Frequently asked questions
About Our Trips
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
The Wild Tales offers a range of adventures designed to experience Guyana beyond the usual tourist routes.
Our Jungle Survival Courses combine practical survival training with indigenous knowledge and the opportunity to put your skills to the test in the rainforest. Our Skills & Bushcraft Courses focus more deeply on traditional skills, bushcraft, and expedition training.
For those looking to travel rather than train, our Jungle Expeditions take small teams into some of Guyana’s most remote areas by foot, river, canoe, and 4×4. Our Fishing in Guyana trips range from comfortable lodge-based fishing to remote fishing expeditions targeting some of the country’s iconic freshwater species.
Finally, our Tours in Guyana offer shorter and more flexible adventures for travelers who want to experience the rainforest, wildlife, and indigenous communities without committing to a full expedition.
All experiences are built around small groups, strong local partnerships, and deep knowledge of the environment.
Probably! Our guests come from all over the world and from very different backgrounds. We welcome solo travellers, couples, friends, families, photographers, outdoor professionals, and people simply looking for a very different kind of holiday.
Most of our guests are in their 30s to 60s, but we have welcomed both younger and considerably older adventurers.
You do not need to be a survival expert or experienced expedition traveler. Different trips require different levels of fitness and experience, and we will help you choose something appropriate for you. More than anything, a positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to adapt go a long way in Guyana’s interior.
We deliberately keep our groups small. Most scheduled courses and expeditions have a maximum of around 10–12 guests, while some of our more specialized expeditions operate with even smaller teams.
Small groups allow our guides to spend more time with each guest, make travelling through remote areas more manageable, and reduce our impact on the communities and environments we visit.
Private trips can be arranged for individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Guyana has extraordinary biodiversity, and depending on where you travel, you may encounter monkeys, macaws, toucans, caimans, giant river otters, tapirs, peccaries, snakes, and countless other species. Guyana is also home to jaguars, giant anteaters, harpy eagles, and many other iconic South American animals.
However, our trips take place in wild environments rather than wildlife parks, so sightings can never be guaranteed. Some of the most memorable encounters happen unexpectedly.
Different regions are also known for different species. If wildlife is one of your main reasons for visiting Guyana, tell us when you inquire, and we can help you choose the most suitable trip.
Guyana is tropical, so you should expect warm temperatures, high humidity, and the possibility of rain throughout the year. Daytime temperatures in the interior are commonly around 29–33°C (84–91°F), although conditions vary considerably between rainforest, savannah, and mountain environments.
The main rainy season typically runs from late April to late August. There can also be a shorter and generally less intense rainy period from early December into early January, although this does not occur consistently every year.
There is no single “best” season for every adventure. Higher river levels during the rainy season can make some remote areas easier to reach by boat, while overland routes can become more difficult because of mud, swollen creeks, and flooding. During the dry season, overland travel is generally easier, but lower water levels can make smaller rivers and creeks more difficult to navigate.
This is one of the reasons we schedule particular expeditions and courses at specific times of year. The season can significantly change both the conditions and character of an adventure in Guyana.
In most cases, yes. We can accommodate many common dietary requirements and allergies if we know about them well in advance.
However, travelling in remote Guyana is different from staying in a hotel. Food availability becomes increasingly limited the further we travel from towns and communities, so certain diets can require additional planning and may not be possible on every expedition.
Please tell us about any dietary requirements or serious food allergies before booking, and we will discuss what can realistically and safely be accommodated.
For Jungle Survival Courses, dietary requirements during the solo phase are a separate consideration because participants may rely partly on naturally available food resources. We will discuss this individually before the course.
Absolutely. Many of the people joining our scheduled courses and expeditions arrive in Guyana alone and meet the rest of their team at the beginning of the trip.
Small-group travel is a big part of what we do, and travelling alone should not prevent you from joining one of our scheduled departures.
If you would rather travel completely privately, many of our tours, fishing trips, and other experiences can also be arranged as private departures.
Getting There & Practical Info
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Many visitors can enter Guyana without obtaining a tourist visa in advance, while other nationalities may need to arrange one before travelling.
