Para, Colakreek, butterfly garden plus more full-day guided tour

Place: Paramaribo

Duration: 8 hours

Language: English, Dutch

Mobile voucher accepted

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

Meal Included

Subject expert guide

e-Voucher

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Meet the local wood carving and pottery producers and learn about their products
Cool down in the refreshing distinct water of cola creek
Marvel at the transformation from cocoon to a butterfly at the Neotropical Butterfly Park

What to expect

Learn, surround yourself with nature and meet the locals as well as a chance to purchase handmade goods- Plus lunch too! - all in eight hours. You'll visit the district of Para, go past some Maroon villages, walk through the Neotropical Butterfly Park in Lelydorp, and more with a local informative guide.

After an early pickup, you'll hear about the picturesque district of Para located south of Paramaribo. Look out for its savannah, forest, creeks, and rivers as you travel through. Drive past some Maroon villages plus learn about its' inhabitants and curious past. Glimpse at the railway line that ran between Paramaribo and Brownsweg during the colonial gold rush. At Lelydorp, feel the magic of the Neotropical Butterfly Park walking through and admiring the natural process from cocoon to butterfly transformation.

Then, stop at a place for a chance to purchase stunning carved objects handmade by the Maroons from tree trunks. Next, you'll stop at a recreational experience loved by the locals - Colakreek. You'll discover how it received its name by jumping in its cool and refreshing water naturally colored by its falling leaves. Indulge in the lunch included which served here and relax. On our way back to Paramaribo, enjoy a stop at the pottery at Meursweg where by foot you'll see the process of making pottery to complete the day.

Please note there is a choice of pickups from 4 locations, which are:
- Courtyard by Marriott Paramaribo, Anton Drachtenweg 50-54 at 8:00am
- Torarica Resort, Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1 at 8.15 am
- Purity Tours & Services, Heerenstraat 15 at 8.30 am
- Joah Inn Appartementen, Keizerstraat 91 at 8.45 am
At checkout, please write your choice of pick up from the 4 locations above so the local operator is aware
A minimum of 3 adults and a maximum of 15 can be selected at a time
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hat or cap for the sun, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a poncho or have an umbrella in case of rain and take your camera
As there is a swimming opportunity, remember to take swimwear, towel, an extra set of clean clothes, and sandals
This activity is available in English and Dutch
As there is an option to purchase local items you may want to take local SRD currency

What’s included

Entrance fees

Drinks

Lunch

Guided tour

Water

Snacks

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What’s not included

Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)

Additional food and drinks

Tips (optional)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 70% refund if you cancel up to 21 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 14 days before the experience begins., Receive a 25% refund if you cancel up to 5 days before the experience begins., Receive a 10% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.