Paradise Island
Paradise Island
Paradise Island is the most comfortable resort on the Van Blommenstein lake where you have a beautiful view of the water from your bed. During this tour Paradise Island is used as a base from which you can do adventurous activities. From fishing expedition to impressive kayak trips to neighboring islands. From Paradise Island you will also make a boat trip to Maroon villages and rapids on the Upper Suriname river, further south in the interior of Suriname.
From the Afobaka dam it is a 1½ hour trip by boat to Paradise Island. During the boat trip in a large “korjaal” dugout canoe (boat made from a hollow tree trunk), you are able to enjoy the mountainous landscapes that surround the lake. Especially when you realize that you are above an area where at the end of the 19th century they started to build a railroad that would bring prosperity to the promising gold industry.
When you arrive by boat the sensations of peace and nature envelop you right away. The whole island is a recreational resort. Paradise Island is situated centrally in the lake, facilitating daytrips to other islands and to maroon villages on the Upper Suriname River. This makes you experience the maroon culture firsthand. The lake is a favorite for fanatical fishermen. Especially the Tucunari (Peacock bass) are often caught here. This fish is delicious and especially easy to fillet. You can relax on the island in or near the pool and the kids can also have their fun in the shallow pool.
In short Paradise Island is the perfect destination when you’re looking for nature, adventure, culture and rest.
Highlights/ Activities
- Boat trip & excursions on the lake
- Swimming in water rapids
- A visit to maroon villages
- A visit to Bakaaboto Resort
- Tasteful Surinamese cuisine
- Fishing expedition* – in serge of the biggest peacock bass
- Adventurous kayak expedition*
What makes this tour special
- Stay in one of the most comfortable resort on the lake
- In a short time a total experience through the combination between Nature, Action and Culture
- No malaria
- Suitable for children
Departure to the Afobaka Dam. Transition to a dugout canoe to continue the journey to Paradise Island. After arrival, lunch is served. In the afternoon there is a chance to swim, fish or go kayaking. After dinner the program for the next day is discussed.
After breakfast, follows a boat ride of 1 ½ hours to the impressive Upper Suriname region. Next is a village walk in the Maroon Village Duatra. Lunch is served at Bakaa Boto (a nearby rustic resort) after which there is a chance to swim and relax in the impressive Bakaa Boto rapids. A typical Surinamese BBQ is served in the evening on Paradise Island.
After breakfast, last opportunity to swim, fish or relax on the beach. After lunch, departure to Paramaribo.
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By booking this tour, you contribute to:
• Employment & tourism education for local communities
• Supporting the local economy by purchasing local products & services
- Fishing gear
- Towels
- Small backpack (for during the trip)
- Pants & Long sleeved shirt (for during the night)
- Mosquito lotion
- Cap or hat
- Poncho / rain jacket
- Sporty clothes
- Walking shoes
- Suntan /Sun block lotion
- Swimsuit
- Weekend bag
- Passport
Most tour operators (like Orange Travel) list their rates in Euro.
The most advantageous way to pay is cash or by bank* in Euro.
Followed by cash in SRD or U$D, then POS in SRD * and finally a credit card payment **.
* If there are any additional bank charges, these should be paid by the customer. If it turns out that not the full agreed amount is credited to our account, the difference should still be paid before participating or checking in.
** When using POS (our machine only excepts SRD) we will use the daily exchange rate of the cambio’s. As these sometimes differ significantly from the rate your- and our bank uses, you can come out worse between 10% and 30% (in this Orange Travel has no benefit, yet influence).
*** All credit card payments are processed in U$D and a bank fee is added. The fee for Visa and MasterCard is 5% (in this Orange Travel has no benefit, yet influence). This payment method requires you to show your passport.
ING Bank Netherlands
Euro Account number: NL40INGB0797332219
IBAN: NL40INGB0797332219
BIC: INGBNL2A (SWIFT code: INGBNL2A)
Attention: Ernie de Vries
Republic Bank Suriname N.V.
Paramaribo, Suriname
Swiftcode: RBNKSRPA
SRD 0197313228
USD 0197313309
EUR 0197313481
In name of: ORANGE TRAVEL NV
Paramaribo, Suriname
Bank of America
Account number 2290 3930 8017
Beneficiary Bank ID number 026009593 (for transfer of monies into your account from within the U.S.)
Mailing Address:
3048 SW 141 ST AVE
Miramar FL 33027-3950
USA
Pay by credit card:
Accommodation details Paradise Island
Rating of accommodation: Comfortable
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The Resort / Lodge |
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| Total capacity of the resort (Maximum amount of guests)
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Paradise Island 1: 32 guests Paradise Island 2: 16 guests |
| Amount of rooms/bungalows
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Paradise Island 1: 1 sleeping dormitory divided in 8 sleeping facilities
Paradise Island 2: 1 sleeping dormitory divided in 8 sleeping facilities |
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The Lodges / rooms |
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| Interiour surface of the lodge/room (L x W in meters) | 3m X 3m |
| Maximum capacity of the lodge/room
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Paradise Island 1: each sleeping facility has a bunk bed for 4 persons
Paradise Island 2: 1 double bed per sleeping facility |
| Airconditioning | No |
| Fan | No |
| Warm water | No |
| Closet | No |
| Coat hangers | No |
| Towel | No |
| Mosquito net | No |
| Balcony / terrace | No |
| Electricity 110V | Available for lighting only between 18.00 hrs – 23.00 hrs |
| Wall socket type | No |
| Type of sanitary facility (central / private per lodge/room) | Central sanitary / showers |