Because immigration requirements can change, we recommend checking the current requirements for your passport before booking international flights. If you are unsure, feel free to contact us and we can point you toward the appropriate official information.
Most international visitors arrive at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO), approximately 40 km south of Georgetown. This is Guyana’s main international airport and should normally be your destination when booking international flights.
A smaller number of regional international flights arrive at Eugene F. Correia International Airport (OGL) at Ogle, much closer to Georgetown.
Ogle is also an important domestic airport, and many of our adventures involve an onward flight from Ogle into Guyana’s interior. Your individual itinerary will clearly explain where and when you need to meet us.
We generally recommend travelling with around USD 500 in cash for personal expenses, depending on the length of your stay and what you plan to do before or after your adventure.
Once you leave Georgetown, access to ATMs and card payments becomes increasingly limited, and many communities and small businesses operate primarily with cash.
Most expenses directly associated with your adventure are already included according to your itinerary. Your cash is therefore mainly for personal purchases, drinks, tips, souvenirs, and expenses outside the included trip arrangements.
Internet access is generally good in Georgetown and is increasingly available at some lodges and communities in the interior.
On some of our courses and expeditions, we also carry satellite internet equipment, primarily for operational and safety communications. When circumstances allow, limited guest access may sometimes be possible.
However, you should never rely on having internet access during a remote trip. Depending on the itinerary, there may be several days with little or no personal connectivity.
Absolutely. Kaieteur Falls is one of Guyana’s most spectacular natural attractions and is well worth considering before or after your adventure.
We don’t currently operate our own scheduled Kaieteur Falls tours, but several local operators offer day trips by aircraft from Georgetown. We can help you understand how a visit could fit around your Wild Tales itinerary.
We recommend allowing some flexibility because flights to Kaieteur can be affected by weather and operational requirements.
If you arrive at Cheddi Jagan International Airport, you will normally travel by taxi to Georgetown. The journey generally takes around 60–120 minutes, depending on traffic and where you are staying.
We can share contacts for a trusted airport transfer; most times it is easiest to arrange for this with the booked accommodation. Airport transfers are typically not included in the every trip, so please check the inclusions in your individual itinerary.
If you arrive at Ogle Airport, the journey into Georgetown is considerably shorter.
Yes. For most scheduled courses and expeditions, we recommend arriving in Georgetown at least one day before the trip begins.
International flight delays, missed connections, and delayed luggage can happen. Many of our trips then involve domestic flights, boats, or overland transportation into remote areas, and these arrangements cannot always simply be moved if someone arrives late.
Your individual itinerary will specify your required arrival date. We always recommend allowing enough time to arrive, settle in, and be ready before travelling into the interior.
For most of our trips, accommodation in Georgetown is not included, and you will need to arrange and pay for your own hotel before and after the adventure.
This gives you greater freedom to choose accommodation that suits your budget, preferences, and wider travel plans in Guyana.
Some individual expeditions, courses, or customized itineraries may include accommodation in Georgetown. What is and is not included will always be clearly stated in the individual trip itinerary.
If you need recommendations, we are happy to suggest suitable accommodation and help you plan around the starting and finishing times of your trip.
Tipping is always optional, and there is no fixed amount that you are expected to give. You should only tip if you are happy with the experience and feel comfortable doing so.
That said, tipping guides and support staff at the end of a trip is common and greatly appreciated. Because our adventures vary from short tours to multi-week expeditions, the amount varies considerably.
As a general reference, guests commonly tip somewhere in the region of USD 100–400 per person, depending on the length and nature of the trip, the size of the team, and what they personally feel is appropriate.
There is no obligation to reach a particular amount. A tip should always reflect your own experience and what you feel comfortable giving.
Is This Right For Me?
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
The level of fitness required varies considerably between our trips, but you do not need to be an athlete to travel with us.
Our Jungle Survival Courses, for example, do not require an exceptionally high level of fitness. You should be comfortable being on your feet for much of the day, learning practical skills, moving around camp and spending time outdoors in hot and humid conditions. The course is designed around learning and adapting rather than testing who is the fittest, making it accessible to a broad range of people.
