Top Paramaribo Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Check out downtown Paramaribo on this group walking tour, where you’ll learn all about the culture while keeping costs down. You’ll see colonial buildings, learn about their history, and see why their architecture is UNESCO World Heritage protected. Snacks and water will be provided so no need to bring your own.

Get to know Paramaribo on a narrated bus tour that gets you around the capital city of Suriname. You’ll learn about the Dutch colonial architecture of the wooden buildings in the city center and take in other historical points of interest from the comfort of your coach. Pickup is available from selected hotels.

Explore the lush, natural landscapes of Suriname when you book this tour to the Neotropical Butterfly Park and Colakreek. Join a small group and learn about the various butterfly species that inhabit the country, seeing how they grow from caterpillars to flying insects. Then, head to Kolacreek where you can take a dip in the refreshing waters and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Escape the city streets of Paramaribo to discover the beauty of the Brownsberg Nature Reserve. Take in stunning views of Brokopondo Lake and its tropical surroundings, look for exotic birds and monkeys, and enjoy a hike through the forest to scenic waterfalls. Lunch in a local restaurant before your return to Paramaribo.

From Paramaribo, we will travel by bus/car to Weg Naar Zee where we will visit a Hindu temple that serves as a place of pilgrimage for this group of Surinamese and the crematorium. The next stop is Saramacca, where the people live from cattle breeding and the cultivation of rice and vegetables. You will visit Groningen, the capital of Saramacca, with the smallest square with the most monuments that exhibits the multicultural history of Suriname. From Saramacca we cross the Coppename river to Boskamp where you can have a close-up demonstration of how the famous “warme vis” is prepared. Back in the day, this preserved method was used by smoking the fish to keep it longer. Until this day this method is still being used. From Boskamp we will reach Coronie, known for the Coconut district. In the past, their livelihood was achieved through the cultivation of coconut. Coronie is also known for its beekeeping, pure honey, and waving coconut palms.

Spend a day cycling through Peperpot Nature Park, a former coffee and cocoa plantation, on this full-day tour from Paramaribo. With a small group, cycle to Plattebrug where you board a wooden tent boat to Meerzorg and then head to Peperpot. As you ride, see old plantation landmarks, several bird species, climbing plants, and, if you’re lucky, monkeys and giant lizards.

This group tour takes you to Commewijne Plantation where you will have an experience with the locals and see what daily life looks like. Hear the history of the plantations and see what has become of them now. Lunch will also be provided, so you don’t need to pay for this separately, as well as round-trip hotel transfers.

This 2-day adventure showcases the natural wonders of the Bigi Pan and other interesting local highlights—such as the historic town of Groningen, and a rice company in Nickerie. Once at Bigi Pan, enjoy the atmospheric setting of an Eco Lodge, go on a bird-watching boat trip, and benefit from having a guide to teach you facts about coastal birds that you wouldn't uncover if exploring alone.

During the tour we will drive through the districts Saramacca and Coronie with our end stop in Nickerie. The first stop we will make is in Groningen, Saramacca where the locals live from livestock farming and growing fruits and vegetables. Next stop is Coronie, where the locals used to earn their living by growing coconuts. Nowadays, a small group still remains in this district because life became difficult and less people where interested in processing coconuts. Most of them came to Paramaribo for a better future. From the coconut culture we end up at the rice culture in Nickerie. The capital of Nickerie is Nieuw Nickerie and has about 30.000 inhabitants, making it the second largest city in Suriname. The Bigipan Nature Reserve is located in Nickerie and is the perfect place for bird and nature lovers. The nature reserve is known as a breeding ground for many bird species, including the Red Ibis.

Explore the architecture of Paramaribo’s historic buildings and bridges at night on this approximately 3-hour group tour. You’ll also visit some popular warungs, or Javanese eateries, where you can see what locals are tucking into. Your guide will tell you all about the history of this area, and take you up to the top of the bridge for excellent views of the illuminated houses in town.

This self 'drive' tour thru the district is for the tourist who loves to explore things on their own. Also possible as a 3 day tour. Additional costs € 80.- for extra night, bike rental, dinner, breakfast and lunch on day 3, and a Pink Belly Dolphin tour

At the Jodensavanne tour you will get to know more about the history of how the Jewish culture came to exist in Suriname. You will see the old ruins of the synagogue and the old cemetery that are still there. You will learn about the other plantations in the area. Besides the Jodensavanne itself you will drive past several Indigenous villages and get to know a little bit more about them. After the visit at Jodensavanne we will drive to Overbridge Resort for lunch and overnight stay. The rest of the day you are free to fill in how you like, you can have a swim in the Suriname river or just relax in you cabana.