Transportation from Paramaribo to Frederiksdorp v.v.
Tour description
On this boat trip, you will visit the district of Commewijne, known for its many historic plantations. This district exudes a peaceful atmosphere and still has clear characteristics of the colonial past. The district is mainly inhabited by the Javanese community, and they live mainly from fishing and agriculture. There are also Hindus living around Meerzorg. Both population groups are descendants of the contract workers from India and Indonesia, who were put to work on the plantations. In several places, people still live in the way they were used to in their country of origin.
Op weg naar Leonsberg passeren we de bekende Anton Dragtenweg. Aan deze weg staan vele imposante en dure huizen, de buurt staat ook bekend als elite buurt. Vanaf Leonsberg vertrekt de traditionele tentboot, waarmee we de Surinamerivier oversteken. We stoppen bij de voormalige plantage Rust & Werk. Hier bevindt zich een pittoresk vissersdorpje en de oude koloniale koffie- & suikerplantages. Hierna vervolgen wij onze tour verder naar de oude koffieplantage Frederiksdorp. Deze plantage is schitterend gerestaureerd en omgetoverd tot een resort.
The next day we visit old plantations and the historic open-air museum Fort Nieuw Amsterdam. This Fort Nieuw Amsterdam was built in 1734 by Dutch colonists at a strategic location in order to protect the plantations behind it from English and French enemies. After a guided tour, we sail back to Leonsberg, where you will be met to take you back to your hotel.
- Meals included
- Snacks
- Fruit
- Non-alcoholic beverages
An experienced Dutch speaking guide
2 days
- Departure days
- Monday - Sunday
- Departure time
- 09:00 hrs.
- *Price
- Vanaf € 216,- per persoon
*Depending on the dispensations and number of participants, the starting price is set.
Highlights of this tour
- Rust & Werk
- Coffee plantation Frederiksdorp
- Openluchtmuseum Fort Nieuw Amsterdam
Included in the tour
- Transportation by car from the hotel to Leonsberg v.v.
- Transportation by boat from Leonsberg to Plantation Resort Frederiksdorp v.v.
- Overnight stay at Plantation Resort Frederiksdorp
- All meals (1x breakfast, 2x lunch, 1x dinner)
- Snacks, fruit and non-alcoholic drinks
- An experienced Dutch speaking guide
- Entrance fees
THE COLONIAL HOUSES
Colonial Police House
Colonial police house
A double room apartment, located in the garden building with a balcony, dining area, shower and toilet. This property is suitable for 1- 4 people. It consists of:
- 1 bedroom with 1 double bed
- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
- Air conditioning, fan, minibar and seating in room
Colonial Commander's House
A double room apartment, located in the garden building with a balcony, dining area, shower and toilet. This property is suitable for 1- 4 people. It consists of:
- 1 bedroom with 1 double bed
- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
- Air conditioning, fan, minibar and seating in room
THE CABINS
The Small Cabin
This cabin is suitable for 1-3 persons.It consists of a bedroom with a 1 double bed, air conditioning, a balcony, a shower and toilet.
The Big Cabin
This cabin is suitable for 1-4 people. It consists of a bedroom with a 1 double bed, air conditioning, a balcony, a shower and toilet.
PROGRAM
Day 1
You will spend these days exploring the Commewijne district where halfway through the 18e Century, approximately 500 plantations flourished. With a tent boat, you sail from Leonsberg on the Suriname River to New Amsterdam. This is an 18th century fort and, nowadays, an open-air museum about the colonial times. You sail further to the old plantation Rust en Werk, which now serves as a cattle farm and shrimp farm. Eventually you will reach the renovated coffee and cacao plantation Frederiksdorp for dinner and overnight stay. The guide will show you around the beautiful complex and tell you all about the former plantation life.
Day 2
The landscape betrays the fertile clay soil that was reclaimed by the Zeelanders into agricultural land. Unfortunately, it is all past glory. You sail to Alkmaar, so you can see small farmers. The guide tells you about the history and the different cultures in the district. After lunch, you depart by boat towards Leonsberg and by bus to Paramaribo.
Booking
Get in touch with us
Phone:
(+597) 473934 of (+597) 474227
After hour (mobile)
(+597) 8571856
Or send us an e-mail:
purity@sr.net
Adres:
Heerenstraat 15
Paramaribo, Suriname
Business Hours:
Maandag tot en met vrijdag: 8.00 tot 16.00 uur
Saturdays: closed
Sundays: closed
Contact information:
Phone: +597 473934 of +597 474227
In case of emergency:
Mobile: +597 8571856
Of neem contact op per e-mail:
purity@sr.net
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