Brokopondo district tour
Brokopondo is known for the reservoir and its hydroelectric power plant, and also for the beautiful Brownsberg nature reserve.
The history of Fort Zeelandia is closely tied to the history of Suriname. Among the first Europeans to come to Suriname were the Dutch merchants Nicolaes van Saenen and Dirck Claesz Baliestel, who in 1613 set up a…
Departure times and meeting points can change. If they do, everyone who has booked receives an e-mail straight away.
This interesting day tour of Paramaribo is highly recommended when you visit Suriname for the first time, or again after a while.
We recommend taking this tour at the start of your stay in Paramaribo, so you can find your way around more easily during your stay.
You get to know the rich history and culture of Paramaribo's historic inner city.
Our friendly and knowledgeable guides are happy to show you around (you can find our reviews on Tripadvisor).
City tour options:
– Regular city tour:
An extensive walk past the highlights of the historic inner city, with our expert guide providing information: history, facts and anecdotes about the monuments, buildings and streets you pass.
This tour is on foot as standard. Entrance fees at various places are not included (optional during the tour).
Price: €22 p.p.
– By car:
Both variants can be done by car, but only if all participants want to go by car.
Car supplement: €7.50 p.p.
– By bike:
You can also go by bike.
Supplement: €13 per person.
Tour highlights:
Good to know:
To get a good picture, and to find your way later without a guide, you can bring a street map.
These are often available free or for a small fee at the reception of your accommodation.
If you have a special request, just ask us; where possible we will gladly make it happen.
Requests we often get include visiting a former family home, birthplace, cemetery or the homes of relatives (parents, grandparents), or specific points of interest related to your profession, hobby or interests.
If all participants agree, we are happy to arrange this (it must never inconvenience other participants, of course); any extra costs in time and fuel are charged at a reasonable supplement.
On request, every day from 2 people.
If you are travelling alone or would like to join a group, you can find the scheduled departure dates in the tour overview.
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.
Brokopondo is known for the reservoir and its hydroelectric power plant, and also for the beautiful Brownsberg nature reserve.
From Paramaribo you travel by car to Commewijne. We cross the well-known Wijdenbosch Bridge and visit 4 different plantations.
A boat trip through Commewijne visits historic plantations such as Fort Nieuw Amsterdam, Frederiksdorp and Rust & Werk. A highlight is spotting dolphins.