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English-speaking and ecotourism-focused, Guyana offers the colossal single-drop Kaieteur Falls, pristine Amazon rainforest, giant otters and savanna ranches.

Visa-free ๐Ÿ“… Best: Sepโ€“Apr ๐Ÿ’ต $110/day avg
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Capital
Georgetown
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Currency
Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
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Language
English
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Best time
Sepโ€“Apr
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Visa
Visa-free (many)
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Avg daily budget
$50 โ€“ $350
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Georgetown (GEO)
Overview

Why travellers love Guyana

Kaieteur Falls โ€” five times higher than Niagara โ€” is the icon, with the Iwokrama rainforest, the Rupununi savanna and colonial Georgetown rounding out an off-grid adventure.

It's a true frontier nature destination.

Where to go

Top places in Guyana

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Kaieteur Falls

Kaieteur Falls

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The world's tallest single-drop waterfall.

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Iwokrama

Iwokrama

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Rainforest canopy walkway and jaguars.

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Rupununi savanna

Rupununi savanna

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Ranches, giant anteaters and birds.

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Georgetown

Georgetown

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Colonial wooden architecture and markets.

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Plan day by day

Guyana itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Kaieteur Falls โ†’ Iwokrama โ†’ Rupununi savanna
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 โ€“ $1,750
1–2

Kaieteur Falls

The world's tallest single-drop waterfall.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic
3–4

Iwokrama

Rainforest canopy walkway and jaguars.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
5

Rupununi savanna

Ranches, giant anteaters and birds.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Nature ยท Adventure
Route
Kaieteur Falls โ†’ Iwokrama โ†’ Rupununi savanna โ†’ Georgetown
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 โ€“ $2,450
1–2

Kaieteur Falls

The world's tallest single-drop waterfall.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic
3–4

Iwokrama

Rainforest canopy walkway and jaguars.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
5–6

Rupununi savanna

Ranches, giant anteaters and birds.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Adventure
7

Georgetown

Colonial wooden architecture and markets.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Culture ยท City
Route
Kaieteur Falls โ†’ Iwokrama โ†’ Rupununi savanna โ†’ Georgetown
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 โ€“ $3,500
1–3

Kaieteur Falls

The world's tallest single-drop waterfall.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic
4–6

Iwokrama

Rainforest canopy walkway and jaguars.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
7–8

Rupununi savanna

Ranches, giant anteaters and birds.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Adventure
9–10

Georgetown

Colonial wooden architecture and markets.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท City
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Visa & entry

Guyana visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
For some
eVisa
For some
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities enter visa-free; a yellow-fever certificate may be required. Always verify with the official Guyana immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Guyana visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Guyana budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$350+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
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Things to do

Top attractions in Guyana

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Kaieteur Falls

A single 226m plunge in the jungle.

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Iwokrama canopy

Walkway above pristine rainforest.

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Giant otters & jaguars

Rupununi and Karanambu wildlife.

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Birdwatching

Harpy eagles and cock-of-the-rock.

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Georgetown

St George's Cathedral and old town.

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