Blackwater Adventures is a family-owned expedition outfitter on the rivers of Berbice — built by people who simply couldn’t keep this place to themselves.
Blackwater Adventures was founded by Dillon & Stephanie, a couple whose weekends on the Canje Creek and Berbice River turned into something bigger. What began as a love of fishing, wildlife, and quiet evenings on the blackwater became a mission: to share the real Guyana with people who want to experience it properly.
Dillon guides personally on nearly every trip. A licensed Guyana Tourism Authority guide and a former paramedic and firefighter, he reads the water and the bush like the local he is — spotting sloths, monkeys, and the elusive Canje Pheasant where others see only trees. Guests consistently single him out by name for his knowledge, patience, and the way he makes everyone, from nervous first-timers to seasoned anglers, feel at home.
Stephanie keeps the adventures running — planning trips, looking after guests, and making sure every detail is handled so you can focus on the experience. Together with their dog Juno, they’ve built a company known across the region for safety, warmth, and trips that genuinely exceed expectations.
Fully licensed by the GTA — and the only licensed tour operator in Region Six (East Berbice–Corentyne).
The first HSSE-certified tourism organization in Guyana, completed through a mentorship with the Centre for Local Business Development.
Consistently rated 5 stars on Tripadvisor by travellers from around the world.
We're the first HSSE-certified tourism operator in Guyana, with a paramedic-trained guide and life jackets for every guest.
As a family business, we treat every guest like they're joining us for a day on our own water — because they are.
Ethical, sustainable practices and catch-and-release keep these rivers healthy for the next generation.
We go where the day-trippers don't. Our trips are built for people who want the genuine article.
Join Dillon, Stephanie, and the team for a day — or a week — on the water.
