16-Day Suriname Highlights

Program:

• 1: Arrival – Paramaribo
• 2: Peperpot Plantation tour
• 3: Paramaribo bus tour
• 4-6: Nickerie-Bigi Pan
• 7-10: Anaula
• 11-12: Afobaka
• 13: Commewijne
• 14: Paramaribo
• 15: Return flight
• 16: Arrival

Day 1: Arrival – Paramaribo Transfer by shuttle bus to your hotel in the heart of Paramaribo, where you will stay for the next 3 nights. All overnight stays in Paramaribo are in this hotel. If you leave Paramaribo for a multi-day tour, you can safely store part of your luggage here.

Travel distance: Approx. 50 km 

Meals: None 

Accommodation: Standard double room with air conditioning/private bath & toilet 

Notes: N/A

Day 2: Peperpot Plantation Commewijne District flourished in the 19th century due to coffee and cocoa plantations. During your visit to Peperpot (one of the well-known plantations in Suriname), explore the nature park, the old coffee factory, plantation homes, and villages. You’ll also have a unique encounter with the friendliest Javanese gardener in Commewijne.

Travel distance: Approx. 15 km 

Walking distance: Between 3 and 5 km/ approx. 150 min.

 Meals: Breakfast (at the hotel) 

Departure time: Between 07:30 and 08:00 

Accommodation: Same as day 1 

Notes: None

Day 3: Paramaribo City Tour The historic center of Paramaribo is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Besides the unique wooden buildings, the ethnic groups living here are characteristic of the city. Discover the rich history hidden behind the beautiful wooden facades of the buildings.

Travel distance: Approx. 10 km/ 210 min. 

Walking distance: Approx. 3 km (not continuously) 

Meals: Breakfast (at the hotel) 

Departure time: Between 09:30 and 10:00 

Accommodation: Same as day 1 

Notes: Fort Zeelandia is closed on Mondays, so interior visits may not be possible. The guided tour primarily involves bus travel, with short walking periods averaging 20 minutes per section (hence the phrase “not continuously” in walking distance).

Day 4: Paramaribo – Nickerie Discover the coastal area of Suriname. Travel westward from Paramaribo – through the districts of Saramacca and Coronie – to Nickerie. Witness how each district’s residents have preserved their authentic culture and economic activities, giving each district its unique character. The day’s program ends in New Nickerie, where you’ll spend the next 2 nights in a simple yet cozy hotel.

Travel distance: Approx. 250 km 

Walking distance: Less than a kilometer 

Meals: B, L & D 

Departure time: Between 08:00 and 08:30 

Accommodation: Standard double room with air conditioning/private bath & toilet 

Notes: Along the way to Nickerie, there will be brief stops where the guide will provide insights into the history and current situation of the respective places.

Day 5: Bigi Pan – Nature Reserve Bigi Pan harbors 122 species of coastal birds, including the famous scarlet ibis and flamingos. With a boat trip, you’ll explore this vast swamp with rich flora and fauna, experiencing this paradise for bird enthusiasts firsthand.

Travel distance: Approx. 12 km 

Meals: B, L & D 

Departure time: After breakfast 

Accommodation: Double room with air conditioning/private bath & toilet 

Notes: N/A

Day 6: Nickerie – Paramaribo Nickerie is a typical agricultural district renowned for its tasty rice. Today, you’ll take a tour of the most modern rice factory in Suriname. After an interesting morning, you’ll journey back to Paramaribo, where you’ll spend 1 night.

Travel distance: Approx. 250 km 

Meals: B & L 

Departure time: Between 11:00 and 12:00 

Accommodation: Double room with air conditioning/private bath & toilet 

Notes: None

Day 7-9: Maroon Culture in Upper Suriname – Anaula Today, travel deeper into the jungle by bus and motorized korjaal via the Upper Suriname River to the comfortable Anaula River Resort. This area boasts many Maroon villages where descendants of runaway slaves reside. The hospitable people take pride in their culture and are eager to introduce us to their centuries-old customs and traditions, which have remained untouched due to their isolated life deep in the rainforest. This part of the river features impressive rapids, and during low water levels, you can enjoy beautiful sandy beaches that emerge.

