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Raleigh Falls – Voltzberg 4 days
From Witagron we travel upstream on the Coppename River and, after a boat trip through a stunning landscape, reach Fungu Island.
3 daysActive & Nature
Brownsberg – Ston Island – Isadou – Jaw Jaw
Brownsberg is a Stinasu nature reserve where you can walk to the waterfalls or the creeks nearby.
Fixed departure dates
Departure times and meeting points can change. If they do, everyone who has booked receives an e-mail straight away.
Description
These popular combinations give you a lot of Suriname, and a lot of experience, in a limited time.
Brownsberg Nature Park is the number one destination in Surinamese tourism.
Combining it with Upper Suriname saves you travel time: Brownsberg lies roughly halfway along the road to the Upper Suriname area, home to, among others, the Isadou resort near the village of Jaw Jaw.
On request we also offer other combinations of Brownsberg and the Upper Suriname area.
Brownsberg Nature Park is a nature reserve of the Stinasu foundation, located in the Brokopondo district.
To reach the plateau we drive up by car or bus; the mountain is 515 metres high.
From the plateau, the walking trails lead to, among other places, the waterfalls: the Leo and Irene Falls.
Depending on time and your stamina, we walk to one or both of the waterfalls.
The Isadou resort lies in the Upper Suriname area near the village of Jaw Jaw, 45 minutes by boat from Atjoni.
In 1994 the couple Selientje Adipi and Andre Kaise started on their dream of turning a piece of land into a beautiful resort.
In 2000 they opened their doors to the public.
The resort has wooden lodges with private shower and toilet, and the daily work is done by Maroon staff from the nearby villages.
3 days
Brownsberg – Isadou, 3 days
€360.00 p.p. (departure from 3 people). Day 1: Brownsberg. You depart from the meeting point (time and location sent by e-mail) for Brownsberg, with a stop along the way for a tasty snack. From Brownsweg we follow an unpaved forest track to the top of Brownsberg. There you have a beautiful view of the reservoir, and you often see various animals around. After a short introduction from the guide, the walk to the waterfall begins; in this case we visit the Leo Falls. During the walk the guide tells you about the flora and fauna. At the waterfalls you can enjoy a natural ‘shower’. In the afternoon you are back at the top to recover a little. After lunch we drive on to Atjoni, where the boat is waiting for the trip to Isadou. After dinner you take a night-time boat trip to look for caimans and enjoy the silence of the river and the beautiful starry sky. Day 2: Isadou. After breakfast we go to one of the nearby villages for a village walk. You see the residents' special little houses and their daily activities, as well as the medical post and one of the primary schools the children attend. After the walk you return to the resort, where lunch is ready. Later in the afternoon you take a forest walk with the guide, after which you can relax in the rapids. Day 3: Return journey. After breakfast you have some time to yourself to enjoy the last few hours. After lunch you return to Paramaribo. Schedule The itinerary depends on the weather; it and the times may be adjusted. Parts of the programme are flexible. A special menu is available for vegetarians, provided this is explicitly requested in advance.- day 1
By bus
Day 1: Brownsberg. You depart from the meeting point (time and location sent by e-mail) for Brownsberg, with a stop along the way for a tasty snack. From Brownsweg we follow an unpaved forest track to the top of Brownsberg. There you have a beautiful view of the reservoir, and you often see various animals around. After a short introduction from the guide, the walk to the waterfall begins; in this case we visit the Leo Falls. During the walk the guide tells you about the flora and fauna. At the waterfalls you can enjoy a natural ‘shower’. In the afternoon you are back at the top to recover a little. After lunch we drive on to Atjoni, where the boat is waiting for the trip to Isadou. After dinner you take a night-time boat trip to look for caimans and enjoy the silence of the river and the beautiful starry sky. - Day 2
Isadou
Day 2: Isadou. After breakfast we go to one of the nearby villages for a village walk. You see the residents' special little houses and their daily activities, as well as the medical post and one of the primary schools the children attend. After the walk you return to the resort, where lunch is ready. Later in the afternoon you take a forest walk with the guide, after which you can relax in the rapids. - Day 3
Return journey
After breakfast you have some time to yourself to enjoy the last few hours. After lunch you return to Paramaribo. - day 1
Outward journey
Departure (time and meeting point sent by e-mail) · 09:30 Stop for a small breakfast · 12:00 Arrival on the mountain · 12:15 Walk to the Leo Falls · 14:00 Back on the plateau and lunch · 14:30 Departure to Atjoni · 16:00 Arrival in Atjoni and boat to Isadou · 16:45 Arrival at Isadou · 19:00 Dinner · 21:00 Night-time boat trip - day 208:00 Breakfast · 10:00 Village walk · 13:00 Lunch · 16:00 Forest walk · 17:00 Swimming in the rapids · 19:00 Dinner
- day 3
Return journey
08:00 Breakfast · 13:00 Lunch · 14:00 Back to Atjoni · 14:45 Arrival in Atjoni and departure to Paramaribo · 18:00 Back in Paramaribo
4 days
Brownsberg – Ston Island – Isadou, 4 days
€410.00 p.p. (departure from 3 people)
Day 1: Brownsberg. You depart from the meeting point (time and location sent by e-mail) for Brownsberg, with a stop along the way for a tasty snack.
