Arrive at Paramaribo International Airport, JA Pengel Airport. You will be met there and transferred by private van to your first overnight stay in Boxel, approximately a one-hour drive from the airport.

You'll spend your first two nights at Guesthouse La Ressource in a studio/apartment. Owners Bertus and Jenny will warmly welcome you to their small-scale accommodation.

Time to get used to the Surinamese temperatures. La Ressource has a swimming pool where you can acclimatize wonderfully. You can visit one of the nearby markets. There are also several supermarkets and restaurants nearby. If you prefer to eat at home, you can use the outdoor kitchen.

In the morning you will be picked up and taken to guesthouse Villa Famiri in Paramaribo. After you have put your luggage in your room, you will go with the guide to the center of Paramaribo for a tour of various characteristic buildings and sights, such as the Surinamese Museum, the cozy waterfront, the colorful market and the wooden cathedral. You can spend the rest of the day yourself. In the evening you can have a nice meal in the city. The next day is also free to spend. You can also decide to take it easy. Villa Famiri is a great place to be. There is a small swimming pool where you can relax and cool off if necessary.

After breakfast, you'll pick up your rental bikes and pack the luggage you'll need for the next three days into your panniers. With a good map, you'll hop on your bikes and head to the Commewijne district. You'll plan your day yourself, deciding how fast you cycle and when to stop to explore, take photos, or have something to eat or drink. You'll cross the river twice by small boat and arrive in Marienbosch later in the day.

Marienbosch Plantation is an authentic plantation home. You'll spend the night here in a simple room. The next day, you'll take a guided boat trip through the swamp to the sea turtle nesting beaches and a dolphin-watching boat trip. The boat trip to the nesting beaches only operates between February 15th and July 15th. After the nesting season, it becomes a swamp and caiman boat trip.

On the last day, after breakfast you will get back on your bike towards Paramaribo to Villa Famiri.

In the morning, you will be picked up by our driver. You will travel by minivan through the Saramacca and Coronie districts to Wageningen, where you will take a boat to the jungle camp. In Wageningen, you will board the boat and sail to the jungle camp. You will literally be in the jungle. the middle of nowhere, so there's a good chance of encountering plenty of wildlife. This area is known for giant otters and a wide variety of birdlife. At the camp, you'll be well looked after and enjoy delicious food. Your host is a wealth of knowledge and will share it with you during forest walks and boat trips.

At Maratakka you will experience unprecedented tranquility and in the evening you will enjoy a radiant starry sky.

On the last day, after a long drive, you'll be dropped off back in the city at Villa Famiri. This is your last evening in the city, as you won't be returning to Paramaribo after this. A great opportunity to enjoy a delicious dinner!

A minibus will take you to Atjoni, where a dugout canoe awaits for the journey to Jaw Jaw. At the Jaw Jaw A Tela camp, you'll spend the night in simple, authentic wooden huts. This way, you'll fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Upper Suriname region.

You'll get to know the village of Jaw Jaw better and are welcome to visit the school and the medical center. There's plenty of time for swimming in the rapids, fishing, and various sports activities with the village children. To get to know the Maroon population and their culture even better, you can help with daily village activities, such as pounding rice, grating cassava, or baking bread. Activities can be arranged in consultation. This is a unique opportunity to experience this centuries-old culture and its traditions firsthand.

On the last day you will be dropped off at Palulu Paradise.

You will end your stay in Suriname at a beautiful place: Palulu Paradise. This place really lives up to its name. After your stay in the Upper Suriname area, you will completely relax here. Nothing is required, everything is allowed. This ensures that you are completely relaxed and rested on the last day for your return trip to the Netherlands.

You will spend the night in the comfortable Vijver Lodge, equipped with a fully equipped kitchen, bar with chairs and armchair and sofa. The front of the terrace borders the pond. Palulu Paradise has a lovely creek with refreshing, running water where you can relax.

On the last day you will be taken to the airport, which is a fifteen-minute drive from Palulu.

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KLM flight
If desired, Suriname Holidays can arrange your intercontinental KLM flight book. With the combination tours with Curacao your KLM return flight from Curacao is booked. The connecting flight from Paramaribo to Curacao can also be booked for you. These flights are usually operated by Surinam Airways, which is the best available option at the moment.

Land arrangement
If you prefer to arrange your own flight or have already booked a flight, it is important that you provide us with your flight details so that we can ensure that your tour fits in well with your arrival and departure flights. Most tours are designed based on a specific departure day. If you arrive on a different day, it is possible to adjust the order of the program so that it fits in with your flight schedule.
Please take into account any additional costs if something changes in the order of the trip.