This expedition accesses Mount Kasikasima, a granite massif rising from primary rainforest in southeastern Suriname near the Brazilian border. It is run in partnership with the Trio and Wajana communities of the Upper Tapanahony. The trip begins with a flight to Palumeu and continues by dugout canoe up the Tapanahony and Palumeu rivers to a base camp at the foot of the Sawaniboto waterfall. From base camp, you climb to one of the peaks of Mount Kasikasima for panoramic views over the Amazon rainforest. On clear days, the Brazilian border is visible.

The expedition is available in two durations: a 5-day version focused on the core mountain climb, and an 8-day version that adds intermediate river camps, the Kodebaku Falls hike, an Amerindian camp visit and an additional free day at base camp. Both versions use hammock camping at the base of Kasikasima. The 8-day version is recommended for travelers wanting fuller immersion in the Amazon interior.

This is genuine adventure travel. The level of physical effort, the simplicity of jungle conditions and the multiple days without telephone or radio contact differentiate this from a standard guided tour.

• Mount Kasikasima climb, approximately 7-hour round-trip jungle hike to the summit with 1 hour at the top, panoramic views over the Amazon rainforest extending to the Brazilian border on clear days

• Run in partnership with the Trio and Wajana communities of the Upper Tapanahony

• Pristine, roadless interior, the Tapanahony and Palumeu rivers traverse a part of Suriname where commercial activity is virtually absent

• Sawaniboto waterfall base camp, hammock camping at the foot of the granite mountain

• Wildlife on the route: howler monkeys, caimans, giant otters, occasionally cock-of-the-rock (a rare bright orange forest bird at the foot of Kasikasima)

• Two duration options: 5 days (depart Monday, return Friday) or 8 days (Monday to Monday or Friday to Friday)

• Round-trip flight Paramaribo (Zorg en Hoop) to Palumeu (Vincent Fayks airstrip)

• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and juice

• All accommodation: lodge cabin nights at Palumeu, hammock camping at intermediate and base camps

• Hammocks, mosquito nets and tarp shelters at all camp sites

• Dutch- or English-speaking tour guide throughout

• Trio or Wajana boatmen and cook accompanying the expedition

• All standard activities: river travel, mountain climb, village visits, hikes

• Round-trip transfer between Paramaribo accommodation and Zorg en Hoop airport (available as add-on at booking)

• Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (available at Palumeu lodge bar)

• Souvenirs and handicraft purchases

• Activities not in the standard program

• Travel insurance (mandatory for this expedition)

• Gratuities for guide, boatmen, cook and lodge staff