This full-day cross-border tour takes you from Paramaribo to historic Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni in French Guiana, where Surinamese and French influences collide. The journey starts with a comfortable bus ride and a crossing by dugout canoe on the Marowijne River, where the landscape slowly changes and the French atmosphere becomes tangible. Along the way, you will pass by important historical sites that remind you of the Surinamese internal war, giving extra context to the region. In Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, explore the former bagno, an iconic penal colony that played a central role in the city’s history and now serves as a museum. In addition, you can walk through the lively center past shops and markets where different cultures come together. This tour combines history, culture, and nature into a diverse and immersive experience, with space to enjoy local stories, landscapes, and gastronomy along the way.
