From the office, we'll travel along Anton Drachtenweg towards Leonsberg. Along this road, you'll encounter several beautiful homes and it's known as one of Paramaribo's most expensive neighborhoods. We'll depart from Leonsberg by wooden tent boat for Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam, home to the historic open-air museum. Dutch colonists built the fort at this strategic location in 1734 to protect the underlying plantations from the English and French. After this stop, we'll continue to the former Rust and Werk plantation. Here, you'll find a fishing village and the old colonial coffee and sugar plantations. You can experience the simple way of life of the descendants of indentured laborers. The next sto...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Admission fee
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
An experienced tour guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Henck Arron Street
The meeting point is at the office at Henck Arronstraat 116. From there, everyone will be taken to Leonsberg, where we will board the boat.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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From the office, we'll travel along Anton Drachtenweg towards Leonsberg. Along this road, you'll encounter several beautiful homes and it's known as one of Paramaribo's most expensive neighborhoods. We'll depart from Leonsberg by wooden tent boat for Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam, home to the historic open-air museum. Dutch colonists built the fort at this strategic location in 1734 to protect the underlying plantations from the English and French. After this stop, we'll continue to the former Rust and Werk plantation. Here, you'll find a fishing village and the old colonial coffee and sugar plantations. You can experience the simple way of life of the descendants of indentured laborers. The next sto...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Admission fee
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
An experienced tour guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Henck Arron Street
The meeting point is at the office at Henck Arronstraat 116. From there, everyone will be taken to Leonsberg, where we will board the boat.
Return
Itinerary
1
Leonsberg
The boarding point in the boat
10 minutes
2
Fort Nieuw Amsterdam
The fort was built in the 18th century to defend the plantations from external attacks.
Over the years, it lost its military function and was used for various purposes.
Today, it is an open-air museum that forms an important part of Suriname's cultural heritage.
2 hours
3
Rust en Werk Plantage
Plantation Rust & Werk is a former plantation in the Commewijne district of Suriname.
The plantation originated during the colonial period and focused on agricultural production, such as sugar and coffee.
The labor was initially performed by enslaved people and later by indentured servants.
Today, the site is a reminder of Suriname's rich, yet fraught, plantation history.
2 hours
4
Frederiksdorp
The plantation was originally focused on growing coffee and cocoa and was part of the colonial plantation system.
After a period of decline, the site was restored, preserving the historic buildings.
Today, Frederiksdorp is a cultural heritage site and tourist destination in Suriname.
2 hours
5
Johan & Margaretha
The plantation was established during the colonial period and focused primarily on agricultural production, including coffee and cocoa.
Today, the site serves as a reminder of Commewijne's plantation history and development.
30 minutes
6
Commewijne River
This boat trip takes you past characteristic plantation houses, old jetties, and green banks.
For centuries, the river played a vital role in the transport of agricultural products and people.
Today, a trip on the Commewijne offers a unique combination of nature, history, and culture.
