Multi-day · Culture
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3 daysCulture
Jaw Jaw / Isadou
Isadou is a large island in the Suriname River, diagonally opposite Jaw Jaw, and is very well kept. There are many cabins on the grounds and everything is of an above-average standard.
Fixed departure dates
Departure times and meeting points can change. If they do, everyone who has booked receives an e-mail straight away.
Description
Tour description
Jaw Jaw is a Saramaccan village in the heart of Suriname on the Upper Suriname River, by the Jaw Jaw rapids.
Opposite the village, on a sizeable island, lies the Isadou resort.
The owner, Selientje, takes care of everything here together with her husband Andre and their staff.
There are fun activities on the programme, such as a village walk and a forest walk, and a night-time boat trip to spot caimans.
The surroundings are beautiful, with rapids (sulas) and calm swimming spots around the island.
At low water you can climb over the higher rocks yourself and walk to the village of Jaw Jaw.
You sleep in beds, and the simple lodges have shower and toilet facilities. Internet (Wi-Fi) is available.
If there is no accommodation available at Isadou on your preferred dates, you may be housed in similar lodges at Jaw Jaw (Djamaika resort).
You can also choose Jaw Jaw specifically, subject to availability.
What makes Isadou and Jaw Jaw unique is that they are run by local people, with staff recruited from the villagers.
Besides your stay, you get a real insight into the culture and way of life.
Tour highlights:
- Boat trips past rapids
- Stay in a very beautiful location
- Village and forest walk
- Simple, authentic Surinamese food
- Swimming in the rapids
- Culture
Itinerary
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
Outward journey
Departure (time and meeting point sent by e-mail) · 09:30 Stop at Suralco · 12:30 Arrival in Atjoni · 13:00 Departure from Atjoni to Jaw Jaw / Isadou (45 min) · 13:45 Arrival at Jaw Jaw / Isadou · 14:00 Lunch · 19:00 Dinner · 21:00 Night-time boat trip - day 208:00–10:00 Breakfast · 10:00 Village walk · 15:00 Lunch · 16:00 Forest walk · 19:00 Dinner
- day 3
Return journey
08:00–10:00 Breakfast · 10:30 Swimming and last bits and pieces · 13:00 Lunch · 14:30 Departure to Atjoni · 15:15 Arrival in Atjoni · 18:00 Arrival in Paramaribo
Packing list
- passport (you pass a checkpoint)
- bath towel
- swimwear
- hiking shoes
- water sandals
- sunscreen
- hat or cap
- mosquito gel
- long trousers
- long-sleeved T-shirt
- money
Departure dates
Daily departures possible from 2 people, subject to availability.
You can find the scheduled departure dates in the tour overview.
Book or reserve
Choose your departure date and options and add the tour to your cart. Then pay securely online with iDEAL, credit card, PayPal or Bancontact — your booking is confirmed immediately.
You will receive the meeting point and departure time by e-mail after booking.
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