Cross the Amazon rainforest by boat and bus from Peru to Suriname with this complete travel guide based on my own experiences. Learn how to travel from Yurimaguas and Iquitos through Brazil via Manaus, and through French Guiana, including slow boats (the ones with the hammocks), fast boats, border crossings, costs, schedules, and practical tips for one of South America’s most adventurous overland journeys.

Crossing French Guiana overland from Brazil to Suriname is possible, but requires patience. In this guide, I share exactly how to travel from Macapá to Oiapoque, cross the border into French Guiana, get from Saint-Georges to Cayenne and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, and continue to Albina and Paramaribo. You’ll find transport options, border tips, visa information for Suriname, costs, safety advice for solo female travelers, and my experience of this part of crossing the Amazon ra