Multi Day Journeys from Paramaribo

October 31, 2026

Three multi day journeys leave from Paramaribo, and each suits a different traveller. A river lodge stay is the gentlest, the nature reserve expedition is the most physical, and the Galibi trip is tied to a season. All are sold as inclusive packages, usually in euros per person, and all are better booked through an established operator.

Which journey suits you

Culture and river time: Upper Suriname River lodges, 3 or 4 days, about EUR 280 to 420
Hiking and birds: Central Suriname Nature Reserve and the Voltzberg, 4 days, about EUR 320 to 480
Wildlife at night: Galibi turtle trip, 3 days, about EUR 220 to 320

Upper Suriname River lodges

Buses and vehicles take about three hours from the capital to Atjoni on the Afobakaweg, where tarmac gives way to water. A motorised dugout called a korjaal then runs for one to two hours upriver, through rapids, to lodges on river islands. Danpaati Eco Lodge, Anaula Nature Resort and Jaw Jaw Community Lodge are the names that operators use.

Programmes centre on Saramaka Maroon villages. Guides show visitors woodcarving, cassava bread baking and the spirit houses. There are boat rides after dark with torches to find caimans and tree frogs, walks to learn about forest medicine, and time to cool off in the rapids. Ask permission before taking pictures of people or homes.

Central Suriname Nature Reserve and the Voltzberg

The reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 1.6 million hectares, set up in 1998, and entry is guided through STINASU or a tour operator. The trip drives west to Witagron, then continues by korjaal along the Coppename River to Raleighvallen and Foengoe Island. After a 7 km forest trek comes the steep ascent of the Voltzberg, a granite dome that stands clear of the trees, with views over unbroken forest. Birdwatchers hope for Guianan cock-of-the-rock, and eight kinds of monkey live here.

Galibi turtle trip

Travel east to Albina on the Marowijne River, then take a korjaal for about 1.5 hours to Christiaankondre and Langamankondre, the Kalina (Carib) villages beside the Galibi Nature Reserve. The nesting season runs roughly from February to July, with the peak between April and July. Visits are with guides only, mostly at night on the sand. Leatherback and green turtles are the most often named, and olive ridley and hawksbill turtles also nest. No sighting is guaranteed. Follow your guide, avoid white light and give nesting animals space. Background reading is on Wikipedia’s Galibi Nature Reserve page .

Health and river safety

Wear a life jacket in rapids.
Shuffle your feet in shallow water, because stingrays rest on sandy bottoms.
Piranhas and caimans live in slow water, so follow your guide on where to swim.
Malaria is present in the deep interior, while dengue occurs nationwide. Ask a travel clinic for advice and use DEET repellent.
Yellow fever vaccination is strongly recommended for the interior, and the UK government entry page explains when a certificate is required.

Timing

August to November is the long dry season and the usual window for jungle trekking. From May to August the rivers run high and floods are common. Remember to pay the Entry Fee online before you fly, about USD 50 to 58 with the handling fee.

Where to compare tours

Interior tour packages are listed on GetYourGuide .