Overview
Suriname is a small country on the northern coast of South America. It is located between Guyana and French Guiana, part of the Amazonian basin and geographically one of the southernmost members of the Caribbean Community. Suriname is the smallest country in South America and has a small population of about 400,000 people. The official language is Dutch, but many other languages are also spoken. Most Surinamese live in the coastal area, and almost all of them in Paramaribo.
Guyana is comprised of large landmass north of the Amazon River and east of the Orinoco River known as the “Land of many waters”. Historical Guyana is made up of three Dutch colonies: Essequibo, Demerara, and Berbice. Modern Guyana is bordered to the east by Suriname.
Guyana has a small population of 750,000 people but occupies land the size of Great Britain. Most of its interior is uninhabited except for a scattering of Indigenous Amerindian villages and a few small towns. The official language is English and it has very strong links with the Caribbean. Located on the north eastern coast of South America and one hours flight away from Trinidad and Barbados, it makes a wonderful getaway to both Amazonia and the Caribbean.
Itinerary
Welcome to Suriname! After Immigration and Customs please proceed to Airport Exit.
Approximately 1 hour transfer will bring you to the Krasnapolsky Hotel. Paramaribo, the Capitol City of Suriname is a junction of cultures. An old Holland colony where people from many countries arrived to work in the plantations. Located in the middle of the Amazon Jungle, Suriname has plenty to offer as one of the most exotic destinations of South America.
As one of the oldest and most familiar companies in the Hospitality division, Hotel Krasnapolsky established in 1973, has become a famous landmark in Paramaribo’s downtown city scene. The hotel has always been a huge draw to international tourists and business travelers who seek it out especially for its prime downtown location. With its restaurants and gradual expansion into facilities such as famous fast food chains and shops in the ground floor shopping arcade, the Hotel’s facilities are also much sought after by the dynamic downtown crowd.
Overnight at Krasnapolsky Hotel at Paramaribo
After breakfast depart for a city tour of Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, featuring numerous wooden buildings of unique architecture and a variety of hospitable ethnic groups, living together in harmony. Our guide will take you on a bus ride along the most prominent historic locations in the city center and you will get acquainted with the rich history behind the wooden facades. Some of the most important monumental buildings during this tour are: the Presidential Palace.
Afternoon return to the hotel. Lunch on your own. Rest of the day off for an optional Dolphin Spotting, Souvenirs shopping and Open Air Museum tour.
Overnight at Krasnapolsky Hotel at Paramaribo (B)
Enjoy a typical breakfast, afterwards you may wish to have an optional visit to Central Market tour. 10:00am we will set off to the Bergendal Eco & Cultural River Resort and last plantation along side the Suriname river. You will be delighted by the unique blend of adventure, history, and nature, that awaits a 3-day exploration and makes the resort one of a kind. Endless opportunities abound for revitalizing and relaxation, as well many adventure activities to explore.
Afternoon River boat tour where we will pass the transmigration villages such as Klaaskreek and Nienuw Lombe.
Overnight Bergendal Resort. Marvel at the sights, the silence and the serenity (B)
After breakfast you will have the optional to join the Brownsberg tour available.
Optional Brownsberg Nature Park. Visitors of this protected nature park will enjoy fabulous views of the nearby Brokopondo Lake and surrounding tropical rainforest. Main attractions of the park are the numerous nature trails to the refreshing streams and small waterfalls interspersed throughout the mountain and the encounters with the spectacular flora and fauna of the area. After having experienced the Brownsberg tour we return to the hotel.
Night River boat tour.
Overnight Bergendal Resort (B)
After breakfast you will take a boat to visit to the Heritage Village, an old slave town at the side of the Suriname river. Arrive at Adventure Center where you will have the option to add select tours available to enhance your stay at Bergendal.
Enjoy an Optional Tour from the Adventure Center.
This evening farewell will start with maroon cultural group at the Adventure Center’s beach. Overnight at your hotel.
Overnight Bergendal Resort (B)
Breakfast at the resort. After breakfast we will hike from the resort to the Adventure Center. At the Adventure Center you can do some optional activities for the last day in Bergendal.
Afternoon transfer to Paramaribo.
