Bakkie Tour | Thursday January 22, 2026

Tour description

Discover one of Suriname’s most surprising and authentic heritage locations: Bakkie. This all-inclusive day trip takes you to Museum Bakkie, a hidden gem with a rare and exceptional collection of historical treasures that cannot be seen anywhere else in Suriname.

Highlights

  • Scenic Commewijne River experience 
  • Exclusive visit to Museum Bakkie
  • Historical insights from Bas & Marsha

Tour Program

This fully arranged day tour takes you comfortably from Paramaribo to Bakkie and back. Your journey begins with a relaxed 30 minutes bus ride from the city to the historic Commewijne district. From there, you take a scenic 50-minute boat over the Commewijne River to reach Bakkie. Throughout the entire experience, your professional guide accompanies the group, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

 

During the tour you enjoy refreshing drinks and snacks, followed by a complete Surinamese lunch served on Bakkie. A personal museum visit awaits you as Marsha and Bas, the founders of Project Bakkie, guide you through their unique collection and share the stories behind the plantation. To complete the experience, you take a peaceful walk through the gardens and surrounding nature of Bakkie before returning to the city.

Tour Details

  • Price

    Starting from €75 per person

  • Departure | Minimum

    Every day | 2 persons

  • Duration

    6 hours

  • Tour Type

    Scheduled Tours

Packing List

  • Hat or cap

  • Good walking shoes

  • Cash SRD

  • Camera with well- charged batteries

  • Towel

  • Mosquito repellent

  • Raincoat / Poncho

  • Sunscreen

  • Swimwear

  • Small Backpack

Included/Excluded

  • Included:

    Bus & Boat transportation

  • Guide

  • Entrance fees

  • Snacks

  • Lunch

  • Non-alcoholic Beverages

  • Excluded:

  • Personal expenses

  • Alcohol & other beverages