03 Dec 2027 - 12 Dec 2027 (10 days)
USD6,100 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen
Tour Price (Per person): USD6,100 (GBP4,659 * EUR5,346 * AUD9,291)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Situated in the heart of South America’s great tropical wilderness areas, Suriname boasts vast, unspoiled forests with a sparse population concentrated along the coast. Formerly Dutch Guiana, the country gained sovereignty from the Netherlands in 1975. Isolated from the Amazon basin and the northern Andes, Suriname has a unique natural and cultural identity. A diverse population reflects various cultures, religions, and Suriname's Dutch heritage, setting it apart from other South American countries. Improving infrastructure provides access to several birding sites, and we’ll visit the core sites of Brownsberg Nature Park, Fredberg and Colakreek.
Suriname is mostly untouched, with more than 90% of the country covered by unspoiled rainforests. We’ll be searching for such key species as Rufous Crab Hawk, Grey-winged Trumpeter, Blood-colored Woodpecker, Arrowhead Piculet, Red-and-black Grosbeak, Marail Guan, Caica Parrot, Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock, Crimson Fruitcrow, Dusky Purpletuft, Guianan Toucanet, Guianan Puffbird and McConnell's Spinetail.
Rufous Crab Hawk; Grey-winged Trumpeter; Blood-colored Woodpecker; Arrowhead Piculet; Red-and-black Grosbeak; Marail Guan; Caica Parrot; Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock; Crimson Fruitcrow; Dusky Purpletuft; Guianan Toucanet; Guianan Puffbird; McConnell's Spinetail; Band-tailed Antshrike; Wing-banded Antbird; Glossy-backed Becard; Great & Paradise Jacamars; Spotted Antpitta; Capuchinbird; Blue-backed Tanager; Harpy Eagle.
White-faced Saki; Guianan Red Howler Monkey; Rio Negro Bearded Saki (rare)
rainforest, savanna, mangroves and wetlands
Tropical - hot and humid
8 with 1 Rockjumper Tour Leader
MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.
Moderate. Suitable for most birding / wildlife interest levels. Has a fair amount of walking in hot & humid conditions (up to 4 miles per day). Some very early morning departures.
Comfortable for the most part. Brownsberg & Fredberg accommodation is simple with shared bathrooms. Hot water is not always available due to high ambient temperatures.
Moderate to tricky. Low density, several tricky, skulking species typical of lowland rainforest.
Worthwhile to good. No feeders or hides.
The guides continued their superb and tireless efforts to find bird species during the extension to the main tour.
The trip was run superbly from start to finish. The logistics, despite some difficulties imposed by weather conditions and countrywide fuel shortages, were impeccable and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Stephan did a superb job in ensuring that we all saw as many of the species as possible. He is an accomplished guide and I enjoy traveling with him.
I really enjoyed having Lev as a tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and helpful and great at giving directions to see "hidden" birds in the jungle.
Lev was the perfect guide- knowledgeable, professional, polite, reliable. And well-dressed for the occasion with his bird-themed T-shirts! Everything was well organized and went smooth.
Despite the heat and humidity, Guyana is a magical place with gorgeous rainforests and savannahs and lots of beautiful birds and the wonderful giant anteater. Lev Frid was a wonderful guide full of great enthusiasm. I especially appreciated his patience in helping everyone get a good view of the birds. He is a joy to travel with. Our local guide was also great and a lot of fun to be around and so helpful as well in identifying the different birds. Also a special shout out to Leroy, who helped us on the last full day of birding; he was great. The drivers Renford and Devon were awesome as well.
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