Things to Do

ATV & 4x4 Interior Tours

Explore jungle trails, gold mining areas and remote villages by ATV or 4x4.

One of the largest mangrove areas in the Caribbean region, home to spectacular flamingo flocks and extraordinary coastal birdlife.

Bird Watching

Suriname is a birder's paradise. Spot 700+ species including scarlet macaws and harpy eagles.

Perched 500m above the Brokopondo Reservoir, Brownsberg rewards visitors with jaw-dropping views, swimming waterfalls and abundant wildlife just 2 hours from Paramaribo.

One of the world's largest intact tropical rainforests. Over 1.6 million hectares of pristine rainforest where jaguars, tapirs and giant river otters roam free.

A beautiful freshwater creek just outside Paramaribo, perfect for swimming and picnicking surrounded by jungle.

Colonial Plantation Tours

Cycle or boat through the Commewijne River district, visiting historic coffee and cacao plantations.

A scenic river just across from Paramaribo, famous for river dolphin sightings, historic plantation ruins and Fort Nieuw Amsterdam.

An 18th-century star-shaped fort at the confluence of the Suriname and Commewijne rivers. Now an open-air museum.

On Suriname's Atlantic coast, giant leatherback sea turtles haul ashore to nest in one of nature's most breathtaking spectacles.

Indigenous Village Tours

Visit Trio and Wayana indigenous communities in the deep interior, preserving ancient traditions.

Jungle Stargazing

Zero light pollution deep in the interior delivers some of the world's most incredible night skies.

Jungle Trekking

Multi-day guided expeditions through primary rainforest with expert Amerindian guides.

Kayaking & Paddling

Paddle through mangroves, jungle rivers and lake areas on guided or self-guided kayak tours.

Maroon Art & Craft

Watch master craftsmen carve intricate Maroon woodwork and weave traditional textile art.

Maroon Village Tours

Experience the living culture of the Saramacca and Matawai Maroon peoples: music, craft and history.

Natural Swimming

Take a dip in crystal-clear jungle rivers and natural rock pools at Colakreek and Brownsberg.

Deep in the southern jungle, the Trio indigenous village of Palumeu offers a rare window into a way of life unchanged for generations.

Paramaribo City Walk

Explore the UNESCO-listed historic inner city on foot. The only wooden colonial city in the Americas.

The only wooden colonial city in the Americas. Dutch colonial architecture, Hindu temples, mosques and synagogues coexist in remarkable harmony along the Suriname River.

A former plantation turned bird sanctuary just minutes from the capital. Over 200 bird species recorded.

River Canoe Tours

Glide through the Amazon basin on traditional dugout canoes, spotting caimans and river dolphins.

River Dolphin Watching

Spot the rare freshwater boto dolphins on a boat tour along the scenic Commewijne River.

An isolated savanna near the Brazilian border. Home to giant anteaters, pumas and pristine black-water rivers.

Sport Fishing

Fish for piranha, arapaima and peacock bass in jungle rivers and reservoirs.

Surinamese Cooking Class

Learn to cook traditional Creole, Hindustani and Javanese dishes with a local Paramaribo family.

A flat-topped mountain rising dramatically from the rainforest, harbouring unique plant species found nowhere else on earth.

Turtle Watching

Witness giant leatherback sea turtles nesting on Suriname's Atlantic coast at Galibi or Wia Wia.

Journey upriver through dense jungle to Maroon villages of the Saramacca and Matawai peoples. Stay in traditional lodges and experience a living ancient culture.

An iconic granite dome rising above the endless jungle canopy. Accessible only by multi-day expedition. The ultimate reward for the most adventurous travellers.

A protected stretch of Atlantic coastline where endangered sea turtles have nested for centuries. Remote, rarely visited and utterly wild.