What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Where does this tour start?

Meeting point details will be provided in your booking confirmation.

Bonaire

North Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★ 5.0

2 hours

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Overview

That is a Unique Small Group Tour guided by a knowledgeable, Local Bonaire resident who Loves the Island!

Why Shekhinah Tours is Different: Unlike other tours, this is not a big bus experience 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 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 personally interact with your guide throughout.

You will see all the major sites and highlights.

Because of this tour's minor group nature, you can ask questions and make custom requests if there's something you want to see. Time allows, and we'll do all we can to make this trip memorable for you and your group!

Please click on the Itinerary tab at the top to see our 18 points of interest!

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What's Included

✓ Included

Transportation to and from your Ship or Hotel
Coca-Cola, Sprite, Water, or Coca-Cola Max
Transportation via small van, car or pick-up. (Dependent on number of guests)
Clean and Safe Vehicle with Air-Conditioning & Working Seatbelts
Guided by an Experienced & Knowledgeable Bonaire Resident
A local appreciation after the tour

✗ Not Included

The snack at a local Stop on the tour is not included in the price

Itinerary

Stop 1

Cruise Passengers: Your guide will welcome you with your first name or last name on a sign in front of the cruise ship exit/enter gate where your ship is docked. As you walk away from your ship, you will be approaching a security checkpoint gate. When you exit the gate, walk straight forward, and look straight ahead. Your guide will be there 15 minutes before the start of your tour to collect you. Please Note: If your tour starts at 08:30, your guide will pick you up 15 minutes (08:15) before the start time of your tour. Non-Cruise Passengers: For the meeting, please meet your guide at the reception, and if you are staying at an apartment; your driver will be at the address you provided on the booking. Your guide will arrive at your pick-up location 15 minutes before the start of your tour to pick you up. We will notify you if there are any changes.

Stop 2

At the start of the tour, we will tell you a little bit 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 want to do some shopping and walk around. If you're on a cruise, the ship port is less than a 5-minute walk from the central downtown district, and you can easily see and walk back to your ship before departure.

Stop 3

Harbour Village Marina is one of two marina facilities on the island where both local and visiting yachts can book moorings and stay on the island. It's also a safe-haven for surrounding boats during storms to seek shelter and calmer water.

Stop 4

Trans World Radio plays a vital role in global radio and features a beautiful mural that you won't be able to miss. We'll tell you more about it on tour and give you a chance to take a photo.

Stop 5

Many of the island's hotels are located in a neighbourhood called Hato. We'll be passing through parts of this neighbourhood and sharing information as we head north.

Stop 6

Here you will see some of the largest homes on Bonaire. Your guide will share with you why people from all over the globe are moving to this area and, in particular, why this area is valued so highly.

Stop 7

At 1000 Steps, we will make a stop where you can get out, walk around and take pictures of the beautiful scenery and clear blue ocean. Whether you descend the steps to the sea or stay on top, you will still have a nice view of the area and coast.

Stop 8

Tolo Dive Site is one of the best dive sites on the island due to the large reef and schools of fish that inhabit this area of coral cliffs. From a distance, you will see interesting boulder patterns and your guide will point out lines on the cliffs that show you where the water level was thousands of years ago.

Stop 9

From the 17th century until 1863, Bonaire, like many islands in the Caribbean, relied on slave labour to work plantations and the salt pans. Throughout the island, you will see remnants of this time that serve as reminders of the hard work and hands that built the island's economy during this period. Here at Karpata, you will see a building where the women and the children would stay during the week.

Stop 10

Like all places, oil and resources play an essential role in daily life on Bonaire. But unlike many sites, islands do not allow for a natural supply found locally. Here at BOPEC, your tour guide will be showing you some of the island's oil tanks and the reason for their placement here on the island.

Stop 11

Goto (Pronounced Go - To) Meer is a beautiful protected reserve area where you will often see flamingos and native birds in their natural habitat. You also will see the sparkle of salt deposits and the dense greenery in this Northern part of the island. As this is a protected area, we will not be exiting the vehicle, but you will have the chance to take photos and spot the flamingos. In the distance, you'll see Brandaris, the tallest point on Bonaire, located in the Washington Nature Preserve Park.

