Things to Do in Guyana

From world-famous Kaieteur Falls to jaguar safaris in the Rupununi. Discover top attractions, adventures, and authentic experiences across South America's best-kept secret.

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Adventure Tours

Adrenaline-pumping expeditions for thrill seekers

Kaieteur Falls scenic flight Most Popular 6 hours

Kaieteur Falls Scenic Flight

Potaro-Siparuni Region

Soar over pristine rainforest to witness the world's largest single-drop waterfall. At 741 feet, Kaieteur is 5x taller than Niagara and drops an incredible 30,000 gallons per second. Read our complete Kaieteur Falls guide for planning tips.

Scenic Flight Guided Walk Golden Frog Spotting
Orinduik Falls swimming Day Trip 8 hours

Kaieteur + Orinduik Combo

Potaro Region / Brazil Border

The ultimate waterfall day — combine the mighty Kaieteur with Orinduik's terraced cascades on the Brazilian border. Swim in natural jacuzzi pools surrounded by jasper rocks.

Two Waterfalls Swimming Lunch Included
Mount Roraima tabletop mountain Multi-Day 5-6 days

Mount Roraima Expedition

Cuyuni-Mazaruni / Triple Border

Trek to the summit of a 2-billion-year-old tabletop mountain — the inspiration for "The Lost World." Explore alien landscapes, crystal valleys, and endemic species found nowhere else on Earth.

Summit Trek Camping Indigenous Guides
Iwokrama Canopy Walkway 2-3 days

Iwokrama Canopy Adventure

Iwokrama Forest Reserve

Walk 30 meters above the rainforest floor on suspended bridges. Experience the jungle from a treetop perspective — the best vantage point for wildlife spotting in Guyana.

Canopy Walk Night Tours Eco-Lodge Stay
Sakaika Falls remote waterfall trek Trek 4 days

Sakaika Falls Expedition

Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region

Journey deep into Guyana's interior to discover Sakaika Falls — a thundering cascade surrounded by pristine rainforest. Multi-day adventure includes jungle trekking, camping, and indigenous guide expertise.

Remote Waterfall Jungle Camping Expert Guides
Blue Lake kayaking Linden Guyana Water Sport Full day

Blue Lake Kayaking Adventure

Linden, Region 10

Paddle through Linden's stunning turquoise Blue Lakes — former bauxite mining pits transformed into natural swimming holes. Includes kayaking, paddle-boarding, mini hikes, and lunch at the historic Watooka Guest House.

Kayaking Paddle-Boarding Swimming
Fort Zeelandia Essequibo River tour Historic 12 hours

Essequibo River & Fort Zeelandia

Essequibo Islands

Cruise South America's third-largest river to explore 17th-century Dutch colonial history. Visit Fort Zeelandia's ruins on Fort Island, relax at Saxcalli Beach, explore Bartica, and swim at Baracara Falls.

Fort Zeelandia River Cruise Waterfall Swim

Wildlife & Nature

Encounter jaguars, giant otters, and exotic species in their natural habitat

Rupununi Jaguar Safari Safari 5-7 days

Rupununi Jaguar Safari

North Rupununi Wetlands

Track the elusive jaguar through Guyana's savannahs and wetlands. With experienced Makushi trackers and high sighting rates, this is South America's premier big cat experience.

Expert Trackers 4x4 Safari Night Drives
Giant River Otter spotting Top Rated 3-4 days

Giant Otter Encounter

Karanambu / Rewa

Meet the world's largest otters in their natural habitat. Karanambu Lodge pioneered giant otter conservation — watch family groups fish, play, and interact just meters away.

Otter Families Boat Trips Conservation Talk
Sea Turtle nesting Shell Beach 3-4 days

Sea Turtle Nesting Experience

Shell Beach, Barima-Waini

Witness four species of endangered sea turtles nest on this remote 90-mile coastline. Watch leatherbacks, hawksbills, and green turtles lay eggs under the stars.

Night Patrols Hatchling Release Conservation
Sloth Island Guyana Day Trip Full day

Sloth Island Adventure

Essequibo River

Cruise to this wildlife sanctuary on the Essequibo River. Spot three-toed sloths, howler monkeys, capybaras, and exotic birds in a protected island ecosystem.

