That is a Unique Small-Group Tour guided by a knowledgeable, Local Bonaire resident who loves the Island with 28 points of interest.
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! 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. You will experience local neighbourhoods to sample snacks and drinks native to this region.
Because of the m...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation via small van, car or pick-up. (Dependent on number of guests)
Transporation to and from your Ship or Hotel
Guided by a Kind & Knowledgeable Long-Time Bonaire Resident
Clean and Safe Vehicle with Air-Conditioning & Working Seatbelts
Coca-Cola, Sprite, Water or Coca-Cola Max
A local appreciation after the tour
The snack at a local Stop on the tour is not included in the price
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We want you to feel at home and comfortable on our island and recommend you bring the following for this tour:
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1. Sun Protection: Sunscreen, Sunglasses
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2. Extra Water
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Cruise Ship 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.
15 minutes
2
Kralendijk
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 want 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 can easily see and walk back to your ship before departure.
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Harbour Village Marina
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 haven for surrounding boats to seek shelter and calmer water during storms. We will share more about the role of the Marina on our tour.
4
Trans World Radio Bonaire (TWR)
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.
5
Hato
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.
6
Sabadeco
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 in particular, and why this area is valued so highly.
7
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
8
Tolo Divesite (Ol' Blue, 13)
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 exciting bolder patterns, and your guide will point out outlines on the cliffs that show you where the water level was thousands of years ago.
9
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 remind you of the hard work and hands that built the island's economy during this dark period. Here at Karpata, you will see a building where the women and the children would stay during the week.
10
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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.
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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
12
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.
3 minutes
13
The Cadushy Distillery
You will visit a locally made liquor and spirits of Bonaire.
Remember that the distillery is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
10 minutes
14
Bonaire Landsailing Adventures
After Rincon, we will embark on Bonaire's windy and breathtaking east coast. 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.
15
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
16
North Saliña
That is the second old neighbourhood on the Island where the Indians have moved.
10 minutes
17
Antriol
That is the largest neighbourhood in Bonaire.
10 minutes
18
Bonaire International Airport (BON)
Here you will see our pink airport, and we will share about tourism and flights arriving and departing from Bonaire.
19
Te Amo Beach
Te Amo Beach, meaning "I Love You" Beach, is a beautiful public spot near Bonaire's airport. It has a tranquil and sandy shoreline with easy access to the water.
20
Donkey Beach
That is a lovely beach where local family and friends gather on the weekends and for celebrations.
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Bachelor's Beach
That is Local Beach with very clear water.
10 minutes
22
Belnem
It is a fast-growing neighbourhood on the Island.
10 minutes
23
Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire
This large modern resort has private beach access and a swim-up bar & restaurant for patrons.
24
Punt Vierkant
One of the very old lighthouses on Bonaire with great history.
10 minutes
25
Hilma Hooker
That is a Ship wrack, famouse spot for divers.
10 minutes
26
Slave Huts at White Pan
At White Pan, you will see the Slaves Huts built in the 1850s. We'll take some time here to talk about the island's history and unique corals.
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.
10 minutes
27
Salt Pier
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.
10 minutes
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That is a Unique Small-Group Tour guided by a knowledgeable, Local Bonaire resident who loves the Island with 28 points of interest.
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! 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. You will experience local neighbourhoods to sample snacks and drinks native to this region.
Because of the m...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation via small van, car or pick-up. (Dependent on number of guests)
Transporation to and from your Ship or Hotel
Guided by a Kind & Knowledgeable Long-Time Bonaire Resident
Clean and Safe Vehicle with Air-Conditioning & Working Seatbelts
Coca-Cola, Sprite, Water or Coca-Cola Max
A local appreciation after the tour
The snack at a local Stop on the tour is not included in the price