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10-day adventure

Trek the Tepuis

Guyana
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Code: GYTT

10 days
Moderate

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Follow the roar of the falls. Embark on an adventure across the remote tepui plateau that towers over the indigenous settlement of Paruima. Deep in the Guyana highlands, this thrilling adventure climbs up through luscious rainforest onto the wide, expanse of highland savannah, stretching out to the torrenting Kamarang Falls. Sleeping in hammock camps and bathing in natural infinity pools, we traverse the savannah to the stunning drop of Uchi Falls, an untouched utopia known to few, before floating back downriver through pristine rainforest to the impassable Panacema Falls.

Nestled on the banks of the Kamarang river, Paruima is the only Arecuna settlement in Guyana and it's inhabitants are known for their unique basket weaving skills, wood skin canoes and traditional hunting techniques. During our time in the village, we will hear tales from the local linguists about life in the depths of the Amazon and learn basic skills essential for survival in such a secluded environment.

To offer this trip we have partnered with the very best local operator who provides support for almost all of the adventure companies working in Guyana. Their expertise and health and safety procedures are second to none so you are in the safest hands possible for your Tepui adventure.

Trip highlights

  • Meet the friendly locals in the community of Paruima
  • Trek across the unique environment of the Tepuis
  • Experience the echoing thunder of the Uchi Falls gorge
  • Relax in the knowledge this trip is fully carbon offset

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Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Welcome to Guyana

    Today our driver will meet you upon arrival at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO). Keep an eye out for them holding an orange KANDOO sign. Then you'll take a private transfer to our hotel where you will then have the rest of the day to relax or explore Georgetown.

    • Transport: Private transfer
    • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Day 2

    Kaieteur Falls

    This morning after breakfast we take to the skies, as we board a scenic flight over the dramatic landscape of Potaro Valley and the thundering Kaieteur Falls...there aren't many views more picturesque than this. Landing on a small airstrip nearby to the falls we have an hour or so to explore the area. Kaieteur creates it's own unique environment in which huge Tank Bromeliads house tiny Golden frogs, and the rarely seen Guianan Cock- of-the-Rock nests close by, flouting its brightly coloured plumage to lucky spectators.

    • Accomodation: Hotel
    • Meals included: Breakfast
  • Day 3

    Flight to Paruima

    This morning we board our small aircraft and take our flight to the interior. As we cruise over the vast expanse of pristine rainforest, the wilderness surrounding Paruima appears endless. Dipping down to our landing strip, the quaint colourful wooden houses of Kamarang, dotted amongst perfectly manicured gardens of a soft green hue, become visible. We have lunch in Kamarang then board our boat transfer to the indigenous community of Paruima. Paruima has a population of around 800 people and is often referred to as the "breadbasket of the Upper Mazaruni" due to it's fertile land. We are greeted by smiling, friendly locals and taken to our guesthouse where we will spend the night.

    • Transport: Flight
    • Accomodation: Guesthouse
    • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Please note

You have selected a trip that is, in part, in remote areas. This adds to the sense of adventure however, due to the nature of the terrain and weather some elements of trip may have to be altered. If an activity is cancelled it will be replaced with an alternative activity that is more appropriate for the conditions. Advance notice will be given for any changes where possible, although at times changes may be made whilst the trip is in progress.

Trip information

Difficulty

We have rated this trip as moderately challenging. If you are used to multi-day hiking with a rucksack over uneven terrain then this trip is well within your ability. Once on the plateau the trekking is relatively flat, however there is a bit of a climb to get up there on Day 4 and a steep descent to return back down on Day 7. You need to bear in mind that you have selected a tour that is, in part, in very remote areas and the paths that we will be using aren't frequently trodden. Expect to contend with muddy sections, uneven ground on river beds and forest trails with roots and fallen branches. 

 

Your participation is part of the challenge of the trip and you will find the more involved you are in all the activities, the more rewarding the experience. Unlike some of our other tours, on this trip you will be expected to carry your own equipment in your rucksack each day, so make sure to pack light! As well as hiking, you will also be packing away and putting up hammocks, assisting with cooking, loading and unloading boats and fetching water. There are no porters, cooks or waiters on this trip, you are part of the expedition and must do your share of the work. Although this makes the adventure more demanding, it also adds to the enormous sense of satisfaction and achievement at the end of your journey. 

 

If you have any questions about your suitability for this trip or would like more specific information about what to expect, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Food & drink

Whilst in Georgetown you can choose to eat at the hotel restaurant or at one of the street food stalls, the best of which can be found along the seafront. Try some of the local cuisine including; Metemgee, Channa and Sour, Eggballs or a Pinetart and wash it all down with a glass of rum. 

