Bio With Wirjo
Suriname tours & nature adventures with local expert Wirjo
93% rainforest, jaguars, pink-belly river dolphins, harpy eagles, sloths and a 400-year-old wooden capital — explored the way only a local guide can show you.
Why travellers fall for this country
Six facts that sum up why Suriname is worth the trip — from rainforest cover to what you can expect to see with us.
Founder & CEO — local expert, conservationist, licensed tour guide
A biology teacher turned storyteller
Ricky Wirjosentono is the CEO and founder of Bio With Wirjo Tours and Education N.V., a tailored tourism company based in Paramaribo, Suriname. With a background as a biology teacher and over a decade of experience writing for daily newspapers, Ricky brings a rare blend of scientific insight and storytelling to every journey he creates.
His deep knowledge of Suriname's nature, culture and history shapes tours that go far beyond the ordinary sightseeing experience. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Education, Ricky is driven by one clear mission: to share the beauty, biodiversity and spirit of Suriname with travellers from around the world.
An adventure for every kind of traveller
From a half-day in the wooden city to ten days deep in the interior — every trip is guided personally by Wirjo and shaped around what you want to see. Click any trip to explore it in full.
Paramaribo & Commewijne day trips
Walk the UNESCO old town or sail the plantation-era river, back before dinner.
2-day Suriname & St. Laurent
A first taste of the interior and a glimpse across the river into French Guiana.
Multi-day rainforest expeditions
Ten days or more deep in the 93% rainforest cover that defines this country.
Family-friendly adventures
Dolphin spotting, easy trails and river boats — Suriname the whole family can enjoy.
Wildlife found almost nowhere else
Suriname's forest and rivers hold some of South America's rarest sightings — patience and a good guide are all you need.
Your Suriname adventure starts with one message
Tell us your dates and what you'd love to see — We will help you build the right trip, from a single day to a full expedition.
What travellers say
Real reviews from travellers who explored Suriname with Wirjo, verified on Tripadvisor.
Day Trip to French Guiana Frontier
Found Wirjo through a search for day trips to French Guiana and got a fast, easy-to-arrange plan for a crossing to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. The reviewer highlighted the guided visit to the old penal colony, learning the history behind it (including the story of Papillon), and time to explore the market and colonial architecture before heading back — with hotel pickup, drop-off and a Surinamese lunch included. Called it a smooth, well-informed alternative to self-driving to the border.
Read full review on TripadvisorHistory and Culture
A full-day trip to French Guiana that the reviewer described as insightful and enjoyable from start to finish, with an informative guide throughout and an all-inclusive fee that made the day easy to plan for.
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