Some of our expeditions are considerably more physical and may involve long trekking days, difficult terrain, paddling or carrying your own equipment. At the other end of the scale, many of our fishing trips and Tours in Guyana can be surprisingly comfortable and require relatively little physical preparation.
Each trip has its own difficulty level and physical requirements. If you are unsure, get in touch and tell us a little about yourself. We will give you a realistic assessment and help you choose an adventure that matches your ability and expectations.
Being able to swim is strongly recommended, particularly for trips involving significant river travel.
Guyana’s interior is shaped by rivers and creeks, and depending on your adventure, you may travel extensively by boat, swim, bathe in rivers, or encounter water crossings.
You do not need to be a competitive or particularly strong swimmer. If you are not confident in the water, please tell us before booking. Depending on the itinerary, this may not prevent you from participating, but it is important that our team knows in advance.
Most of our scheduled Jungle Survival Courses and Expeditions are designed for participants aged 18 and above. However, this is not an absolute rule for every experience we offer.
For certain courses and adventures, we may accept a mature teenager under the age of 18 through a special guardian agreement. This is assessed strictly on a case-by-case basis and depends on the participant’s age, maturity, previous outdoor experience, the nature of the trip and whether we believe they can safely and meaningfully participate alongside the rest of the group.
Our Tours in Guyana and private family adventures are much more flexible and can often accommodate younger children and teenagers.
If you are considering bringing someone under 18, please contact us before booking. We will discuss the individual circumstances with you and determine whether the particular adventure is suitable.
Yes. Several of our Tours in Guyana can be adapted for families travelling with children, and a jungle adventure can be an incredible experience to share as a family.
The right trip depends on the children’s ages, previous travel experience, swimming ability, comfort in nature, and what your family wants from the adventure. We can adjust elements such as accommodation, transportation, walking distances, and the amount of time spent camping.
We therefore don’t apply one blanket minimum age across all family trips. Instead, we ask you to contact us so we can understand your family and recommend an experience that offers the right balance between adventure, comfort, and safety.
For most of our trips, no previous jungle experience is required. Many of our guests arrive in Guyana having never travelled in a tropical rainforest before.
Our guides will introduce you to the environment, explain how we travel and live in the interior, and help you adapt as the trip progresses.
Some of our more demanding expeditions may require previous trekking, paddling or expedition experience, or a particular level of fitness. When this applies, it will be clearly stated on the individual trip page and discussed with you before booking.
Don’t assume that a physical limitation automatically means you cannot experience Guyana’s interior. While some of our expeditions require significant physical ability, many of our private tours can be adapted around the individual guest.
Depending on the destination, we can reduce walking distances, use boats or vehicles for more of the journey, arrange additional assistance, and select accommodation and activities appropriate for your ability.
Tell us openly about any limitations when you inquire. We can then advise you realistically about what is possible and help design an adventure that works for you.
What to Bring
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
What you need depends on the adventure you are joining. Once your booking is confirmed, we provide a detailed packing list specifically for your trip, so you don’t need to figure everything out yourself.
For most jungle adventures, you should expect to bring robust but lightweight outdoor clothing, suitable footwear, a good headtorch, insect repellent, sun protection, personal medication and toiletries, and waterproof protection for your personal electronics and valuables.
We also supply a lot of the specialist jungle and expedition equipment needed for our trips. Depending on the adventure, this can include hammocks, tarps, dry bags, rucksacks, machetes, fishing equipment, and other specialist gear. Your individual equipment list will clearly explain what we provide and what you need to bring yourself.
You therefore don’t need to arrive in Guyana with an entire expedition store in your luggage. In fact, one of the most common mistakes is bringing too much. Simple, robust, and practical equipment is usually the best approach in the jungle.
If you’re considering buying expensive equipment specifically for your trip, feel free to ask us first. There is a good chance we either provide it or can recommend something appropriate.
Absolutely. Guyana offers incredible opportunities for photography, whether you are interested in wildlife, landscapes, indigenous culture, or simply documenting your own adventure.
