3 Days French Guiana package tour

French Guyane 3 days tour

TT
34 reviews
Duration: 3 days
Group size: 1 - 30
3 Days French Guiana package tour
French Guyane 3 days tour

34 reviews

Duration: 3 days
Group size: 1 - 30

About this trip

 

French Guiane is the neighbor country of Suriname on the north part and the smalles country of South America.

Also it is an overseas colony of France, where we have the baguettes and croissants. 

French Guiana is know for the movie or book Papillon, The Devils Island and Space center. 

A visit to French Guiane is recommended since you are in Suriname. We can do a 3 days highlight tour of the must see and do in this overseas colony. Going to Kourou or Cayenne and return is only possible by overland transfer. 


Day 1

You will Depart Suriname at 7am for an apprx 3,5 hour transfer to the border city Albina in Suriname.

Here we have the border formalities and cross the river to St. Laurent by piraque or ferry. ( what is available at that moment) 

From St. Laurent we visit the penal colony of France and the jail where Papillon was banned. This tour will take around 2 hours. 

After this tour we will proceed to Cayenne and have a city tour of this historical site. After this tour you will be transferred to Kourou for the overnight. 

Hotel 3* with breakfast 


Day 2

Today we will visit 2 of the famous island by catamaran. We will depart our hotel at 730am to be on time at the pier.

The catamaran will take us after an 1 hour sailing to Royal Island. Here you will visit the island and have your lunch. ( Not included) 

Around 2 pm you will leave for St. Joseph island, the 2nd Island of the 3. This is the smaller island and after the visit of the historical sites we will do a round sailing tour of Devils Island. You are not allowed to enter this island. 

At around 5pm you will be back in Kourou and check into your hotel. 


Day 3

We start the day with a tour of the space center. In this 4 hour tour you will visit the launch pads, the monitoring room and the assembly station from a distance. Kouru is one of the space centers that has a rockt launch every 5 to 6 weeks. The biggest one of its rocks is the Ariane 5 that can carry between 10 - 20 metric tons to the orbit. Almost 85% of all telecommunication satellites are launched from Kourou. 

After the tour we will depart back to Suriname and drop you off at your stay. 

What’s included

  • Transfers
    From Paramaribo to French Guiana return
  • Guide
    English or French Speaking
  • Tours and excursions
    All tours will be guided
  • Hotel 3*
    Basic 3* hotel with breakfast
  • Local fees and taxes
    city taxes

What’s not included

  • Lunch and dinner meals
  • Visa if needed
    You need an entry card for your return to Suiname

Available Packages

Trip Price
Deposit:$250
Available until 10 days before departure
$1,250
Deposit:$250

Available options

Single tour fee
$75

Since you are traveling alone you will need to pay an extra fee for your hotel.

Private tour
$1,180
Deposit: $0

All transfers are private and cayenne city tour

devils island with speed boat for 4 hours

This price is an add on for 2 persons

Upgrade to 4star hotel
$240

Upgrade to better hotel in Kourou for 2 nights

based on a double room

Your Organizer


TT
Travel The Guianas - DMC Guianas, South America
34 reviews
Travel The Guianas is the specialist for tours, transfers and excursions in “The three Guianas". As tour operator and Destination Management Company for Suriname, Guyana and French Guyane we provide tourism services based on requirements, needs and wishes. As ground touroperator we provide all tourism related services in Suriname, Guyana and French Guiana in South America. Since 2014 we extended our services to Trinidad & Tobago. As the Three Guyanas specialist we provide tours and excursions to the most adventurous & exiting spots!

