Description
Suriname Experience 14 Days / 13 Nights
Including
✅8 Nights Accommodation in Paramaribo
✅3 Nights in a comfortable jungle lodge Alafasi Botopasi
✅1 Night in Nickerie Akira Overwater Resort
✅1 Night in an Amerindian Village Galibi
✅13x breakfast – 9x lunch – 5x dinner
✅Transfer in/out + all transfers by canoe boot and AC bus during the excursions
✅English speaking guide
Excluding:
✅Air fare
✅Insurance
✅Personal expenses
✅Tips
✅Meals not mentioned
Day 1: Arrival at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Breakfast – In the morning Paramaribo Walking City Tour including lunch. The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo. A city, rich of historical wooden buildings. These are since 2002 on the world heritage list of UNESCO. Walk thru the central market, the mosque, the synagogue and other remarkable buildings. The St. Peter and Paulus Basilica the oldest and highest wooden building of the Caribbean you will also visit during this historical excursion. (B/L) Overnight in Paramaribo
Day 3-4-5: Breakfast – Paramaribo -Alafasi Botopasi Lodge Maroon Culture, Nature & history are part of every activity and every adventure during this trip. After an early breakfast we will drive South. A 3 hours ride will lead us to the end of the rote, Atjoni. From here we must continue the adventure with a motorized canoe boat. The 2 hour boat trip goes through a breath-taking nature, along Maroon villages. We will sail over some rapids so hold on for the adventure….
The highlights during these days are climbing the Ananas Mountain, relax and treat your body with a natural massage in the Tapawatra falls. A visit to a Maroon Village and the Maroon Museum is also part of this adventure. (3xB/4xL/3xD)
Day 6: Alafasi Botopasi – Paramaribo After breakfast we will return to Paramaribo (B/L) Overnight in Paramaribo
Day 7: Breakfast – Free day to spend on your own (B)
Day 8: Breakfast – Trip by bus to the West, Nickerie, The 2nd city of Suriname. The highlights of this tour are the historical sites of Groningen, Totness, Wageningen and Nw. Nickerie, the 2nd city of Suriname. A motorized dug out boat trip to the Bigi Pan nature reserve is a must do. Here you can experience a trip thru the black mangroves and wetlands. The popular Scarlet Ibis and Flamingos are one of the most common ones to see. Overnight at Akira Overwater Resort (B/L/D)
Day 9: Nickerie – Paramaribo. Breakfast Morning free to spent or you can enjoy some water activities. After an early lunch we will travel back to Paramaribo Overnight in Paramaribo (B/L)
Day 10: Paramaribo- Albina-Galibi
In the morning transfer by bus from Paramaribo to Albina, situated at the Marowijne River and forming the boarder with St. Laurent, French Guyana. The route takes us across the Wijdenbosch Bridge from where we have a magnificent view over the capital. A few stops are made to stretch the legs or to use sanitairy facilities. From Albina we continue north by boat to Galibi. The Myrysji Lodge where we will spend the night is situated at the river in Christiaankondre. After checking in lunch is served. In the afternoon you can learn more about the local indigenous and their lifestyle. After the stroll through the village one can relax on the loungers on the beach or recline in the local bar. After dinner our guide will give instructions for the nightly trip to the sea turtle nesting beach. Late night departure by boat to the Baboensanti beach. (Nesting season mid-March – end of July). (Turtle Season March-April-May-June-July-August) (B/L/D)
Day 11: Galibi-Albina-Paramaribo. After breakfast there you may purchase souvenirs in the local souvenir shop. After this you will be transferred back by boat to Albina.
N.B. a short visit to St.Laurent, French Guiana, city of St. Laurent is included at an additional cost US$ 30,- per adult and US$ 20,- per child 4-11 years Here you can tour the facilities of the local museum, the old prison. From Albina you will be transferred again by bus, back to Paramaribo. Overnight at your hotel in Paramaribo. (B/L)
Day 12 & 13 Free to spend on your own (B)
Day 14: Breakfast – Departure to airport (B)