The next 3 days will be filled with adventurous activities like intense forest walks, village tours, boat trips, and caiman spotting by boat in the evenings! You’ll stay in a stylish lodge overlooking the Ferulassi rapids.

Day 10: Anaula – Afobaka You’ll travel by boat and bus to the Afobaka River Resort, where you’ll stay for 2 nights. This luxury eco and cultural river resort is nestled along the Suriname River amidst breathtaking tropical landscapes. You can explore this area at your leisure. For instance, you can relax on the beach.

Travel distance: Approx. 250 km 

Meals: – 

Departure time: Between 12:00 and 13:00 

Accommodation: Lodge with air conditioning and private bath & toilet 

Notes: Please bring cash for meals (ATM availability might be limited)

Day 11: Afobaka – Brownsberg The Brownsberg Nature Reserve spans 6000 hectares of pristine tropical rainforest, and the mountain top (about 500 meters) offers a stunning view of the nearby reservoir. During an educational forest walk, you’ll encounter idyllic waterfalls and come face-to-face with various exotic animals like monkeys, birds, and agoutis. In the afternoon, return to the Bergendal River Resort.

Travel distance: Approx. 20 km 

Walking distance: Approx. 3 km/180 min. 

Meals: L 

Departure time: Pick-up at 09:15 from Afobaka 

Accommodation: Lodge with air conditioning/private bath & toilet 

Notes: None

Day 12: Afobaka – Commewijne District (plantation) After a morning of relaxation and nature, travel to the Commewijne district, once famous for its sugar, cocoa, and coffee plantations. The day’s program ends in Nieuw-Amsterdam, where you’ll spend 2 nights in a boutique hotel.

Travel distance: Approx. 120 km 

Meals: B 

Departure time: Around 13:00 

Accommodation: Double room/kingsize bed with air conditioning/private bath & toilet 

Notes: You can also order your evening meal at the Bastion hotel (Commewijne) as there’s a restaurant available.

Day 13: Heritage of the Sugar and Coffee Plantations Today, you have enough time to explore Commewijne’ s once flourishing plantations. Visit the New-Amsterdam museum* or book an optional bike tour to Plantation Marienburg*. During the turtle nesting season (February to July), it’s possible to book a turtle tour. This tour takes you by boat to the Braamspunt beach where you can witness the magical nesting process of giant sea turtles*.

Optional on day 13: You can choose to spend this night at Frederiksdorp resort. From Bastion, you can take a taxi to Marienburg, where you’ll board a boat to Frederiksdorp. At Frederiksdorp, you can engage in activities such as the dolphin tour, bike tours, swamp tours, and much more. We can always adjust the quote accordingly.

Travel distance: N/A 

Meals: B 

Departure time: N/A 

Accommodation: Double room with air conditioning/private bath & toilet 

Notes: Optional tours and other meals are not included*

Day 14: Commewijne – Paramaribo After a relaxing morning by the pool, return to your hotel in Paramaribo. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to shop for souvenirs and reasonably priced summer clothes and shoes.

Travel distance: Approx. 20 km

Meals: B 

Departure time: At your convenience (notify the reception 3 hours in advance) 

Accommodation: Same as day 1 

Notes: None

Day 15: Departure In the morning, you have leisure time to enjoy the pool or make final souvenir purchases. In the afternoon, take the airport shuttle to the airport for your return flight.

Travel distance: Approx. 50 km 

Meals: B

Day 16: Arrival This day marks your arrival back home.

Rates & Arrival Dates Arrival dates: Saturday (Thursday is also possible) Rate per person based on 2 individuals in 1 double room: € ? Single room surcharge: € ?