Private Bonaire Island Tour in English with a Bonaire Local

4.6
(21 reviews)
Bonaire

2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

For cruise ship passengers: Pick up at South or North Port.
All others: Pick up on-location.

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Meeting point

Upon arrival, exit the port-terminal gate, and a HENK TRANSFER & TOURS representative will await you at the Tourism Corporation booth.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours (approximately)
  • Kralendijk (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    1000 Steps

    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.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Gotomeer

    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.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Rincon

    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.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary

    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.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Slave Huts at White Pan

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Henk Transfer & Tours

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Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Best Conversion
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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