This full-day boat and walking tour explores the Commewijne district across the river from Paramaribo, the heartland of Suriname's 18th- and 19th-century plantation economy. The tour combines river travel with stops at the Nieuw Amsterdam Open Air Museum (the 18th-century Dutch fortification at the confluence of the Suriname and Commewijne rivers) and visits to two preserved plantations, Rust en Werk (sugar) and Frederiksdorp (coffee), now restored as a heritage resort.

The full day allows for substantial time at each site, including lunch at Frederiksdorp's restored estate. Pink belly dolphins are commonly sighted during the river crossings.

• Nieuw Amsterdam Open Air Museum, 18th-century Dutch fort at the river confluence with original cannons and exhibits on the plantation economy

• Two plantations in one day, Rust en Werk (18th-century sugar) and Frederiksdorp (19th-century coffee, now heritage resort)

• Pink belly dolphins, frequent sightings during river crossings between Paramaribo and Commewijne

• Plantation history depth, slavery, indentureship and the economic foundations of Dutch colonial Suriname

• Frederiksdorp lunch, plated meal at the restored 19th-century estate, now operating as a boutique heritage hotel

• Local-led tour, guides are Commewijne residents with deep knowledge of plantation history and contemporary district life

• Boat travel on traditional tent boat

• English-speaking local guide

• All plantation entrance fees

• Plated lunch at Plantage Frederiksdorp

• Bottled water

• Round-trip transportation between Paramaribo accommodation and Leonsberg pier (offer as the pier-transfer add-on)

• Alcoholic beverages

• Personal purchases

• Gratuities for guide

• Travel insurance