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Apiapaati

Apia was a man from the village of Gran Slee. The island (paati in Saramaccan) is named after him because he was the first to build a camp there.

Description

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A spectacular 3-day (2-night) tour deep into the Upper Suriname area (the upper reaches of the Suriname River).
Available as a 3-day and a 4-day tour.
River lodge Apiapaati lies on an island opposite the Saramaccan village of Gran Slee.
From the island there is a magnificent view of the Ajinivoda rapids.
Absolute highlights: you visit the Tapawatra Falls and the Gran Dan rapids.

A high-quality (eco) tour and resort, with good local guides and fun, original activities!

Apia was a man from the village of Gran Slee.
The island (paati in Saramaccan) is named after him because he was the first to build a camp there.
Apia was a fisherman, and from the island he could quickly reach the river to fish.
Tourists have been visiting the island since 1993, and today there is an eco resort (powered by solar panels).
Apiapaati is a high-quality resort, but built entirely in the Saramaccan tradition: the huts are thatched with palm leaves, which protect against the sun during the day and keep things pleasantly cool in the evening.

Itinerary, 3 days

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.
  1. day 1

    Outward journey

    07:00 Departure · 11:00 Arrival in Atjoni · 11:30 Departure from Atjoni to Apiapaati (3–4 hours) · 14:30–15:30 Arrival at Apiapaati · 16:00 Lunch · 17:00 Boat to the Tapawatra waterfall and swimming · 18:30 Back to the lodge · 20:00 Dinner
  2. day 2

    08:00–10:00 Breakfast · 11:00 Village walk · 14:00 Lunch · 15:00 Boat to the Gran Dan rapids (tubing and relaxing) · 17:00–18:00 Back to the lodge · 20:00 Dinner
  3. day 3

    Return journey

    08:00–10:00 Breakfast · 11:00–12:00 Packing and check-out · 12:00 Return journey to Paramaribo · 17:00–18:00 Back in Paramaribo

Itinerary, 4 days

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.

  1. day 1

    Outward journey

    07:00 Departure
    11:00 Arrival in Atjoni
    11:30 Departure from Atjoni to Apiapaati (3–4 hours)
    14:30–15:30 Arrival at Apiapaati
    16:00 Lunch
    17:00 Boat to the Tapawatra waterfall and swimming
    18:30 Back to the lodge
    20:00 Dinner
  2. day 2

    08:00–10:00 Breakfast
    11:00 Village walk and hill walk
    14:00 Lunch
    15:00 Boat to the Gran Dan rapids
    (tubing and relaxing)
    17:00–18:00 Back to the lodge
    20:00 Dinner
  3. day 3

    08:00–10:00 Breakfast
    11:00 Village walk
    14:00 Lunch
    15:00 Boat to the Gran Dan rapids
    (tubing and relaxing)
    17:00–18:00 Back to the lodge
    20:00 Dinner
  4. day 4

    Return journey

    08:00–10:00 Breakfast
    11:00–12:00 Packing and check-out
    12:00 Return journey to Paramaribo
    17:00–18:00 Back in 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

Departure days

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Total price (incl. tax)€245

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