Spend a full day on Guyana’s largest river. Our Essequibo River Island Hopping Tour is a speedboat adventure from Parika to some of the river’s most popular spots: historic Fort Island, the river town of Bartica, Fort Kyk-Over-Al, lunch at Aruwai White H2O Resort, and a swim at Baracara Falls.
All-Inclusive: $20,000 GYD per person, 20% off the regular $25,000 until December 31 for Tourism Awareness Month and the holidays. Basic: $15,000 GYD. One price for everyone age 4 and up.
Message us on WhatsApp (+592-676-4117) to ask about the next departure date and reserve your seats.
Choose your package
All-Inclusive: $20,000 (regular $25,000)
- Bus from Georgetown to Parika and back
- Speedboat tour to the islands
- Island day passes
- Water, juice and snacks
- Lunch at Aruwai White H2O Resort
The 20% discount applies to the All-Inclusive package only and runs until December 31, 2026.
Basic: $15,000
- Speedboat tour from Parika to the islands and back to Parika
The Basic package does not include transportation to Parika or lunch.
Your day on the river
Check-in: 5:45 am to 6:30 am at Popeyes on Vlissengen Road / Duncan Street (next to Survival Supermarket). Departure: 6:30 am.
- Fort Island: explore the historic fort ruins and enjoy the river views.
- Bartica: stop in Guyana’s well-known river town.
- Fort Kyk-Over-Al: visit the old Dutch fort. This stop depends on high tide, as bigger boats can’t dock at low tide.
- Lunch at Aruwai White H2O Resort: choose fried rice, chowmein or chips, with chicken or fish and a salad.
- Baracara Falls: after lunch, change into swimwear and cool off in the falls.
- Back to Aruwai: relax and enjoy the resort before heading home.
All-Inclusive guests: please send us your lunch choices for your group on WhatsApp as early as possible.
What to wear and bring
- Light, comfortable clothing and sneakers or sandals
- Extra flip-flops or slippers (handy at Baracara Falls)
- Swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes
- Hat or umbrella, and sunblock
- A waterproof bag for your phone, camera and other electronics
Deposit and payment
A 50% deposit holds your seats and is due within 48 hours of your reservation being set up. After 48 hours, unpaid reservations are released so the seats can go to other guests. The balance is due at least 2 weeks before your tour date. You can pay by MMG, cash at our office, or local bank deposit or transfer.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Essequibo River island hopping tour?
The All-Inclusive package is $20,000 GYD per person until December 31 (regular price $25,000). The Basic package is $15,000 GYD.
Do kids pay full price?
Everyone age 4 and up pays the same price, because it covers a safe seat on the boat and the islands’ day passes. For children under 4, ask us on WhatsApp.
What time does the tour start?
Check-in is from 5:45 am to 6:30 am at Popeyes on Vlissengen Road / Duncan Street, and we leave at 6:30 am.
Will we always visit Fort Kyk-Over-Al?
It depends on the tide. Bigger boats can’t dock at low tide, so this stop is only possible at high tide.
When is the next tour?
The tour runs on set departure dates. Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll send you the next available dates.
See all our tours, or plan a bigger trip with our Kaieteur Falls Day Tour.
Ready for a day on the Essequibo? Book on WhatsApp +592-676-4117.