Phones are also perfectly suitable for most guests, so there is no requirement to bring dedicated camera equipment.
Whatever you bring, remember that humidity, rain, and river travel are part of the environment. We strongly recommend protecting cameras, phones, and other electronics in proper waterproof dry bags or cases.
Power can also be limited in the interior. A good power bank, spare batteries, and sensible power management are recommended, particularly on longer expeditions.
For bigger cameras and lenses, remember to keep weight in mind as overland expeditions would require you carrying your own equipment.
Yes. Depending on where your trip takes place, there may be opportunities to purchase locally made bows and arrows, machetes, baskets, jewellery, crafts and other traditional items directly from communities and craftspeople.
On some of our courses, handmade bows, arrows or jungle machetes can also be ordered in advance. Availability varies because these are locally produced items rather than mass-produced souvenirs.
Purchasing directly from local craftspeople is also a great way of taking something meaningful home while supporting the communities we work with.
If you are interested in a particular item, let us know before your trip and we can tell you what may be available.
For our Jungle Survival Courses and many expeditions, we provide much of the jungle-specific equipment, which can include hammocks, tarps, machetes, dry bags, rucksacks, fishing equipment, ferro rods, and other specialist equipment.
Fishing trips may include fishing equipment depending on the itinerary, while our Tours in Guyana generally require much less specialist personal equipment.
Every trip is different, so your packing and equipment list will clearly explain what we provide and what you need to bring yourself. If you are unsure about purchasing a particular piece of equipment, ask us first; you may find that we already supply it.
For most of our jungle courses and expeditions, we recommend proper jungle boots designed to drain and dry quickly. Our team commonly uses long jungle boots, while several lighter military-style jungle boots also work well.
Avoid Gore-Tex or waterproof hiking boots. In the rainforest, water will eventually get inside, and waterproof membranes can trap moisture around your feet rather than allowing them to dry.
Good socks are equally important. We recommend thick, durable socks with plenty of padding to help prevent blisters, and you should bring at least two pairs.
Most importantly, break your boots in properly before arriving in Guyana. Never start a jungle expedition in brand-new footwear.
For more detailed recommendations, including specific boots we and our guests have used, see our Choosing the Right Jungle Boots guide. If you’re unsure about a pair, you can also send us a picture before purchasing and we’ll be happy to advise.
Booking & Payments
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
You can start by contacting us through the enquiry form on the individual trip page or by emailing us directly on info@thewildtales.com.
Before booking, we are happy to answer questions, discuss your experience and make sure the trip is a good fit for you. For our more demanding courses and expeditions, we may also ask for some additional information about your fitness, experience or medical background.
Your place is confirmed once the required 50% deposit has been received.
We accept international wire payments and will provide the appropriate payment details when you are ready to book.
For most international guests, Wise is our preferred payment method, as it generally provides a straightforward and cost-effective way to transfer funds internationally.
If Wise is not suitable for you, contact us and we can discuss alternative payment options.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on a trip, course or expedition.
The remaining balance is due 60 days before the start of your adventure. If full payment is not received by the deadline, your booking may be cancelled and the deposit forfeited.
Payments are normally made by international bank transfer, and clients are responsible for any transfer fees.
Our 50% booking deposit is non-refundable.
If you cancel 90 days or more before departure, any additional amount paid above the deposit will be refunded.
For cancellations made less than 90 days before departure, additional cancellation charges apply. Cancellations made 60 days or less before departure are non-refundable.
All cancellations must be submitted to us in writing. Where a refund is due, it will normally be processed within 30 days.
Because our trips involve advance commitments to communities, guides, transportation providers, and other partners, we strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation and interruption coverage.
Please refer to our full Terms & Conditions for the complete cancellation policy.
Travel Safety & Health
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
Our adventures take place in remote and sometimes challenging environments, and it would be misleading to describe this type of travel as completely risk-free.
Safety is built into how we plan and operate our trips. Routes, transportation, communications, medical equipment, local conditions, and emergency options are considered as part of our planning, and our guides and expedition leaders continuously assess conditions while travelling.
