Tour

Kourou Launch Pad in French Guiana

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3 days)

No hidden costs: what you see is what you pay!

This tour

Overview

Bezoek Kourou, het Europese ruimtevaartcentrum in Frans-Guyana, en ervaar de fascinatie van ruimteverkenning. Bekijk de ESA-lanceerplaats waar raketten naar de sterren vertrekken, verken de ongerepte regenwouden en ontdek het rijke erfgoed van de Iles du Salut. Onderdompel jezelf in de geschiedenis van de ruimtevaart, geniet van de tropische natuur en leer meer over de lokale cultuur en inheemse tradities. Een unieke bestemming waar technologie, natuur en avontuur elkaar ontmoeten.

From

/ person

From €750

Total price, no additional costs

7
What you will do

Activities

Immerse yourself in a range of activities: discover Iracoubo, tour the highlights of Kourou, enjoy a catamaran adventure to Iles du Salut, explore prison cells and a hospital, visit La Chapelle (church), explore the museum on Ile Royale, swim in crystal clear waters, discover the ESA Space Center, visit the Jupiter Control Room and take a bus tour of the CNES site (in French only).
Where we are going

Destinations

During this tour we visit (among others) these main destinations.

Kourou

No hidden costs

What you see is what you pay! With us, there are no unexpected costs.

Full overview

Program

Day 1
Departure at 7:00 am from Paramaribo towards Albina, cross to the French St. Laurent via ferry. Explore Kourou after a 2 ½ hour scenic drive. Enjoy a city tour in the afternoon and have free time for personal exploration in the evening. Overnight in Kourou.
Day 2
Depart at 7:30 AM for Illes Du Salut (Devil's Island), a paradise island full of palm trees, wildlife and historical sites. Explore the paths to the prison complex, hospital and church. Discover a restaurant, souvenir shop and azure swimming spots. Return to Kourou by catamaran and enjoy the serene ambiance. Don't forget to bring swimwear for this overnight stay.
Day 3
Explore the renowned ESA launch site in Kourou after breakfast. Take a comprehensive tour of the site and visit the 'Jupiter' control room, the center for launches of the Ariane rocket. After lunch, leave for St. Laurent. Sail back to Albina and return to Paramaribo.
Important details

Practical information

Please note that all multi-day tours and some day trips are subject to weather conditions, including travel times and daily program or sequence.

Minimum group size

7

If there are fewer than the minimum number of people, in many cases you can simply join an existing group. You can also view scheduled tours via our Departure Schedule.

Packing list

Sunscreen, Day backpack, Insect repellent, Light clothing, Surinamese money, Cap or headscarf, Toiletries, Slippers, Hiking boots / Mountain boots, Warm clothing, Valid passport, Euros, Raincoat, Swimwear

Included

Transport, Food and drinks, Snacks, Guide
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Comments

When booking, we kindly request a copy of the Surinamese tourist card and passport, full names, address of residence in Suriname, and contact numbers | Please also note that you must purchase a new tourist card when returning to Suriname

Exclusive

Alcoholic drinks, Insurance, Personal expenses

Meals

If you are vegetarian/vegan or have other dietary restrictions, this will be taken into account if possible.

Departure time & location

7:00 am from Paramaribo
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