Stop 12

Rincon was the first official town established in the 16th century. Here you will see some of the oldest buildings on the island, typical local architecture, and learn why this location was chosen many years ago to be the first official settlement when the Spanish discovered Bonaire.

Stop 13

You will visit a locally made liquor and spirits of Bonaire. Please remember the distillery is open from 10 am to 5 pm, from Monday to Saturday.

Stop 14

After Rincon, we will embark on the windy and breath-taking east coast of Bonaire, where you can feel the crashing waves and often see roaming wild donkeys. We'll also pass Bonaire's Land Sailing Adventure track, where you can see people zipping around in their sail karts. That is the last stop, and from here, we will drive you back to the ship. It is a great time to ask questions and chat with your tour guide.

Stop 15

We will be on a top of a hill where you can see Bonaire from a high point in the middle of the Island.

Stop 16

This is the second old neighbourhood on the Island where the Indians have moved to.

Stop 17

This is the largest neighbourhood in Bonaire.

Stop 18

Here your guide will tell you more about the inter Bonaire main street. That will be our last point of interest; while driving back downtown, we encourage you to ask questions, and we will share more about the island.

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Good to Know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We want you to feel at home and comfortable on our island and recommend you bring the following for this tour:
1.Sun Protection: Sunscreen, Sunglasses
2.Extra Water
3.Dress Comfortably for warm, sunny and humid weather
4.Camera (of course!)
Before the Tour:
Hotel or apartment guests: For the meeting, please meet your guide at the reception, and if you are staying at an apartment; your driver will be at the address you provided on the booking. Your guide will arrive at your pick-up location 15 minutes before the start of your tour to pick you up. We will notify you if there are any changes.
Cruise Ship guests:Your guide will welcome you with your first name or last name on a sign in front of the cruise ship exit/enter gate where your ship is docked. As you walk away from your ship, you will be approaching a security checkpoint gate. When you exit the gate, walk straight forward, and look straight ahead. Your guide will be there 15 minutes before the start of your tour to collect you. Please Note: If your tour starts at 08:30, your guide will pick you up 15 minutes (08:15) before the start time of your tour.
Very IMPORTANT: If you don't see your guide with your name, please stay at the gate of your ship and do not walk away and look for your guide, let your guide look for you.
We GUARANTEE to have you BACK TO THE SHIP 1 hour before the ship departure time.
This is a small group guided tour of up to 7 people per vehicle. You will be in a shared van, car, or pick-up depending on the number of guests.
Our prices include a 6% government tax.
Our goal is for you to leave the Island happier than when you arrived.

Known For:

Historical Tours in Kralendijk, Bus Tours in Kralendijk, Private and Luxury in Kralendijk, Ports of Call Tours in Kralendijk, Car Tours in Kralendijk, Shore Excursions in Kralendijk, Port Pickup in Kralendijk, Cultural Tours in Kralendijk

Special Instructions

Thank you for choosing Shekhinah Tours!

Hotel or apartment Guests: For the meeting, please meet your guide at the reception, and if you are staying at an apartment; your driver will be at the address
you provided on the booking.

Your guide will arrive at your pick-up location 15 minutes before the start of your tour to pick you up. We will notify you if there are any changes.

Cruise Ship Passengers: Your guide will welcome you with your first or last name on a sign in front of the cruise ship exit/entry gate where your ship is docked.

Please check if the ship time is the same as the local time. There may be differences. We will not make a refund because of that mistake.

Walking away from your ship, you will approach a security checkpoint gate. When you exit the gate, walk straight forward, and look straight ahead. Your guide will be there 15 minutes before the start of your tour to collect you.

Please Note: If your tour starts at 08:30, your guide will pick you up 15 minutes (08:15) before the start time of your tour.

Very IMPORTANT: If you don't see your guide with your name, please stay at the gate of your ship and do not walk away and look for your guide; let your guide look for you.

We GUARANTEE having you BACK TO THE SHIP 1 hour before the ship departure time.

This is a small group guided tour of up to 20 people per vehicle. Depending on the number of guests, you will be in a shared bus, van, car, or pick-up.

If you have any questions, please let us know by email: info@shekhinahtours.com. You can also contact us at +599 787 4778 by call or WhatsApp.

Our goal is for you to leave the Island happier than when you arrived.