At the same time, guests need to understand that we operate in genuine wilderness. Weather, rivers, wildlife, terrain, and other circumstances can change, and not every risk can be eliminated. Following the instructions of your guides and being open about your health and abilities are important parts of travelling safely with us.
We carry medical equipment and have emergency procedures appropriate to the environments in which we operate.
For minor illness or injury, the situation will normally be managed in the field where appropriate. If further medical treatment is required, we will organise the necessary evacuation or transportation towards an appropriate medical facility. Depending on the location and circumstances, this could involve boats, vehicles or aircraft.
Because many of our adventures take place far from hospitals and roads, evacuation can take time. The Wild Tales will coordinate the practical emergency response, but medical treatment, evacuation and other associated costs remain the responsibility of the guest and their insurance provider. This is one of the reasons appropriate travel insurance is essential. Your Terms also specifically authorise The Wild Tales to arrange emergency treatment and evacuation where deemed necessary.
Vaccination and medication requirements depend on your personal medical circumstances, travel history, and the areas of Guyana you will be visiting.
Yellow fever is an entry requirement for entry to Guyana.
We recommend speaking with a qualified travel-health professional well before departure and following their advice regarding vaccinations, malaria prevention, and other travel-health precautions.
You are responsible for ensuring that you meet any vaccination or health requirements applicable to entering Guyana and for carrying any necessary documentation.
Yes. Before travelling with us, guests are required to complete a medical questionnaire covering relevant information such as medical history, allergies, current medication, and other health considerations. Your terms require this to be completed at least 30 days before arrival.
This information allows us to prepare appropriately and identify anything that may need to be discussed before travelling into a remote environment.
Having a medical condition does not automatically prevent you from joining us. However, depending on the condition and the nature of the trip, we may ask for additional information or confirmation from your doctor. It is important that the information provided is complete and that you tell us if your health changes before departure.
No. Guests are responsible for arranging their own comprehensive travel insurance before travelling with us.
Your policy should include appropriate coverage for emergency medical evacuation, medical treatment, trip cancellation or interruption, and repatriation. We also require proof of insurance before the trip begins.
Our Terms & Conditions currently recommend minimum coverage of USD 100,000 for emergency medical evacuation, USD 50,000 for medical expenses and USD 50,000 for repatriation, together with cancellation/interruption coverage for the full cost of the trip.
The Wild Tales may organize and coordinate an evacuation in an emergency, but this should not be confused with insurance. The financial cost of evacuation and medical treatment remains the responsibility of the guest and their insurer.
If you need a provider, check https://www.globalrescue.com. They offer a great option and coverage.
For some of our longer and more remote expeditions, we require additional specialist evacuation coverage through Global Rescue. When this is mandatory, it will be clearly stated in the individual expedition information.
For trips where we do not specifically mention this coverage, it is not a requirement. However, additional evacuation support can still be valuable for travellers heading into remote Guyana.
If you would like additional protection or want to understand the difference between your normal travel insurance and specialist evacuation coverage, please get in touch with us before travelling and we can explain the options available.
Jungle Survival
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
No. While many participants choose to complete the survival phase alone, you do not have to do it solo.
You can choose to complete the phase together with a partner or friend you are travelling with. In some circumstances, participants who meet during the course may also decide that they would prefer to complete the survival phase together.
The objective is to put what you have learned into practice and experience genuine self-reliance in the rainforest. Whether you choose to do that alone or as part of a small team is ultimately a personal decision.
Spending several days independently in the rainforest naturally involves risk, and we don’t pretend otherwise. However, the survival phase only takes place after participants have completed their training and preparation with our instructors and indigenous guides.
Before starting, you will establish your shelter, understand your location and boundaries, and be briefed on emergency procedures and communication with the safety team.
The objective is to challenge you while maintaining a carefully planned safety structure in the background.
During the survival phase, our safety team establishes a separate base within the wider area. Depending on the location and terrain, this is typically around 200 metres to 2 kilometres away.
Emergency procedures and communications are established before the phase begins, and the team remains close enough to respond if assistance is genuinely required.
