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Georgetown to Bartica

GuyWay does not serve Bartica. Our area ends at Parika, where the boats leave for Bartica.

GuyWay does not serve this corridor. Below: how to get there today.

Fare and time for this route

GuyWay fare
Not served
Travel time
about 1h by road to Parika, then about 1h by boat

GuyWay rides cover Georgetown, both airports, the East Bank, the East Coast and Parika, where the served area ends. The page below explains the rest of the trip.

Bartica is reached by road to Parika (about 43 km, across the Demerara River Bridge), then a speedboat of about an hour on the Essequibo.

GuyWay does not serve Bartica. The served area ends at Parika. GuyWay takes you to Parika Stelling for about GYD 21,000; the bridge on the way is toll-free. Boat tickets are bought from the operators at the stelling. Mornings are busiest and the last boats usually leave in the afternoon, so leave a margin to reach the stelling in time.

Coming back, book a GuyWay ride from Parika Stelling to Georgetown or CJIA in the app.

Questions about this route

Does GuyWay go to Bartica?

No. The served area ends at Parika, where boats cross the Essequibo to Bartica.

How do people get from Georgetown to Bartica today?

By road to Parika, about 43 km and 50 minutes to 1h 15m depending on traffic, then a speedboat of about an hour.

What does the ride to Parika Stelling cost?

About GYD 21,000, with no bridge toll. The boat is paid to the operator.

Where GuyWay operates, and more in the help centre

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GuyWay does not serve this corridor. Georgetown, both airports and the coast are served 24/7: get the app for those rides.