Day 1: Arrival in Paramaribo

You will fly to Suriname from Schiphol. Upon arrival at J.A. Pengel Airport, you will be met by our staff. You will then travel for approximately 80 minutes to your hotel, Queens Kleine Waterstraat in Paramaribo.

Day 2: History by Land and Water and City Tour

You’ll explore the Suriname and Commewijne rivers on a simple tented boat. You’ll visit the Rust en Werk plantation, the Margaretha plantation and the open-air museum. At the confluence of the two rivers, you may spot dolphins. After lunch, you’ll take a city tour of Paramaribo’s highlights, including Fort Zeelandia, the wooden Basilica, the Jewish synagogue next to the mosque, Independence Square, the wreck of the German ship the Goslar, and the market selling exotic fruit and vegetables. Overnight stay in Paramaribo, with breakfast and lunch included.

Day 3: Paramaribo to Jungle Resort Pingpe

You will be collected from your hotel between 8.00 and 8.30 am. You will travel by bus for approximately 2.5 hours to the small korjaal harbour of Atjoni, passing through areas showcasing the colourful Surinamese culture and small villages inhabited by indigenous people and Creoles. After a lunch break in Atjoni, you’ll board a dugout canoe for a 3½-hour trip along the beautiful Upper Suriname River to Pingpe. During this trip, you’ll see villages along the river and get a glimpse of the daily lives of the local people. On arrival at Jungle Resort Pingpe, you can swim in the river or relax on the island. Later, you’ll take a walk through the village of Pingpe to meet the locals and learn more about their lives and culture. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 4: Jungle walk and evening trip by dugout canoe

After breakfast, you’ll go on a guided jungle walk through the woods and fields belonging to the villagers. The guide will tell you about the plants, trees, animals and jungle customs. After the walk, you’ll enjoy lunch at the resort and have the chance to swim in the river. In the evening, you’ll go on a korjaal trip to experience the silence of the jungle, the sounds and the starry sky. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 5: Tapawatra Sula and Saramaccan culture

After breakfast, you’ll travel by boat to the village of Asindohopo on the Pikin Rio, home to the Granman people. You’ll take a stroll through the village and head to the beautiful Tapawatra Sula for a swim and a natural massage. On the way back, you’ll visit the Djumu health centre and, in the evening, enjoy some local culture with singing and dancing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 6: Primary school and a climb up Ananasberg

Early in the morning, you’ll travel by boat to the village of Semoisi to visit the primary school. You’ll then return to Jungle Resort Pingpe for breakfast. Afterwards, you’ll travel by dugout canoe to Djumu for a walk to Pineapple Mountain, which offers stunning views. After the walk, you’ll return to the resort for lunch and some free time. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.