Yes. Our standard survival phase is 3 days / 2 nights, but participants can choose to extend this to 5 days / 4 nights for an even deeper survival experience.
The extended option comes at an additional cost, which depends on how many participants on the course choose the 5-day option. This is because extending the survival phase also requires additional days of safety support, guides and logistics in the jungle.
If you are interested in the 5-day / 4-night survival phase, let us know when booking. We can confirm the additional cost once we know how many participants are opting for the extension.
We provide a considerable amount of the specialist equipment required for the course. Depending on the individual program, this can include hammocks, tarps, rucksacks, dry bags, machetes, ferrocerium rods, fishing equipment, and other jungle-specific gear.
This means you don’t need to purchase an entire survival setup before travelling to Guyana.
You will receive a detailed equipment list before the course explaining exactly what we provide and what personal clothing and equipment you need to bring.
During the training portion of most of our Jungle Survival Courses, we operate a small generator at the main camp, allowing limited charging of phones, cameras, power banks, and other small electronics.
There is no electricity during the survival phase, so anything you take with you will need to operate independently for the duration with own power banks.
Electricity in the jungle should always be considered a limited resource rather than something that is continuously available.
People join us from all over the world and from a wide range of backgrounds. We have welcomed both men and women, experienced outdoorspeople and participants arriving with no previous survival experience.
You do not need to be a survival expert or exceptionally fit. The training is designed to teach you the skills you need before you are expected to put them into practice.
What matters much more is being prepared to learn, spend your days outside, adapt to an unfamiliar environment and challenge yourself when things become uncomfortable.
Yes. In addition to our scheduled courses, we can arrange private jungle survival experiences for individuals, groups, organizations, and corporate teams.
A private program gives us greater flexibility to adjust the duration, training content, difficulty, and survival phase around the objectives of your group.
Contact us with an idea of your group size, available dates and what you want from the experience, and we can discuss what is possible.
No. You do not need any previous survival or jungle experience to join our Jungle Survival Courses.
Previous outdoor knowledge can certainly be helpful, but the course is designed to teach you the skills you need before you enter the survival phase. You will learn and practice everything from shelter and fire to fishing, food, water, and living safely in the rainforest alongside our instructors and indigenous guides.
What matters more than previous experience is your willingness to learn, practice, and adapt. By the time you begin the survival phase, the objective is for you to have the knowledge and practical skills needed to put what you have learned into practice independently.
Fishing In Guyana
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
We recommend bringing your own fishing equipment if you have it, particularly if you are an experienced angler and prefer using familiar rods, reels and tackle.
However, you do not need to own specialist fishing equipment to join us. Fishing equipment can be provided or rented depending on the trip, and we can advise you on suitable tackle before travelling.
Once you have chosen your fishing trip and target species, we will provide more specific recommendations about what to bring.
Yes, on selected trips and in areas where Arapaima fishing is permitted and carefully managed.
Arapaima are an important and highly protected species, and fishing for them takes place under specific local and community management rules. They are always handled with particular care and released.
Arapaima fishing is not automatically included on every fishing trip and may involve an additional fee. If catching an Arapaima is one of your main objectives, tell us before booking so we can recommend the appropriate trip.
Guyana has an extraordinary diversity of freshwater fish, and the species available depend heavily on the river system and area you are visiting.
Depending on the trip, potential targets can include peacock bass, payara, Himara/wolffish, several species of catfish, arapaima, and many smaller predatory and sport fish.
Some of our fishing trips are built around particular target species, while others offer a much broader jungle fishing experience. If you have a specific fishing objective, let us know when you inquire, and we can help choose the most appropriate river, season and trip.
This depends entirely on the fishing experience you choose.
Some trips use comfortable indigenous or wilderness lodges, providing proper accommodation between fishing days. Others combine lodges with quality hammock camps along the river, while our more adventurous fishing expeditions may involve several days of remote expedition-style camping.
The individual trip page will clearly explain the accommodation and camping arrangements, so you know the level of comfort to expect before booking.