From Brownsweg the route continues along an unpaved forest track to the top of Brownsberg.
On the plateau you have a beautiful view over the reservoir, and you often see various animals around.
After lunch and a short introduction from the guide, the walk to the waterfalls (the Irene and Leo Falls) begins.
During the walk the guide tells you about the flora and fauna. At the waterfalls you can stand right underneath them.
In the late afternoon you are back at the top to recover from the beautiful walk.
Then you drive back down the mountain and on from Brownsweg to Ston Island for dinner and the night.
Day 2: Ston Island and Isadou. After breakfast you have time to swim and relax in the reservoir before we leave by bus for Atjoni.
At Atjoni we board the boat for a 45-minute trip to Isadou.
At the resort, lunch is ready for you to enjoy.
After lunch you get a short tour of the resort.
You can then settle in and enjoy the surroundings and the water.
After dinner you take a night-time boat trip on the river to see what you can hear and spot.
Day 3: Isadou. After breakfast we sail to one of the nearby villages for a village walk, where you get to know Maroon culture. After the walk you return and it's time for lunch.
Later in the afternoon you take a forest walk with the guide.
Day 4: Return journey. After breakfast there is still time for a swim or to relax.
After lunch you head back to Paramaribo.
Schedule
The itinerary depends on the weather; it and the times may be adjusted.
Parts of the programme are flexible.
A special menu is available for vegetarians, provided this is explicitly requested in advance.
- day 1
By bus
Day 1: Brownsberg
You depart from the meeting point (time and location sent by e-mail) for Brownsberg, with a stop along the way for a tasty snack.
From Brownsweg the route continues along an unpaved forest track to the top of Brownsberg.
On the plateau you have a beautiful view over the reservoir, and you often see various animals around.
After lunch and a short introduction from the guide, the walk to the waterfalls (the Irene and Leo Falls) begins.
During the walk the guide tells you about the flora and fauna. At the waterfalls you can stand right underneath them.
In the late afternoon you are back at the top to recover from the beautiful walk.
Then you drive back down the mountain and on from Brownsweg to Ston Island for dinner and the night. - Day 2
Ston Island and Isadou
Day 2: Ston Island
After breakfast you have time to swim and relax in the reservoir before we leave by bus for Atjoni.
At Atjoni we board the boat for a 45-minute trip to Isadou.
At the resort, lunch is ready for you to enjoy.
After lunch you get a short tour of the resort.
You can then settle in and enjoy the surroundings and the water.
After dinner you take a night-time boat trip on the river to see what you can hear and spot. - Day 3
Isadou
After breakfast we sail to one of the nearby villages for a village walk, where you get to know Maroon culture. After the walk you return and it's time for lunch.
Later in the afternoon you take a forest walk with the guide. - Day 4
Return journey
After breakfast there is still time for a swim or to relax.
After lunch you head back to Paramaribo. - day 1
Outward journey
Departure (time and meeting point sent by e-mail)
09:30 Stop at Suralco for coffee and a snack
12:00 Arrival on the mountain
12:15 Lunch
13:00 Walk to the waterfalls
17:00 Departure to Ston Island
20:00 Dinner - day 208:00 Breakfast
09:30 Relax and swim in the reservoir
11:00 Departure from Ston Island to Atjoni
13:00 Atjoni
13:45 Arrival at Isadou and lunch
Resort tour, settling in, swimming
19:00 Dinner - day 308:00 Breakfast
09:00 Village walk
13:00 Lunch
16:00 Forest walk
19:00 Dinner
21:00 Night-time boat trip - day 4
Return journey
08:00 Breakfast
11:00 Check-out
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Departure to Atjoni
14:15 Arrival in Atjoni
18:00 Paramaribo
Packing list
- long jumper and trousers
- good walking shoes
- torch or head torch
- swimwear
- toiletries
- mosquito gel
- backpack
- camera
- passport (for passing the checkpoint; a copy is not accepted!)
- money for souvenirs or alcoholic drinks
- fishing gear, for keen anglers
Departure days
Departure days: daily departures possible from 3 people.
See the tour overview for scheduled tours, or contact us.
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You will receive the meeting point and departure time by e-mail after booking.
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