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AIR: The only
reliable means of traveling into the interior is by air. A number of different
airlines and charter companies offer flights to most destinations;
Trans Guyana Airways Guyana's Leading domestic scheduled carrier to
over 20 destinations in Guyana. We also offer Charters to over 50 destinations
both local and overseas. Roraima Airways
Charters, scheduled flights, travel agency, excursions.
SEA / RIVER:
Guyana has 1077km (607 miles) of navigable inland
waterways, the most notable being the Mazaruni, Essequibo, Potaro, Demerara and
Berbice rivers. Government steamers communicate with the interior up the
Essequibo and Berbice rivers, but services can be irregular owing to flooding.
The Government also runs a coast-hopping service from Georgetown to several
northern ports. Smaller craft operate where there is sufficient demand
throughout the country.
RAIL: Mining
concerns operate railways, but there are no scheduled passenger services.
ROAD:
Traffic drives on the left. All-weather roads are concentrated in the eastern
coastal strip, although there is now a road inland as far as the Brazilian
border and a bridge linking to the two countries is nearing completion. The
coastal road linking Georgetown, Rosignol, New Amsterdam
and Crabwood Creek (Corentyne) is fairly good, but generally road conditions are
poor. Because of Guyana’s many rivers, most journeys of more than a few miles
outside the capital will involve ferries and the attendant delays.
Bus: Georgetown’s
Stabroek Market is the terminus for minibuses. These are regular but generally
crowded. Buses run to all areas, departing whenever they are full. The first
buses leave at around 0500, and services continue until about 2100. Within
Georgetown, buses run all night. Services from Vreed-en-Hoop to Parika operate
in conjunction with the passenger-ferry service across the Demerara to
Georgetown; services from New Amsterdam to Crabwood Creek operate in conjunction
with ferries across the Berbice River.
Taxi: At night, it
is advisable to travel by taxi. Vehicles are plentiful. There is a standard fare
for intercity travel; night fares are extra. For longer trips, fares should be
agreed before departure. A 10 per cent tip is usual in taxis.
Car hire: Limited availability from local
firms in Georgetown as well as Hertz. Documentation: Foreign
license or International Driving Permit is accepted.
For more information about tourism in
Guyana contact the Tourism Association of Guyana
via e-mail at:
tag@solutions2000.net
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