- Based on Double Occupancy
                                              - All inclusive meals, soft beverages at Resort in Guyana
                                              - Tour Guide and Kaieteur National Park Fees.
                                              - Hotel Accommodation provided on request – Guyana
                                              - Road & Air Transportation included - Guyana
                                              - Breakfast included at the hotel (Suriname), other meals   
                                                 available on the tours provided with soft beverages(excepting
                                                 lunch on first and last day)    
                                               - Alcoholic beverages not included.
                                               - Airport Shuttle Transportation included - Suriname
                                               - Airfare to Suriname Included
                                               - Accommodation included at The Marriott Hotel
                                               - Prices subject to change without notice.

Day 1
Transfer via road to Ogle International Airport for check in at 10:00am. You will depart Ogle
International Airport at approximately 11:00am via a Trans Guyana Airways schedule flight to
Kaieteur Falls.  The first destination, the Kaieteur Falls, situated on the Potaro River, boasts the
largest single drop in the world at 741 feet, five times the height of Niagara Falls.
After two hours hiking at Kaieteur, you will embark on a forty-five minutes flight to Baganara Island
Resort.  Your afternoon can be as relaxing or adventurous as you decide. After you have enjoyed our
delicious buffet lunch, you will be invited to spend the afternoon just relaxing or choosing from a
variety of activities such as canoeing, fishing, water-skiing, table tennis or volleyball to name a few.

Overnight at Baganara Island Resort L-D

Day 2
After two hours hiking at Kaieteur, you will embark on a forty-five minutes flight to Baganara Island
Resort.  Your afternoon can be as relaxing or adventurous as you decide. After you have enjoyed our
delicious buffet lunch, you will be invited to spend the afternoon just relaxing or choosing from a
variety of activities such as canoeing, fishing, water-skiing, table tennis or volleyball to name a few.
Then in the afternoon around 5pm, take a peaceful boat ride up the mighty Essequibo River to Parrot
Island. Located just a few miles (15 minutes by boat) from Baganara on the Eastern bank of the
Essequibo River, Parrot Island is an uninhabited island with approximately 200ft of natural
vegetation and a beautiful sand beach that stretches about 2 miles when the tide is low. It is known
as a home for many birds, but predominantly the parrots that goes there at sunset to roost.

Overnight at Baganara Island Resort B-L-D-B

Day 3
After breakfast, around 10am, enjoy a boat ride along the Mighty Essequibo River, learning a little
about our Dutch History.  We first make a stop at Bartica.  Bartica is a small, busy town with an
orderly street grid, a hospital, a school, and a nearby Benedictine monastery, all situated on a sort of
promontory where the Essequibo, Guyana’s biggest river, is joined by its biggest tributary, the
Mazaruni. Three miles up, the Mazaruni is in turn joined by its own most important tributary, the
Cuyuni. At the confluence of these three great rivers, Bartica is sometimes called the gateway to the
interior.

Kyk-over-Al, the ruined Dutch fort that is one of Guyana's most storied historical sites, also known as
See-Over-Al.
On a concrete wall above the stelling at Bartica, in bold black and red letters, someone had painted
an appeal to public morals. But the final line had been worn away by the rain, and the message
trailed off ambiguously.    In 1666 the year of the Great Fire of London, English forces managed to
capture Kyk-over-Al. A trio of French ships did the same in 1708. Both times the Dutch recaptured it.
In 1716, Kyk-over-Al was bursting at its seams and a roomier site on the nearby river bank was
developed. Eventually, as Guyana’s fertile low-lying seacoast was reclaimed by Dutch engineers, the
focus shifted north, and in 1748 most of Kyk-over-Al was demolished, its bricks used to build a sugar
mill at a plantation downstream.        
After Visiting Kyk-Over-Al, we venture to another Dutch Historical site from the 1700s – Fort Island
Another notable landmark which continues to attract tourists to Guyana is the Dutch fort Zeelandia on
Fort Island in the Essequibo River. This brick fort, which still retains its main features, was built in
1743. The man responsible for its construction was Laurens Storm van Gravesande. As it turned out,
Gravesande played a major role in Guyana's early development. He arrived first at Fort Kyk-over-al in
1738 to serve as Secretary to the Commander, Hermanus Gelskerke. Together, they decided to
move the capital of Essequibo downriver to Fort Island in order to have ready access to more fertile
land. Gravesande was appointed Commander (Governor) of Essequibo in 1743, following the death
of Gelskerke.

