DISCOVER SURINAME BY Sunny Land Tours

Arrival J.A.P Airport and Transfer Airport to Hotel Toraica for check in.

Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname Is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002. The city has many buildings of historical importance and religious significance. The name Paramaribo derived from the name of an Indian village Parmurbo. A trading post was established in the village at the beginning of the 17th century. This was taken over by the English and they built a fort called Willoughby. In 1667 Abraham Crijsen conquered the area. After the abolition of slavery in 1863 and the end of indentured labor in 1873, many people moved to the city.

Today you will get to know the beautiful Capital City of Paramaribo. During this tour we will visit the highlights of Paramaribo such as; the Jewish synagogue and the mosque fraternally next to each other, the colonial building of the free Negress Elisabeth Samson, the wooden cathedral, Palmentuin, Fort Zeelandia, and the Independence Square and Presidential Palace are also on the program. Your tour guide will share the history of Suriname past, but also the recent history since independence. Enjoy and learn about architecture of the colonial buildings and the waterfront and a must see the central market where fresh fruit, vegetable, fish, bush meat, snacks, local food, clothing are available. Afternoon free. Overnight hotel Torarica.

Early in the morning we will drive to Brownsberg along the way enjoy the savanna landscape of typical villages on the way, a stop at Paranam (the old Bauxite refinery) to learn about the bauxite in Suriname since the early 1900s. Experience the magnificent view that Brownsberg offers. Today activities include hike to the waterfalls through jungle trails, wildlife watching and bio-diversity. You can take a shower under the falls. The Leo fall, Irene fall or Koemboe fall are the most visited places on the Brownsberg as well as the Mazaroni plateau with an excellent view of the tropical rainforest and reservoir. Then you will go uphill back to the Brownsberg plateau to enjoy lunch. In the late afternoon you will leave for Stone Island, a peninsula on the reservoir, and check in a local lodge .

Wake up in the middle of nature to the roar of the howler monkeys, sounds of the different bird species. Morning on your own, to fish, kayak or canoe, swim or relax. After lunch we go to Atjoni to start our exciting motorized canoe trip to Anaula Nature Resort, situated at the foot of the Ferulassi rapids. Located on the banks of an idyllic island in the Upper Suriname River, along Maroon culture, virgin Amazon rainforest, turbulent rapids, unique flora and fauna. Anaula Resort will be your home away from home during your stay. Tonight while enjoying dinner learn about the Saramaccan culture. During this night trip by boat, while spotting caimans enjoy the breathtaking sky and the total silence of the Amazon Rainforest.

Village walk at New Aurora to discover the local population, their unique way of life and traditional customs. Visit the mission church, school and medical post. Afternoon walk around the island and see the local medicinal plants. During the civil war in 1986 the Jungle Commandos with their leader Ronnie Brunswijk, visited the island for their “immortality rituals”. The remains of these rituals remind us of the island’s unique piece of history.

Morning is free. Swim, walk through the forest, by the pool or a hammock, and enjoy the breathtaking nature. After lunch we return to Atjoni, from where we depart by to Paramaribo. Overnight hotel Torarica.

Leave by boat from the center of Paramaribo at Leonsberg. Then we sail in a covered tent boat to the mouth of the Suriname river to spot brackish river dolphins (pink belly dolphins) in their natural environment. It is a small gray dolphin with a usually pink and sometimes white belly. We continue to the Commewijne River and visit the old Johan Margaretha, Rust en Werk, and Frederiksdorp plantations. Frederiksdorp is an old coffee plantation and to 1907 headquarter of the District governance. Nowadays the historical heritage of Frederiksdorp consists of a police post with seven houses, all of which are furnished as modern guest accommodation. The prison has been transformed into a restaurant and kitchen. On the plantation Frederiksdorp you can enjoy a lunch (lunch is not included in the price) We end the tour with a visit to the Open Air Museum Nieuw Amsterdam. The former Fort New Amsterdam was built after the French invasion in defense of enemy incursions. Overnight hotel Torarica.

Transfer hotel Torarica – J.A.P airport