Arrival and check in at the hotel. Afternoon independent activities. Meals: B
Free day in Paramaribo for optional tours or shopping. Meals: B
Overnight at Krasnapolsky Hotel
Free day in Paramaribo for optional tours or shopping. Meals: B
Overnight at Krasnapolsky Hotel
Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Georgetown, Guyana (airfare not included). You will be transferred to the Roriama Hotel.
Enjoy an afternoon Georgetown City Tour highlighting the architecture, markets and botanical gardens.
Overnight in Guyana. (B)
Discover Guyana’s lush interior, crisscrossed by a myriad of rivers and cascading waterfalls. A top nature and adventure destination any where in the world.
You may choose from a selection of optional tours: Arrowpoint Nature Resort, Kaieteur Falls with Air and/or Kaieteur Falls and Baganara Island Resort, or choose to just relax and or shop.
Overnight in Guyana. (B)
Transfer to the airport for departure to conclude an unforgettable vacation in time for your return flight home. (B)
Includes:
- Arrival & Departure shuttle transfer from Paramaribo airport
- 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners!
- 5 nights at Krasnapolsky Hotel in Paramaribo, located on the South Atlantic Coast of Suriname.
- 3 nights at the deluxe Bergendal Eco & Cultural River Resort
- Suriname River Boat Tour
- Heritage Village Tour
- Paramaribo City Tour
- 4 nights at the Roraima Duke or similar in Georgetown, Guyana
- All transportation within Suriname & Guyana.
- Services of Sunny Land local representatives
Airport departure tax payable USD $20.00
Special Visa requirements for U.S Citizens: Suriname visa can be obtained upon arrival at the Paramaribo airport in Suriname. Cost for Visa $25.
Excludes:
- Tipping (cover charge) A mandatory $50.00 U.S. charge will occur to your bill at the Bergendal Eco & Cultural River Resort.
- The $50.00 charge is assessed to cover tips and other costs for your entire stay at Bergendal, to
Drivers, guides and tour escorts. Additional tipping is at your discretion. - Guyana departure tax of apprx. USD $20 payable airport checkout
- Intra-Country Airfare
- Trip Interruption Insurance is available and is highly recommended.
MINIMUM 2 TO OPERATE
Prices include airfare, fuel surcharges, airport taxes and fees. All prices are per person based on twin occupancy. Air & land tour prices apply from the gateway airport or city specified in the Package Highlights. Airfare based on lowest class of service (approx. $600) and subject to availability, other classes of service will be subject to a supplement. Prices will vary from alternative gateway airports or cities and may be higher. Airfare prices subject to change until ticketing. Additional baggage charges may apply.
Hotel Krasnapolsky Downtown Paramaribo
Designed for comfort and convenience and centrally located right in the middle of Paramaribo’s bustling downtown area, Hotel Krasnapolsky is the perfect choice for tourists.
This fine hotel includes 84 well appointed rooms, numerous dining facilities, conference rooms and services, swimming pool, sauna, a lively shopping arcade and a convenient booking office capable of arranging travel plans, tours and activities of any nature.
Bergendal Eco & Cultural River Resort
Located amidst breathtaking tropical rainforest on the banks of the Suriname River, at approximately 85 km from Suriname’s capital city of Paramaribo, lies the BERGENDAL Eco & Cultural River Resort.
Accessible by road and river within one and a half hour and set within a total area of 2400 hectare, the new Resort with its adjacent BERGENDAL Heritage Village and Adventure Centre, encompass a spectacular nature rich playground offering visitors numerous educational and adventure packed activities.
With the long involved history of the previous Berg en Dal plantation, its wealth of intriguing stories, legends and myths, the close proximity to the Brownsberg Nature Park and many other key tourist attractions in the area, the Resort is destined to become the exotic new alternative destination and the best quality eco-cultural resort in the region.
Guests will be pleasantly surprised by the genuine tropical charm, the unique architectural structure and the aesthetically pleasing balance between natural materials and modern elements, incorporated into each of the lodges and other facilities at the resort. Beautiful ground level lodges offer wide open views of the tropical landscape and Suriname River while our magnificent pillared lodges positioned high against the mountain slope, offer a bird’s eye view of the rich canopy and tropical surroundings.
