Commewijne Plantation Boat Tour

Overview

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 stop is the beautiful old Frederiksdorp coffee plantation. The buildings have been beautifully restored and now serve as hotel rooms. On the way back, we'll stop at the Johan and Margaretha plantation, which is currently used by local farmers to grow various crops such as cassava, bananas, and peppers.

Itinerary

1. Leonsberg

   The boarding point in the boat

   · 10 min

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 h· Admission included

3. 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 h

4. 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 h

5. 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 min· Admission included

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.

   · 1 h

How to use your ticket

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

Product code: 5626029P14

Activity offered by Tourssuriname.com via Viator.