Pejego Tours: Tailor-Made Journeys Through the Wild Guianas
A Paramaribo-based outfitter that builds Suriname trips around youΓÇöjungle, rivers, and Maroon villages included.
Why Go
Pejego Tours doesn't sell a bus seat; it sells a country. This small, locally run operator on Willem Anthonielaan crafts private, tailor-made itineraries through Suriname (and onward into Guyana and French Guiana) for travelers who want the Amazon without the mass-tourism formula.
The Experience
Walk into Pejego's tucked-away office and you're essentially co-planning your trip with people who grew up navigating these rainforests and river systems. Days can swing from paddling black-water creeks and quad-biking off-grid, to hiking Brownsberg in search of howler monkeys, to sleeping in a hammock in an interior village where cassava bread is still baked over open fire. City-only travelers can book a Paramaribo day-tour that folds in the UNESCO wooden colonial center, Central Market, and the Waterkant. Everything is bespoke, multilingual (Dutch, English, Papiamento), and paced to your groupΓÇösolo, couple, or family.
What to Try
Ask about the 10-day Back to Nature loop for a solid Suriname primer, the 14-day Highlights tour if you want jungle plus culture, orΓÇöif you have the timeΓÇöthe 21-day Adventurous Hammock trip that gets you deep into Maroon and Indigenous territory. Adventure junkies should push for the cross-border 15-day GuyanaΓÇôSurinameΓÇôFrench Guiana run, which packs Kaieteur Falls and the Kourou space center into one itinerary. For a low-commitment taster, request a half-day Paramaribo city walk plus a Commewijne River dolphin-spotting boat.
Insider Tip
Pejego is a boutique operator, not a walk-in kioskΓÇöemail or WhatsApp (+31 6 50952855) at least a few weeks ahead, and be specific about interests (birding, food, Maroon culture, photography). They'll quietly steer you toward small-group departures with the guides who actually specialize in your niche, which is a much better trip than the generic package you'd get by showing up cold. Also: ask them to bundle your e-tourist card assistance and any Guyana visa help into the bookingΓÇöthey handle it as a matter of course, and it saves days of paperwork.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Willem Anthonielaan 56, Paramaribo, Suriname. Office hours: MonΓÇôFri, 9:00ΓÇô16:00 (GMT-3); closed weekends. Contact: WhatsApp +31 6 50952855, local +597 855-0625, or via pejegotours.com. Payment and pricing are quoted per custom itineraryΓÇöexpect a written proposal after your initial consult. Best months to travel: FebΓÇôApr and AugΓÇôNov (drier windows); interior trips still run in the wet season but river levels change what's possible.
Pair It With
- 'T Vat Sidewalk Cafe Guide — A classic Paramaribo terrace on the corner of Kleine WaterstraatΓÇöperfect for a Parbo beer and people-watching after your planning session at Pejego.
- 168 Restaurant Guide — Nearby spot for a hearty Chinese-Surinamese meal that reflects the country's mixed heritageΓÇöan easy walk-in dinner before an early tour departure.
- 101 Suites Guide — Convenient central Paramaribo stay if you're building your Pejego itinerary around a few nights in the capital before heading upriver.