JAMAL Thomas is one of Guyana’s local Tour Guide/Operators. He has a wealth of information regarding tourism and taking people to places in Guyana is a ‘walk in the park’ for him, since he is passionate about his job and presents many facts to visitors and locals seeking an adventure.

Thomas has been in the tour operator’s field for more than 11 years, first with Evergreen Tours and then with Old Fort Tours. A year ago, he established his own tour operation and is now living out his passion through his solo venture.

His service is “Exclusive Adventures” and like its name, it entails exclusivity. The business is a licensed company registered with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and has all the safety requirements in place, as well as training.

Thomas provides tours to all parts of Guyana such as Essequibo, Linden, Berbice, the interior, Bartica, the Kaieteur Falls and also overseas, including Brazil and Suriname.

Thomas reported that he hopes to expand his tour operations, but for now, it is just him and he manages quite well and never gets tired of travelling and going to the same places repeatedly.

“I really like what I do for a living. I’m inspired to show people Guyana and being able to interact with them is everything. Learning about different cultures and being able to speak about my country is my dream job,” he said.

Thomas came from an accounting background and then switched to Sales and Marketing and eventually took a distinct liking to being a tour guide and realised he had found his niche.

“I like to show people what Guyana is all about. We have a unique tourism product, unlike other countries. Our tourist destinations are set in nature, real picturesque places, the historic sites and it’s not all about lakes and blue beaches; the experience is real and it is nature at its best,” Thomas said.

Thomas added that Destination Guyana is as real as it gets and we have so much to offer as a tourism product and our eco-tourism isn’t talked about as it should.

The tour operator/guide told the Pepperpot Magazine that his prices (packages) are pocket-friendly and include lunch, snacks and beverages for day trips.

He disclosed that he doesn’t have an office but is active on social media, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, where he advertises his small business as a tour operator/guide.

As he is well known among his peers and others, Jamal is a very outgoing, friendly person who is very enthusiastic about his job and he is definitely an outdoor kind of guy who appreciates different foods and in any portions.

“I would not get tired of my job, never, and it is something that keeps me going and within the past five years, we have seen a boom in the tourism sector in Guyana, so business has been good,” he said.

Thomas grew up in Charlestown, a city boy who relocated to Eccles, East Bank Demerara and knows a lot about Guyana and tourism.

Exclusive Adventures is for both locals and visitors and it is an experience that will leave you overly satisfied and saturated with information about Guyana; so don’t hesitate to book that trip to experience Destination Guyana.