Kaieteur Falls, Photo: Amanda, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Find your Bliss in Guyana
Guyana, made simple: Kaieteur's thundering falls, jaguar country at Iwokrama and pepperpot in Georgetown
Guyana is the only English speaking country in South America, a land of rainforest, giant rivers and savannah with a Caribbean soul. It is known for Kaieteur Falls, wild jaguars and giant otters, a capital of white wooden churches, a mix of Indian, African, Indigenous, Chinese and Portuguese heritage, and some of the best rum and curry in the region. This guide explains how it all works so you arrive relaxed and ready to explore.
Your trip, step by step
- Before you goEntry rules, yellow fever, rainy seasons, travel advice and insurance, answered
- ArrivingCheddi Jagan International Airport, registered taxis and your first night in Georgetown, explained
- Your days in GuyanaFalls, rainforest lodges, savannah, rivers and food, planned with care
- Heading homeDeparture timings, rum to pack and one last walk on the seawall, so the end is calm too
Where to go, eat and stay
- Plain answersClear, honest guidance on the questions first-timers actually ask.
- Official sourcesEntry, health and safety facts point you to the official pages to confirm.
- No price surprisesWe explain cash, cards, taxis, park fees and lodge packages so nothing catches you off guard.
- Free to useEvery guide and the trip planner are free.
Our promise
Guyana should feel like an adventure, not a worry. We answer the questions about entry, safety, money, flights into the interior and the weather before they start, so you arrive confident and ready to find your Bliss.
Most visitors spend a few days in Georgetown, fly to Kaieteur Falls, then head inland to the Iwokrama rainforest and the Rupununi savannah. This guide shows how to do it at an easy, realistic pace.
How to use this guide
Four steps from first idea to a trip that feels easy.
- Choose your mixCity and food, a waterfall day trip, rainforest lodges, savannah ranches or a river weekend: start with the destinations that fit you.
- Sort the essentialsEntry for your passport, yellow fever and malaria advice, the right season and current travel advice, checked against official sources.
- Pick your placesUse our places to visit list for markets, cook shops, lodges, festivals and stays across the country.
- Plan your routeUse the free trip planner to balance Georgetown, Kaieteur and the interior with realistic travel times.
Everything your Guyana trip needs
Free tools and guides for every stage of the journey.
Destinations
Georgetown, Kaieteur Falls, Iwokrama, the Rupununi and the Essequibo River, each explained in depth.
Explore destinationsPlaces to visit
More than a hundred markets, restaurants, lodges, festivals and hidden corners.
See places to visitFlights and stays
Search flights into Cheddi Jagan International Airport and stays around the country.
Plan travelPlaces finder
Restaurants, sights and stays mapped around each base.
Find placesFree trip planner
Tell us your dates and interests and build a route that fits.
Plan your trip
Rainforest and roots
Wild rainforest, a mighty waterfall and a Caribbean heart
More than three quarters of Guyana is covered in forest, and it holds some of the most intact wilderness on Earth. Kaieteur Falls drops in one enormous plunge, jaguars walk the road through Iwokrama, and giant otters fish the rivers of the Rupununi. Back on the coast, Georgetown's wooden cathedral, markets and seawall, Mashramani, Phagwah and Diwali, and a kitchen shaped by India, Africa, China, Portugal and Indigenous Guyana make it feel like nowhere else.
- Kaieteur and Orinduik Falls by small plane from Ogle
- Canopy walks, jaguars and giant otters in Iwokrama and the Rupununi
- Pepperpot, curry, cook up rice and El Dorado rum in Georgetown
Start with the destinations
See how the capital, the falls, the forest and the savannah fit together.
Guyana destinationsPlan with confidence
Your Guyana trip, without the worry
Guyana rewards preparation: entry checked for your passport, a yellow fever and malaria plan, lodges and interior flights booked ahead, safe ways to get around Georgetown, and a sense of the two rainy seasons. Our free planner helps you shape it.
- Realistic travel times by small plane, road and river
- The right lodges for wildlife, families or comfort
- Festival dates such as Mashramani, Phagwah, Diwali and the Easter rodeo
Where to go in Guyana
From the wooden capital to the falls, the rainforest, the savannah and the great rivers.
Demerara Mahaica, Guyana
Georgetown
A low lying garden city of white wooden churches, canals, busy markets and a seawall where the whole town comes out at sunset.
Read the guidePhoto: Ian Mackenzie, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Potaro Siparuni, Guyana
Kaieteur Falls
The single most powerful sight in Guyana: a vast curtain of water dropping into a deep green gorge in the middle of the rainforest.
Read the guidePhoto: Dan Sloan, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Potaro Siparuni, Guyana
Iwokrama
A protected rainforest the size of a small country, with a canopy walkway, a riverside research lodge and some of the best jaguar country in South America.
Read the guidePhoto: M M from Switzerland, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Upper Takutu Upper Essequibo, Guyana
Rupununi
Golden grasslands, forested mountains and Indigenous villages where giant anteaters, otters and jabiru storks live under huge skies.
Read the guidePhoto: Willkuhn, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Cuyuni Mazaruni and Essequibo Islands West Demerara, Guyana
Essequibo River and Bartica
A mighty river dotted with islands and beaches, a gold rush gateway town and peaceful resorts just a speedboat ride from Georgetown.
Read the guidePhoto: Dan Lundberg, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
A note from our founder
A note from our founder
My first time visiting Kenya, I was genuinely surprised with how fast it began feeling like home. The people are so friendly, the food is delicious and familiar, and the accommodations are modern and upscale.
During my travels throughout the continent, I commonly hear tourists share stories about being scammed or taken advantage of, which is both frustrating and disheartening.
Living in Kenya for the last 2 years, I have had the great fortune to meet a network of wonderful Kenyans who have continuously help guide my family's journey. Their shared knowledge has not only greatly enhanced our overall experience here, but it has also saved us tons of time, energy, and resources.
With BlissPoint Travel, my hope is to build a global community that is willing to share useful, uncommon knowledge so that we can all blissfully enjoy the wonders our world has to offer.
Questions we hear most
Is Guyana worth visiting?
Yes, especially if you love nature. Kaieteur Falls, the Iwokrama rainforest and the Rupununi savannah offer wildlife and wilderness with very few other visitors, and Georgetown has great food and culture.
Do I need a visa for Guyana?
It depends on your passport. Many nationalities, including citizens of the US, UK, Canada and CARICOM countries, have usually been able to visit without a visa, but rules change, so confirm with Guyana's Ministry of Home Affairs or an embassy before you book.
Is Guyana safe for tourists?
Most visits are trouble free, but crime in Georgetown and some coastal areas is a concern. Use registered taxis, avoid walking after dark and check your government's current travel advice.
What language is spoken in Guyana?
English is the official language. Most people also speak Guyanese Creole, and you will hear Indigenous languages in the interior and Portuguese near the Brazilian border.
What currency does Guyana use?
The Guyanese dollar. US dollars are widely understood, but carry local cash for markets, taxis and small shops, and use bank ATMs in Georgetown.
How many days do I need in Guyana?
Ten to fourteen days lets you see Georgetown, Kaieteur Falls, Iwokrama and the Rupununi without rushing. A week works if you focus on Georgetown, Kaieteur and one interior lodge.
Start planning your Guyana trip
Use the free trip planner to combine Georgetown, Kaieteur and the interior into one easy route, or contact us with a question.