Bonaire Island Highlights
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Port
Kralendijk, Bonaire
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$80
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Bonaire is known for its pink flamingos, nature reserves and superb diving and snorkeling sites. Today's relaxing tour covers both the scenic and historic highlights of the island. Along the northern, scenic coastline, Bonaire's legendary blue waters offer a breathtaking outlook. Fossils embedded in limestone are clear evidence of the island rising from the sea. The rustic landscape is packed full of huge candelabra cacti as well as the famous divi divi trees. Goto Lake, a natural salt water lake and a feeding ground for the flamingos, is one the most beautiful places on the island. Narrow tree-lined country lanes will bring you to a drinking well for animals. Descend into Rincon Village and hear ancient tales of this village that was built by Spanish explorers in the 14th century.You will also make a stop at Washingon National Park. At the entrance of the park, you will see a full size juvenile whale skeleton. Visit the natural history plantation museum and open-air exhibit for a glimpse into Bonaire's heritage or simply relax on the large covered terrace where you can listen to the songs of the birds or watch lizards and iguanas. In the south, home to the Salt Company and protected flamingo nesting grounds, learn how salt is produced today on Bonaire, and how it was mined by slaves in the 19th century. At the slave huts, you can see and touch history as you visit the original huts used as shelters for the slaves working the salt pans. Here, the spectacular color contrasts of the Caribbean Sea against the pink-colored salt pans, snow-white salt mounds and clear blue skies make for picture-postcard photos.