Sloth Spotting Monkey Viewing River Cruise
South Rupununi safari wildlife expedition Expedition 7-14 days

South Rupununi Wilderness Safari

Wichabai & Dadanawa

Explore 6,000 square miles of pristine wilderness with Guyana's most experienced operators. 40+ years of expertise in wildlife photography, birding, fishing, and authentic ranch stays at historic Wichabai and Dadanawa.

Wildlife Photography Remote Ranches 40+ Years

Birding Tours

800+ species including harpy eagles, macaws, and the iconic Cock-of-the-rock

Macaw Guyana birding Expert 10-14 days

Ultimate Guyana Birding

Multiple Regions

The definitive Guyana birding expedition. Target 400+ species across rainforest, savannah, and coastal habitats. Includes harpy eagle nest visits and Cock-of-the-rock leks.

Harpy Eagle Cock-of-the-rock Expert Guides
Atta Rainforest Lodge birding 3-4 days

Atta Rainforest Birding

Iwokrama Forest

Bird from the treetops at the famous canopy walkway. Dawn and dusk sessions offer incredible mixed flocks, tanagers, and cotingas rarely seen from the ground.

Canopy Views Mixed Flocks Tanagers
Rupununi savannah birding 4-5 days

Rupununi Savannah Birding

North & South Rupununi

Explore endless grasslands home to jabirus, giant anteater, and savannah specialties. The Rupununi offers open-country birding unique in the Guiana Shield region.

Jabiru Storks Savannah Species Open Landscapes

Cultural Immersion

Connect with indigenous communities and experience authentic Guyanese traditions

Surama Village cultural stay Award Winner 2-4 days

Surama Village Homestay

Surama, North Rupununi

Stay with the award-winning Makushi community. Learn traditional crafts, join fishing expeditions, prepare cassava bread, and experience authentic Amerindian hospitality.

Makushi Culture Traditional Crafts Community Owned
Georgetown heritage walking tour Walking 3-4 hours

Georgetown Heritage Walk

Georgetown

Discover the capital's colonial treasures — the world's tallest wooden church, iconic Stabroek Market, and vibrant street life. Learn about Guyana's diverse cultural heritage.

St. George's Cathedral Stabroek Market Local Guide
El Dorado Rum distillery tour 2-3 hours

El Dorado Rum Experience

Diamond, East Bank Demerara

Tour the legendary Demerara Distillery, home to the world's most awarded rum. See 17th-century wooden stills, learn the craft, and sample premium aged expressions.

Historic Distillery Rum Tasting Duty-Free Shop
Rewa Village arapaima fishing 3-5 days

Rewa Arapaima Adventure

Rewa Village, Rupununi

Join the Macushi people in their catch-and-release arapaima program. These prehistoric giants can reach 3 meters — an unforgettable fishing and conservation experience.

Arapaima Fishing Conservation Village Life
Jonestown Memorial historical site Historic 2 days

Jonestown Memorial Tour

Port Kaituma, Region 1

Visit the historic site of the 1978 Peoples Temple settlement. Pay respects at the memorial, learn the full story from local guides, and understand this significant chapter in Guyanese and American history.

Historical Site Memorial Visit Guided Tour
Linden bauxite mining town blue lakes Day Trip Full day

Linden Mining Town Experience

Linden, Region 10

Explore Guyana's historic bauxite mining town. Visit the stunning blue lakes formed by mining, learn about the industry that shaped the region, and experience the unique culture of Linden.

Blue Lakes Mining History Local Culture

Conservation & Eco-Tourism

Support wildlife research and sustainable community tourism

Black Caiman research Guyana Research 3-5 days

Black Caiman Research

Caiman House, Yupukari

Join scientists studying the world's largest alligatorid. Participate in night surveys, help with caiman capture for tagging, and learn about this vital conservation program.

Citizen Science Night Surveys Research Station
Iwokrama sustainable forestry 2-4 days

Iwokrama Rainforest Conservation

Iwokrama Forest Reserve

Visit one of the world's most successful tropical forest conservation projects. Learn about sustainable forestry, carbon credits, and how this 371,000-hectare reserve protects biodiversity.

Sustainable Forestry Carbon Projects Research Centre
Sea turtle conservation volunteer Volunteer 5-7 days

Sea Turtle Conservation

Shell Beach Protected Area

Join turtle patrol teams monitoring nesting beaches. Help collect data on leatherback, green, hawksbill, and olive ridley turtles while supporting local conservation efforts.

Beach Patrols Data Collection Nest Protection

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