Yes, particularly for larger sport fish and sensitive species. Arapaima and other important large fish are released, and we encourage responsible handling to give released fish the best possible chance of recovery.
However, fishing is also part of everyday life in many of the indigenous communities and remote areas where we operate. Some common fish may therefore be kept for food during the trip rather than released.
Our approach is to fish responsibly and follow the knowledge, practices and management rules of the communities and river systems in which we operate.
No. You do not need to be an experienced angler to join one of our fishing trips.
Previous experience is certainly useful, particularly on trips targeting larger or more challenging species, but our guides can help you with the techniques, tackle and local fishing methods used during the trip.
Our fishing experiences can therefore suit everyone from first-time anglers to experienced fishermen looking for something completely different.
Dry season is best, but there isn’t one single best fishing season for the whole of Guyana. Water levels, rainfall, river systems, and target species all influence fishing conditions.
Some fisheries perform particularly well during lower-water periods, while other fishing opportunities depend on different seasonal conditions.
This is why our scheduled fishing expeditions are operated at particular times of year. If you are arranging a private trip, tell us which species you are most interested in targeting, and we can advise on the most appropriate destination and time of year.
Expeditions
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
Yes. Our guests are part of the expedition team rather than passengers.
Exactly what this involves depends on the expedition, but you should expect to participate in everyday camp life. This can include setting up and breaking down camp, collecting firewood and water, helping with group equipment and contributing to the practical jobs required to keep the expedition moving.
Our guides and local team manage the expedition and the specialist work, but everyone contributes according to their ability.
For us, this is an important part of expedition travel. You are not simply watching an expedition take place around you; you are part of it.
Not necessarily. Many of our expeditions require no specialist technical training or previous expedition experience.
However, some expeditions are physically demanding and may involve long trekking days, difficult terrain, paddling, carrying equipment or extended periods in remote environments. A smaller number may have specific experience or physical requirements.
Every expedition is different, which is why we provide a difficulty level and explain the physical requirements on the individual expedition page.
If you are uncertain about your experience or fitness, contact us. We can give you a realistic assessment of whether a particular expedition is suitable for you.
For much of an expedition, the rainforest becomes our home.
We primarily sleep in hammocks beneath tarps, either in individual camps or shared expedition camps depending on the journey. Some itineraries also include nights in indigenous communities, lodges or other simple accommodation along the route.
Meals are prepared in camp, water is collected locally and treated where necessary, and daily life revolves around travelling, establishing camp, cooking, maintaining equipment and preparing for the next stage of the journey.
It is a simple way of living, but one that quickly becomes part of the expedition experience.
Yes. Our expeditions are not luxury tours.
Depending on the itinerary, you should be comfortable sleeping in hammocks, bathing in rivers and creeks, using basic forest toilets, getting wet and muddy, and living without many of the conveniences you have at home.
That doesn’t mean we deliberately make things uncomfortable. We establish functional camps, eat properly and carry the equipment needed to operate effectively in the jungle. But when you travel into genuinely remote areas, simplicity is part of the experience.
A willingness to adapt is often more important than previous expedition experience.
Our expeditions take many different forms depending on the objective and the area we are trying to reach.
Some involve multi-day overland journeys through rainforest and mountains, while others travel deep into the interior by river, canoe, 4×4 or a combination of different forms of transport. Objectives can range from reaching remote waterfalls and mountains to exploring little-visited river systems, indigenous territories and areas of historical or archaeological interest.
What they share is that these are genuine journeys into remote Guyana. The route, logistics and challenges of reaching the destination are an important part of the expedition itself.
Yes. We provide a significant amount of the specialist equipment needed for our expeditions.
Depending on the journey, this can include hammocks, tarps, rucksacks, dry bags, machetes and other group and expedition equipment. This means you do not need to purchase an entire expedition setup before joining us.
You will receive a detailed equipment list for your particular expedition explaining exactly what we supply and what you need to bring personally.
If you already own equipment you particularly like using, you are welcome to discuss bringing it with us. We can advise whether it is suitable for the conditions in Guyana.
Skills & Bushcraft
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
Yes. Certification depends on which course you complete.
