North Tour with Local Guide
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Kralendijk, Bonaire
2 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English
and 2 more
Spanish, Dutch
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!
What's 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
- A local appreciation after the tour
- Guided by an Experienced & Knowledgeable Bonaire Resident
- The snack at a local Stop on the tour is not included in the price
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
All Cruise Port Terminal Kaya grandi, Kralendjik, 123454, BQ. Cruise ship port Kibrahacha 9, kralendijk, 00000, BQ. cruise terminal pick up Passangrahan, Plaza Wilhelmina, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands .
What To Expect
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Bonaire Cruise Port
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.
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
Kralendijk (pass by)
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.
Harbour Village Marina (pass by)
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.
Trans World Radio Bonaire (TWR) (pass by)
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.
Hato (pass by)
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.
Sabadeco (pass by)
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.
1000 Steps
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Queen's Highway (pass by)
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.
landhuis Karpata
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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6JC8+GQ2 (pass by)
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.
Goto Lake
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rincon
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Cadushy Distillery
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bonaire Landsailing Adventures (pass by)
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.
Seru Largu
We will be on a top of a hill where you can see Bonaire from a high point in the middle of the Island.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
North Saliña (pass by)
This is the second old neighbourhood on the Island where the Indians have moved to.
Bonaire (pass by)
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the North Tour with Local Guide?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-122444P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the North Tour with Local Guide?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is 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.
- A local appreciation after the tour.
- Guided by an Experienced & Knowledgeable Bonaire Resident.
The following is NOT included:
- The snack at a local Stop on the tour is not included in the price.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the North Tour with Local Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for North Tour with Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's 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
- A local appreciation after the tour
- Guided by an Experienced & Knowledgeable Bonaire Resident
- The snack at a local Stop on the tour is not included in the price
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
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