Experience the hidden rainforests and diverse cultures of Suriname with our expertly guided tours and holiday packages.
Suriname is South America's smallest and least-visited country — a compact, culturally layered nation whose interior is almost entirely rainforest. Sitting between Guyana and French Guiana on the continent's north-eastern shoulder, it is home to Maroon communities descended from escaped enslaved Africans, a UNESCO-listed colonial capital, and river systems that remain the only routes into much of the interior. Few destinations in the Americas feel this genuinely undiscovered.
Our small group Suriname tours travel deep into that interior, exploring the Upper Suriname River by motorised boat to reach Danpaati River Lodge — a remote island lodge in the heart of the rainforest. In Paramaribo, we walk the historic centre, visit Commewijne's former plantation at Peperpot, and explore Fort Nieuw Amsterdam. Combined with neighbouring Guyana and French Guiana on our Hidden Guianas itinerary, a Suriname holiday becomes one of the most distinctive travel experiences in Latin America.
Suriname
Small-group departures led by local experts, plus private tailor-made itineraries shaped around your interests, pace and dates.
Suriname receives a fraction of the visitors that reach Brazil, Peru or Colombia. Its rainforest interior, accessible only by river, and its small, culturally diverse population make it one of the few places in the Americas where travel still feels genuinely exploratory.
Suriname's population is a remarkable mix — Maroon, Amerindian, Hindustani, Javanese, Dutch, Chinese and Creole communities all coexist, each with distinct traditions, food and festivals. Paramaribo reflects this in its markets, temples, mosques and synagogues within a few city blocks.
The interior of Suriname is vast, largely roadless and accessible only by river. Staying at Danpaati River Lodge means sleeping in primary rainforest, far from any town, with Caiman on the river at night and Maroon villages nearby.
Our Suriname trips are part of the Hidden Guianas itinerary — combining Suriname with Guyana and French Guiana. Three different colonial histories, three different ecosystems and three very different capitals make for one of the most layered and rewarding journeys in Latin America.
See itinerariesSuriname rewards travellers who slow down — the best stories are found off the tour-bus route.
From the field
The best times to visit Suriname are the main dry season (February to April) for river travel and rainforest exploration, and the shorter dry season (August to October) for wildlife viewing and canopy walks. The wet seasons (May to July and November to January) bring heavy rain and higher river levels, though the forest becomes exceptionally lush. Temperatures are consistently 26–32°C year-round, with humidity highest during the wet seasons.
Our Suriname tour packages depart in September, November, January, February, March and April — capturing both dry seasons and the quieter shoulder months when the forest is at its most lush.
Looking to travel outside the typical windows? Our Suriname tailor-made team can advise on the best time for you.
Dispatches, field notes and practical advice from our specialists.
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Every one of our Suriname journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.
We’ll build one around you.
Suriname lends itself particularly well to tailor-made travel. The country has no real tourist infrastructure outside Paramaribo and the Upper Suriname River corridor, which means private itineraries can be designed around your pace, your interests and your tolerance for remoteness. A private Suriname travel package could extend time in Paramaribo to explore the Waterkant and Commewijne at leisure, spend additional nights at Danpaati River Lodge, or combine a Maroon village stay with deeper birdwatching excursions in the Peperpot Nature Reserve. For those wanting to extend into Guyana or French Guiana, we can build a fully personalised multi-country itinerary with private transport and local guides throughout. Speak to the Undiscovered Destinations team to start planning your private Suriname holiday.
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Our Suriname tour packages start from £7,995 per person, which includes accommodation throughout, most meals, all internal transport, guided excursions and flights between countries within the itinerary. International flights from the UK are not included and can be arranged separately — speak to the team for current options.
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We constantly monitor official travel advice, including the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Suriname Travel Advice, and will always advise clients of any warnings before departure. At the time of writing, there are no specific warnings against travel to the parts of Suriname that we visit on our tours.
Please contact us if you have any specific concerns or would like to understand what measures are in place to ensure your trip remains safe and trouble-free.
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