Rates

THE LODGE

Your visit to Iwokrama contributes to rainforest sustainability

Ecotourism is one of the important components of Iwokrama’s strategy for financial self sufficiency. Your visit to Iwokrama directly contributes to the communities in and surrounding the Iwokrama forest. Tourism here supports the development of an eco-friendly sustainable model which is being shared locally, nationally and internationally.

Updated February 2024. Valid for January 1st, 2024 – December 31st, 2024. Subject to change without notice.

Accommodation is provided in eight (8) well-appointed cabins with en-suite bathrooms and stunning views of the Essequibo River; a research building with six (6) bedrooms and shared washroom facilities; a training building with four (4) rooms containing multiple bunk beds and an auditorium; and full serviced camping facility downriver at the base of Turtle Mountain.

	Price ($USD)
Cabin Accommodation
Single Occupancy	$180/cabin
Double Occupancy	$230/cabin
Triple Occupancy	$280/cabin
Research Building
Single Occupancy	$70/room
Training Rooms
Single Occupancy	$40/room

All prices are quoted $USD and includes all fees and service charges. Prices shown do not include a mandatory $USD 15 Iwokrama Forest Conservation User Fee. Payment of this Conservation Fee covers your entire visit to the Iwokrama forest and funds community development projects. Payment may be made in $USD, $GYD, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or travellers cheques and bank transfers – a 5% administrative fee is applicable to all payments. Prices subject to change without notice.

Internet access at the Lodge is subject to technological and meteorological constraints and is not always guaranteed. Please use the chat facility on this page or contact us to discuss your preferred travel dates and arrangements and to confirm availability and pricing.

	Price ($USD)
Breakfast	$16
Lunch	$27
Dinner	$27

All prices are quoted $USD and includes are taxes and service charges. Prices shown do not include a mandatory $USD 15 Iwokrama Forest Conservation User Fee. Payment of this Conservation Fee covers your entire visit to the Iwokrama forest and funds community development projects. Payment may be made in $USD, $GYD, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or travellers cheques and bank transfers – a 5% administrative fee is applicable to all payments. Prices subject to change without notice.

Georgetown to Iwokrama	Price ($USD)
Overland by Iwokrama vehicle (return)
Standard vehicle (1-4 persons)	$750
Larger vehicle (1-6 persons)	$850
Cost for vehicle to remain overnight at Iwokrama	$55/night
Last-minute booking with less than 24-hours notice	20% surcharge
Overland by public minivan (return)
Per passenger fare - subject to change by minibus operator	$150
Air/ground combo (one-way)
Ogle to Fairview* (Scheduled flight, per person)	$375

*Landings at Fairview or Surama require special arrangements. Contact us for details
Charter flight to Fair View airstrip (return)
Norman Islander BN1 twin prop (1-9 persons)	$3,322
Cessna C208 Caravan (1-13 persons)	$5,202

TOUR	1 Pax	2 pax	3 pax	4 pax	5 pax	6 pax	7 pax	8 pax	9 pax	10 pax	11 pax	12 pax
Turtle Mountain/Stanley Lake	230	203	230	280	280	280	460	460	460	550	550	550
Canopy Walkway	35	70	105	140	175	210	245	280	315	350	385	420
Caiman night spotting	35	55	70	85	100	115	55	165	185	200	215	225
Nocturnal wildlife/jaguar spotting by road	85	155	210	270	325	365	430	495	555	615	675	740
Rapids/petroglyphs	35	55	70	85	100	115	155	165	185	200	215	225
Indian Island	35	55	70	85	100	115	155	165	185	200	215	225
Cock-of-the-rock trail	50	90	150	205	250	305	330	405	455	510	560	610
Nature trails walk	22	38	53	68	83	97	116	153	168	184	198	214
Mori scrub trail	35	55	70	85	100	115	155	165	185	200	215	225
Canoe trip	15	22	29	38	45	53	60	68	76	83	91	98

Please see our Tours page for multi-day tour packages

For local residents & CARICOM citizens – Guyanese nationals, and citizens from CARICOM countries will get 20% off on accommodation and tours all year round.

For non-CARICOM citizens (all other countries) – Persons from all other countries are entitled to a 30% discount on accommodation only during the rainy season period of May 1st – August 31st.

Cash and Credit Card Payments
We accept payment at our Georgetown office for all services, tours, and visits at the Iwokrama River Lodge. You may pay with cash or credit card. Credit card payments will incur a 4.2% surcharge to cover unavoidable bank fees. In limited circumstances we are able to accept cash payments at the lodge, however there are no facilities to accept credit card payments at the lodge.

