) inland waterfall where the adventurous may climb the falls for a refreshing dip in a natural pool, with howler monkeys and parrots chattering overhead. Then we take a leisurely trip down the river with the sun on our backs…a fine end to a fine day.
City Tour
Georgetown is the Capital and largest town in Guyana. The town was designed by the Dutch as an outpost to protect their settlement during the 17th century. Gerogetown is referred to as the 'garden city' and boosts a combination of wood work and concrete buildings dated back to the early 19th century. The St. Georges Cathedral purportedly the largest wooding building is found in Georgetown along with the famous Stabroek Market, the Kinsgton Seawall and Bourda Cricket Ground.
Guyana's El dorado Rum tour
Voted among the best Rum in the World and a winner of several medals, the El Dorado Rum is a line of production by the Demerara Distillery. Visitors will see how this unique blend of Eldorado 5, 10 or 15 years old rum is being produced. The very ancient techniques of rum making is alive in Guyana from Continuous Stills, Wooden Coffey and Wooden Pot Stills are all used to produce this rich blend of El dorado rum.
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