Whilst in the rainforest, mealtimes will be part of expedition life and you will be expected to take part; you may be asked to fill up the water filter, maintain the fire, monitor the water as it boils and clean up your personal dishes.  The guides will be carrying food for each day whilst trekking, this will include a main evening meal, noodles, oats, cookies, crackers, snack bars, peanuts, canned tuna/sardines, coffee/tea etc.  We would encourage you to bring some of your favourite snacks from home to add to this but the pack itself will provide all the energy you need for the day. 

Water will be collected from local creeks and boiled in camp to provide safe drinking water. Whilst trekking, you will need to bring your own water filter or purification system so that you can refill your bottle at any point throughout the day. 

Dietary requirements can be difficult to cater for due to the remoteness of the camps in Guyana; a vegetarian diet can easily be catered for, however vegan options can be harder to provide. If you have a strong allergy to specific foods such as nuts, this can also be difficult as we will be carrying and cooking all the food together and we can't guarantee a sterile environment in the camps. Please let us know of any dietary requirements as soon as possible and we will do all we can to cater to your needs. 

Accommodation

On this trip we will be staying in hotel, hammock camp and guesthouse accommodation. The hotel we use in Georgetown has a restaurant, bar, wifi and is in a central location, close to downtown. Our hotel will be booked on a B&B basis and you will be in twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms.

 

Whilst trekking we will be sleeping in hammock camps each night. Hammock camps are very much open air, each consisting of a thatched shelter under which hammocks are strung up (earplugs for these nights are essential!). A kitchen area will also be set up which will include small camp chairs, a water station and fire. This will be where you eat your evening meals and socialise whilst at camp. The toilet situation whilst in our expedition camps is a case of "going wild" and our guides will usually designate an area in which to do this. You will need to bring some toilet roll with you, please ensure you dispose of this appropriately in the rubbish bags provided. 

 

In Paruima, we will be staying in guesthouse accommodation. This is run by some of the friendly locals, booked on a full board basis and you will stay in simple twin rooms with ensuite bathrooms. 

Your guide

To offer this trip we have partnered with Wilderness Explorers, a local operator who provide support for almost all of the adventure companies working in Guyana. You will be supervised by their experienced, English speaking Guyanese guides.

Transport

Airport transfers in Georgetown will be in comfortable, private minibuses.
You will fly to the interior on a light aircraft and transportation once in the interior will consist of motorised dugout canoes and inflatable rafts.

Luggage

Main Bag Weight: 9kg


Domestic flights in Guyana operate a strict limit of 9kg for your main equipment bag on this trip. This is more than sufficient for your needs on the trek. Your bag will be weighed before you board your domestic flight to Paruima.  Additional weight can be bought at a cost of GY$300 (US$2) per pound.
Please note: additional baggage weight is subject to availability and cannot be confirmed until the day of check-in by the airline. If the luggage exceeds the payload of the aircraft you are travelling on it may be removed and placed onto a later flight.  Any excess luggage you wish to leave in Georgetown can be left in safe storage at the hotel. 

Whilst trekking you will be carrying your own equipment in your rucksack each day, so ensure to pack light! To ensure you have enough space in your main bag please bring a rucksack that is 45-50 litres. 

How do I get there?

You can fly into either Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) or Eugene F. Correia International Airport (OGL) on Day 1 of your trip. 

From US there are daily flights to Cheddi Jagan airport with American Airlines. They offer a daily service from New York and on some days two flights from Miami. There is also a direct nonstop service with United Airlines out of Houston.


From the UK, there is a direct service with British Airways on a Monday and Thursday, which has a short stopover at Saint Lucia. As there are daily flights from the US, it is also possible to do a combination of British Airways and American Airlines flights via New York or Miami. Both British Airways and Virgin also fly to Barbados where it is possible to connect with InterCaribbean Airlines and Caribbean Airlines to Guyana. 

As of June 2025, KLM will also be running a service to Guyana on a Wednesday and Saturday. With KLM it is possible to connect from most airports in the UK via Amsterdam.

Upon arrival at the airport, once you have exited the Arrivals area, keep an eye out for our driver holding a "KANDOO/Wilderness Explorers" sign. It takes about 45 minutes to drive to our hotel from Cheddi Jagan (GEO), and about 20 minutes from Eugene F.Correia (OGL).

Travelling Responsibly

Here at Kandoo, we like to support our guests to make their travel more sustainable. As of 2025, we are offsetting the carbon on all of our trips from arrival in destination to dropping you back off at the airport. As we don't include flight travel in our trips these aren't included in our offsetting calculations, so we are providing you with the calculator below for you to do this yourselves. 

