5 Island Hopping Tour on the Essequibo with Lunch

Experience the true wonders of nature and history with this bestselling one day tour that will take you over to five different islands and towns on the Essequibo and Mazaruni Rivers. Choose between having lunch at Nature Resort at Sloth Island OR Modern Resort at Aruwai Resort. Guaranteed to leave you with a days worth of unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. A tour fit for the entire family.


Itinerary
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Stop At: Lamaha Street & Waterloo Street, Lamaha St & Waterloo St, Georgetown, Guyana

161 Lamaha and Waterloo Streets - Where we hop on the air conditioned coach bus and head to the stelling in Parika where we will meet our boat. Takes about 60 mins to get to Parika.

Stop At: Fort Island, Guyana

FORT Island, formerly known as Flag Island, located some 16 kilometers from the mouth of the Essequibo River, was once the capital of the colonies of Essequibo and Demerara during the 16th and 17th centuries. the island bears an imprint of the Dutch in the form of two important structures – the Court of Policy and Fort Zeelandia. Take a walk through the Court of Policy, which was built in 1752, and learn more about this time in Guyana. This is the oldest non-military structure in Guyana and has donned many hats as a store, a church, court, and now a well-curated museum. A short walk away from here is Fort Zeelandia, an 18th century brick fort, which was one of the very first buildings constructed in the country. Though the fort is relatively small, it was vital as a defensive fortification.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bartica, Bartica, Cuyuni-Mazaruni

Bartica, meaning ‘red earth’, lies at the confluence of the Essequibo, Cuyuni and Mazaruni Rivers and is popularly known as the gateway to the gold and diamond mining regions of Guyana. No wonder its main market street has entertainment hotspots in several pubs and shops for this bustling community.


Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sloth Island, Guyana

Sloth Island Nature Resort is situated on 160 acres of pristine rainforest in the Essequibo River. Here you will stop to enjoy the views and maybe see some wildlife and rare birds. Also sit to enjoy buffet lunch. A must do before leaving the island is the canopy walk. This is one of the options for Lunch

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Aruwai White H20 Resort, 98HC+GVG, St Edwards Mission, Guyana

The tranquility and beauty of the modern island-resort in Guyana, the Aruwai White H2O Resort. Located on the majestic Mazaruni River, the Aruwai Resort offers a rich array of experiences, activities and luxurious memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. It comprises of pool and fully stocked bar. This is one of your options for Lunch.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Kykoveral Island, Guyana

Fort Kyk-Over-Al was a Dutch fort in the colony of Essequibo, in what is now Guyana. It was constructed in 1616 at the intersection of the Essequibo, Cuyuni and Mazaruni rivers. It once served as the centre for the Dutch administration of the county, but now only ruins are left.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Wel te Vreeden, Guyana

Here you will find the magnificent Baracara Falls where you can enjoy a swim and dip relaxing from a full day of adventures. Attractions on the Parika :
Demerara Harbour Bridge
Operates: We depart from our city center on a comfortable air-conditioned coach bus to hop on the boat to start your adventure, crossing our wonderful floating bridge Demerara Harbor Bridge to head to Parika is a port township located in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Guests are asked to be extremely careful of slippery services at the waterfall"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 07:00 AM
Duration: 12 Hours
Start location: Wanderlust Adventures GY, 161 Lamaha and, Waterloo St, Georgetown, Guyana

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Bottled water
• Landing and facility fees
• Entry/Admission - Aruwai White H20 Resort

Not Included

Facilities