Shortly after Fort Island became the capital, many Dutch planters relocated to the lower banks of the
Essequibo River. They continued to cultivate cotton, annatto (a red dye which fetched a high price in
Europe), citrus, coffee, ground provisions and sugar-cane. Gravesande encouraged planters of all
nationalities to take up land under his jurisdiction with tax-free concessions and other generous
benefits.
After the tour of Fort Island concludes, you will be transferred via river transportation to Parika.
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch consisting of local dishes at the Guyana Heritage Museum which is
located at Meten-meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara. The museum depicts Guyana’s History from a
collection of one man.  You will then be transferred via road to your hotel/residence in Georgetown.

Overnight at your Hotel/Residence

Day 4
After Breakfast at your residence/hotel transfer via road to the Ogle International Airport. Depart
Guyana on a Trans Guyana Airways/GUM Air scheduled flight for Suriname. On arrival in Paramaribo
check into the Marriott Hotel. You can browse around the area, do shopping and later, prepare for
your first relaxed tour in Suriname.
After lunch, you will be taken on a City Tour of beautiful Paramaribo. The tour takes you along the
magnificent Waterkant (waterfront) of Suriname where a hundred years ago, large sailing ships
came ashore to pick up sugar, coffee and cocoa.
Here you will see ancient-old monumental buildings where rich merchants and plantation owners
once lived.
Moving along we visit Fort Zeelandia which is now used as a museum you’ll have a chance to
explore the artifacts. We continue our walk to the former governor residence which now serves as the
presidential palace, walking across the Independence square you will also see the flag square.
After a short walk along, amongst others, some of the governmental buildings in the Henck
Arronstraat you will come upon the Saint Peter & Paul Catheral. We then head on over to the
Wijdenbosch brug which connects Paramaribo and the district of
Commewijine, a short visit to the market, to get an impression of the daily living in Suriname, a visit
to the 18th century Jewish Sinagogue and the Islamic temple who are standing in peace side by
side. A very unique sight! (Included: drinks – non-alcoholic, snacks & guide)

Overnight at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel 


Day 5
After breakfast your day starts with the Commewijine Plantations Boat trip across the
Suriname River, at the right river bank lays the District of Commewijine.
Commewijine has a rich Dutch History and our guide will take you to several old plantations and tell
the great stories behind each of them.
Starting at 9:00am we board a coaster (mini bus) to Leonsberg from there we will take a
traditional Javanese Boat across to the Museum Fort Nieuw Amsterdam.
Here we will visit the old penitentiary, powderhouse and other remains of the fort. From Nieuw
Amsterdam, back on the boat this time we head into the Commewijine River where we visit Rust &
Werk former coffee plantation, passing Marienburg a former sugar plantation.We stop for lunch at
Frederiksdorp an old coffee and cocoa plantation.
                   
Enjoy the cool river breeze, as you take a relaxing sun set Dolphin tour. First we visit our watery
mammal friends, the dolphins, and spend some time observing them in their natural habitat. Here
after we head to the former plantation Johanna and Margareta where we can have some local
snacks on the river terrace. On our way back we sip on some wine and watch the splendid sunset
over the horizon, while the dim lights set the mood.

Overnight at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel- B


Day 6
Prepare to return to Guyana via Trans Guyana Airways / Gum Air on their scheduled flight. You will
then be transferred to your Residence/Hotel