Get the most out of 9 days Suriname

Transfer by shuttle bus to your guesthouse in the heart of Paramaribo, where you’ll stay for one night. All overnight stays in Paramaribo are in this cozy guesthouse. If you leave Paramaribo for a multi-day tour, you can safely leave a part of your luggage stored here.

Travel distance: Approx. 50 km/60 min.

Meals: None

Accommodation: Small wooden colonial-style building with a simple double room, air conditioning, and private bath & toilet

Notes: There is no breakfast room, so you do your own shopping for breakfast and can prepare it in the communal kitchen. Please inform the reception one day in advance if you plan to use the kitchen.

Explore the coastal area of Suriname. From Paramaribo westward – through the districts of Saramacca and Coronie – to Nickerie. Witness how residents of each district maintain their authentic culture and economic activities, giving each district its own character. The day program ends in New Nickerie, where you’ll spend the night in a simple but cozy hotel.

Travel distance: Approx. 250 km/240 min.

Walking distance: N/A

Meals: B, L & D

Departure time: Around 09:00 AM

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

Notes: Along the way to Nickerie, we will make several short stops where the guide will provide information about the history and current situation of the respective places

Bigi Pan is home to 122 species of coastal birds, including the famous scarlet ibis and flamingos. By boat, explore this vast swamp with rich flora and fauna, experiencing this paradise for bird enthusiasts firsthand. After a very interesting morning, start your journey back to Paramaribo, where you’ll spend one night.

Travel distance: Approx. 250 km/240 min.

Meals: B & L (dinner not included)

Departure time: Around 09:00 AM

Accommodation: Same as day 1

Notes: The boat tour takes about 45 to 60 minutes one way.

Brownsberg (with a 500m high mountain top) boasts rich biodiversity and, in addition to the impressive plant and animal kingdom, offers breathtaking views of the reservoir. During an educational forest walk, encounter idyllic waterfalls and come face to face with various exotic animals. In the late afternoon, travel to the Afobaka Resort, located a stone’s throw from the dam. You’ll stay here for one night.

Afobaka is a village in the Brokopondo district that developed when the dam was constructed in 1961 and subsequent years. It now serves as a crucial transit hub for the Maroon community living in 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 06:30 AM and 06:45 AM

Accommodation: Double room (2 single beds or 1 double bed) with air conditioning and shared bath & toilet

Notes: The forest walk to Leo Falls has some uneven and steep sections, so good physical condition is required.

After an adventurous morning full of optional activities (including a boat trip on the reservoir, forest walk, and fishing)*, continue your journey deeper into the rainforest via the Upper Suriname River to the unique Isadou Resort. In this area, many Maroon villages, inhabited by descendants of escaped slaves, are nestled. The welcoming population takes great pride in their culture and is eager to introduce you to their ancient customs. Due to the isolated life deep in the rainforest, these villages have remained untouched. Impressive rapids can be found in this part of the river, and during low water, small sandy beaches form.

The next three days will be filled with adventurous activities such as intensive forest walks, village tours, boat trips, and spotting caimans by boat in the evening!

You’ll stay in a simple wooden cabin with a view over the Jaw Jaw rapids.

On day 7, you’ll travel back to Paramaribo, where you’ll spend your last night of this journey.

Travel distance: Approx. 220 km/120 min.

Walking distance: Max. 2 km/120 min. (both the village and forest walks)

Meals: B, L & D (dinner on day 7 is not included)

Departure time: Around 11:00 AM

Accommodation: Simple 2-person wooden lodge without air conditioning & fan (mosquito net provided)

*Afobaka Resort Notes: The boat tour on the reservoir (on day 4 or 5) is not included in the price (approximately SRD 500 for a charter boat, so the more guests, the cheaper the cost), and guests need to bring their own fishing gear.

*Isadou Resort Notes: For both forest and village walks, you will first take a short boat ride before starting the walk. The paths during the forest/village walk are easily traversable (no slopes).

In the morning, enjoy your free time to relax by the pool or purchase the last souvenirs. In the afternoon, take the airport shuttle to the airport for your return flight.

Travel distance: Approx. 50 km/60 min.

Meals: B