If you plan to make one of those sightseeing activities, please contact me and give me the corresponding number, Laetitia Ruelle
1. 30 min flight by plane 89€
for three persons (adults or children)
- Description of the aircraft and of cockpit
- Aircraft : PIPER 28 Archer
- Possible flight over the forest or the coast
French Guiana seen from the sky. A splendid panorama between the forest and the ocean for an unforgettable experience. An enthusiast and experienced pilot from the Cayenne flying club will offer you to personalize your route.
Cayenne-Matoury flying club
2. Standard first microlight flight 89€
for two persons (about 15 min) or 1 person ( 20 to 25 min)
With an A4 souvenir picture
Come and touch the sky! A wonderful view over the forest and the ocean.
«ULM équateur», has a more than 20 year experience. Safe thrill garanteed !
www.ulm-equateur.fr
3. Helicopter flight 89€
for one person (21 min flight)
Helicopter : Ecureuil AS 350 B2
You can choose your route
Yankee Lima Helicoptère
97354 Rémire Montjoly
4. Sailing to the Salvation Islands 89€
for 2 persons
Mireille and Marc will welcome you aboard their catamaran at 7.45 am.
After sailing for an hour and a half you'll get to Royal and St Joseph Islands.
There you'll be able to swim and have a picnic on the island or on the boat.
You'll enjoy the Albatros planteur, and you'll have fresh water at your disposal during all the day.
Steering towards the Salvation islands aboard the Albatros, Marc , an experienced sailor, will share his passion for the sea with you during this convivial crossing,
The simplicity of that small boat and the convivialiy of a small group (only 4 to 12 passengers) will sure make it possible to adapt the program accordind to your wishes.
Kourou
5. Sailing to the salvation Islands 89€:
for 2 persons
- 8.00 am: Departure with breakfast on board
- 9.30 am: Disembarking on Royal Island
-12.00 : Disembarking on Royal Island (aperitif , refreshments)
- 4.00 pm: Embarking to sail around the islands
-17h30 pm: Arrival in Kourou
+ Palms, masks and snorkels to go swimming, armbands provided for children, possibility to fish
The Tropic Alizés catamaran will offer you a tasty cocktail of sun, sea and lazing about …
So during the week or at the weekend, let's get « tropic- alized » !
Departure form the CNK (centre nautique de Kourou)
Pointe des Roches
6. Half-day horseriding (fom 9.00 am to 12.00) 89€
(for 2 persons)
Tour on racecourses, across the savannah, the forest and even small rivers.
15 min from Kourou heading towards Sinnamary, come and ride across the Guianese forest and savannah in safety. Sandra, a qualified horseriding tour guide, and the ranch's horses, gentle horse that are used to going outdoor, will welcome you with pleasure!
Dégrad Saramaca
Kourou
7.Stay in Tamandua (1day and 1 night) 89€
for 1 person
- Transport by dugout canoe (round trip)
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Accomodation in « carbet » (local forest shelter); night in hammock
- Activities :
Nightly tours in dugout pirogues,
Walks,
Commented botanical tour,
Canoeing,
Archery,
Fishing with bow and arrow, with a net or angling,
Workshop in the trees ...
In an exceptional setting, an hour from Kourou, you will be able to immerse yourself into the luxuriance of the tropical forest. In a warm atmosphere, with individual carbets and an elaborate cooking this will definitely be an exotic stay in the forest!
Kourou
8. One day fishing expedition 89€
for one person (7.30 am / 6.00 pm)
- Transport in dugout canoe
- Pic-nic & ti’punch (included)
- Equipment provided (special conditions)
OR
Fishing discovery tour
for 2 persons (7.30 am / 6.00pm)
www.atmosphère-amazonie.fr
Point de rendez-vous selon la destination
9. « Red ibis » river tour 89€
for one person on the Sinnamary river
1 day, 9.00 am / 7.00 pm
- Discovery of a river
- Watching of « Morphos » (butterflies)
- Swimming and picnic (included)
- Walking in the forest
- Watching of « red ibis » in the estuary
OR
3 hour « special ibis » tour
on the Sinnamary river for three persons
1 day, 4.00 am / 7.00 pm
Watching of « red ibis » in the estuary
www.atmosphère-amazonie.fr
Meeting point:
Dégrad « des pieds dans l’eau » in Sinnamary
10. Trip on the Maroni river 89€:
for 2 persons
Maroni tours can take you to the heart of the Amazonian forest... The Dimpaïe brothers, professional guides on a dugout canoe, will welcome you for an authentic and rustic tour along the river discovering its population and its splendid nature.
One day tour (St Jean du Maroni, Apatou, Saut Hermina in a traditional dugout canoe)
9.00 pm : - Departure from St Jean du Maroni
- Visit of Portal island, and the Indian village of Biguiston
- Possible stop in maroons villages (construction of traditional dugout canoes, preparation of « couac » ...)
- Discovery of the former Indochinese « bagne » (labour camp)
12.00 : Arrival in Apatou, the capital of Tembé art
1.00 pm : First thrill with the crossing of « Saut Hermina » (rapids) and stop for lunch, swimming and rest.
3.30 : comeback to St jean du Maroni
www.maronitours.com
Meeting point:
“Ponton militaire” de Saint Jean du Maroni
11. Walk on the Mirande path ( Matoury)
Geographical situation
The Mirande path was drawn on « Mount Grand Matoury » which is the highest point of the area of Cayenne. It is situated in Matoury, 15 min. from Cayenne.
On the RN2, 1,3 km after the former Mirande distillery, heading towards Matoury, you can acceed to the path by turning right on the path that crosses the former sugar cane field of the « Societé Guyanaise de Cotonnerie » domain.
« Mount Grand Matoury » has been opened to the public since 1992, thanks to two paths – one to simply have a walk, the other devoted to interpretation- that will make you discover the beauty of the primary forest and this at the edge of Cayenne...
A few pieces of practical advice
- provide yourself with good walking shoes and long socks.
- Trousers and long sleeves will bring you better protection.
- Raincoat in case of unexpected rain.
- Refreshments and snack
12. Zoo de Guyane15&euro
http://zoodeguyane.com/
Situated in Macouria ( 40 minutes from Cayenne by car), the Guianese zoo spreads on 65 hectares. There is a total of 70 endemic animal species in this natural milieu. You'll be able to admire the Guianese fauna and flora without going deep into the Amazonian jungle. 450 animals live there, in a quiet reserve, from the smallest, the tamarind monkey, to the biggest, the tapir. You won't have to fear the rain because you'll have shelters along the marked way. The Zoo offers you a more than an hour and a half walk, for children as well as adults.
OR you can visit this website http://www.lonelyplanet.com/the-guianas/french-guiana and see some pictures http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/France/Other/French_Guyana/.
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