International Wire Transfers
We can accept payment for your tours and other services via international wire transfer using the details below. You are responsible for all transaction and intermediate fees charged by your bank to execute the transfer. We quote all prices in US Dollars; the transfer should be executed in US Dollars so the amount received is exactly the same as the amount invoiced regardless of foreign exchange complications. Any discrepancy between the invoiced and received amounts will be due and payable before your tour can begin.

Bank Details for Wire Transfers
Republic Bank Limited
36-40, Water Street, Georgetown, Guyana, South America.
Account Name: Iwokrama International Centre
Account # : 001-208-8
REPUBLIC BANK LIMITED
SWIFT # RBGLGYGG, TELEX # GY 3044
US$ Account #001-208-8/ GY$ Account #653-463-0

Should any reservation or payment provision not be observed by the reserving party, Iwokrama River Lodge will be entitled to cancel the respective reservation with immediate effect. This will be done by way of written notice.

Guest cancellation fees are calculated on the rate per person and on the total value of the full stay. All reservation amendments or cancellations are valid only if advised and accepted in writing, facsimile or e-mail. Iwokrama River Lodge strongly recommends that guests consider a travel insurance policy, which may assist in offsetting any unforeseen cancellation charges.

Cancellation received 7 or more days prior to arrival – Full Refund
Cancellation received 3 to 6 days prior to arrival – 50 % cancellation fee
Cancellation received 2 days prior to arrival or no show – 100% cancellation fee

No matter whether you’re young or old, a veteran or new traveller, adventurous or merely curious… we cater to a wide range of interests, abilities, and backgrounds at Iwokrama. We believe everyone can enjoy a stay in the rainforest that is as stimulating, enlightening, or as relaxing as you wish.

2024 Rates (PDF)

Terms and Conditions

GENERAL

All requests for provisional or confirmed reservations are to be made by the Guest by way of e-mail, letter, facsimile, voucher or addressed to Iwokrama River Lodge.
No reservation will be deemed confirmed unless acknowledged and accepted in writing by Iwokrama River Lodge. The Lodge will respond to all reservation applications in a timely manner and will reply using the same medium of communication whereby the request was made.
Provisional reservations will be held for 7 days, if a deposit is not made to confirm the reservation, the booking will be automatically released.
The reserving party must furnish Iwokrama River Lodge with the following information:
• Guest’s last name and full first names.
• Number and category of rooms required.
• Preferred arrival and departure dates.
• Arrival and departure points and information (airline, charter or transfer information).
• Nationality of Guests
• Types of paid tours they would like to undertake.

PAYMENT

A non-refundable 20% deposit upon acceptance of reservations is to be received by Iwokrama River Lodge from the Guest within seven (7) working days from date of request; failure to provide a deposit will result in the automatic cancellation of the reservation. The balance is due not less than thirty (30) days prior to arrival. For reservations made within 14 days prior to arrival, the full amount of the trip is required.

CANCELLATION

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS

Should a cancellation be received between confirmation and 7 days prior to arrival no cancellation fee will be charged. Should a cancellation be received between 6 and 3 days prior to arrival a 50% cancellation fee will be charged. Should a cancellation be received 2 or less days prior to arrival no refund will be given. Cancellation fees are calculated on the rate per person and on the total value of the full stay. All reservation amendments or cancellations are valid only if advised and accepted in writing, facsimile or e-mail. Iwokrama River Lodge strongly recommends that guests consider a travel insurance policy, which may assist in offsetting any unforeseen cancellation charges

TRANSFER OF BOOKING

In the event you are unable to come due to extraordinary circumstances, we may transfer your booking to another party provided the arrangements remain the same.

MODE OF PAYMENT

All prices are quoted in US Dollars, but we accept the local currency. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express as well as travellers cheques.

TRANSPORT

Mode of transport utilised will be dependent on the number of clients travelling and participating in activities. All of our vehicles are 4 wheel drive and air conditioned. Fully trained and experienced English speaking driver/guides are provided.

ACCOMMODATION

Large groups may have to share accommodation with a maximum of three adults per cabin.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

You are advised to buy travel insurance through your agent before coming to Guyana.

LIABILITY

Iwokrama reserves the right to employ subcontractors to carry out all or part of the transport agreed to be supplied. The respective laws of the country govern Iwokrama’s liability to passengers carried in its own vehicles. All claims are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the country in which the cause of action arises.

VIEWING WILDLIFE

When it comes to wildlife viewing, please be advised there are no guarantees. It is a privilege to see animals in their natural habitats; our experienced guides will take every measure to ensure your experience is enjoyable. The only thing you can kill is time the only thing you can take is a photograph; the only thing you can leave is your footprints. Wildlife viewing is also dependent on the seasons.