2: Preparation
Depending on the type of adventure trip we provide:
- Hammock with mosquito net
- Bottled Water
- Large plastic bag to cover your bag
- Machete: Only if you have experience using one
- Plates/Spoon/Forks.
- Helmets
- Life Vests
- Compass
- Emergency Whistle
- Ropes
- Radios (one per group)
- Fishing kit
- Lots of other miscellaneous items
Remember our trips include most of the things you will need to be comfortable in the jungle and on the rivers. We do suggest you bring the following though:
- Rain gear (Poncho)
- Individual first aid kit to deal with minor injuries like cuts and blisters
- Mosquito repellent
- Hats
- Sunglasses
- Water absorbent towels
- Sun cream (waterproof and unscented don’t attract insects)
- Beach sandals (no flip flops)
- Personal hygiene items
- Waterproof flashlight (with red filter if possible) including batteries
- Fixed blade hunting knife
- Jungle hiking boots
- Large backpack or Rucksack
For the river voyaging trips you only need to bring:
- Rain gear (Poncho)
- Individual first aid kit to deal with minor injuries like cuts and blisters
- Sun cream (waterproof and unscented don’t attract insects)
- Beach sandals (no flip flops)
- Personal hygiene items
- Hiking boots
- Mosquito repellent
- Water absorbent towels
- Hats
- Sunglasses
- Large backpack
You can also bring a camera. Bring extra clothes: T-shirts, shorts, long pants, shirts etc. Remember that we will be in many wet places . Ensure your camera is water resistant or keep it in a waterproof bag.
Our trips are mostly for those with an adventurous spirit. If you are unsure if a certain trip is the right one for you, please feel free to ask us. Boekme takes you to areas and places off the beaten path.To areas and places you may never have heard of before. Now that is exciting!
Yes! You may definitely come alone. Our trips usually consist of 10 or more individuals. We do encourage participants to join our trips in pairs or in small groups of friends, because some people enjoy adventures better if a familiar face is with them. However, Boekme also invites individuals who enjoy traveling alone to join the trips. You will make friends for life during these thrilling adventures. Check out our trips schedule and book well in advance.
As always, dress comfortably. Depending on the trip you can wear shorts and t-shirts, long pants, beach shoes or hiking boots. We recommended to have a pair of hiking boots for the jungle survival types of trips.
You may need a tourist visa depending on your nationality. If you are not sure if you require a visa then please contact us at any time. If you need to have a visa, it can be easily obtained upon arrival at the international airport in Suriname.
Our adventure trips are available throughout the year, but on specific pre-scheduled dates. We offer expedition type of trips and departure date are set months in advance to allow participants enough time to book their trips and arrange international flights (if needed). For more info on specific start dates please check the individual adventure trip you are interested in.