Come and experience the tranquility of Suriname along the Upper Suriname River, where the Saramaccan village and the tourist camp Djamaika let you experience the beauty of nature in such a way ,accommodation for travelers who just want to experience peace in their own way and not in an overly luxurious way.
Come and enjoy the beautiful Jaw Jaw rapids during your holiday, surrounded by the green and fresh nature around it. The trip offers you the opportunity to contact the local population and to gain more knowledge about age-old culture of the descendants of the enslaved people who fled the plantations.
Jaw Jaw is a Saramaccan village in the heart of Suriname on the upper Suriname river at the Jaw Jaw rapids.
Opposite the village, on a large island, lies the Isadou resort. Owner Celientje takes care of everything here, together with her husband Andre and their staff. There are fun activities on the program, such as a village and forest walk, there is also a night boat ride on the program to spot caimans. The surroundings are beautiful, there are rapids (soela’s) and quiet swimming spots to find the island. At low tide you can climb over the higher rocks yourself and go to the village of JawJaw.
Highlights of the tour:
Boat trips along rapids – Stay in a very nice location – Village and forest walk – Simple authentic Surinamese food – Swimming in rapids
Day 1 – By boat and bus
09.00 Departure from Paramaribo 09.30 Stop Suralco 12.30 Arrival Atjoni 13.00 Departure from Atjoni to Jaw-Jaw Djamaika (Duration 45 min) 13.45 Arrival Jaw-Jaw / Isadou 14.00 Lunch 19.00 Dinner 21.00 Night boat ride
Day 2 – Jaw Jaw Djamaika
08.00-10.00 Breakfast 10.00 Village walk 15.00 Lunch 16.00 Forest walk 19.00 Dinner
Day 3 – Return journey
08.00-10.00 Breakfast 10.30 Swimming and doing last things 13.00 Lunch 14.30 Departure to Atjoni 15.15 Arrival Atjoni 18.00 Arrival in Paramaribo
PACKAGE 1
Resident /Non-Resident rate
The 3 day tour
SRD 4800/ € 190 P.P
The 4 Day tours
SRD 5500/ € 220 P.P
Included in package:
– Local guide
– Local cook
– Bus transport from Paramaribo
– Boat transport
– Meals & non-alcoholic drinks except breakfast on day one
– Cooling off at the Fellulasi soela
– Village/ forest walk
– Evening boat trip
PACKAGE 2
Resident/ Non-resident rate
The 3 Day Tour
SRD 5500/ € 220 P.P
The 4 day tour
SRD 6500/€ 250 P.P
Included in package:
– Guide from Paramaribo
– Cook from Paramaribo
– Bus transport from Paramaribo
– Boat transport
– Meals & non-alcoholic drinks except breakfast on day one
– Cooling off at the Fellulasi soela
– Village/forest walk
– Evening boat trip
