About this tour
Jaw Jaw is a Maroon village in the Upper Suriname area. The Maroons are descendants of enslaved Africans who managed to escape during the colonial period and built their own communities in the interior.
Jaw Jaw is inhabited by Saramaccans, who are known for their rich traditions, music and rituals. Daily life takes place largely in close connection with nature, with agriculture and hunting playing an important role in making a living.
The villages in this region each have their own cultural customs and history. Because of their remote location, many traditions and ways of life have been well preserved over the years.
During your stay various activities are possible. The longer you stay, the more activities you can experience and combine.
Atmosphere and photos
Photos: David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada (CC BY 2.0), Bart van Poll from All over Europe, Netherlands (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Included and not included
Included
- Bus and boat transport (there and back)
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Non-alcoholic drinks
Not included
- Personal expenses, souvenirs and pocket money
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- International flights and visa
- Tips
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the programme
Programme
Day 1
- Pick-up at the address and time you specify
- Stop at Highway (supermarket), ±15 min
- Stop at Fargo's in Brownsweg (restrooms), ±15 min
- 13:00 Arrival in Atjoni: unload the bus and load the boat
- 13:30 Departure from Atjoni
- Arrival in Jaw Jaw around 14:00
- Lunch, then the afternoon is free
- 19:00 Dinner
- 21:30 Evening boat trip
Day 2
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Forest walk
- 13:30 Lunch
- 16:00 Village walk
- 19:00 Dinner
- Evening free (cultural performance if there is enough interest)
Day 3
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 12:00 Lunch
- Departure to Atjoni and then back to the city by bus, with 1 stop at Fargo's
- Back in the city around 17:00
- Getting off along the way is possible. Please let us know in advance.
Times are approximate.
