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Private Bonaire Island Tour in English with a Bonaire Local
About This Tour
We are a locally owned and operated tour company with 20+ years of experience. Discover Bonaire on a 3-hour fully private northern and southern island tour from Kralendijk, with onboard commentary on local culture, history, flora, fauna, and island life.
See Bonaire’s famous pink flamingos, local donkeys in their natural habitat, and the impressive salt pyramids and salt pans in the south. Visit Bonaire’s oldest village, the Slave Huts, downtown Kralendijk, the Catholic Church, and Goto Lake.
Relax in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle while a friendly, experienced local guide shows you the island at a comfortable pace.
Ideal for cruise ship guests, this fully private tour departs close to the port and is carefully timed to fit your schedule, ensuring a relaxed experience and a timely return to your ship. Hotel guests are picked up directly from their accommodation for a smooth, stress-free start to the tour.
See Bonaire’s famous pink flamingos, local donkeys in their natural habitat, and the impressive salt pyramids and salt pans in the south. Visit Bonaire’s oldest village, the Slave Huts, downtown Kralendijk, the Catholic Church, and Goto Lake.
Relax in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle while a friendly, experienced local guide shows you the island at a comfortable pace.
Ideal for cruise ship guests, this fully private tour departs close to the port and is carefully timed to fit your schedule, ensuring a relaxed experience and a timely return to your ship. Hotel guests are picked up directly from their accommodation for a smooth, stress-free start to the tour.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
✗ Not Included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Kralendijk is the capital city and main port of the island of Bonaire. In Dutch, Koralendijk (of which the name Kralendijk is a degeneration) means “coral reef” or “coral dike.” In Papiamentu, the town is often called Playa or “beach.” Kralendijk is a lively and colorful Caribbean town center.
2
The tour passes along the leeward coast of Bonaire through Queen’s Highway. This is a narrow road that hugs the northern shoreline with beautiful scenery of various dive spots. Along this road, we will stop by the beach of 1000 Steps, which thanks it's name to the limestone stairs you have to descend to get there.
3
Gotomeer is a saltwater lagoon near the island’s northern end and it is a flamingo hangout. You'll get the chance to step out and hopefully spot the flamingos in their natural habitat.
4
Bonaire's oldest village. We'll tour the village and give you the opportunity to delve into the authentic feel of Caribbean architecture and the village its remarkable history.
5
The Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary is one of only four areas in the world where Flamingos breed. The Sanctuary is located on the vast salt pans at the southern end of the island and is home to hundreds of flamingos.
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Visit the Slave Huts constructed in 1850 during the slavery time, which served as camping facilities for slaves working in the salt ponds to collect and ship the salt, one of Bonaire’s most important export products.
Good to Know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby