When you travel by bus/korjaal, you will be picked up in the morning between 8:00 and 8:30 at your accommodation (within Paramaribo Center). By bus you will travel to the korjaal harbor Atjoni in about 2.5 hours. On the way you can already enjoy the colorful culture that Suriname has to offer, you will also pass small villages and settlements of Indians and Creoles. When you arrive at Atjoni, you can stretch your legs and you will be offered lunch. In the meantime, the korjaal will be loaded for the boat trip to Jungle Resort Pingpe. After lunch you will sail in about 3.5 hours on the beautiful Boven-Suriname River to Pingpe, the duration partly depends on the water level of the river. During the trip by korjaal you will see many villages along the river and you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In addition, you will see how the local residents are busy with their daily activities, such as doing the laundry, catching fish and children who are happily playing in the water. When departing by plane, you will leave around noon from Zorg en Hoop airport in Paramaribo. You will fly to Djumu airport in approximately 45 minutes, where you will land in the middle of the Surinamese rainforest. From the plane you have a magnificent view of the Surinamese jungle, the large plain with forest and the winding river on which the villages are located. By canoe you will sail from Djumu in approximately 15 minutes to the resort, where a delicious lunch will be ready for you. After your reception at Jungle Resort Pingpe and the use of your lodge, there is an opportunity to swim in the river or relax on the island. After this you will sail to the village of Pingpe to get to know the residents of the village of Pingpe during a village walk. You will see how the people live here and what activities fill their days. After dinner you will meet the local staff and the guide will tell you more about the Saramaccan culture, the language, interesting facts about the island, the area and the program for the next day.