Overview
€ 60,- per person | € 50,- per student | € 50,- per child (3-12 years)
Braampunt is a sand bank located at the mouth of the Suriname (and Commewijne) river, in the Commewijne district.
From the Leonsberg pier we go per boat on the Suriname river.
The dolphins prefer brackish water and they occur at the place where the Suriname River and the Commewijne River merge and flow out to the Atlantic Ocean.
Depending on the tide they are more upstream or further out to the sea. Our local boatmen are experts in finding them.
After spotting them for a while, pictures taken and everybody satisfied we continue our boat ride to Braampunt to experience how the sea turtles find their spots.
Arriving at Braamspunt there is a little bit of time to kill, which we spend eating dinner and possibly a beach walk.
Once circumstances are right (when it is dark and the tide is right) the searching can commence.
The time span for this is very variable because of these changing circumstances and moonlight can be a bit of a spoiler here.
Patience is sometimes required and will be rewarded 95% of the time.
You can capture this event – which can sometimes take hours for just one turtle – via video or photo camera (mind you, in the dark without flash, the only light that can be used on the beach is red light).
After experiencing this we return to the boat satisfied and often a little tired (usually around midnight, sometimes as late as 2 am) and from Leonsberg we make our way back to sidewalkcafe ‘t Vat where the tour started.
Itinerary
15:45 Departure from sidewalkcafe t Vat
16:00 Departure from Leonsberg, if possible to spot dolphins on the way to Braampunt
18:00 Arrival at Braampunt
18:30 Beach walk, taking pictures, a bit of relaxation,
19:30 Evening meal, roti rolls, drinks,
20:00 Instructions, use of lights etc.
20:15 Start of the walk and search for the sea turtles until we have gone through the entire egg-laying process
After having experienced the whole thing, we sail back to Leonsberg in 1.5 hours
What should I bring?
- Poncho
- Flashlight (can only be used on the beach if it gives red light, however, the guide will have one, which should suffice)
- Plastic bag or waterproof bag
- Phone or camera
- Dark clothes, not light because of contrast for the sea turtles
- Decent shoes to walk on the beach
- Clothing to spend some time on the beach
- Included in tour: non-alcoholic drinks, dinner, transportation, boat rides and guidance
not included
- Poncho is not included
- Red flashlight (only provided for the guide)
This tour departs every day of the week, during the sea turtle season) with a minimum of 2 guests, if available and is booked and paid for at least 2 days in advance.
The season starts at the end of January and lasts till about the end of July (varies a little bit).
You can always contact us about next day booking.
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.
Faq
Short answer: No.But there are high chances of spotting. (95%)
We work with the nature, depending on the sea-levels, full moon are the chances everyday different to spot. But when we look in our tracking-results for the past 5 years. We have a 95% spotting-rate of the turtles and even higher for the dolphines (98%)
No, we can not do this.
We work with nature, we do not control or influence these animals.
The odds are very high though and to not spot both has so far never happened.
If this request is made in the booking at least one day upfront, we do, however, if the tour already started it is not possible to change this due to the remote location!
This also goes for allergies etc.
Depending on the group, the time the first turtle comes, the length of its process, the sea and moon tides, this is very variable.
Usually between 23:00 and 02:00.
You will be returned to sidewalk cafe t Vat, the startingpoint.
If you need help getting a taxi the guide can always help you out, just ask him or her.
No, though it is a bit remote there are fishermen, that live there (mostly Guyanese) and there are inspectors from the government to see that rules are followed and that the eggs are left in peace by the pouchers.
