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The Petroglyphs Trail - Private - 9D/8N
This unique tour combines the romantic adventure of horse riding on the open savannahs and the fascinating study of Amerindian Petroglyphs. Some of the Fish Trap Petroglyph’s date back 4,000 years to a warmer climatic period. Their stories suggest a resource control plan by the Amerindians indicating what type of fish strategies should be employed at each site.
After flying to Lethem we will take a jeep across the savannah to Dadanawa Ranch, the largest ranch in Guyana, where you will get acquainted with your horse and gear. The ride across the vast savannah through bush islands and crossing creeks leads to the foot hills of the Kanuku Mountains and the village of Sand Creek. Close by is the Rupununi River which provides welcome respite after the fifteen mile ride.
The journey continues to the remote Werimur Ranch where we can explore the edge of the rainforest or pan for gold in the creek. Riding through the savannah to the village of Rupunau will reveal rocks with Petroglyphs. At Wiwi Tau, a large rock several hundred feet high has a cave with ancient carvings.
On fresh horses, the journey continues to Shea Rock, which offers fantastic views at dawn over the plains, and on a clear day you can even see Dadanawa’s ranch houses. The last morning of riding starts before dawn to beat the heat of the day for the final ride back to Dadanawa Ranch. Back at the ranch there is time to rest weary bones and enjoy the lifestyle of the vaqueros. The final evening is celebrated with a Rupununi style barbecue and famous Guyanese rum.
Included: Airport transfers - Double or twin accommodation - Camping equipment - All road transfers - Internal flights - Meals as indicated - Limited local bar at Dadanawa - Use of horses and equipment - Local guides - Activities as described - VAT.
Not Included: International Airfares - Local payment - Passport and visa expenses - Government arrival and departure taxes - Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is compulsory) - Departure tax - Items of a personal nature - Alcoholic drinks except as mentioned above.
Departure Dates: Available October to April.
Day by day Itinerary:
- Day 1 - Arrive in Guyana and transfer to Georgetown. Overnight at Cara Lodge.
- Day 2 - 09:15hrs transfer to Ogle Airstrip for a flight across the rainforest and savannah to Lethem. Then take a 4×4 around the Kanuku Mountains to Dadanawa Ranch. Overnight at Dadanawa Ranch. (B, L, D)
- Day 3 - Today ride the 15 miles to Sand Creek. Take a refreshing dip in the Rupununi River. Overnight in a hammock camp at Sand Creek. (B, L, D)
- Day 4 - Ride continues along the foothills of the Kanuku Mountains to see the Petroglyphs near Rupunau . Overnight in a Hammock Camp. (B, L, D)
- Day 5 - Day continue looking for Petroglyphs sites. Then continue onto to Wiwi Tau to see the rock carvings. Overnight in a hammock camp.
- Day 6 - Toady’s ride ends at Shea Rock for fantastic views across the savannah and rainforest. Overnight in hammock camp at Shea village. (B, L, D)
- Day 7 - Start out before dawn for the long ride back to Dadanawa Ranch. Join in with the vaquero’s activities around the ranch in the afternoon or just relax, before a last night celebration Rupununi style. Overnight night at Dadanawa Ranch. (B, L, D)
- Day 8 - This morning transfer by 4×4 back to Lethem for an afternoon flight back to Georgetown. Then enjoy a Georgetown city tour (see description below). Overnight at Cara Lodge. (B, L)
- Day 9 - Transfer to the airport for your departing flight. (B)
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