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2-Hour South Bonaire Highlights Tour With Local Guide
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    2 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the highlights of beautiful South Bonaire, starting from the International Airport and ending at the Tera Cora Neighbourhood. Visit the Salt Pier and learn about its importance, see red slaves huts built in the 1850s, and in the Nikiboko Neighbourhood, witness how people live and build their houses. Also, admire the island's beautiful beaches, such as Sorobon Beach.

Highlights
  • Learn about the downtown area of Kralendijk
  • See the beautiful Te Amo Beach near the airport 
  • Visit the famous Salt Pier
  • Stop by the Tera Cora Neighbourhood to see how people live
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    • Start the tour from the Cruise Ship Port or your hotel/apartment.
      • Cruise Ship Passengers: We will start our tour at the Cruise Ship Port and will meet you 15 minutes prior to your tour departure. When you exit your ship, walk to the security gate (there will be only one security gate) and straight ahead you will see a sign that says, "INTERNET BOOKING". Someone from our team will be waiting for you there with your name on a sign.
      • Non-Cruise Passengers: We will pick you up at your accommodation. Please be ready to depart 15 minutes PRIOR to the start time of your tour.
    • At the start of the tour, we will tell you about the downtown area of Kralendijk. Downtown Kralendijk consists of a few streets and is easily walkable. Kaya Grandi is the Main Street where you will find most shops, restaurants, and cafes.
    • After the tour, we can drop you off in the centre if you would like to do some shopping and walk around. 
    • If you're on a cruise, the ship port is about a 5-minute walk from the downtown district, and you will easily be able to see and walk back to your ship before departure.
    • At Bonaire International Airport you will see our pink airport and we will share about tourism and flights arriving and departing from Bonaire.
    • Te Amo Beach, meaning "I Love You" Beach, is a beautiful public spot situated near Bonaire's airport. It has a tranquil and sandy shoreline with easy access to the water. 
    • Donkey Beach is a nice local beach where local family and friends gather on the weekends and for celebrations. 
    • Bachelors Beach is a local beach with very clear water.
    • Belnem is a fast-growing neighbourhood on the Island.
    • Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire is a large modern resort that has private beach access and a swim-up bar & restaurant for patrons. 
    • Punt Vierkant is one of the very old lighthouses on Bonaire with great history.
    • Hilma Hooker is a Ship wrack, a famous spot for divers.
    • The Salt Pier is one of the most beautiful stops on the island! On your right, you will see our two-toned blue clear ocean, and on your left, you will see pink water and Bonaire's famous mountains of salt. We will be stopping here to take photos and allow you to ask questions and see the salt crystals and foam up close. At this stop, we'll be sharing information about the important role of salt on our island and why this spot in particular is special. 
    • Here at White Pan, you will see the Slaves Huts that were built in the 1850s. We'll take some time here to talk about the history and the unique corals on the island.
    • You will see the Red Slaves Huts that were built in the 1850s. Great story about the Red, White, and Blue stripe colours.
    • At the Light House, you will be able to get out of the vehicle and have a look around the lighthouse. This is often a popular spot for wild flamingos and donkeys to roam. 
    • Sorobon Beach is one of Bonaire's natural treasures enjoyed by sunbathers and water enthusiasts of all ages. It’s known for its calm, clear and shallow water. With these conditions and Bonaire's steady trade winds, Sorobon hosts some of the world's best windsurfing both for amateurs and professionals.
    • At the Nikiboko Neighbourhood, you will see how local people live and how they build their colourful houses.
    • At Tera Cora Neighbourhood, you will see how local people live and how they build their colourful houses.
    • This will be our last point of interest,  while driving back to downtown we encourage you to ask questions and we will share more about the island.
What's Included
  • Guided by a Kind & Knowledgeable Long-Time Bonaire Resident
  • Local Snack at a Unique Local Stop on the tour, you will be able to choose from different snacks they offer
  • Coca-Cola, Sprite, Water or Coca-Cola Zero
  • A local appreciation after the tour
  • Clean and Safe Vehicle with Air-Conditioning & Working Seatbelts
  • Transportation to and from your Ship or Hotel
  • Transportation via small van, car or pick-up. (Dependent on number of guests)

What's Excluded
  • The snack at a local Stop on the tour is not included in the price
What to bring

We want you to feel at home and comfortable on our island and recommend you bring the following for this tour:

  • Sun Protection: Sunscreen, Sunglasses 
  • Extra Water
  • Dress comfortably for warm, sunny, and humid weather
  • Camera (of course!)
Know before you go
  • This is a Unique Small-Group Tour guided by a knowledgeable, Local Bonaire resident who loves the Island with 17 points of interest.
  • Why we are different: Unlike other tours offered, this is not a big bus experience (with less than 17 points of interest) with long wait times and impersonal guides. We want you to feel welcome to the island the moment you step off the ship and we’re excited to share with you our knowledge of the history, culture, economy, and food on Bonaire!
  • You will be greeted personally and shown to your vehicle.
  • There is a maximum of 7 guests per vehicle so you will have a personal interaction with your guide throughout.
  • You will see all the major sites and highlights; you will experience local neighbourhoods to sample snacks and drinks native to this region.
  • Because of the small group nature of this tour, you will be able to ask questions and make custom requests if there’s something in particular, you want to see. Time allowing, we’ll do all we can to make this trip special for you and your group!
  • At the end of the tour, you will get a local appreciation from us.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 55 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 44 Per Person
Infant
1 To 4 USD 0 Per Person

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