French Guiana

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French Guiana is an overseas territory of France located on the northeastern coast of South America, bordered by Brazil to the south and east and Suriname to the west. It is home to one of the world's largest stretches of intact Amazonian rainforest, covering roughly 90% of its territory, making it a destination for ecotourism, jungle trekking, and wildlife spotting. The Guiana Space Centre in Kourou — Europe's primary rocket launch site — draws visitors with a fascination for space exploration. Travellers also come for the vibrant Creole culture, the biodiversity of its national park, and access to remote river and indigenous communities.

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Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname & Guyana · 62 days

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Self-Launched Rio to Manaus via the Guianas (62 Days)

A self-launched 62-day overland route from Rio de Janeiro north through Brazil's Atlantic rainforest, colonial gold towns and Afro-Brazilian Salvador, up the Amazon delta to Amapá, then across the Guianas (French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana) and back into the Brazilian Amazon to finish in Manaus. Built for long-haul backpackers comfortable with local buses, riverboats, minibuses and shared taxis. Oasis Overland's version costs about US$5,486 (~£4,300) plus a compulsory US$2,300 (~£1,800) local payment — roughly £6,100 total. Doing it yourself with hostel dorms, guesthouses, local transport and self-booked excursions lands at around £2,400–2,700. All figures are approximate and exclude international flights.

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