Awarradam 5 days (Monday – Friday) - 5 Days

Overview

Awarradam 5 day tour:

Awarradam is the name of a small, idyllic holiday resort on an island, hidden deep in the Amazon rain forest, situated at some fantastic rapids.

At a distance of about 45 minutes by plane, Awarradam is the residential area of ​​the Saramaccaners, the largest Maroon community in Suriname.

Awarradam is a holiday resort par excellence, not only for nature lovers but also for those who want to get to know the culture of the Saramaccaners and how they live in their natural habitat,
the breathtaking Amazon rainforest.

Highlights

– Beautiful lodge location
– Amazing beauty of nature
– Fantastic rapids
– Introduction to Saramaccan culture
– Boating and relaxing in various exciting rapids.
– Authentic evening program full of traditional song and dance.
– Night trip per canoe
– Adventurous and educational jungle hikes

The Awarradam tour is also available in a 4 day tour departing on Fridays.

Itinerary

Day 1
day one:

10:15 Check-in at Gum Air

Zorg en Hoop Airport

11:00 Departure (flight journey duration estimated 55 min total)

12:00 Arrival Kajana Airstrip

12:30 Boat ride to Awaradam

(duration 30 min)

13:30 Lunch

16:00 Village walk

19:00 Dinner

After dinner, a story about the tribes from the guide

Day 2
day two:

08:00 Breakfast

11:00 Jungle walk

14:00 Lunch at the Peti rapids

18:00 Back at the lodge

19:00 Dinner

Day 3
day three:

08:00 Breakfast

11:00 Walk and cruise through the village

14:00 Lunch

17:00 Back at the lodge

19:00 Dinner

21:00 Nightly boat cruise

Day 4
day four:

08:00 Breakfast

11:00 Hike

14:00 Lunch

15:00 Free program

19:00 Dinner

Day 5
day five:

07:00 Morning boat cruise

08:00 Breakfast

10:00 Village walk, opportunity to buy souvenirs

14:00 Lunch

16:00 Flight back to Paramaribo

What should I bring?

  • Hat or cap
  • Umbrella or poncho
  • Good walking shoes (profile)
  • Clothes that may get dirty
  • Backpack
  • Swim gear
  • Passport and filled out form from Mets (we provide you with the empty form)
  • Some SRD if you wish to buy a souvenir or alcoholic beverages
  • Sunlotion
  • Mosquito gel / spray
  • Water shoes / sandals
  • please note the weight and package dimensions restrictions in the information on your voucher
  • Included in tour: dinner (4x), breakfast (5x) and lunch (5x), water, coffee, tea, transportation, plane ticket , boat ride and guidance

Not included

  • Towels and toiletries
  • Alcoholic and softdrink beverages
  • Hammock
  • Fishing rod and bait

This tour departs every Monday with a minimum of 4 guests, if available and is booked and paid for at least 2 weeks in advance.
It is also possible to do a 4 day tour on Fridays.

You can always contact us about next day booking possibilities.
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.

Is it possible to combine the Palumeu with the Awarradam tour?

Yes it is possible to do a 4 day Palumeu or Awarradam tour and then continue to the other location for 5 days without returning to Paramaribo.
This is a great way to experience the culture and way of life of the Amerindians and the Marroons deep in the interior of Suriname

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Trip Facts

  • 4
  • 12
  • airplane (Zorg en Hoop airport)
  • 5
  • 4
  • Zorg en Hoop airport
  • see voucher
  • not required