Reviews

I did the 14 Day Guianas Tour. And it delivered exactly what was promised. Got to see a lot in two weeks and definitely hit all the highlights. The guides and drivers were all good... even great. They were very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, trustworthy, and willing to share information about their respective countries. I also found the home office (Dinesh and Borger) to be very responsive and willing to answer questions. I thought the highlights included the visits to Knini Paati and Kabalebo Lodges. True wilderness experiences, they provided a phenomenal up close look at nature. The staff at each location was also top notch. I also really enjoyed the day trip to Devil's Island in French Guiana. It offered a beautiful setting combined with a fascinating history. The picture taking opportunities throughout the tour were just amazing. Hotel check in and check outs were super smooth - the tour company handled everything. Crucially, all of the sightseeing stops over the course of two weeks were worthwhile and offered a diverse variety of experiences. There wasn't a single place I regretted visiting. Having said all that, you have to keep a few things in mind for this tour. There's not really an established tourist infrastructure in these three countries, so a little patience goes a long way. As well as a sense of adventure. Delays were common and not everything ran like clockwork. (e.g. My trip to Kaiteur Falls in Guyana was cancelled and I received a refund because the authorities closed the park on one day's notice for a VIP tour). The hotels in Paramaribo and Kourou were more than adequate, but the one in Georgetown had issues. (To be fair, there's not a lot of options there). While the guides and drivers all did a terrific job, you constantly got new ones for each leg of the tour. The downside was that they were unable to tell you what to expect the following day in terms of what to wear, food options, do's and don'ts etc. Sometimes educated guesses were called for. (Just an example: It's a minor thing, but twice I was offered the opportunity to go swimming, but hadn't brought a bathing suit that day since I assumed I wouldn't need it). But all in all, I can't think of a better way to see the highlights of all three countries. And in my opinion, it's definitely worth it to do the extended 14 day version of the tour which included the visit to Kabalebo. All the tours squeeze in a lot and successfully combine a lot of moving parts. Overall, I had a great time and am really glad I went.
By Charles F for 14 Days guided package tour Suriname - French Guyane - Guyana on Nov 27, 2024
Dear Charles, Thank you for your feedback and happy you shared your experiences. We strive to give the best service with a hassle free service. We will are still Working on it to provide as much as possible clear information with the service voucher you received at least 2 weeks before arrival. We are more than happy to adjust it if you send us an email. Greetings and thank you!
TT
We have done over the years done many trips all over the world. Our 7 day Three Guyanas trip has been one of the very best. In particular, the quality of the guides and drivers was outstanding. Kenneth, John and Dizelle (sp?) were all friendly, helpful, proud of their respective countries, and eager to share their extensive knowledge with travelers. We can highly recommend this tour.
By Robert Bruce L for 7 days package tour Guyana - Suriname - French Guyane on Oct 31, 2024
HELLO Bruce we are really happy you have had a great time with your wife and we were able to meet or even exceed your expectations. Thank you so much!
TT
I had a great time on this tour. TTG booked the tour for me. I drove to Kourou myself, but Glen and John happened to be there for another traveler and helped me get on the right boat and once on the islands, John gave me tips and suggestions so I can maximize the trip experience. I am deeply thankful to John for this. Overall, a great experience. Also, I did some this piece wise but I think if you let TTG handle the whole 3x Guianas visit for you, they can create an amazing journey for you. Go for it.
By Ali B for Devils Island tour in French Guiana - Kourou on Sep 21, 2024
TTG is an excellent and professional company. I was doing my visit of the Guyanas piece wise and on my own and not as part of an overall tour. In this quest, I realized the complexity of getting to Cayenne from Paramaribo, given direct flights are not available. Luckily I found TTG. They arranged a perfect and excellent transfer for me. First off, they were extremely responsive to my questions. This gave me peace of mind. The day of the trip, driver showed up well on time. Drove professionally and courteously. Made sure I understood the border requirements etc. the arranged boat was ready for me. My driver on French Guiana side, was also excellent. He was there to receive me as soon as I did the border crossing. The drive is long, but he was again professional, safe, and courteous. I had asked for a brief detour, that ended up taking an hour. The driver patiently waited for me, and made sure I got to my hotel safely. I highly recommend Travel The Guianas.
By Ali B for Overland transfer Suriname French Guyane on Sep 21, 2024
Great History, very reliable travel company to plan your Suriname itenary
By G G for Saint Laurent Day trip in French Guiana on Apr 26, 2024
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