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Frederiksdorp is a former 18th-century coffee and cocoa plantation. The first owner was a German, Johan Friedrich Knöffel, to whom the plantation owes its name to date. The history of Frederiksdorp begins with colonization of “The Wild Coast”, slavery and plantation, its abolition from 1863 to 1873, the immigration of Asian contract workers, and results in the development into a peaceful, friendly area. The tranquility, friendliness, the omnipresent historical heritage and beautiful nature make the Commewijne one of Suriname’s finest districts. “After sour it sweet” is an old saying in the Commewijne.
The Hindustani and Javanese contract workers came to Suriname from 1873 to 1939 and decided to continue living were assigned a piece of land. Their descendants live from small-scale agriculture, animal husbandry and fishing. Fishing is often done on the Suriname and Commewijne river, off the coast and in the swamps.
The historical heritage of Frederiksdorp consists of a police station with seven houses that are all furnished as accommodation. There are accommodation on the two authentic plantation houses. The prison has been transformed into a restaurant and kitchen.
The surrounding plantations in the Commewijne district, such as Peperpot, Meerzorg, Mariënburg, Katwijk, Spieringshoek, Alliance, Bakkie, Mariënbosch, Johan and Margaretha, and Rust en Werk – all have their own story.
2 day tour Frederiksdorp:
Day 1: Dolphins, caimans and turtles
You leave from Hotel Torarica to Mariënburg. You then transfer to the boat to Plantage Resort Frederiksdorp.
Upon arrival you will be welcomed by the team and there will be a historical walk on the estate. After lunch, depending on the tide, you and your guide will look for dolphins. Due to the favorable location of Frederiksdorp there is no need to sail too far to spot the dolphins. Often you will see the dolphins off the boat. With a little luck, one will come close to the boat so that you can catch a good glimpse of these pink belly dolphins. Depending on the tide and the season you will go on a sea turtle tour in the afternoon or evening with the guide. From Frederiksdorp there is sailed to Plantation Johanna Margaretha. After a ± 5 min walk we transfer to smaller boats towards the beach.
This tour through the swamp area is approximately 20 kilometers long and takes ± 45 minutes. Let your senses be stimulated by the flora and fauna. The guide will point out where the caimans are hidden and the boatswain skilfully sails there so that you can see them up close. Afterwards there will be sailed to the turtle beach. Here ± 8 km is walked for spotting the sea turtles. Nothing is more beautiful than experiencing the entire process, coming out of the water, digging, laying and covering the nest! Afterwards you return to Frederiksdorp. Upon your return, you can relax in the lounge bar and enjoy this impressive day.
Day 2: Cycling to Plantation Kroonenburg
After breakfast our guide will take you on a bike ride in an easterly direction to Plantation Kronenburg. You pass various old and sometimes overgrown plantations, locks and canals. The guide tells you about the history and the different cultures in the district. Afterwards you return to Frederiksdorp where the bicycles are returned. After checking out, you will return to Mariënburg by boat. Here your transport awaits for the return trip to Hotel Torarica.
Including:
- Transport from Paramaribo to Plantage Resort Frederiksdorp (taxi or bus and boat) via Mariënburg v.v.
- One night at the resort
- Food and drinks: 1 x breakfast, 2 x lunch and 1 x dinner
- A bike ride
- Spotting dolphins
- A historic walk on the estate
- Depending on the season a swamp or turtle tour
Minimum 2 people. Rate: € 175 (All-in p.p.).
Departure of the tour: at 8 a.m. from Hotel Torarica.
3 day tour Frederiksdorp:
Day 1:
Same as the 2 day tour.
Day 2:
Same as the 2 day tour.
Day 3: Plantation Rust and Werk
After breakfast you and your guide will go to the Rest and Work Plantation. Cocoa and cotton were later grown on this former coffee plantation. The guide tells you about the plantation period and contemporary life at Rest and Work. You view the meadows and the shrimp farm. Afterwards you will sail back to Mariënburg by boat. Here your transport awaits for the return trip to Hotel Torarica.
Including:
- Transport from Paramaribo to Plantage Resort Frederiksdorp (taxi or bus and boat) v.v.
- Two nights at the resort including 2 x breakfast, 3 x lunch and 2 x dinner
- Spotting dolphins
- A historic walk on the estate
- A village walk
- A bike ride to the Kronenburg plantation with a stop at the Mariënbosch plantation
- Depending on the season a swamp or turtle tour
- A tour by boat to the Rust en Werk plantation where guests are given a tour
Minimum 2 people. Rate € 250 (All-in p.p.)
Departure of the tour: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM from Hotel Torarica.
5 day tour Frederiksdorp:
This 5 day trip is comparable to the 3 day tour and in addition to the tours below.
- A tour to Plantation Katwijk and Peperpot.
- A tour to Bakki with a tour in the “Botanical Legacy” garden, a visit to the museum.
Including:
- Transport from Paramaribo to Plantage Resort Frederiksdorp (by taxi or bus and boat) v.v.
- Four nights at the resort including 4 x breakfast, 2 x lunch and 2 x dinner
- A historic walk on the estate
- Spotting dolphins
- A bike ride to plantation Kronenburg, with a stop at plantation Mariënbosch and Plantage Rust en Werk
- Depending on the season a swamp or turtle tour
- A tour to Plantation Katwijk and Peperpot
- A tour to Bakki with a tour in the “Botanical Legacy” garden, a visit to the museum.
Departure of the tour: at 8 a.m. from Hotel Torarica.
Minimum 2 people. Rate € 460 (All-in p.p.)
Comments:
Cabana facilities:
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Hot and cold water
- Free WIFI
- Refrigerator
- Kettle
- Desk with lamp
- Closet
Type properties:
- Six large cabanas with space for 4 people
- Eight small cabanas with space for 2 people
Sea turtles:
From February to August, the Atlantic sea beaches of Suriname are the domain of the giant tortoise. From Plantage Frederiksdorp we sail either to the beach of Braampunt or we sail through a canal of 20 km through the swamp to the beach of Matapica. When we arrive there we look for the sea turtles. We keep enough distance not to disturb the turtles when laying, but we get close enough to see the wonderful process. An impressive experience.
