Hato Caves & Willemstad Sights
-
Port
Willemstad, Curacao
-
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
-
Excursion Type
All
-
Wheelchair Accessible
No
-
Starting At (prices in USD)
$70
-
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
-
Duration
Approximately 2¾ Hours
-
Meals Included
Meals not included
Today, you'll discover two of the most enchanting destinations in Curaçao: the mesmerizing Hato Caves and the famous Dutch Colonial city center.
A short drive brings you to the impressive Hato Caves, where beautiful limestone formations create a breathtaking display of natural artistry. You'll also find the famous Madonna statue and a colony of long-nose fruit bats.
Returning to daylight, you'll drive back to the city where your walking tour will start. You'll gain a good impression of life here in Willemstad's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cobblestone streets wind through a kaleidoscope of pastel-colored Dutch colonial buildings, and the iconic waterfront, historic forts, and lively markets invite you to step back in time.
On the way to Fort Amsterdam, you will pass the colorful merchant houses on the quayside. These houses are perfect models for great Curaçao vacation pictures. Fort Amsterdam is home to the governor of the Curaçao.
The last part of your walk will take you across the floating drawbridge that connects both sides of the city. If the bridge is open due to ship traffic, you will make use of the ferry. Your guide will escort you back to the ship, cutting through the Riffort area that is filled with many busy shops.
Guests wishing to stay in town to shop or explore independently are welcome to do so but must make their own way back to the ship.
Please Note: Terrain includes 50 steps both up and down at Hato Caves. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes.