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French Guiana: addresses and tips for an adventure trip

According to Le Figaro, French Guiana is an adventure: Saül is reachable only by small plane, camps from 100 euros, and a lake 25 minutes from Kourou.

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Key facts

  • To visit the lake, departures leave from the landing stage near the dam, which is also worth a visit. The site is a 25-minute drive from Kourou,…
  • In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the village of Saül is accessible only by small plane. Without a flight, visitors must allow several days of…
  • Its small airport is served by scheduled airlines, including Van Air and Guyane Express Fly.

To visit the lake, departures leave from the landing stage near the dam, which is also worth a visit. The site is a 25-minute drive from Kourou, toward Sinnamary.

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the village of Saül is accessible only by small plane. Without a flight, visitors must allow several days of walking through the jungle.

Its small airport is served by scheduled airlines, including Van Air and Guyane Express Fly.

In the heart of the village, it is possible to stay at Camp Le Relais fromager. The number given is +594 694 44 80 84.

Two other camps appear in the selection: Camp Canopée and Camp Cariacou. A double room with a shower is offered there from 100 euros a night.

A hotel barge is also listed: hammocks are set up in a communal room on the lower deck, and beds occupy the upper deck.

The address given for this stop is the Balourous maritime station, Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 97310 Kourou.

Dig deeper

What is French Guiana?

French Guiana is a French department in South America, largely covered by the Amazon rainforest, which accounts for its appeal for adventure travel.

Where are Kourou and Sinnamary located?

Kourou, on the coast, is best known for the Guiana Space Centre; Sinnamary lies farther west, on the road leading to the dam and the lake.

Which lake and which dam are involved?

They are the Petit-Saut lake and hydroelectric dam, a vast body of water created on the Sinnamary and accessible from Kourou.

What is Saül?

Saül is a small isolated village in the heart of the Guianese forest, with no drivable road, known for hiking and biodiversity.

What are Van Air and Guyane Express Fly?

They are regional airlines that serve the airstrips of inland French Guiana, including the small airport of Saül.

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