Suriname: Amazon River Basin & Maroon Heritage Journey (6 Days)
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Duration 6 days
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Type City Tour
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Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: Rainforest + Cultural Immersion
Tucked in the northeast corner of South America, Suriname is a tropical fusion of Amazon rainforest, African-Maroons, Indigenous communities, and Dutch colonial heritage. Far from mainstream tourism, this itinerary brings you deep into the Surinamese jungle to explore riverside villages, traditional rituals, and pristine rainforest ecosystems teeming with wildlife.
Included & Excluded
Arrive at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport and transfer to your hotel Evening walking tour through Paramaribo’s UNESCO-listed historic district Dinner at a riverside restaurant featuring Surinamese-Javanese cuisine Overnight stay in Paramaribo
Drive south to Atjoni and board a dugout canoe for a river journey through the jungle Arrive at your jungle lodge near the Saramaccan Maroon village of Jaw Jaw Settle into a riverside bungalow surrounded by rainforest Evening cultural welcome with drum music and local legends
Guided hike through primary rainforest to discover native flora and fauna Return for a traditional lunch and rest Visit the local Maroon village to learn about herbal medicine, carving, and drum-making Optional evening ceremony with ancestral dance and fire rituals
Take a boat ride to the Tapawatra rapids for swimming and a jungle picnic Stop at river villages en route for spontaneous cultural interaction Return in time for a sunset view from the lodge deck Overnight at the lodge
Travel by canoe and vehicle back to Paramaribo Optional stop at Brownsberg Nature Reserve for waterfall trekking Farewell dinner with Surinamese fusion dishes Overnight at a boutique guesthouse in the capital
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey
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