Rafting down the Oyapock River, French Guiana

Challenge the rapids of the Oyapock River in French Guiana on an unforgettable rafting trip with an experienced instructor - extreme thrills guaranteed!

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3 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 8 years-old and up

Practical information

Activity requirements

You must know how to swim at least 25m and submerge.

Special terms

How to get there: From Cayenne, take the RN2 road or "Route de l'Est". A little before arriving at Saint-Georges, a sign on your right will indicate "Site de Saut Maripa". Get on the track, travel 19.3km and you're here! To drive on the track, plan about 40 minutes to 1 hour, a 4x4 is almost essential. Depending on your driving experience, the model of your vehicle and its load, the track can be considered with a conventional vehicle.

If you wish, NiakRafting can organize your return shuttle St Georges - Saut Maripa in 4x4 for 80€ (4 people). The caretaking of your vehicle in Saint-Georges de l'Oyapock in a guarded parking lot is at the price of 7€/day OR 10€/night + day.
Please contact them before the date of the activity.

*A raft can accommodate 7 people. Possibility of 8 pax. if there's at least one child under 12 y/o.

Meeting point:
Saut MARIPA, Saint Georges de l'Oyapok 68980-000, French Guiana
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Rafting gear
  • Instructor
  • Coffee & refreshment
Excluded
  • Transfer St Georges - Saut Maripa
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit & towel
  • Trainers can get wet
  • Bottled water & snack