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Maratakka & Bigi Pan (4 dagen)

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4 days)

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This tour

Overview

Ontdek de ongerepte natuur van Surinames westelijke wetlands op deze 4-daagse expeditie door Maratakka en Bigi Pan. Vaar door kronkelende kreken, verken traditionele dorpen en spot exotische vogels en wildlife in hun natuurlijke habitat. Bigi Pan fascineerd met zijn unieke zout-zoetwatermengeling, spectaculaire zonsondergangen en een vogelparadijs dat vogelspotters betoverd.Je verblijft in authentieke lodges waar je in hangmatten slaapt—eenvoudig maar gezellig en essentieel voor de echte ervaring. Verwacht dagen gevuld met ongerepte natuur, stilte, water en wildlife, onder leiding van lokale gidsen met diepgaande kennis van het gebied.Perfect voor avonturiers die Suriname in zijn puurste vorm willen beleven, ver weg van toeristische drukte.

Price

/ person

€525

Total price, no additional costs

7
Where we are going

Destinations

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

Wageningen

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Full overview

Program

Day 1
In the morning, you leave Paramaribo heading west. From Nieuw-Nickerie, you transfer to the boat that takes you into the vast swampland of Bigi Pan. On arrival, you will settle into the simple lodge where you will spend the night in a hammock in the middle of the water. The afternoon is free to relax, birdwatch or simply enjoy the peace and quiet. At the end of the day, you will take a sunset tour where Bigi Pan comes alive in beautiful evening light.
Day 2
After breakfast, leave Bigi Pan by boat and continue towards Maratakka. You will see nature change from open swamps to green forest strips along the way. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Maratakka, meet the local community and settle into the simple lodge with hammocks.
Day 3
’In the morning, you will take a boat trip through the quiet creeks of Maratakka, where you can spot birds, monkeys and other animals. In the afternoon, follow a guided forest walk where you will learn more about the plants, trees and life in the forest.
Day 4
The morning is free to relax, enjoy the scenery or quietly pack your belongings. After lunch, you will depart back towards 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.

Minimum group size

4

If there are fewer than the minimum number of people, in many cases you can simply join an existing group. You can also view scheduled tours via our Departure Schedule.

Packing list

Sunscreen, Airy clothes, Raincoat, Surinamese money, Sunglasses, Mosquito spray, Toiletries, Flashlight, Swimwear, Valid passport

Included

Snacks, Guidance, Dinner, Accommodation, Guide, Hammock, Lunch, Breakfast, Transport
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Comments

The programme can be reversed according to logistics or weather conditions.

Exclusive

Alcoholic beverages, Insurance, Personal expenses, Tips

Meals

If you are vegetarian/vegan or have other dietary restrictions, this will be taken into account if possible.
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