Full-Day Guided Commewijne Plantation Tour by Car

We cross over the famous Jules Wijdenbosch bridge and at the top you have a beautiful view of Paramaribo and Commewijne. We will drive through the district Commewijne and get to see the locals busy doing the daily tasks. You get to see a lot vendors selling fruit and vegetables alongside the road.

This tour informs you about the history of the several plantations that you will be visiting, get to meet some of the locals and what they are doing on these plantations now.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge, Paramaribo Suriname

This is the famous bridge that connects Paramaribo with Commewijne. Before the bridge was build the people could only travel by boat to and from Commewijne. Until now the boat transportation is being used to avoid traffic on the bridge.

Stop At: Peperpot Nature Park, Hadji Iding Soemitaweg 32, Meerzorg Suriname

Peperpot will be our first stop. Here we will visit the Nature park and you will spot some animals such as iguanas, birds, monkey, sapakara (giant lizards).
Peperpot is on old cacao plantation and there are still some of the cacao trees are still in the park.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Open Air Museum Fort Nieuw Amsterdam Wilhelminastraat, New Amsterdam, Commewijne, Nieuw Amsterdam Suriname

Fort Nieuw Amsterdam will be the next stop, where we will visit the Open-Air museum. The fort was build in 1734 to protect the underlying plantations against the English and the French. The guide will inform you more about the history of this plantation.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Marienburg suikerfabriek, Marienburg Ellen 3 km west en 1 km zuid vanuit het centrum Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Amsterdam Suriname

A stop will also be made at Marienburg, a former sugar plantation. You will have a walk around the plantation while the guide informs you about the history of Marienburg.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Commewijne District, Commewijne District

You will also visit plantation Leliendaal and Ellen. The guide will inform you all about these 2 special plantations.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Travelers need to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, camera, comfortable and sturdy shoes"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 7 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Lunch
• Bottled water
• Snacks - and fruit
• Soda/Pop - Non-alcoholic drinks
• Private transportation
• All Fees and Taxes
• Entry/Admission - Peperpot Nature Park
• Entry/Admission - Fort Nieuw Amsterdam

Not Included

• Alcoholic Beverages
• Gratuities

Facilities