How to Get There
"Getting to Rupununi: Your Complete Transportation Guide" Discover the best ways to travel to the breathtaking Rupununi region. From air travel to overland routes, this guide covers all the transportation options, ensuring a smooth journey to this stunning destination.
Transportation
Traveling to Rupununi is an exciting adventure, as it offers pristine nature, indigenous cultures, and rich wildlife.
Once you’ve arrived in Lethem, there are several transportation services that you can use to visit various villages in the Region. See below for details
REGISTERD MEMBERS | Name | Phone | |
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Abraham’s Travel Agency(TGA) | Mathew Abraham | [email protected] | 772-2202 772-2167 668-0698 |
Don Melville | Don Melville | [email protected] | 680 8491 |
Green Life Rupununi Tours | Carlo Henry | [email protected] | 6939210 6747512 |
Kamadi Adventures | Leroy Ignacio | [email protected] | 663-8888 |
Li Logistics | Fernando Li | [email protected] | 639 9337 |
Rupununi Travel Consultancy | Countney Peters | [email protected] | 627- 3473 |
Troys Auto Spares & Transportation Service | Troy A. Harrinandan | [email protected] | 676 8838 696 0541 |
Greaves’ Transportation Service | Franklin Greaves | 6100759 6166432 | |
Tara’s Choice and Tours | Anisa Ralph | [email protected] | 772 2164 696 2161 |
Francisco Gomes | Francisco Gomes | [email protected] | 673 8979 |
Red Dust Transportation Service | Yusuf Abraham | [email protected] | 678 6900 |
Trans Guyana Airways has at least three scheduled flights to Lethem every day. The departure times are 07:30 hrs, 11:15 hrs and 15:00 hrs. The cost per person for a return flight is $84,400. The estimated flight time is one hour.
It is advisable to book your flight in advance, as these flights are relatively small and often require coordination with local airlines.
Charters can also be facilitated by the airline.
A more affordable option is to either drive your vehicle through the trail or utilize Greaves Bus Service. The road from Georgetown to Lethem is about 600 km (373 miles) and can be challenging. It is best navigated with a 4×4 vehicle, as many sections are unpaved or muddy. The journey takes approximately 13 hours and it costs $29,000 per person return.
It is possible to rent a vehicle and driver to do the trip on the Georgetown to Lethem trail. This is a great option for those who want the best overland comfort. Get in touch and request a quote.