• Duration: 5 hours
  • Moderate

  • Electronic Voucher
  • Pick up available
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Description

The best way to experience Bonaire Washington Park is with a local guide who knows the most beautiful  spots! Beautiful and unspoiled are understatements when describing Bonaire Washington Slagbaai National  Park. 

Discover its treasures on this special guided tour through hidden coves, secluded beaches, salt lakes & magical watering holes. Originally inhabited by the Caiquetio Indians, Bonaire Washington Park is the first nature sanctuary of the former Netherland Antilles. Established in 1969 and located in the Northwest part of the Island,  it covers an area of roughly one-fifth of Bonaire, and it was the location of Slagbaai - the largest and most productive plantations during the colonial period. Today the park is home to 2 internationally recognized and protected wetlands known as Ramsar sites and is a safe habitat for Bonaire’s native birds and reptiles. Its pristine beaches are an important nesting ground for both the sea turtles and birds that visit the waters of our unspoiled Island. With a flexible itinerary, you will have plenty of opportunities to admire and photograph the flora & fauna in their natural habitat. 

Washington Park is a national nature park with off-roading paths and dirt roads. Get ready for a fun adventure!

Itinerary

Entrance of the Park Museum

At the entrance to the park we will be going through a small museum which will tell you a bit about the history, flora & fauna, and ocean life on Bonaire. 

Playa Chikitu

Here you will get a stunning view out over the ocean. 

Blow Hole

As the name tells you, this is an active blow hole located within the park. This is an interesting cliff that will provide you with a nice view over the park and ocean. 

Boca Slagbaai

Boca Slagbaai is a calm beach where you can swim, snorkel and relax. You will also see some older plantation homes here which are now booked by locals and tourists as camping sites. Opposite to the beach you will see some of the salt lake reserve which at times is inhabited by flamingos and other local birds. Here we will relax and grill hamburgers, hot dogs and have some cool drinks. 

Pick up locations

What's included

-Guided by a kind & knowledgeable long-time Bonaire resident

-Local homemade chicken salad with bread (vegetarian and vegan options available on request)

-Coca-Cola, Sprite. Unlimited water

-On request: snorkeling gear (mask and snorkel only – no fins)

-Snorkeling at one site during the tour

-A clean and safe vehicle with air-conditioning & working seatbelts

-Transportation to and from your hotel

-Transportation via small van, car or pick-up (Dependent on the number of guests)

-A local appreciation after the tour

What's excluded

-Local items purchased during the tour are not included in the price.

-The cost of your Nature Fee is not included and must be purchased for entry. For children under 12, entry to the park is free. You may purchase your Nature Fee at https://stinapa.bonairenaturefee.org/purchase

-The entry ticket for cruise ship guests, which is $10.00 USD per person upon showing your cruise ship badge.

What do I need to bring

We recommend you bring the following items for this tour:

STINAPA Nature Fee (paper receipt or tag) - REQUIRED (Cruise ship guests excluded)

A photo ID such as a passport, driver’s license, etc - REQUIRED

Cruise ship badge - REQUIRED (only for cruise ship guests)

Sun Protection: Sunscreen, Sunglasses

Extra Water

Dress Comfortably for warm, sunny, and humid weather

Camera (of course!)

Comfortable Shoes

Water Shoes if you plan to swim - Bonaire's beaches can be rocky

Swim Wear & Towel

Please bring dry clothes with you.  Sitting with wet clothes in our vehicles is not allowed.

Bread or fruit - if you'd like to feed the iguanas and fish

Important information

Washington Park Opening Hours: 08:00 -17:00 (14:45 is the last entry time into the park)


Before the Tour:

Hotel or apartment guests: Please provide us with your hotel or apartment's name and address. If you are staying at a hotel, please meet your guide 15 minutes before the start time of your activity at the reception or lobby.

Cruise Ship guests: Please note that this tour is not available for Cruise Ship guests, as this is an extensive tour and we cannot guarantee to have you back to your ship in time for departure. Exceptions can be made if your ship leaves late in the evening. For this, you can contact us directly to hear your options.

Your guide will welcome you with your first name or last name on a sign in front of the cruise ship exit/entry gate where your ship is docked. You will be approaching a security checkpoint gate as you leave your ship. When you exit the gate, walk straight forward, and look straight ahead, you will see a sign saying Internet bookings. 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 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 before the ship departure time.

This is a small group guided tour of up to 7 people per vehicle. Depending on the number of guests, you will be in a shared van, car, or pick-up.

Roads in the park ARE NOT PAVED. Expect some bumps along the way.


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

Cancellation policy

  • Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 7 days or less before departure
  • Cancellation fee of 50% if cancelled 14 days or less before departure
  • Cancellation fee of 25% if cancelled 30 days or less before departure

Categories

  • ADVENTURE
  • BIRDWATCHING
  • BUS OR MINIVAN TOUR
  • CULTURAL AND THEME TOURS
  • EDUCATIONAL TOUR
  • NATURE
  • SNORKELING

Guided Language

  • Dutch, Flemish
  • Español
  • English

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