Get the most out of 9 days Suriname

Discover the coastal districts of Suriname. From Paramaribo in a westerly direction – via the Saramacca and Coronie districts – to Nickerie. The inhabitants of each district have retained their authentic culture and economic activity resulting in each district to have their own unique character. In the district of Saramacca (known for its agriculture) you visit the capital Groningen, founded in 1845 by Dutch farmers. You continue your way to the coconut district Coronie, known for the numerous palm trees and some authentic slave houses. The day program ends in New Nickerie, where you will spend the night in a simple but cozy hotel.

Travel distance: Approx. 250 km / 240 min.

Walking distance: Less than 1 km

Meals: B, L & D

Departure time: Around 9:00 hrs

Accommodation: Standard double room with air conditioning and private bathroom

Important notes: on or way to Nickerie we make short stops, where the guide will tell his story about the particular areas (so no long walks)

Bigi Pan houses 122 coastal bird species, including the most famous red ibis and Flamingo. By boat, you will discover this huge swamp with rich flora and fauna and you will experience this paradise for bird lovers firsthand. After a very interesting morning, you will start your journey back to Paramaribo, where you will spend 1 night.

Travel distance: Approx. 250 km / 240 min.

Meals: B & L (dinner excluded)

Departure time: Around 9:00 hrs

Accommodation: Same as day 1

Important notes: The cruise takes about 45 to 60 minutes

Brownsberg nature park (mountaintop 500m), known for its impressive plant- and animal kingdom, has rich biodiversity and offers an overwhelming view of the Brokopondo reservoir. During an interesting hike through the forest, you will pass idyllic waterfalls and stand eye to eye with various exotic animals. At the end of the afternoon, you will travel to Afobaka Resort, a stone’s throw from the dam, where you will stay for 1 night.

Afobaka is a village in the Brokopondo district that developed when the dam was built in 1961. Today it forms an important transit port for the maroons that live in the villages along the Brokopondo reservoir.

Travel distance: Approx. 120 km/ 130 min
Walking distance: Approx. 3 km/ 180 min.
Meals: B, L & D
Departure time: Between 6:30 hrs and 6:45hrs
Accommodation: 2-person room (2x single beds or a double bed) with air conditioning and shared bathroom
Important notes: The forest walk at Brownsberg, towards Leo fall (one of the nearest waterfalls) has some inequalities and steep parts every now and then. A good psychical condition is required.

After an adventurous morning full of optional activities (boat trip on the lake, hikes, fishing, etc) * you will travel through the jungle of the Upper Suriname River.

In a motorized canoe, you travel deeper into the Upper Suriname area to an island that is transformed into a river resort. You will stay 2 nights at a simple resort called Isadou that is not only popular for its massive water rapids and sandy beaches, but more for its serenity. This resort is unique because its intent is to let the local maroons profit from the growth of tourism in this area.

The Upper-Suriname area is known for its unique Maroon culture and its untouched Amazon Rainforest. The Maroons, descendants of runaway slaves, have settled in the inaccessible rain forest a long time ago, where they started a new existence.
By their isolated way of life, they developed a unique culture with strong African influences.

The next 3 days will be filled with adventurous activities such as intensive forest walks, village walks, boat trips, and spotting caimans by boat!

You spend the night in a simple lodge with a view over the Jaw Jaw rapids.

On day 7 you will return to Paramaribo, where you will spend your last night of this trip.

Travel distance: Approx. 220 km / 120 min.
Walking distance: Max. 2 km/ 120 min.
Meals: B, L & D (dinner on day 7 is excluded)
Departure time: Around 11:00 hrs
Accommodation: Simple 2-person wooden lodge without air conditioning, without a fan (mosquito net available)
Important notes Afobaka resort: The cruise on the reservoir (possible on day 4 or 5) is not included in the price (about SRD 500 for a charter boat, so the more guests the cheaper the costs) and bring your own fishing equipment
Important notes Isadou: Before the hike, we first take the boat to our starting point (within 5 minutes). The jungle/ village walk is on accessible trails (without steeps).

This is the last day in Suriname to enjoy the pool or buy some souvenirs. In the afternoon an airport shuttle will pick you up for your return flight.

Travel distance: Approx. 50 km / 60 min.
Meals: B

On this day you arrive at your starting point.

Program is subject to change