Your Travel Experience with FREEPORT
6:45 AM: Meet the tour guide in front of Qik Serv on Main and Quamina Streets. 6:55 AM: Depart Georgetown (late arrivals will be left behind). Note: Pick up can be done along the route on the main road
This Mazaruni River tour is a full-day adventure departing from Georgetown. The journey begins with a crossing of the Demerara River to Parika, where you'll board a speedboat at Big Kiss Wharf for an approximate 1 hour and 20 minutes scenic ride to the historic Fort Kyk-Over-Al. After exploring the fort, you'll embark on a 30-minute hike to Marshall Falls, where you can enjoy a refreshing 45-minute swim. Following this invigorating experience, a pre-ordered lunch with non-alcoholic beverages awaits you in Bartica. The tour then includes a relaxing visit to Bartica Beach before you depart from Bartica at 3:30 PM for your return to Georgetown.
What to expect:
- Bumpy boat ride on the river (not recommended for persons with bad backs, knees, hips or who are pregnant).
- Sun or rain exposure, humidity.
- 30 mins hiking in rainforest (5 mins decline / incline)
- Limited phone signal
- Crossing a log to get to the waterfall.
- Swimming
- Fun and adventure
What to take:
- Light comfortable clothing and comfortable sneakers or footwear.
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Swim wear, umbrella, hats, raincoats
- Snacks
- Towel and change of clothing for swimming
- Allergy medication or antihistamine, if needed. Or any other medication.
Enjoy an air-conditioned ride back to your hotel