Seven days in the rainforest of Guyana


Trip description

A hike in French Guiana rhymes with adventure, discovery and surpassing oneself! In the heart of its 8 million hectares of virgin forest, in a very touristy environment, more than half of which is classified as a protected area, you will live a unique experience. In the heart of nature, the hike will take you on a discovery journey to discover the 5,500 listed plant species and thousands of species of birds, mammals, fish and amphibians. Always accompanied by a guide, the trek is divided into different activities proposed by local companies: initiation to survival in the forest, gold panning, swimming, fishing, pirogue and of course... walking.

Day 1: Arrival in Cayenne

Day 2: Departure for Saul

Day 3: Back to the roots

Day 4: In deep forests

Day 5: Alone in the world....

Day 6: Return to Cayenne

Day 7: End of immersion

Day 1 : Arrival in Cayenne

Day1 : Arrival in Cayenne ©Sandra DAVEAU


Arrival at Cayenne airport, transfers and installation at the hotel. Visit of Cayenne




Day 2 : Departure for Saul

Day2 : Departure for Saul ©Philippe GUERSAN - Author's Image


After breakfast, departure for Saul. Walking tour towards Crique Limonade to Dégrad Demailly (about 2 hours walk), overnight in the village




Day 3 : Back to the roots



Descent from the creek by adapted boat, it is a beautiful day of navigation far from the busy paths, which will undoubtedly give, without doubt, quite a lot of emotions. The location of the bivouacs depends on the water level: if the level is low, the navigation time is longer because it will be necessary to go much further




Day 4 : In deep forests

Day4 : In deep forests ©JM-Guyon - Fotolia


Hiking in deep forest outside the layon to Saül. The French Amazon is: 5,500 plant species including more than a thousand trees, 700 bird species, 177 mammal species, 430 fish species, and 109 amphibian species, enough to satisfy the most demanding observers




Day 5 : Alone in the world....



After waking up at the bivouac, resumption of the expedition. A little advice, during your excursions in French Guiana, bring binoculars and be attentive to the rustling of leaves that indicate the presence of a frugivorous or granivorous animal. The camera is strongly recommended. If you come across a burrow, it is probably that of an auntie or an armadillo. In the middle of nature, also lend an ear, some screams can be those of a howler monkey, an ara or a toucan. At nightfall, for the most courageous, possibility of accompanied walks, thrills guaranteed




Day 6 : Return to Cayenne

Day6 : Return to Cayenne ©Helenedevun - Fotolia


Return to Saül airfield by road, boarding and direction Cayenne




Day 7 : End of immersion

Day7 : End of immersion ©Philippe GUERSAN - Author's Image


After a morning of shopping and a visit to Cayenne, departure for Paris, dreams and memories filled your head




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