What to Bring to Suriname? Complete Packing List for Your Trip

Are you traveling to Suriname soon and have no idea what to bring? Don’t worry. With this complete packing list, you’ll know exactly what is useful to take with you.

This way, you’ll be well prepared for the tropical climate, nature, and the different excursions waiting for you here.

⬜ Passport (valid for at least 6 months upon arrival)

⬜ Return or onward ticket

⬜ Travel insurance

⬜ Entry Fee (see our blog Visa & Passport for Suriname for more information)

⬜ ICF form

⬜ International debit card or credit card

⬜ Cash (euros or USD)

Tip: also make a digital copy of your documents on your phone and print them out as well. This will help you pass through customs more easily.

⬜ Light T-shirts or blouses

⬜ Shorts and lightweight long pants

⬜ Swimwear

⬜ Underwear and socks

⬜ A light sweater or thin jacket

⬜ Rain jacket or poncho

⬜ Cap or hat for sun protection

⬜ Sunglasses

For jungle tours or nature walks, long pants and long-sleeved shirts are recommended to protect against insects. During evening walks, long pants may sometimes also be required.

⬜ Comfortable walking shoes

⬜ Sandals or flip-flops

⬜ Lightweight shoes for daily use

⬜ Water shoes (useful at rapids and waterfalls)

For nature tours or rainforest hikes, sturdy walking shoes are the best option.

⬜ Sunscreen (high SPF)

⬜ Personal medication

⬜ Small first aid kit

⬜ Paracetamol or pain reliever

⬜ After-sun lotion

⬜ Hand sanitizer or disinfectant gel

Mosquitoes are common in Suriname. It is therefore wise to use a good mosquito repellent. You do not necessarily need to bring this from home. In Suriname, Tropical Bush is a popular and effective local product that you can easily and affordably buy at the Chinese supermarkets found almost everywhere.

⬜ Small backpack

⬜ Reusable water bottle

⬜ Binoculars for wildlife spotting

⬜ Camera

⬜ Waterproof bag (for boat trips)

⬜ Power bank

⬜ Flashlight or headlamp

⬜ Quick-dry towel

⬜ Good walking shoes

⬜ Long pants