Your Travel Experience with visitjamaica
6:45 AM: Meet the tour guide in front of Qik Serv on Main and Quamina Streets. 6:55 AM: Depart Georgetown (late arrivals will be left behind). Note: Pick up can be done along the route on the main road
Be on the lookout for wildlife as you head to your activity
Enjoy nature as you hike along to Marshall Falls
This Mazaruni River tour is a full-day adventure departing from Georgetown. The journey begins with a crossing of the Demerara River to Parika, where you'll board a speedboat at Big Kiss Wharf for an approximate 1 hour and 20 minutes scenic ride to the historic Fort Kyk-Over-Al. After exploring the fort, you'll embark on a 30-minute hike to Marshall Falls, where you can enjoy a refreshing 45-minute swim. Following this invigorating experience, a pre-ordered lunch with non-alcoholic beverages awaits you in Bartica. The tour then includes a relaxing visit to Bartica Beach before you depart from Bartica at 3:30 PM for your return to Georgetown.
What to expect:
- Bumpy boat ride on the river (not recommended for persons with bad backs, knees, hips or who are pregnant).
- Sun or rain exposure, humidity.
- 30 mins hiking in rainforest (5 mins decline / incline)
- Limited phone signal
- Crossing a log to get to the waterfall.
- Swimming
- Fun and adventure
What to take:
- Light comfortable clothing and comfortable sneakers or footwear.
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Swim wear, umbrella, hats, raincoats
- Snacks
- Towel and change of clothing for swimming
- Allergy medication or antihistamine, if needed. Or any other medication.
Enjoy an air-conditioned ride back to your hotel