Washington Park Tour with Local Guide on Bonaire
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$136
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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.
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Bonaire, Netherlands Special Municipality Information
Bonaire, Netherlands Special Municipality, offers docking at Kralendijk Port. Travelers explore Washington Slagbaai Park and Klein Bonaire. Excursions include snorkeling at Bari Reef. Local markets sell kadushi soup. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures flamingos and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes keshi yena, a Bonairean favorite. Souvenirs, like salt crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Bonaire’s coastal allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine biodiversity and scenic islands, making Bonaire an engaging destination for exploration.
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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.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.