METS Travel & Tours

What METS Travel & Tours does

METS N.V. – Travel & Tours Suriname is a private Surinamese tour operator and travel agency headquartered in Paramaribo, Suriname. The company specializes in eco-tourism and nature-based travel experiences in Suriname's interior, which lies within the Guiana Shield region of the Amazon basin. Its product portfolio centers on three flagship all-inclusive jungle lodge experiences — Awarradam Jungle Lodge & Spa (from €425 per person for 4–5 days), Palumeu Jungle Lodge (from €665), and Kasikasima Jungle Expedition (from €808 for 5–8 days) — supplemented by the Colakreek Recreation Park, day trips, hotel and guesthouse bookings, international tour packages, cruise services, and ticketing.

The company sells exclusively direct-to-consumer through its website (mets.sr and surinamevacations.com), phone, email, and a physical Paramaribo office, with a multilingual (English and Dutch) presence targeting European eco-tourists. METS has no disclosed proprietary technology, no digital platform architecture, and no AI/ML capabilities; its value proposition rests on exclusive access to remote jungle lodges and bundled all-inclusive packaging that simplifies logistics for international visitors unfamiliar with Suriname.

METS generates revenue through per-person one-time payments for tour packages and through transaction-fee-based bookings for accommodations, transportation, and cruises. The company is bootstrapped with no institutional investors or parent company, and reports 51–100 employees. Industry affiliations include SHATA (Suriname Hotel and Tourism Association) and the Suriname Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKF), and it maintains presence on third-party review platforms TripAdvisor and Zoover.

Name

METS Travel & Tours

Legal name

METS N.V. – Travel & Tours Suriname

Website

https://surinamevacations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

METS Travel & Tours is a Suriname-based tour operator and travel agency offering all-inclusive jungle lodge experiences, domestic and international tour packages, cruises, and accommodation bookings, primarily targeting European eco-tourists via direct-to-consumer sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel & Tourism Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Jungle/Rainforest Expedition & Survival Tour Operators (THAAADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure & Expedition Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAD), Wildlife & Safari Tour Operators (THAKADAG), Domestic/In-Country Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAL)

Keywords

• Eco-tourism services
• Jungle lodge tours
• Tour packages
• Destination management
• Accommodation booking

Headquarters

HQ city

Paramaribo

HQ country

Suriname

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tour Packages: The company generates revenue through all-inclusive tour packages to jungle lodges including Awarradam, Palumeu, and Kasikasima, with pricing ranging from €425 to €808 per person depending on duration and location.
2. Accommodation Bookings: Revenue from hotel, guesthouse, and lodge bookings throughout Suriname, both independently and as part of package deals.
3. Transportation Services: Ticketing services for both domestic and international travel, including cruise packages to and from Suriname.
4. Recreation Park: Colakreek Recreation Park offers nature swimming experiences with holiday cabin accommodations for extended stays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

METS Travel & Tours is a Suriname-based tour operator that sells all-inclusive eco-tourism packages to remote jungle lodges (Awarradam, Palumeu, Kasikasima) and the Colakreek Recreation Park, along with day trips, hotel/guesthouse bookings, ticketing for domestic and international travel, international tour packages, and cruise services. The company serves both international tourists (with euro-denominated pricing suggesting a European focus) and domestic Surinamese travelers through direct bookings via its website, phone, email, and Paramaribo office.

Product overview

METS Travel & Tours is a single-product travel agency and tour operator offering a unified portfolio of travel services in Suriname. The company operates as a tour package provider featuring three flagship jungle lodge experiences (Awarradam Jungle Lodge & Spa, Palumeu Jungle Lodge, and Kasikasima Jungle Expedition), a nature resort (Colakreek Recreation Park), day trips, accommodation bookings, international tour packages, and cruise services. All offerings are managed under the METS brand as a single, integrated travel service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Awarradam Jungle Lodge & Spa: All-inclusive jungle lodge experience offering 4 or 5 day packages starting from €425
• Palumeu Jungle Lodge
• Kasikasima Jungle Expedition
• Colakreek Recreation Park
• SurinameVacations.com

