Washington Park Tour with Local Guide on Bonaire

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Washington Park Tour with Local Guide on Bonaire
The best way to experience Bonaire Washington Park Tour is with a 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. Initially 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 covered an area of roughly one-fifth of Bonaire. It had Slagbaai, the most extensive and productive plantations during the colonial period. Today Bonaire Washington Slagbaai National Park and its pristine beaches are an important nesting ground for the sea turtles that visit the waters of our island, Bonaire. With a flexible itinerary, you will have plenty of opportunities to admire and photograph the flora & fauna in their natural habitats.
Free cancellation Private tour Pickup included

What's included

  • Transportation to and from your hotel
  • Transportation via small van, car or pick-up. (Dependent on number of guests)
  • Snorkelling gear, snorkel and mask (you can choose one of the many spots where you want to snorkel)
  • Water, Coca-Cola, Sprite, Coca-Cola Max
  • Clean and Safe Vehicle with Air-Conditioning & Working Seatbelts
  • At the end of the tour, you will get a local appreciation from us
  • Locally homemade chicken salad with bread (vegiterian and vegan get a bowl with home made salad)

What's not included

  • Please don't forget to bring your Paper receipt, square or round nature tag & ID with you
  • For your ID, this must be a photo ID like your passport, driver’s license, etc.
  • Everyone visiting Bonaire (even the locals) have to pre-purchase an annual Dive Tag or Nature Tag

Itinerary

  1. Washington slagbaai (5h 0min)

Practical information

Operated by
Shekhinah Tours
Travellers per booking
1–14
Languages
en, nl, es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Washington park Opening Hours: 08:00 -17:00 (14:45 is last entry time into the park)   We want you to feel at home and comfortable on our island and recommend you bring the following for this tour:
  • It is likely you will see flamingos, goats, iguanas, donkeys and local birds while in the park.
  • 1. Sun Protection: Sunscreen, Sunglasses
  • 2. Extra Water
  • 3. Dress Comfortably for warm, sunny, and humid weather
  • 4. Camera (of course!)
  • 5. Comfortable Shoes
  • 6. Water Shoes if you plan to swim - Bonaire's beaches can be rocky
  • 7. Swim Wear & Towel
  • 8. Bread or fruit - if you'd like to feed the iguanas and fish
  • Note: For children under the age of 12, entry to the Visitor Centre and the park is free.
  • 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 Passengers: 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/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.
  • Roads in the park ARE NOT PAVED. Expect some bumps along the way.
  • Our prices include a 6% government tax
  • Our goal is for you to leave the Island happier than when you arrived.

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 5 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.