Commewijne Plantation Boat Tour

8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Commewijne Plantation Boat Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Dutch
Operated by: Tourssuriname.com

Ages: Infants (0–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Snacks
Included: An experienced tour guide

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Leonsberg

10 min

The boarding point in the boat
Fort Nieuw Amsterdam

2 hours Admission included

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.
Stop 3

2 hours

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.
Stop 4

2 hours

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.
Stop 5

30 min Admission included

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.
Commewijne River

one hour

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.