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
Arrival at Cayenne airport, transfers and installation at the hotel. Visit of Cayenne
After breakfast, departure for Saul. Walking tour towards Crique Limonade to Dégrad Demailly (about 2 hours walk), overnight in the village
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
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
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
Return to Saül airfield by road, boarding and direction Cayenne
After a morning of shopping and a visit to Cayenne, departure for Paris, dreams and memories filled your head
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