Day 5: Bigi Pan to Paramaribo
After two nights we leave the Bigi Pan nature reserve after breakfast. We sail back to Nickerie for a city tour, visiting the market and the sea wall. After lunch we leave for Paramaribo and along the way we stop at places such as Wageningen and Coronie. We return to Paramaribo around 6 p.m. with a wealth of experiences. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Day 6: Evening on Fredberg
After a brief discussion of the programme and a cup of coffee or tea, it's time to leave. You will board the car towards the pristine jungle and, depending on the number of stopovers, will be on the road for about 4 hours. You will first arrive at the base camp, where you will have time to take a swim and eat. Put on your jungle clothes, as it's time to conquer Fredberg Mountain. You will hike for about 3-4 hours through the pristine jungle before reaching the top of the mountain. It is a trek that is doable for anyone with a normal level of fitness. Once at the top of the mountain, it is pure enjoyment. The views are beautiful and with a shower and kitchen, the necessary facilities for a good night are available. Enjoy the sunset and starry skies in this special place before going to sleep.

Day 7: Beautiful sunrise and sleeping in a cave
Jump out of your hammock early today for one of the most beautiful sunrises in Suriname. From above, you'll see the jungle awaken as it were, with the sound of howler monkeys and beautiful birds like macaws flying by. The cook will provide you with a hearty breakfast, so you will face the day with enough energy. Today you will explore the jungle even further and sleep completely back to basics in caves in the jungle behind Fredberg. The guide will take you via the other side of the mountain towards the rare orange rockcocks and you might spot several monkey species along the way. You will learn about various plant species and how to survive in the jungle. You will sleep in a homemade camp in your hammock in a cave. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 8: Return to base camp
After an exciting night it is time to walk a bit through the jungle. After the jungle tour you return to the base camp, where it is time to relax. An extensive lunch is ready with ice-cold drinks. Tonight you will sleep in a comfortable bed and you will no longer need your hammock. You can fish, sail and at high tide you can even dive into the water with a real Tarzan swing. In the evening you will go out again with a guide to spot nocturnal animals. The evenings often end by the campfire.

Day 9: Back to Paramaribo
If you haven't had enough of the jungle yet, you can go out again with your guide to see more animals. If you just want to swim and sunbathe on the last day, there is certainly room for that. After lunch it is time to pack your things and drive back to Paramaribo.

Day 10: Palumeu
From Zorg en Hoop airport we fly to the airstrip near the Indian village of Palumeu in about 75 minutes. Upon arrival we are welcomed by the local staff. A special experience awaits us far in the south of Suriname. Jungle Lodge Palumeu, located in the residential area of the Trio and Wajana Indians, more than an hour's flight from Paramaribo. Here we meet the original inhabitants of the Amazon rainforest and their harmonious way of life with nature. The comfortable jungle lodges offer beautiful views of the river. Fascinating boat trips and walks through the unique Amazon rainforest complete this experience. After dinner, the program for the next day is discussed and we gain more insight into the residents of the village. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 11: Palumeu
Today you start exploring the tropical rainforest. Early in the morning you sail on the river to silently experience the awakening nature. Breakfast may take place in peace and quiet on the boat or at a beautiful spot along the river. Then you go to the start of the forest path to Pothill, a granite hill that you can walk to at the end of the path. Along the way and during the canoe trip on the Tapanahony River you may see different bird species, such as macaws, parrots and toucans. You might even spot monkeys or an otter. From the top of the Pothill you can enjoy a beautiful view over the jungle. Lunch is back in Palumeu. After lunch you will explore a forest trail in search of birds, possibly including caimans, and visit the forest lands where the Indians grow their crops. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 12: Mabuka Falls
After breakfast you will go by canoe to the Mabuka Falls for a forest walk with information about local flora and fauna. The surroundings provide an unforgettable barbecue lunch. At sunset, your guide will take you for a river ride to enjoy the nighttime sounds of the jungle. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 13: Palumeu
In the morning the guide will take you on a jungle tour.
You will learn more about the flora and fauna of the tropical rainforest. In the afternoon you can swim or enjoy the peace and tranquility of the tropical rainforest from a hammock
lunch and dinner included today

Day 14: Palumeu to Paramaribo
In the morning you will take an extensive village walk where you can buy traditional handmade crafts. After lunch you will leave for Zorg en Hoop airport in Paramaribo, where a van will take you back to your hotel. Here you still have time to explore the city. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Day 15: free day in Paramaribo 
breakfast included today

Day 16: Departure to Schiphol, Netherlands
Enjoy a few more hours of Paramaribo, maybe buy some souvenirs or relax on the waterfront, before it's time to leave. After noon the bus will take you to the airport for the overnight flight to the Netherlands. Breakfast is included.

Day 17: Arrival at Schiphol
Welcome back to Schiphol, your home base!