Summary
The tour in short
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Overview
Program with photos
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PART 1
Day 1: Paramaribo
You will depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for Paramaribo. On arrival, the guide will escort you to the Residence Inn Hotel, where you will stay for the first four nights.
Day 2: Bakkie Plantation and Museum
On this excursion, you’ll discover the history of the Bakkie plantation. You’ll see old sugar mills in the jungle, wells and sluices, and visit a small museum. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 3: Day off
You are free to spend the day as you wish. You could relax on a terrace, go shopping, or visit the Cottamissie Museum or Fort Zeelandia. Breakfast is included.
Day 4: Paramaribo – Drietabbetje – Kamp Soentje
At 10.00 am, you’ll set off by bus to Zorg en Hoop Airport. The Gumair scheduled service will take you to Drietabbetje in around 50 minutes. After a stroll through the village, you’ll sail for around three hours to Kamp Soentje. If water levels are low, part of the route may need to be covered on foot whilst the boat is moved. On the island, the hammocks will be set up for the night. All meals are included.
Day 5: Soentje Camp – Apetina
After breakfast, you’ll set off for Apetina, a journey of around five hours. On the way, you’ll stop for lunch and a refreshing dip in the river. Depending on the water level, the boat will either be steered or pulled. In Apetina, you’ll set up your hammock for the night. Dinner will be served at around 7.00 pm. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
PART 2
Day 6: Climbing Tebu Top
After an early breakfast, we’ll take a boat trip of around 45 minutes to the footpath leading to the summit of Mount Tebu. From there, we’ll walk for half an hour to the foot of the mountain, where a local guide will lead you safely to the summit. Lunch will be served after the descent. In the afternoon, you’ll go on a walk through the village led by a local guide. Dinner will be served at around 7.00 pm. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 7: Tutukreek – Roosevelt Mountains
After breakfast, we’ll sail for about 2 hours to Tutuk Creek, where we’ll set up camp and spend the night in hammocks. This stunning location offers excellent opportunities for swimming and fishing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 8: Roosevelt Mountains
After breakfast, we’ll take a 15-minute boat ride to the footpath leading up the Roosevelt Mountains. Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll go on a walk lasting around 3 to 4 hours there and back. From the summit, you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of the Amazon rainforest. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 9: Roosevelt Mountains – Apetina
After breakfast, we’ll take a boat to the village of Apetina. You’ll have the afternoon free to go for a swim and enjoy the surroundings. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 10: Apetina – Paramaribo
After breakfast, we’ll travel by boat to the airstrip for your flight to Paramaribo (Zorg en Hoop Airport), which takes about 1 hour. A coach will then take you to the hotel. Breakfast is included.
Day 11: Day off
Today is yours to spend as you wish. You can enjoy a drink on a terrace, go shopping in town or relax by the pool. Breakfast is included.
PART 3
Day 12: Fredberg Adventure
Fredberg is a destination for adventurers and nature lovers who want to experience the unspoilt beauty of Suriname. After a brief briefing and a cup of coffee or tea, you’ll set off for the jungle. The journey takes around 4 hours along a reasonably good road, depending on any stops along the way. At base camp, you’ll have time to swim and eat. Afterwards, you’ll change into your jungle gear for the ascent of Fredberg. The 3- to 4-hour walk through the unspoilt jungle is manageable for anyone in reasonable physical condition. Once at the summit, you’ll enjoy the stunning views. The base camp has a shower and kitchen to ensure a good night’s sleep. You’ll enjoy the sunset and the starry sky before settling down to sleep in this special spot. All meals are included.
Day 13: Fredberg
Get up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the jungle. From the summit, you’ll watch the jungle come to life and hear the calls of howler monkeys and colourful birds. After a hearty breakfast, you’ll continue your exploration of the jungle. Your guide will take you to the other side of the mountain, where you may spot rare orange-cheeked partridges and various species of monkey. Back at base camp, you’ll enjoy a hearty lunch and some relaxation. You’ll spend the night in a comfortable bed. Activities such as fishing, boating and a Tarzan swing are on the programme. In the evening, you’ll head out with your guide to spot nocturnal animals, often by a cosy campfire.
Day 14: Departure for Jaw Jaw from Fredberg
This day offers even more opportunities for jungle enthusiasts to spot wildlife. If you’d rather go for a swim and enjoy the sun, there’s plenty of time for that too. After lunch, you’ll pack your things and set off for Atjoni, where the dugout canoe will be waiting to take you to Jaw Jaw.
PART 4
Day 15: Jaw Jaw
After breakfast, you’ll go for a walk through the rainforest, followed by a stroll through the village where you’ll meet the Saramaccans. This community has kept African traditions such as fishing, hunting, boat-building and traditional medicine alive in the Surinamese jungle. After lunch, you’ll visit the more remote village of Gunsi and go on a walking tour to the village of Nieuw Aurora/Laduani. From Laduani, you’ll take a boat trip to the Ferulasi rapids for some relaxation. In the late afternoon, you’ll sail back to Jaw Jaw and enjoy a cultural show in the evening. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 16: Jaw Jaw to Paramaribo
After taking a final moment to enjoy the surroundings, you’ll sail back to Atjoni, where the coach will be waiting to take you back to Paramaribo. You’ll spend the night at the Residence Inn Hotel. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 17: Free day in Paramaribo
Today, you’re free to decide how to spend your day. You could relax on a terrace, go shopping in town, or visit the Cottamissiemuseum or Fort Zeelandia. Breakfast is included.
Day 18: Another day off in Paramaribo
Today you once again have the opportunity to spend the day as you wish. Breakfast is included.
Day 19: Transfer to Zanderij
Spend a little more time enjoying Paramaribo, buy some souvenirs, and relax by the water’s edge or by the pool. After midday, the coach will leave for the airport for the overnight flight to the Netherlands. Breakfast is included.
Day 21: Back home
You’ll be arriving at Schiphol. Welcome home!
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Included
- All meals described in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for excursions
- Transfer from airport to hotel vv
- Local Dutch-speaking guide during excursions
- 2 nights in Soentje on a hammock basis
- 3 nights in Apetina on a hammock/bed basis
- 2 nights in the jungle in hammocks
- Domestic flight etc
- 9 nights Queens hotel on single or double occupancy basis
- It is possible to book this round trip including airfare, price depends on travel dates
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