Products and services

• Awarradam Jungle Lodge & Spa An all-inclusive jungle lodge and spa experience offering 4 or 5 day tour packages starting from €425, located in Suriname's primary tropical forest within the Guiana Shield. Targeted at international tourists seeking eco-tourism and nature experiences in Suriname's interior.
• Palumeu Jungle Lodge A jungle lodge offering all-inclusive tour packages starting from €665 as part of METS's portfolio of exclusive tours in Suriname's interior. Targeted at international tourists seeking multi-day jungle experiences.
• Kasikasima Jungle Expedition A multi-day jungle expedition tour offering 5 or 8 day packages starting from €808, showcasing Suriname's biodiversity in the Guiana Shield. Targeted at adventure travelers seeking extended remote expeditions.
• Colakreek Recreation Park A nature swim resort situated in savannah landscape with holiday cabins for longer stays. Targeted at domestic Surinamese travelers and visitors seeking accessible nature recreation, weekend getaways, and nature swimming.
• Day Trips Shorter duration tours and excursions available for visitors to Suriname. Targeted at tourists wanting single-day experiences outside the multi-day jungle lodge packages.
• Hotels, Guesthouses & Lodges Accommodation booking services for hotels, guesthouses, and lodges throughout Suriname, available independently or as part of package deals. Targeted at travelers needing accommodations beyond jungle lodge stays.
• International Tour Packages Pre-packaged international travel options departing from or arriving in Suriname. Targeted at travelers combining Suriname with other international destinations.
• Cruises (From/To Suriname) Cruise travel services including departures from Suriname ('Cruises From Suriname') and arrivals to Suriname ('Cruises To Suriname'). Targeted at cruise travelers using Suriname as a port of call on regional itineraries.
• Ticketing (Domestic and International Travel) Ticketing services for domestic and international travel, including flights and surface transport. Targeted at travelers needing point-to-point transportation bookings to or within Suriname.
• Gran Rio Jungle Expedition A jungle expedition tour featured as part of METS's exclusive tour offerings, directed through the Gran Rio river area. Targeted at adventure travelers seeking remote Suriname interior experiences.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Suriname Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKF)minorOthersMETS displays the Suriname Chamber of Commerce logo on their website, indicating membership in the local business association.
• SHATA (Suriname Hotel and Tourism Association)minorOthersMETS displays SHATA membership logo, indicating affiliation with the Suriname Hotel and Tourism Association for industry representation.
• ZooverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party review platform where Awarradam Jungle Lodge is featured with guest ratings and reviews.
• TripAdvisorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party review platform where Jungle Lodge Palumeu is listed with guest ratings and reviews from TripAdvisor users.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wilderness Safaris: Luxury safari and wilderness lodge operator across Africa. Comparable to METS on the model of high-end, all-inclusive wilderness lodge experiences tied to a unique biodiversity destination, though in a different geography.
• Belmond: Luxury hospitality group operating nature and wilderness lodges in South America (e.g., Hotel das Cataratas, Copacabana Palace). Comparable to METS on premium remote-lodge hospitality, though at broader luxury scale and brand.
• G Adventures: Large adventure-travel brand offering small-group nature and cultural tours including Amazon itineraries. Comparable on multi-day guided nature tour product but operates across many regions versus METS's single-destination focus.
• Lindblad Expeditions: Expedition cruise and nature-travel operator with Amazon and South America cruises. Comparable to METS on the cruise and Amazon-nature itinerary side, though Lindblad operates globally at much larger scale.
• Intrepid Travel: Global adventure tour operator with Amazon/South America itineraries. Comparable to METS as a multi-day nature and adventure tour provider, though serving a much broader portfolio of destinations and customer segments.

Emerging players

• Adventure Life: Small-group adventure tour operator with Amazon, Guyana, and Suriname-adjacent itineraries. Comparable as a multi-day nature/Amazon tour seller; overlaps with METS's destination profile and target eco-traveler segment.

Direct peers

• Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge: Brazilian Amazon lodge operating all-inclusive multi-day packages with river- and forest-based activities. Directly comparable to METS's Palumeu/Kasikasima multi-day Amazon packages.
• Rainforest Expeditions: Peru-based operator of all-inclusive Amazon eco-lodges (e.g., Tambopata, Refugio Amazonas). Closely comparable to METS as a multi-lodge, all-inclusive Amazon jungle lodge operator selling direct to international nature tourists.
• Cristalino Lodge: Brazilian Amazon private eco-lodge focused on biodiversity and guided jungle experiences. Comparable to METS on remote-access, high-biodiversity positioning and premium per-person pricing.
• Sacha Lodge: Ecuadorian Amazon eco-lodge operator offering multi-day all-inclusive jungle packages. Mirrors METS's model of small-capacity, all-inclusive remote Amazon experiences with embedded naturalist guiding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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