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Kaieteur Falls Overland Trek

Duration
5 Days
Price
$1,600
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Guyana Tour Overview

Kaieteur Falls Overland Trek

5-Day Guided Trek Through Guyana's Interior to Kaieteur Falls

Duration
5 Days
Price
$1,600
Difficulty
Hard
Best Time
February – April & August – October

An overland expedition to Kaieteur Falls, the world’s highest single-drop waterfall, traveling by private 4×4, riverboat, and foot through Guyana’s remote interior. Five days of jungle trekking along the Potaro River gorge, crossing log bridges and camping beside waterfalls, culminating at the rim of the falls with two nights on the plateau. At dusk, thousands of white-chinned swifts plunge through the curtain of water to roost behind it, one of the most extraordinary wildlife spectacles in South America.

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Kaieteur Falls Overland Trek

Your Guyana Tour Itinerary

Route Overview 4 Days · Guyana
1
Georgetown to Amatuk Falls
Into the Interior
Depart Georgetown early morning by 4×4, heading south through the coastal plains to the mining town of Linden. Continue along the rugged Linden-Mahdia highway, passing through savanna and dense rainforest before reaching Mahdia. From here, transfer to a riverboat and travel upstream along the Potaro River, navigating rapids and taking in the jungle-lined gorge. Arrive at Camp Amatuk beside Amatuk Falls for your first night in hammocks.
2
Amatuk Falls to Tukiet
River & Rainforest
Leave Camp Amatuk on foot, trekking through dense jungle along the Potaro River gorge. The trail crosses creeks (swimming required at several points), traverses makeshift jungle bridges fashioned from fallen tree trunks, and includes a short boat ride through a set of rapids before arriving at Waratuk. From Waratuk, choose between a four-hour jungle hike or a one-hour boat ride to Tukiet, at the base of Kaieteur Falls. The enigmatic Ibini mountain range serves as your constant backdrop. Tukiet offers a comfortable guesthouse with refreshing swimming in the Potaro River and spectacular views of the gorge stretching toward the falls.
3
Tukiet to the Summit
The Ascent to Kaieteur
From Tukiet, begin the three-hour ascent to the top of Kaieteur Falls. The trail winds through changing vegetation zones, passing cool mountain streams before reaching the final stage known locally as 'Oh My God' mountain, a name you'll understand once you're on it. When you reach the summit, the full grandeur of the world's largest single-drop waterfall by volume unfolds before you. At dusk, thousands of White-chinned Swifts gather in the sky, then plunge en masse through the curtain of water to roost on the cliff face behind the falls, creating one of nature's most remarkable spectacles. Your second day at the summit is devoted to exploring Kaieteur Falls National Park at a relaxed pace. Visit Johnson's View for a frontal perspective of the falls, spot the Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock, and search for the endemic Golden Frog living inside giant tank bromeliads near the rim.
5
Kaieteur Falls to Georgetown
Morning at the Falls & Flight Home
Wake to early morning mist rising from Kaieteur Falls. After breakfast, visit Johnson's View for a spectacular frontal vista of the falls and a final chance to spot wildlife along the plateau. In the afternoon, board a light aircraft for the scenic charter flight from Kaieteur to Georgetown's Ogle Airport. The aerial departure provides one final, unforgettable perspective on the falls and the vast, unbroken rainforest canopy stretching to the horizon.

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Pricing & What's Included

Transparent pricing, comprehensive inclusions, and exactly what to expect.

Per Person
$1,600
Based on Party of 4
Deposit$400
CurrencyUSD

Group Rates

Group SizePer PersonNotes
1Contact for Custom Pricing
2-3$2,000Intimate expedition experience
4-6$1,600Most popular option
7-10$1,450Best value for groups of friends

What's Included

  • All meals throughout the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Private 4x4 transportation from Georgetown to trailhead
  • Riverboat transfers along the Potaro River
  • Charter flight from Kaieteur Falls to Georgetown (Ogle Airport)
  • All camping equipment including hammocks and mosquito nets
  • Expert local guides throughout
  • Porters
  • Kaieteur National Park entry fees
  • Potable water throughout the trek

Not Included

  • International flights to and from Guyana
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, porters, and drivers
  • Pre and post-trek accommodation in Georgetown
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Deposit & Payment: A 25% deposit secures your place (credit card accepted). 50% balance due 90 days before departure. Final balance due 60 days prior. ACH bank transfer available at reduced fees. Bookings within 60 days require full payment.
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Cancellation: 90+ days: full refund minus $500 admin fee. 60-89 days: 50% refund. Under 60 days: no refund. Comprehensive travel insurance covering emergency evacuation is required for all participants.

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