Pre-trek briefing

It is a requirement of joining any of our trips that you attend a pre-trek briefing the evening before the trip begins. This gives our guide team the opportunity to review the plans for the trip with you, make sure you have all the right gear and answer any questions you may have. The briefing in Georgetown is held the evening before the trip begins and will be arranged by your guide upon arrival at your hotel. Should you arrive on a late flight, you will have your briefing on the morning of Day 2.

Budget & change

The currency in Guyana is the Guyanese Dollar (GYD). This is a closed currency so you will not be able to purchase these before you arrive. You will need to bring US Dollars with you to exchange in country. It is very important that US bills be new (no more than 10 years old), crisp and untorn. Our hotel in Georgetown will exchange money for you, simply let us know how much you plan to bring and they can have it ready for you on arrival, or alternatively, your guide can take you to one of the local Cambios in the city where you can exchange money. Please note that once you are out on your trek there won't be anywhere for you to exchange money so this must be done before leaving Georgetown. Traveller’s cheques and credit cards are also useless outside of Georgetown as you need a bank to use them and you will be at least 450kms from the nearest one in the jungle. 

Depending on how many souvenirs you want to buy, we would suggest a recommended budget of US$300-350.

If you are relying on a credit or debit card for emergency funds, make sure you tell your card issuer that you will be using it abroad, or you may find that it won't work when you really need it.

Tips

Tipping customs vary all over the world and can be very confusing when travelling to a new country. Tipping is completely voluntary in Guyana, and at your discretion. The decision on how much to tip should be determined by how well the team serve you whilst you are on your trek. Tips should be made in Guyanese Dollars and we recommend allocating the equivalent of US$100-150 (~GY$20,900 - 31,600) per trekker for your tips. 


Once you have collected all your tips together as a team, these can be given to the lead guide who will split them equally amongst the crew. 

Formalities & health

Passport

All travellers will need a passport which will remain valid for at least 6 months longer than your expected visit. You will also need to present proof that you have a return ticket, and proof that you have sufficient money to support yourself during your stay in Guyana.

Each traveller is responsible for sorting out their own passport and visa requirements, and we cannot offer much assistance in this matter. If you do not yet have a passport, apply for one early, as they can take some time to arrive. If you already have a passport, double check when it expires.

Visa

The following countries do not need a visa to enter Guyana: Commonwealth countries including UK, USA, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

On arrival you will be granted a maximum 30 day stay in the country. If you are arriving from or transitting for 4+ hours through a country with Yellow Fever you must produce a Yellow Fever vaccination card before your 30 day stay will be granted. This information may be subject to change, without notice, by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to check the latest travel requirements and information before departure. Other nationalities should check their local government guidance for travel to Guyana.

Vaccinations

The World Health Organisation recommend the following vaccines for travel to Guyana:
- Yellow fever - required for all travellers arriving from or transitting for 4+ hours through a region with yellow fever
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Rabies

Other vaccines to consider include:
Hepatitis B, Tetanus, BCG (tuberculosis), MenACWY, and MenB (meningitis).

Insurance

Before you can join any Kandoo Adventures trek, you will need to insure yourself against accident, injury, and illness.

Your insurance must cover the cost of helicopter evacuation and repatriation if necessary. Make sure your insurer knows of your travel plans, and verify that your policy fully covers your trek and any other activities you will participate in. Specifically, for all our adventures in Guyana, you need to be covered for trekking in the rainforest and for boat travel on the rivers. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully and adequately insured for the duration of your trip. Please ensure that all activities, excursions and destinations in your itinerary are included in your travel insurance policy, in addition to your regular cover for cancellation and medical expenses.

We ask that you keep a copy of your policy summary (containing policy number and the emergency contact number for your insurer) on your person at all times, so that we can access this information should we need to contact the insurer on your behalf.

We recommend the global supplier of travel insurance, World Nomads. Be sure to read the small print carefully for any policy you are considering - different policies provide different levels of cover, so make sure you understand what is and isn't included in your policy.

Health

Malaria

Many of the areas you visit in Guyana's interior will have no malaria, however, we would recommend you plan to take anti-malarial medication as a precaution. All beds in the interior will have mosquito nets, and hammocks with specially fitted mosquito nets are provided. In addition to taking medication, we would recommend you take every precaution to prevent mosquito bites by wearing long-sleeved trousers and shirts at dusk and dawn when the mosquitos are active, and by using a DEET based mosquito repellent. Please discuss any medication queries with your doctor.

