What to do and see in Paramaribo, Paramaribo District: The Best Day Trips from

From the bicycle rental company, you cycle to the Plattebrug where you will board a wooden tent boat to Meerzorg. From Meerzorg you will cycle via the Oost - West verbinding to Peperpot. This plantation was laid out by the Jansen family in the early 19th century as a coffee and cocoa plantation. There are two plantation homes on the factory complex, a coffee shed and a coffee and cacao factory. The production continued until 1996. There is also a kampong (settlement) with workers' houses inhabited by Javanese people, although people have found work elsewhere. You can still recognize the coffee and cacao trees, which are nowadays covered with bromeliads, orchids and climbing plants and the animals have reclaimed the area. Peperpot is popular for bird lovers, but if you are lucky, you can also encounter squirrel monkeys, capuchin monkeys and sapakaras (giant lizards) on one of the paths that have been laid right through the plantation.

Inclusions: Lunch, and fruit, Bottled water, Non-alcoholic drinks, Use of bicycle, All Fees and Taxes, An experienced English or Dutch speaking guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

We cross over the famous Jules Wijdenbosch bridge and at the top you have a beautiful view of Paramaribo and Commewijne. We will drive through the district Commewijne and get to see the locals busy doing the daily tasks. You get to see a lot vendors selling fruit and vegetables alongside the road. This tour informs you about the history of the several plantations that you will be visiting, get to meet some of the locals and what they are doing on these plantations now.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, and fruit, Non-alcoholic drinks, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

From Paramaribo, we will travel by bus/car to Weg Naar Zee where we will visit a Hindu temple that serves as a place of pilgrimage for this group of Surinamese and the crematorium. The next stop is Saramacca, where the people live from cattle breeding and the cultivation of rice and vegetables. You will visit Groningen, the capital of Saramacca, with the smallest square with the most monuments that exhibits the multicultural history of Suriname. From Saramacca we cross the Coppename river to Boskamp where you can have a close-up demonstration of how the famous “warme vis” is prepared. Back in the day, this preserved method was used by smoking the fish to keep it longer. Until this day this method is still being used. From Boskamp we will reach Coronie, known for the Coconut district. In the past, their livelihood was achieved through the cultivation of coconut. Coronie is also known for its beekeeping, pure honey, and waving coconut palms.

Inclusions: and fruit, Lunch, Non-alcoholic drinks, Bottled water, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, An experienced English or Dutch speaking guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

This is a relaxing tour where you get information about our butterfly park, our own woodcarving business mostly run by people of the Maroon culture and pottery business mostly run by Indigenous. You will get to see one of our famous recreational resorts and have a swim in the refreshing water of Colakreek.

Inclusions: Lunch, and fruit, Non-alcoholic drinks, Bottled water, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, An experienced English or Dutch speaking guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

At the Jodensavanne tour you will get to know more about the history of how the Jewish culture came to exist in Suriname. You will see the old ruins of the synagogue and the old cemetery that are still there. You will learn about the other plantations in the area. Besides the Jodensavanne itself you will drive past several Indigenous villages and get to know a little bit more about them. After the visit at Jodensavanne we will drive to Overbridge Resort for lunch and where you can have a swim in the Suriname river.

Inclusions: Lunch, and fruit, Non-alcoholic drinks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, An experienced English or Dutch speaking guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

Customize your own personal itinerary and explore this ancient city at your own pace. Enjoy a flexible trip to your schedule and discover the hidden germs of this city. Two options to tailor-make a half-day or full-day trip based on your interests. Be sure to contact the tour operator to pre-plan your itinerary after booking. Your private tour starts with pick-up from the coordinate time and location. In addition to your personal “must-sees”, your tour guides provides you suggestions according to your interests. By the way, every tour guide has his/her own pocket list! Don’t forget to take insider’s tips and insights. If you are a first-time visitor, check out our recommended attractions and enjoy a nostalgic tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide, Liability insurance

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Gratuities, Entrance tickets