Overview

Escape to Jungle Resort Pingpe and be enchanted by a journey that begins with colourful culture along the Upper Suriname River. By bus and boat, you will travel to a world of village walks, breathtaking jungle discoveries and riverfront relaxation. Dive deeper into authentic Saramaccan culture and enjoy delicious meals catered by local chefs, while participating in evening cultural festivities.

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€385

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Activities

Enrich your days at Jungle Resort Pingpe with a beautiful boat trip on the Upper Suriname River, village walks, and a fascinating jungle exploration with an expert guide. Relax at the Tapawatra Sula, enjoy local meals, cultural evenings, and experience the hospitality of the Saramaccan community.

Destinations

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

Pingpe

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

Program

Day 1

You will be picked up at your lodge address (within Paramaribo Centre) between 8.00 and 8.30 in the morning. By bus, you will drive to the small korjaal harbour of Atjoni in about 2.5 hours. On the way, you can already enjoy the colourful culture Suriname has to offer; you will also pass small villages and settlements of Indians and Creoles. On arrival 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 on the beautiful Upper Suriname River to Pingpe in about 3.5 hours, the duration partly depending on the water level of the river. During the korjaal trip, you will see many villages along the river and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. You will also see how the locals are busy with their daily activities, such as doing laundry, catching fish and children enjoying playing children in the water. After your welcome at Jungle Resort Pingpe and taking in your lodge, there will be an opportunity to swim in the river or relax on the island. After this, you will sail to Pingpe village to meet its inhabitants during a village walk. You will see how the people here live and what activities fill their days. After dinner, you will meet the local staff and the guide will tell you more about Saramaccan culture, the language, facts about the island, the surroundings and the programme for the next day.

Day 2

After an extensive breakfast, you will take a jungle walk with the guide through the untouched forest and along the fields of the villagers. During the walk, the guide will inform you fully about the various (medicinal) plants, trees, animals and the customs in the jungle. In addition, you will see how the villagers work hard to grow their food on their agricultural plots. In the afternoon, you will return to the resort where a delicious lunch will be ready for you. After this, there is time to recover from the walk and have a nice swim in the river. After dinner, you will take an evening trip with the korjaal. The guide lets the korjaal flow with the current of the river, so that you can enjoy the silence of the jungle, or the beautiful sounds of the jungle, the starry sky and spotting caimans.

Day 3

After breakfast you will sail by canoe to the village of Asindohopo, situated on the Pikin Rio, this is the village of the Granman. You will take a walk through the village and visit the local radio station. After the walk you will sail to the beautiful Tapawatra Sula (rapids), where you can swim and enjoy a natural massage bath. On one of the rocks in the sula you will have lunch during a picnic. On the way back to the resort, you will visit the health centre of Djumu with the guide, which is a central medical post for the wider area. After dinner the local population will treat you to an evening full of culture: singing, dancing and rhythm are the key words of this evening. The ladies from the village become more and more enthusiastic as the guests join in on this evening. (For 4 people and more).

Day 4

Early in the morning you will sail by canoe to the village of Semoisi. Here you will visit the local primary school, where the children of both villages receive their education. After this you will sail back to Jungle Resort Pingpe where breakfast will be ready for you. After breakfast you will go by canoe to Djumu where you will walk the Pineapple Mountains. This mountain range is known for its pineapples and offers a beautiful view of the natural surroundings. After this hike you will sail back to the resort by canoe for lunch. The rest of the afternoon you can spend freely at the resort. Your last evening will end with a campfire on the island with the telling of beautiful stories.

Day 5

If travelling back by korjaal/bus, depart by korjaal to Atjoni after breakfast. Downstream, you will navigate this in about 2.5 hours. On the boat or at Atjoni itself, you can once again enjoy a tasty lunch before transferring to the bus. After the bus ride of about 2 hours, you will arrive in Paramaribo.

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.

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Packing list

Sunscreen, Daypack, Insect repellent, Light clothing, Surinamese money, Cap or headscarf, Slippers, Short-sleeved T-shirt, Long-sleeved T-shirt, Toiletries, Warm clothing, Flashlight, Swimwear, Raincoat

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