All lodges are equipped with air-conditioning, modern bathroom facilities with hot and cold running water, tastefully decorated sleeping quarters and comfortable seating areas, and spacious open balconies with spectacular views of nature.
To accommodate diverse groups of travelers several types of lodges are available:
Type A Lodges
Spacious one room lodges containing two queen sized beds. The separate living space is comfortably appointed with stylish furnishings and a convertible sleeper sofa Type A lodges are ideal for couples, small groups of friends or small families. Type A lodges can accommodate a maximum of 4 adults and two children under the age of three
Type B lodges
Spacious two room lodges. The comfortable sleeping quarters contain one king size bed. The separate living space is comfortably appointed with stylish furnishings and a convertible sleeper sofa. Type B lodges are the perfect choice for couples and small families. Type B lodges can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and two children under the age of three.
Type C lodges
Smaller lodges perfect for individuals or couples, available with one Queen size bed. C lodges also include a comfortable seating area with a convertible sleeper sofa.
Roriama Hotel Guyana
The first Boutique Hotel in Guyana, offers you an atmosphere of elegant ambience, where cleanliness and friendliness exceed your expectations.
The Hotel is located in a gated Compound within the Residential Community of Bel Air Park, within walking a short walking distance from Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC), Georgetown Football Club (GFC), Pizza Hut, KFC and Popeyes Chicken and Seafood Restaurant, the Guyana Zoological Park, the Botanical Gardens and Georgetown Seawall.
Suites are individually and sensitively created, with an emphasis on the highest quality of materials, furnishings as well as pastel colors and soft intimate illumination. The amenities of the room include WIFI high speed internet connection, Refrigerator, Microave, Coffee Maker, Hair Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board, smoke detectors, safe locks, a direct call phone, closet, and night lamps.
Rooms are arranged in such a way as to achieve functional, yet comfortable standard of a modern design. We offer customary laundry and continental breakfasts can be delivered to your room, night time security and transfers are all provided upon request. The rooms are furnished to quality standard hotel category.
Regardless of why you have decided to short-term visit, be it a long-term business trip or stay, family holiday or comfortable honeymoon, and you are looking for pleasant, quiet and comfortable stay, The Roraima Residence Inn is created especially for you…!
OPTIONAL TOURS MAY BE BOOKED LOCALLY UPON ARRIVAL
Brownsberg Nature Park
The Brownsberg Nature Reserve covers 6000 hectare of unspoiled land.
In one day you will become acquainted with the major share of the flora and fauna the Suriname rainforest has to offer….
Amazon Rainforest Jungle Hike
Walking through the rainforest, you’ll discover something new every single time.
Canopy Tour
The canopy is the uppermost level of the forest. Sailing down zip lines on a system of elevated cables and platforms, you will whoosh through the treetops and feel like the king or queen of the jungle. Slide from tree to tree, feel alive and treat…
River Kayak
Cruise down the imposing, unspoiled Suriname River, listen to the sounds of the jungle, spot wildlife and navigate through wild nature. Kayaking was never this adventurous and attractive. You will be using high-end equipment and will be able to…
Artisan & Butterfly Farm
Learn about the various stages of the life of a butterfly at the Neotropical Butterfly farm. Then on to the Maroon woodcarvers and Amerindian potters
To conclude the tour we visit Colakreek to relax and go for a swim in the refreshing…
Kaieteur Falls
The Kaieteur Falls which was first seen by a European on April 29, 1870 is situated in the heart of Guyana on the Potaro River, a tributary of the Essequibo. The water of Kaieteur, one of the world’s natural wonders, flows over a sandstone conglomerate…
Kaieteur Falls and Baganara Island Day-Tour
An unbeatable combination of the Majestic Kaieteur Falls and a scenic rainforest trek, followed by the luxurious comforts of the beautiful island resort of Baganara. Your afternoon can be as relaxing or as adventurous as you wish.
Arrowpoint Nature Resort
Arrowpoint Nature Resort is nestled quietly on the left bank of the Kamuni Creek, a tributary of the mighty Demerara River about one hour south of Georgetown. Arrow Point takes its name from the profusion of arrow trees that grow in the area: as the…