Other information

Wildlife Sighting

It is impossible for us to guarantee sightings of wildlife, but our trips are designed around known wildlife habitats and our team are highly skilled and knowledgeable about the animals that live in these areas. The team will make every effort to ensure a sighting for our guests, but cannot be held responsible if no sighting is made due to elements beyond our control. All interactions with local wildlife put the animals first, ensuring that there is as little impact on them as possible; keeping a distance where necessary, creating minimal sound pollution and leaving no trace.  

Equipment & clothing

Equipment supplied by Kandoo Adventures

  • Hammock - Lightweight, with a built-in mosquito net.
  • Hydration bag - 2 to3 litres.
  • Canoe Bag - To line your rucksack and keep the contents dry during river crossings etc.
  • Dry bags - Water-resistant bags to keep your kit dry within your rucksack.
  • Eating utensils - Mess tin and spoon.
  • Mat - For powdering your feet before climbing into your hammock.
  • Safety kit - As needed. Includes lifejackets, karabiners, light sticks, radios, satellite phones, medical kit, rope, etc.

You will receive this equipment upon arrival in Paruima. If you have some of this kit yourself and wish to bring it instead you are more than welcome, however please keep it as light as possible. Your bag should weigh no more than 9 kg as it needs to fit onto a very small plane for your domestic flight.

Clothing to bring

Tips whilst in the Amazon -
  • When on trails we recommend that you cover up fully (long pants and long sleeves), use insect repellent and tuck pants into socks.
  • You have a limit of 9kg weight allowance for all your equipment for this trip so clothes need to be kept to a minimum - preferably one outfit for the daytime and one to sleep in at night. 

HEADGEAR
  • Neck gaiter or scarf -  comes in useful for staying warm on cooler nights in camp
  • Sun hat – preferably wide-brimmed for protection
  • Sunglasses – high UV protection

UPPER BODY

  • Long sleeved shirt (x 2) - Lightweight and long-sleeved. Ensure shirttails fit into your trousers well and do not always pull out, leaving a nice bit of skin for bugs to bite!
  • Comfortable warm layers for night times at camp - it can get quite cold on the plateau 
  • Lightweight waterproof hard shell outer jacket.
  • Bathing clothes - Comfortable and active swimwear to use for bathing

LEGS

  • Comfortable lightweight trousers (x 2 pairs) - Lightweight, quick drying and full length
  • Warm layer for night time at camp - thermal leggings recommended
  • Underwear - quick drying material, preferably not cotton
  • Gaiters - Help keep your trousers clean in wet and muddy conditions.

FEET

  • Trekking boots – mid weight with good ankle support.
  • Sandals - You will need to wear these when swimming in rivers and around camp so they need to be fixed to your feet as Teva type do, but also allow your feet to dry and air. A pair of Crocs is perfect!
  • Long socks (x2 pairs)

Equipment to bring

  • Comfortable backpack for carrying equipment whilst hiking (45-50 litres) - we recommended bringing a dark colour so you don't attract bugs
  • Smaller daypack for exploring around camp
  • Camera and spare batteries
  • Trekking poles - an essential on uneven ground
  • Water bottle - 2 litres minimum
  • Sarong / Microfibre Towel - Multiple uses include a towel and hiding your modesty! A small normal towel is fine, though a sarong is best
  • Head torch and spare batteries - Head torches with a red filter are great for stopping pestering bugs at night
  • Insect repellent – ideally contains 50% DEET
  • Sunscreen - no more than SPF 30 is necessary. Ensure it is waterproof and non-scented, so as not to attract insects
  • Toiletries, including toilet paper, wet wipes and hand sanitiser – please keep to a minimum. Do not use pop-top caps; get screw top otherwise, your toothpaste will explode in your pack – nice! 
  • Personal snacks and energy bars – dried fruit and nuts are also a good source of energy
  • Isotonic drink powder / energy drink powder to mix in with your water. This improves flavour and helps replace electrolytes
  • Ear plugs, if you are a light sleeper
  • Entertainment - for quiet evenings at camp

Photography:
To protect your cameras etc. it is a good idea to bring a water casing, particularly for your journey down the river at the end of your trek. Wrap them in plastic bags and only take them out when you are actually going to be using them.

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Price includes

  • Airport transfers
  • Double or twin accommodation at hotel/guesthouse
  • Full Board hammock camping
  • Full Board whilst trekking
  • All road and river transfers in Paruima
  • Internal flights in Guyana
  • Activities as described
  • Experienced, knowledgeable local guides
  • Village fees
  • Kaieteur National Park fee
  • Kaieteur Falls scenic flight

Price does not include

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and crew
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal trekking equipment

Options

Optional birdwatching in Georgetown's Botanical Gardens or an Evening Seawall Experience to add to your time in the city. If you would like to include either of these options to your trip let one of the team know.