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Faculty-led travel courses · Latin America

Guyana Faculty-Led Travel Course

Guyana is a small South American country with large areas of intact rainforest and savanna. Students explore the interior, hike Turtle Mountain, visit the Surama River and Indigenous villages, and observe the country's abundant birdlife.

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Good to know

Language
English, plus Indigenous languages and Guyanese Creole
Currency
Guyanese dollar (GYD)
Best season
February–April or August–October
Typical length
10–14 days (customizable)
Guyana faculty-led travel course

Highlights

What students will see and do

  1. Turtle MountainA forested mountain in the Pakaraima region reached by hiking through the interior.
  2. SuramaAn Amerindian village in the North Rupununi savanna that runs community-based tourism.
  3. Kaieteur FallsOne of the world's tallest single-drop waterfalls, at about 226 meters.
  4. Bird watchingGuyana is home to hundreds of bird species, including the harpy eagle and the Guianan cock-of-the-rock.
  5. Iwokrama ForestA reserve of about one million acres of rainforest managed for conservation and research.
  6. GeorgetownThe capital is known for its wooden colonial architecture and its location on the Demerara River.

Faculty-led travel courses

Courses that fit Guyana

Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.

Geography & Environmental StudiesStudents could study tropical forest conservation, biodiversity and ecotourism as a development strategy. Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkA course could examine Indigenous communities, ethnic diversity and community-led development. Education & Teacher PreparationStudents could look at education in remote interior communities and bilingual learning. Nursing, Medicine & Public HealthCourses could explore public health and healthcare access in rural and remote areas.

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Where you will go

Academic and professional visits

  • An Indigenous village council
  • A conservation or research reserve
  • A local university
  • A community health post

Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.

Itinerary

Sample itinerary

A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.

Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Georgetown

    Arrive in Guyana's capital and get oriented with a first look at the city.

    • Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
    • Dinner
    • Georgetown city tour
  2. Day 2

    Georgetown to Iwokrama

    Travel into the interior to the Iwokrama forest, a model of sustainable forest management.

    • Early departure from Georgetown by road
    • Arrive at Iwokrama River Lodge
    • Overview of the Iwokrama forest
  3. Day 3

    Turtle Mountain and Forestry

    Hike for views over the canopy and see how a working forest is managed.

    • Turtle Mountain hike
    • Forestry and monitoring briefing
    • Night wildlife spotting
  4. Day 4

    Monitoring and River Trip

    Take part in forest monitoring work and visit a nearby community.

    • Morning monitoring exercise
    • River trip to Fairview
    • Village visit and rapids
  5. Day 5

    Mill Site

    Learn how timber is processed under certification.

    • Morning visit to a sawmill site
    • Afternoon volleyball game with staff
  6. Day 6

    Iwokrama to Surama

    Move on to the Rupununi savannah and meet the Makushi community of Surama.

    • Transfer from Iwokrama to Surama
    • Lunch in the village
    • Surama culture day
    • Surama Wildlife Club exchange
  7. Day 7

    Surama River and Birds

    Spend the day on the water or on foot looking for wildlife.

    • Burro-Burro River trip or birdwatching hike
    • Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
  8. Day 8

    Return to Georgetown

    Drive back to the capital and close the program.

    • Morning departure from Surama
    • Long drive back to Georgetown
  9. Day 9

    Departure Home

    Final transfer to the airport and flight home, with course notes and credits ready to complete.

    • Breakfast and hotel check-out
    • Transfer to Georgetown airport for the flight home

What is included

ARAMFO arranges everything

You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.

3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport

  • Airfare from your preferred airport
  • Hotels or student housing
  • Meals as set out in the itinerary
  • Transportation in the host country
  • Tour guides and entrance fees
  • University, company and professional visits
  • A native guide with the group for the whole trip
  • Customized dates and itinerary

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