This two-day, one-night tour (extendable to three days/two nights) explores Bigi Pan, a 68,000-hectare wetland reserve in Suriname's Nickerie district on the northwestern coast. The wetlands are recognized as a globally important birding site with over 120 recorded species, including scarlet ibis, flamingos, roseate spoonbills, kingfishers and numerous herons and raptors.

You'll stay in a private overwater cabin at a floating lodge positioned directly in the wetlands, with air conditioning, private bathroom (cold water), balcony overlooking the water and WiFi. The program includes morning and evening boat excursions for birdwatching, night caiman spotting and mangrove exploration. All meals and non-alcoholic beverages included.

• Scarlet ibis flocks, hundreds of brilliant red birds roosting at dusk, one of Suriname's most spectacular wildlife sightings

• Over 120 bird species including flamingos, kingfishers, snail kites, fishing hawks, herons and migratory shorebirds

• Overwater lodge with private air-conditioned cabins and balconies, positioned directly in the wetlands for immersive observation

• Dawn and dusk excursions timed for peak bird activity and photographic light

• Night caiman spotting by boat after dark

• Mangrove exploration through black and white mangrove swamps and tidal creeks

• Round-trip transportation: Paramaribo to Nickerie district boat landing

• Boat transfers to and from overwater lodge (45 to 60 minutes each way)

• One night in private overwater cabin with air conditioning, private bathroom, balcony and WiFi

• All meals: Day 1 lunch and dinner, Day 2 breakfast and lunch

• Non-alcoholic beverages throughout stay

• Guided wetland excursions: afternoon birding, sunset scarlet ibis observation, night caiman spotting, dawn birding

• English-speaking naturalist guide

• Meals in Paramaribo before departure and after return

• Alcoholic beverages

• Optional activities (fishing, mud bath)

• Gratuities for guide and lodge staff

• Travel insurance