Shell Beach Wildlife and Turtle Nesting sites

This adventure is designed for nature and wildlife lovers. It also provides the opportunity to interact with the indigenous peoples, their cultures and general way of life.

This area features the nesting sites of four species of marine turtles, Giant Leatherback, Olive Ridley, Hawksbill and the Green Turtle and thousands of Scarlet Ibis.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart Georgetown. Travel overland across the Demerara Harbour Bridge, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean onto Parika. We journey across the Essequibo River by boat to the County of Essequibo, continuing by land along the Essequibo Coastline onto Charity. Another boat ride along the Coco Cola waters of the Pomeroon River, we arrive at Adels Resort, where we overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 2/3: Continuing along the Pomeroon River, we arrive at the Amerindian Village of Santa Rosa. Embark on a three-hour boat ride from Santa Rosa, through the Morouca lowlands, where the mangrove bushes close in on the river, and onto the Barima/Waini Rivers. Journeying out to the Atlantic Ocean, we arrive at Almond Beach (part of the 90 miles stretch of beach referred to as Shell Beach) for a two-night stay.

Boating, fishing, observing the Scarlet Ibis and joining the Wardens to locate nesting sites of the marine turtles are some of the more memorable activities. (B/L/D)

Day 4: Journey back to Georgetown. End of services. (B/L)

• Location: Guyana
• Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
• Start / End: Georgetown / Georgetown
• Activities: Nature and wildlife viewing, interaction with indigenous communities, boating
• Highlights: Nesting sites of four species of marine turtles, Shell beach, Pomeroon
• Season: All year
• Included: Meals mentioned in itinerary, accommodation, local bilingual guide, all transfers and transport as detailed on itinerary, entry fees
• Not Included: Tips, international flights, meals not mentioned in itinerary
• Prices: Please contact us for pricing