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Embark on an adventure to discover giant turtles in the northeast of Suriname and meet the indigenous Indians in Christiaankondre during the 2- or 3-day Galibi tour with Orange Travel. This journey not only takes you through the northeastern districts of Suriname but also explores the neighboring country of French Guiana. An adventurous boat trip along the border river and a stay at the Myrysji Lodge are integral parts of this unique tour.
Highlights/Activities
Advice from Insiders
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Inclusive/Exclusive
Inclusive
Exclusive
Tour Information
Program
Day 1
The Galibi Tour begins in the morning with a bus ride along the East-West connection towards Albina. Throughout the journey, our experienced guide shares interesting insights into the history and landmarks. A stop at Stolkertsijver is made for a sandwich and a drink. In Albina, by mid-morning, the journey continues by boat. Depending on the tide, the trip to Christiaankondre takes approximately 1½ hours. After lunch, you’ll explore the village on foot, immersing yourself in the rich culture of the welcoming local indigenous population.
During the turtle nesting season (Feb-Jul), depending on the tide, you’ll sail to Babusanti for a unique experience: observing sea turtles laying their eggs on the beach at night. This special excursion takes place either after dinner or before sunrise, depending on the tides.
Day 2
The Galibi Tour concludes on the last day with a beach walk and a refreshing dip in the river, guided by our expert. Following these activities, we return to Albina by boat. Along the way, we stop in St. Laurent, where you catch a glimpse of the tropical part of France. Optionally, a tour of the local prison (bagno) is available. A delicious lunch awaits you in Albina, after which you continue by bus to Paramaribo.
A 3-day Tour Galibi is possible.
Day program (3-day tour)
The first and last day look the same as the 2-day tour of this Galibi tour. On a 3-day tour, day two looks like this:
Day 2
After breakfast in Galibi, you can enjoy a refreshing swim and visit the tiger sandbank, one of the few sandy beaches in Suriname. In the evening, an impressive cultural show awaits you after dinner.
*with a minimum of 8 lodge guests
Travel details
Frequently Asked Questions
Take-away list
- Hat or cap
- Good walking shoes
- Long pants and (over) shirt with long sleeves
- Camera & well-charged batteries
- Swimwear
- Towel (for swimming)
- Dry clothes
- Raincoat / poncho
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Backpack
- Weekend bag
- Change SRD/ Euro
- Passport
- Mask/ face shield
- Hand sanitizer
Accommodation
- Rating of accommodation: Basic
- The accommodation is based on shared dormitories, for private rooms there is an additional surcharge.
The Resort / Lodge |
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Total capacity of the resort (Maximum amount of guests) |
53 guests |
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Amount of rooms/bungalows |
15 rooms |
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The Lodges / rooms |
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Interiour surface of the lodge/room (L x W in meters)
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Maximum capacity of the lodge/room
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Quadrupple room: 2 doubble beds for max. 4 guests Triple room: 1 double & 1 single room for max. 3 guests Double room: 1 double bed for max. 2 guests Dormitory for max. 7 or 4 guests |
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Airconditioning |
No |
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Fan |
No |
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Warm water |
No |
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Closet |
No |
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Coat hangers |
No |
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Towel |
Yes |
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Mosquito net |
Yes |
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Balcony / terrace |
Yes |
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Electricity 110V |
Available between 18.00 – 23.00 hrs |
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Wall socket type |
EU |
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Type of sanitary facility (central / private per lodge/room) |
Dormitories have central sanitary and shower facilities Private rooms* have own sanitary and shower facilities |
- *for private rooms there is an additional surcharge
Departure date
General information
Transportation |
Bus / boat |
Travel time |
180 min. |
Departure |
08.00 hrs |
Arrival |
17.00 hrs |
Schedule |
Daily (with a minimum of 4 persons) |
Included |
Transfer*, guide, boat trips, 1 night accommodation**, 1x breakfast, 2x lunch, 1x diner, coffee, thee, water, lemonade and local excursions |
Excluded |
Other drinks and entry fees |
*The departure time depends on the pick-up address and therefore varies from the indicated time. Departure time shown is from the / Torarica Resort (Mr. L. J. Rietbergplein 1). Please check your voucher or invoice for the exact departure time and departure location. A difference of 15 minutes is considered normal.