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Wonotobo Rapids Expedition
offered by supplier M08150 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8
day(s)
Group Size: 5
- 10
people
Destination(s):
Suriname
Specialty Categories:
Rainforest
Ecotourism
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 807 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 850 US Dollar (USD)
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The Wonotobo forms an impassable natural barrier across the river at 300 km upstream from the Corantyne's mouth in the Atlantic ocean. The complex consits of 4 permanently flowing mouths, Englishman, Frenchman, Blue Crane and Dutchman, and a number of smaller less permanent mouths. that strech over a with of 2 km and a length of about 3 km. There is a small Trio village and a Guyanese logging camp. Other than that the area is not inhabited.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Paramaribo - Wageningen: We leave early in the morning, on our way to Wageningen in Western Suriname. Underway we stop at interesting sites. When we arrive in Wageningen we check in the hotel. From Wageningen there is occasion to go for a ride to Nw. Nickerie an enjoy the sunset over the Corantyne mouth.
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Day 2:
Nw Nickerie - Oreala or Apura: From New Nickerie we go by boat to Oreala or Apura. Much depends on circumstances whether we stop at Oreala or Apura.
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Day 3:
Oreala or Apura - Cawfall: From Oreala / Apura we continue in our dugout canoe further up the Corantyn river. Overnight in a makeshift camp, sleep in Hammocks.
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Day 4:
Cawfall to Wonotobo: From Cawfall, Alaman Fadon or Bigi Boktu depending on the location reached an early departure for the journey to the Wonotobo. The river is quite clear to travel at some places and at others one has to be very aware of treacherous rocks. At some places, especially the area before Powisi Island the river is a true labyrinth of islands and rapids. Much of the progress depends on the waterlevel. Usually approaching Wonotobo will be heralded by foam floating on the water. When approaching the rapids one can almost feel their presence even though the rapids are well concealed.
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Day 5:
Wonotobo, reconnaisance: A day of reconnaisance. We explore the main rapids, Englishman, Frenchman, and Dutchman in the morning. In the afternoon we hike through the jungle to the upper end of the Dutchman and enjoy the tranquility of the remoteness. Depending on the circumstances and wishes of the group we go for a night walk or a short trip on the river in the evening.
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Day 6:
Wonotobo, exploration and relaxation: In the morning we go for a stiff hike on the Surinamese shore in the hope of some jungle encounters. We may proceed on tracks or information found on the previous day or obtained from the Amerindians. In the evening we may go on the river or take a night stroll in the jungle.
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Day 7:
Wonotobo to Cawfall: This morning we take an early breakfast. We have a long day ahead for it is a long way back and the progress of this day wil determine the progress of the following days. Straight after breakfast we start cleaning up and loading the boat. After a hearty greeting from the captain and the inhabitants of Wanapan we embark and head back for Cawfall. The intention is to get as close as possible to Cawfall.
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Day 8:
Cawfall - Wasyabo - Paramaribo: From Cawfall we continue to the Amerindian village Washabo. Here we get in a small airplane and fly to Paramaribo.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes Surinamese VAT. Included is all accommodation and transportation as per itinerary. Not included in the price is accommodation in Paramaribo.
Also see tour packages in:
South America
Suriname
Rainforest
Ecotourism
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