Experience the brand-new Akira Overwater Resort in Bigi Pan, Suriname’s latest gem, featuring 16 unique overwater lodges. This ...
€375
This tour
Overview
Welcome to the Anaula Nature Resort, situated on a lush 12-hectare island at the foot of the impressive Ferulassi Valleys. The resort covers just 2 hectares, whilst you are free to wander through 9 hectares of unspoilt tropical rainforest. Explore the island at your own pace along the marked trails and enjoy a 30-minute walk through the forest around the island.
Price
/ person
€420
Total price, no additional costs
Where we are going
Destinations
During this tour we visit (among others) these main destinations.
Upper Suriname River
No hidden costs
What you see is what you pay! With us, there are no unexpected costs.
Full overview
Program
Day 1
You’ll begin your nature and culture experience by setting off from Paramaribo heading south. Along the way, you’ll pass impressive giant trees and villages dotted along this route. After about 190 kilometres, you’ll reach the small mooring point at Atjoni, where your exciting dugout canoe trip begins. You’ll travel for around 50 minutes by motorised dugout canoe to the comfortable Anaula Nature Resort at the foot of the Ferullasi Falls, where you’ll be staying for the night. During this boat trip, you’ll experience breathtaking natural scenery, various Marron villages and pass through the turbulent JawJaw rapids. After a light buffet lunch in the beautiful dining room, you’ll check in, after which you can explore the resort. In the morning, you’ll travel by dugout canoe to a nearby swimming spot in the Ferullasi rapids, where you can relax, swim and enjoy a natural whirlpool. Before dinner, you’ll set off on an exciting adventure to spot caimans. During this night-time boat trip, you’ll enjoy the stunning starry sky and the total silence of the Amazon rainforest.
Day 2
After breakfast, we’ll travel by dugout canoe to the village of Nieuw Aurora for a village walk. During the tour, you’ll meet the local people and discover their unique way of life, traditional customs and practices. We will visit the mission station, which includes a church, a primary school and a medical centre. At around 4.30 pm, there will be a walk through the forest on the resort’s island, where you will learn more about the local medicinal uses of plants. The island also contains remnants of the immortality rituals carried out here by Ronnie Brunswijk’s jungle commandos during the civil war in 1986 – a fascinating reminder of this unique piece of history. After a delicious dinner, you are free to spend the evening as you wish, for example by visiting our lobby.
Day 3
On Sunday morning, you’ll have the opportunity to attend a church service in the village and experience an authentic Saramaccan service. You are free to spend the afternoon as you wish: relax in one of our hammock camps, take a walk around the island and listen to the sounds of nature, or enjoy the view over the water from a plateau. Reading a book by our swimming pool is also a pleasant alternative. After dinner, you can enjoy a cultural dance performance featuring traditional dances such as the Seketie, Awasa and Bandamba (available for groups of at least 8 guests). Our guide will explain the meaning and background of these authentic dances.
Day 4
The morning is entirely at your disposal. After lunch, we’ll sail back to Atjoni, from where we’ll travel by bus to Paramaribo.
Important details
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.
Packing list
Sun cream • Lightweight clothing • Raincoat • Surinamese currency • Sunglasses • Insect repellent • Cap or headscarf • Swimwear
Included
Snacks • Support • Accommodation • Dinner • Guide • Lunch • Breakfast
Single supplement
€105
Exclusive
Alcoholic drinks • Insurance • Personal expenses • Tips
Meals
If you are vegetarian/vegan or have other dietary restrictions, this will be taken into account if possible.
Accommodation
The resort currently has 16 detached lodges with stunning views of the river. Each lodge accommodates between 2 and 5 people and features a four-poster bed with a mosquito net, comfortable furniture, a bathroom with a cold shower and toilet, air conditioning and a private veranda.
Start your journey
Ready to book?
Request the tour using the button below, take a closer look or contact us.
More options
Or one of our other tours?
Experience four days of unspoilt nature in the Central Surinam Nature Reserve, with spectacular climbing adventures on the Voltzberg and refreshing ...
€400
Experience an unforgettable 4-day adventure tour through the Surinamese wilderness, including a climb up the majestic Fredberg and an overnight stay in ...
€420
Experience the untamed adventure of the Amazon on the Kasikasima Jungle Expedition: 5 days packed with rapids, hammock camps and the spectacular ...
€808
Experience authentic Maroon culture and unspoilt nature on the Gran Rio River at Awarradam Jungle Lodge, 225 km from Paramaribo. Stay at ...
€425
Discover the Maratakka River on this 3-day expedition and spot manatees, giant otters and colourful blue-and-yellow macaws amongst the Mauritian ….
€425
No related tours found.