9 day round trip (West-Suriname) - 9 Days

Overview

During this 9 day tour through the west of Suriname we will visit the most beautiful and special places.
We go deeper into the rainforest, in nature reserves and to the Bigi Pan water reserve.
One can spot different animal species like monkeys, sloths, many birds, and odds at all sort of wildlife.
You will also encounter some of the various population groups and their respective cultures during this trip.

Highlights we visit:

Nickerie, the rice district, and Bigi pan.
Bigipan is an ideal place to visit for bird watchers.
Among others: herons, birds of prey, waders and the beautiful red ibises.

Raleigh falls and Voltz mountain, deep in the rainforest, alongside the Coppename river.
Hike to the top of the Voltz mountain and a visit the Mother Falls.

Blanche Marie and Apoera!
Bath in the Blanche Marie falls and visit Apoera, where you will get to know two indigenous tribes and their cultures.

Accommodation:

The overnight stay for Raleigh falls and Voltz mountain and at Blanche Marie, in Apoera and in Bigi pan are simple bed accommodation.
Basic lodges with beds, bath and toilet are shared.
The accommodation in Nickerie is in a hotel.

In the Bigi pan there is no running water and no air conditioning, but there is a fan in the rooms.

The accommodation at Raleigh Falls is managed by Stinasu, a conservation organization dedicated to conservation of Raleigh Falls.
The accommodation is built in the middle of nature, which makes the overnight stays very special.

Note : For single travelers or those who want their own room, a single supplement of € 250 pp will be charged for all accommodations in total.

If you don’t mind sharing the room with someone else, you can be placed with someone of the same sex.

Included in the tour:

All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the tours
Overnight stays in attractive accommodations
Bus and boat transport
Activities and entrance fees during the tour
Dutch and English speaking travel guides
Hikes (Raleigh falls, Blanche marie, Apoera and Nickerie).

Please note that this tour can be executed in both directions, depending on logistics and availability the best option will be determined

Itinerary

Day 1
day one: (Raleigh Falls and Voltz mountain)

07:30 Departure from Sidewalk cafe ‘t Vat

08:30 Stop for a small breakfast

Unpaved road

13:00 Arrival Witagron and lunch

14:00 Departure to Raleigh falls on Coppename river

17:00 Arrival at Raleigh falls

19:30 Dinner

Day 2
day two: (Raleigh Falls and Voltz mountain)

07:30 Breakfast

08:30 Hike to Voltz mountain

12:00 Lunch on the road

18:00 Back at the lodge

19:00 Dinner

Day 3
day three: (Raleigh Falls and Voltz mountain)

08:00 Breakfast

10:00 Hike to the Mother Falls

14:00 Back at the camp and lunch

Free time at Fungu Island

19:00 Dinner

Day 4
day four: (Raleigh Falls and Voltz mountain)

08:00 Breakfast

09:00 Departure back to Witagron

12:00 Lunch

13:30 Departure to Blanche Marie

18:00 Arrival At Blanche Marie

19:00 Dinner

Day 5
day five: (Blanche Marie)

08:00 Breakfast

10:00 Departure to the Blanche Marie falls and swimming / bathing

13:00 Lunch

Free program, hike with guide is possible

19:00 dinner

Day 6
day six: (Apoera)

08:00 Breakfast

10:00 Departure to Apoera

12:00 Lunch

14:00 Sightseeing

19:00 Dinner

Day 7
day seven: (Nickerie)

08:00 Breakfast

10:00 Departure to Nickerie by boat

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Check in Hotel

16:00 Walk through Nickerie and Zeedijk and Hindu temple

19:00 Dinner

Day 8
day eight: (Bigi Pan)

08:00 Breakfast in Hotel

10:00 Boat trip to Bigi pan

13:00 Lunch

Bigi pan program

19:00 Dinner

Day 9
day nine: (Bigi Pan)

08:00 Breakfast on Bigi pan

11:00 Check out

12:00 Lunch

13:30 Departure back to Paramaribo

17:30 Back in Paramaribo

Note : For single travelers or those who want their own room, a single supplement of € 250 pp will be charged for all accommodations in total.

Picking list (includes/excludes)

What should I bring?

  • Passport (for the checkpoint)
  • Blanket if you sleep in hammock (it can be cold at night)
  • Waterproof bag if necessary to keep dry your stuff
  • Backpack
  • Towel
  • Swim gear
  • Decent hiking shoes
  • Toiletries
  • Water sandals
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat or cap
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Long pants
  • T-shirt with long sleeves
  • Binoculars
  • Phone or camera
  • Some SRD for souvenir or alcoholic beverage or to use a restroom on the road
  • Fishing rod and bait if you like to fish (tip!)
  • Included in the tour: all meals, non alcoholic drinks, water, fruit, snack, transportation bus and boat, guidance, accommodations fee and fee for nature reserve, toilet paper

Not included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Fishing rods and bait
  • Extra blanket
  • Toiletries
  • Toilet fees on the road

This tour departs every day of the week with a minimum of 4 guests, if available and is booked and paid for at least a week in advance.

You can always contact us about next day bookings, or if you are with a smaller party, wanting to go.
As well as private party requests.
You can contact us 24/7 on Whatsapp / telephone: +597 885 8495 or via email or a contact form.

You can also check our departing tour schedule / agenda if you wish to join an existing tour or go with a group to see what we have scheduled.

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