Explore the bauxite mining town of Linden that is also the second largest city after Georgetown. Its known as the gateway to the Rupununi and many mining towns and has the most interesting people. Visit the Blue Lake, Christainburg Waterwheel, Bauxite Mining Plant and Linden Museum (once open) and many different attractions. Enjoy a lovely meal either at our street food vendors or Watooka Guests house overlooking the Demerara River.
Enjoy a scenic 4-hour round-trip drive between Georgetown and Linden, with approximately 4 hours for the guided tour. Along the way, relax and take in the views, with stops for refreshments and photo opportunities. Comfortable transportation ensures a smooth and...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
English speaking guide
Snacks
Lunch
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Wanderlust Adventures GY
Corner building - Building has a big sign that says Freightlink Logistics.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the bauxite mining town of Linden that is also the second largest city after Georgetown. Its known as the gateway to the Rupununi and many mining towns and has the most interesting people. Visit the Blue Lake, Christainburg Waterwheel, Bauxite Mining Plant and Linden Museum (once open) and many different attractions. Enjoy a lovely meal either at our street food vendors or Watooka Guests house overlooking the Demerara River.
Enjoy a scenic 4-hour round-trip drive between Georgetown and Linden, with approximately 4 hours for the guided tour. Along the way, relax and take in the views, with stops for refreshments and photo opportunities. Comfortable transportation ensures a smooth and...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
English speaking guide
Snacks
Lunch
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Wanderlust Adventures GY
Corner building - Building has a big sign that says Freightlink Logistics.
Return
Itinerary
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Demerara Harbour Bridge
The Demerara Harbour Bridge is a significant infrastructure landmark located in Guyana, South America. It spans the Demerara River, connecting the country's capital city, Georgetown, to the western region of Demerara-Mahaica. This floating bridge is a crucial transportation link, facilitating the movement of vehicles and pedestrians between these areas.
The bridge's construction was completed in 1978, and it has since become a vital artery for commerce, trade, and daily commuting in the region. The Demerara Harbour Bridge plays a pivotal role in connecting urban and rural areas, fostering economic growth, and enhancing accessibility for the local population. It's an iconic symbol of Guyana's development and a testament to the engineering prowess required to create and maintain such a complex structure in a challenging environment.
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"I Love Linden" Sign
Cultural landmark in Linden
15 minutes
3
Kara Kara Blue Lake
The Blue Lakes and White Sands are unique to the town of Linden. These man-made lakes were formed from vast valleys left behind once mining ceased in an area. The white sandy hilly terrain naturally occurs within the region. Linden is home to many of these lakes and they are considered a hub for recreational activities in the town
30 minutes
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Linden Socio-Economic Museum
The Linden Museum of Industrial & Socio-Cultural Heritage is housed in a building formerly called the Recreational Hall. It is located on Co-op Crescent Street, Mackenzie. This single-storey structure was built in 1925 and served numerous functions such as a dancehall, cinema and a general meeting place.
The building housed the museum after the latter’s establishment in 2006 during the Linden Town Week activities. It was established by the Region Ten Tourism Development Association. The museum displays miniature replicas of trains and factory buildings along with artefacts, journals, newspapers and photographs.
30 minutes
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Speightland Aluminum Plant
The Alumina Plant at the time of its construction was considered the largest and most expensive superstructure to be undertaken in British Guiana. It was built by the Demerara Bauxite Company (DEMBA) and is located at Spieghtland, (on Republic Avenue) Mackenzie, Linden.
30 minutes
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Bosai Minerals Group Guyana Inc.
The Bauxite Plant, located on the eastern side of the Demerara River, was built circa 1917 after the establishment of the Demerara Bauxite Company (DEMBA). For some time the town was synonymous with the word Bauxite due to the economic strides it brought to the township.
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Christianburg Waterwheel
The Christianburg Waterwheel located on Burnham Drive, Christianburg, Linden, was installed as part of a hydro-powered sawmill on the plantation sometime during the latter half of the 1800s. This hydro-powered sawmill was needed to improve the production of logs and reducing the cost associated with it. The waterwheel is regarded as one of the earliest engineering structures to be built in the town.
15 minutes
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Watooka Guest House
Watooka House commonly referred to as the Watooka Guest House is an early 20th century colonial three-storey building. During the early 1900s, the building which was then privately owned was bought and renovated by the Demerara Bauxite Company (DEMBA) to accommodate its managers.
Guests enjoy swimming here and relaxation overlooking the Demerara River.