Holidays
Here at Discover Suriname, we’re happy to tailor-make an itinerary to match your needs with the help of our expert local guides.
Suriname has a wealth of attractions to keep you amused, from relaxing on golden beaches and soaking up the glorious sunshine to trekking for days through the Amazon jungle in search of remote Amerindian tribes.
Here are some of the most popular places you might like to explore:
Washabo
This village lies on the banks of the Corentyne River opposite Guyana. A secluded haven of calm and tranquility, Discover Suriname can arrange for you to go deep into the jungle to discover this Amerindian settlement where old and new ways of life combine.
After a day’s journey through the rainforest, you can relax on the golden sands of the Corentyne River and enjoy trips to the beautiful Blanche Marie Waterfalls before sitting round a camp fire in the evenings for a traditional meal of cassava bread, chilis and roasted bush pig.
Brownsberg
An elevated stretch of mountainous rainforest, Brownsberg is a great place to get to know rainforest wildlife with a series of short treks through the jungle.
The area, 100km south of Paramaribo, is home to a huge variety of bird and insect life and nature-lovers can spend all day wandering the ridges and plateaus, spotting the wildlife while enjoying views of the Brokopondo Reservoir below. The Maroon village of Brownsberg lies a few kilometers away and is a fascinating place to look round or stop for a drink.
Galibi
This Amerindian village on the banks of the Maroni River, opposite French Guiana, is the nesting site for thousands of leatherback turtles which come ashore every year between April and August.
It is one of the few places in the world where it’s possible to see the huge turtles laying their eggs.
With permission from Galibi's friendly locals it's possible to travel by boat to the turtles' nesting site, a short distance from the village itslef, and see these huge creatues up close.
A visit to Galibi is also a chance to learn more about the Carib Amerindians' lifestyle and their fishing, hunting and musical traditions.
Mount Kasikasima
This stunning 718 metre-peak lies deep in the south of the Suriname jungle and is the ideal destination for those in search of some adventurous trekking deep in the undisturbed wilds of the rainforest.
Getting there requires several days of travelling, first by airplane and later by canoe and on foot as you negotiate your way up the river rapids with the help of expert guides. The village of Palumeu is 65 kilometres away and serves as a base camp for the trek to the top of the mountain ensuring a delicious food and a comfortable nights sleep after you jungle adventure.
Palumeu
Two Amerindian tribes, the Trios and Wajanas, live in this remote village in a way that has barely changed for thousands of years. Expert guides can show you how Amerindians survive using only the plants and animals around them for everything from medicine to housing and entertainment.
During your stay you'll get to relax in the soothing waters of the Tapanahony River and venture into the jungle to explore its wildlife with the help of skilled guides. Visitors can see Amerindian craftsmen in action and learn about traditional cooking.
Isadou Island
The Maroons are the descendents of slaves who fled the Dutch sugar plantations during the 18th and 19th Centuries and began new lives in the jungle.
A trip to Isadou Island is a chance to experience Maroon culture first hand. Staying just outside the village on Jaw Jaw, you will be able to relax in the bubbling rapids of the Suriname River while learning more about this fascinating culture.