Explore Guyana with Wanderlust Adventures

AS we move further along Tourism Month 2023, we shine the spotlight on Wanderlust Adventures GY. Established in 2019, Wanderlust Adventures GY is a local tour operating company licensed with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA).

Its founder, Roselyn Sewcharran, has solid customer service experience and tourism experience, having worked as a qualified travel agent with a reputable airline and a Flight Attendant for many years. Sewcharran told the Pepperpot Magazine that she knew she had what it takes to become a local Tour Operator.

Wanderlust Adventures GY brings a variety of professional, fun, educational, reliable and safe tours for persons of all ages. The company has won five awards from the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) in 2021 and 2022 for exceeding expectations in Tour Operations, Customer Service and for the Best in New Experience. It is also a recent winner of a Global Award for “Excellence in Service” from the Travel and Hospitality and the Business in Excellence Award 2022 from Women’s Chamber and Commerce and Industry Guyana (WCCIG).

“We continue to be innovative and bring a little extra to each tour and to come up with new ideas to explore Guyana,” she said.

Wanderlust means “the desire to travel” and Sewcharran’s expectations were high while her standards for the business were even higher, she told the Pepperpot Magazine.

“I feel quite honoured to be the recipient of these awards but it came with hard work and a team that supports me, I want to leave a lasting impact in tourism and that is my goal,” she reasoned.

She stated that her tour company offers not only packaged and affordable tours but customised and personalised tours of all nature to suit the guest’s needs and budget. The services offered include nature tours, river tours, city tours, family tours, waterfall tours, private tours, budget travel tours, and transport services.

“Being an avid solo traveller visiting different countries, I grew to appreciate all cultures and the people, and I realised that I can promote tourism and offer the same experience right at home, in my country, Guyana, since we have the landscape, beauty and all that is required to open a tour operation,” she said.

Sewcharran reported that Guyana has so much to offer in tourism and she knew she wanted to be a part of it, showing the world how diverse and rich our culture is and how hospitable our people are. “I believe that travel is not just about visiting new places; it’s a transformative experience that opens doors to self-discovery, cultural immersion and personal growth. Being able to help create moments that form memories that will last a lifetime is what I look forward to doing every day,” she said.

Sewcharran told the Pepperpot Magazine that she experienced challenges in exploring various countries but somehow mastered the art of planning and creating itineraries. As such, she wanted to help make it easier for others to explore Guyana. Sewcharran added that she employs five in-office staffers and would utilise licensed tour guides to conduct tours via Wanderlust Adventures GY.

She related that her staff is small, but they are dedicated and provide reliable, quality service all year round. Her hallmark in the business is to provide a service that suits all in an organised, safe way.

The owner of Wanderlust Adventures GY told the Pepperpot Magazine that it is her passion and love for the promotion of tourism that keeps her motivated and, as an explorer, she is primed.

As a city girl with Amerindian roots from the Wapishana tribe in her family tree, Sewcharran loves the Rupununi and is constantly amazed by the modest way of life of the people, who sustain themselves through a variety of methods.

Recently, Sewcharran visited Egypt and Bali, and she feels that it is the impression after leaving stays with you. It is a wonderful feeling once the visit was memorable and through her own tour company, she wishes the same for guests utilising her small business.

She, however, sees Wanderlust Adventures GY expanding as a destination management company which will cater to the needs of visitors from the time they arrive in Guyana up until they leave.

“For a small tour operation to stay afloat, one must consider the service they provide to keep customers and that is, a safe, reliable, licensed business with trained staffers which provides step-by-step information and assistance to people of all walks of life and even with special needs,” she added.

Sewcharran credits her success to GTA for showing great training support and their input in exploring and experimenting with new touring locations and opportunities.

For Tourism Month, all of November, Wanderlust Adventures GY is offering a 15% off on selected tours locally to give back to customers and urges all to explore their Wanderlust with Wanderlust.