Our Jungle Bushcraft Course includes an official NCFE-accredited UK training certification upon successful completion.
Our Jungle Expedition Skills Course provides certification through Jungle Guides International, based in Canada, reflecting the expedition-focused skills and training covered during the program.
The individual course page will explain the certification included and any requirements for successful completion.
No. Previous bushcraft, survival or expedition experience is not required to join our Skills & Bushcraft courses.
Having some outdoor experience can certainly be useful, but the courses are designed to teach and develop the required skills progressively. Our instructors and indigenous guides will demonstrate techniques, give you time to practise and help you build your abilities throughout the course.
More experienced participants can also benefit by developing skills specifically adapted to the tropical rainforest and learning directly from people who have grown up using these skills in Guyana’s interior.
Yes. Our Skills & Bushcraft courses can be particularly relevant for people working—or hoping to work—in outdoor education, guiding, expeditions, bushcraft, survival training and other wilderness-related professions.
The training and certification can demonstrate relevant practical development and strengthen a professional CV or résumé. However, completing one of our courses does not by itself qualify someone for a particular profession or replace any licenses, qualifications, or experience required by an employer or regulatory body.
We also welcome participants who have no professional ambitions at all. Many join simply because they want to develop a deeper and more practical understanding of living and travelling in the rainforest.
The two courses have different objectives.
The Jungle Bushcraft Course focuses primarily on practical jungle and traditional skills. It is about developing your ability to work with the rainforest, use tools and natural resources, and learn techniques alongside our indigenous guides and instructors.
The Jungle Expedition Skills Course is more focused on how to travel, work and operate effectively as part of an expedition in remote tropical environments. It covers the practical skills and systems needed when moving through the jungle rather than concentrating solely on bushcraft.
Both are hands-on courses, but if your main interest is bushcraft and traditional skills, the Jungle Bushcraft Course is the natural choice. If your interest is expedition travel and operating professionally or independently in remote environments, the Expedition Skills Course is likely the better fit.
Tours in Guyana
Everything you need to know before booking your adventure
Yes. Many of our shorter and private tours can be arranged without transportation from Georgetown included.
This can be a good option if you are already travelling independently in Guyana, have your own vehicle or transportation arrangements, or simply want greater freedom when planning your journey.
In these cases, we can arrange for you to meet your guide at the community, lodge or agreed starting point rather than travelling together from Georgetown.
If you prefer us to arrange more of the journey, this can often be incorporated as well. The idea behind these tours is to give you greater flexibility in how your adventure fits into the rest of your travels in Guyana.
We have tours suitable for a very broad range of travellers, from experienced adventurers to people visiting the rainforest for the first time.
Unlike our more demanding expeditions, many of these experiences can be adjusted around your interests, available time, physical ability, and preferred level of comfort.
This doesn’t mean every tour is suitable for every person. Some still involve hiking, camping, boats, or time in remote environments. Tell us what you are looking for, and we can help you choose, or adapt, an experience that is appropriate for you.
Yes. Many of our Tours in Guyana are particularly well suited to families and private groups.
Travelling privately gives us much more flexibility to balance adventure with comfort. Depending on the family, we can adjust walking distances, activities, accommodation, camping, and the overall pace of the trip.
Children can experience the rainforest, wildlife, rivers, and indigenous communities without the family necessarily having to commit to the physical demands of one of our full expeditions.
If you are travelling with children, tell us their ages and a little about your family’s previous travel and outdoor experience. We can then help create the right balance between adventure, learning, comfort, and fun.
It varies considerably.
Some of our tours are relatively comfortable and involve short walks, boat travel, wildlife watching and stays in communities or lodges. Others can include longer hikes, jungle camping, fishing, or more physically demanding activities.
One of the advantages of our private tours is that we can often adjust the itinerary around your abilities. If you want to explore Guyana but don’t want a strenuous expedition, that does not mean you have to miss out on the interior.
Each tour explains its expected difficulty, and if you are uncertain, contact us and we can help you find an experience that matches how adventurous, or comfortable, you want your trip to be.