5-Day Cultural Maroon Trek – Upper Suriname
- Upper Suriname
- 5 days
Price Breakdown
Price per person, including 10% VAT:
- 5 persons or more: € 768.90 p.p.
- 4 persons: € 820.60 p.p.
One-time supplement for a single room: €25 per person.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the trek take?
This is a five-day cultural trek through the Upper Suriname area.
Which villages do I visit?
You'll visit three Maroon villages and immerse yourself in the daily life and traditions of the community in the village of Jaw Jaw.
From how many people and at what price?
Bookable from 5 persons: € 768.90 p.p. (incl. VAT); for 4 people € 820.60 p.p. One-time supplement single room: € 25 p.p.
How does the price change with 4 participants?
From 5 people the trek costs € 768.90 per person including VAT; with 4 people it is € 820.60 per person.
What does a single room cost?
A one-off supplement of € 25.00 per person applies.
What is Jaw Jaw?
Jaw Jaw is a Maroon village on the Upper Suriname River; there you immerse yourself in the daily life, traditions and hospitality of the community.
How do I travel along the way?
By korjaal along the river, past rapids and through untouched rainforest.
Who are the Maroons?
Maroons are descendants of enslaved Africans who escaped in the 17th and 18th centuries and settled in the interior of Suriname, where they built their own communities and traditions. (Source: Wikipedia)
Highlights
- Five-day trek through the Upper Suriname area
- Visit to three special Maroon villages
- Immersion in the daily life of the village of Jaw Jaw
- Dugout canoe, rapids and pristine rainforest
Tips
Additional information
- Category: Multi-day cultural trek
- Visited location: Upper Suriname (including the village of Jaw Jaw)
- Type of experience: Culture & nature
- Minimum participants: 5
From $899.61
Per person
Categories: Nature & Culture, Outdoor Activities, Suriname
Opening hours & Booking information
Opening hours
🕘 *Monday to Saturday:* 09.00 – 18.00
❌ *Sunday:* Closed
During our opening hours, we are happy to answer all your questions and help you book transfers, tours and excursions.
Book Tours
To ensure proper planning and availability, we ask you to book tours at least 2 days in advance. This way we can ensure that everything is perfectly arranged for you.
Airport transfers
Airport transfers can also be booked at short notice, depending on the availability of our drivers.
For last-minute bookings requested less than 24 hours before the transfer, there is a surcharge of €15 per booking. This surcharge is necessary because we have to schedule a driver and vehicle at short notice.
We advise you to book your transfer as early as possible. This way you are assured of availability and you avoid extra costs.
We look forward to welcoming you and providing you with a safe, comfortable and carefree journey.
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