Top Bonaire Nature and Wildlife Tours

Mangroves are one of Bonaire’s most important ecosystems. Discover them with an experienced nature guide on this clear-bottom kayak tour of Lac Bay’s mangroves, with snorkeling gear so you can see even more. Learn about four different species of mangroves and the complex relationship between plants, animals and fish as you paddle. Price excludes marine park fees: these are free for cruise ship passengers and available to purchase for non-cruisers.

Spend your day in Bonaire exploring Washington Slagbaai National Park on a guided tour. You’ll go off the beaten track in a 4x4 to deserted beaches and blowholes located within the national park, a former plantation turned into an ecological reserve. You’ll have the opportunity to see wildlife, go snorkeling and take a hike for scenic views of the Caribbean. Snacks, lunch and round-trip hotel transport are provided.

Explore the highlights and landmarks of Bonaire with this 3.5-hour tour. With your local guide, tour Kralendijk, the capital of Bonaire, visiting historical buildings such as the Government House and the Old Fort. Drive along the island's rugged northern coastline, including Rincon, 1000 Steps and Goto Lake, home to an impressive population of flamingos. Learn about the island's history and culture from through your guide's engaging narration along the way. Round-trip transportation via air-conditioned coach from Bonaire hotels is included.

Charter your own private yacht to sail across the turquoise-blue waters of the Caribbean for a half-day snorkeling adventure. Set an itinerary with your captain depending on your interests and the weather conditions for the day. Then spend your time swimming, snorkeling, and soaking up the warm Caribbean sun and enjoy tasty snacks and an open bar onboard the yacht.

Discover Bonaire’s Washington Slagbaai National Park on this guided half-day tour. Explore hidden coves, secluded beaches, salt lakes, and watering holes. Originally inhabited by the Caiquetio Indians, the park is the first nature sanctuary of the former Netherlands Antilles. Today, its beaches are an important nesting ground for sea turtles. Enjoy plenty of opportunities to photograph the natural beauty.

Enjoy an afternoon of fun in the sun and sea, topped off with a barbecue of grilled seafood. Sail on a comfortable catamaran around the sparkling coastline of Bonaire and Klein Bonaire islands, stopping at the Bonaire Marine Park to snorkel with a guide. Sail to another pretty spot for more water play while your crew prepares your tasty feast on board. Return to port as the sun is setting on a glorious day.

See the highlights of Bonaire on a half-day, small group tour. If you look at the itinerary you will see the start till we reach 1000 step (Don’t worry, it’s actually only 74 steps.) Then it‘s on to the Flamingo Sanctuary, Salt Pier, and finally, the slave huts to view the living quarters of workers forced to labor in the nearby salt mines during the 1800s.

This tour is unique because this is a private tour for you and your family alone. You will be with a local and you will be getting a local experience including drinks and a small local taste. This tour is not an ordinary tour like the others on the Island. We will show you 28 points of interest. You will see all the major sites and highlights; you will experience local neighbourhoods to sample snacks and drinks native to this region. Because of the small group nature of this tour, you will be able to ask questions and make custom requests if there’s something, you want to see. This tour is very flexible. Time allowing, we’ll do all we can to make this trip special for you and your group! At the end of the tour, you will get a local appreciation from us. This is a private personnel tour. If you are only one person, please contact shekhinahtours directly.

Lac Bay is one of the best-preserved mangrove forests in the Caribbean and part of the Bonaire National Marine Park. On this tour, paddle around the pristine forests on a clear-bottom kayak; enjoy magnificent views of the lush mangroves, seagrass, and underwater coral reefs; and spot wildlife including birds, green turtles, lobster, and baby rays.

I'm the only one offering family photoshoots on Bonaire as a tour. You can decide where we're going to make picuters!

Travelers in Bonaire for a short time will enjoy this easy highlights tour of the island. Go beyond the beautiful beaches and visit the salt pans and slave huts to learn about the island’s history. Spot wild flamingos at Goto Lake and tour the coastline and towns of north Bonaire. Spend a couple of hours at a beach bar, from where you can swim and snorkel.

Pay a visit to the Bonaire Donkey Sanctuary for a fun day out interacting with rescued donkeys. Join a small group at the sanctuary and learn how donkeys are rehabilitated, sheltered, and protected. The donkeys are naturally curious and will come up to your car to say hello. Then visit the garden where you can see tortoises and iguanas among several local plants.

It's a private tour with max 4 people. You can rent a camera and you'll learn a lot about photography and you'll make beautiful pictures. And of course the area is amazing with his beaches and mountains.

Rich in history and beauty, the South of Bonaire has breathtaking ocean views and points of historical architecture. On this tour your local guide will share with you information about the nature, economy and highlights of this region as you explore and take in the sounds and sites of the coast. The South region of Bonaire features bright colors that occur naturally in the salt pans, coral reefs, and flat landscapes. You’ll see a symphony of pinks, purples, and blues as you drive along and view the large mountains of salt that have been a part of Bonaire’s history since the 17th century. Because of the small group nature of this tour you will be able to ask questions and make custom requests if there’s something in particular you want to see. Time allowing, we’ll do all we can to make this trip special for you and your group! Please click on the Itinerary tab at the top to see our 10 points of interest!

A mix of history, culture, and natural beauty, this half-day tour offers a good overview of Bonaire and is ideal for first-time visitors. Highlights include Goto Lake, a saltwater lagoon where pink flamingos nest, and Seru Largu, a large hill in the capital city that offers expansive views of the surrounding sea. Visit small villages, a national park, a salt factory, and more.

The mangrove forest of Lac Bay is one of the best preserved mangrove forests in the Caribbean. For generations this lush, green environment has served as a home and incubator to native fish, baby rays, lobster and seahorses. The bushy and beautiful trees and their deep, webbed roots, protect Bonaire from extreme weather conditions. In fact, it’s rumored that they’re strong enough to withstand the wind and water to the point of slowing a tsunami!  While driving south to the Mangroves, your guide will inform you about the history and sites of Bonaire. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions and explore before arriving at beautiful Lac Bay. 

Lac Bay: Embark on a guided off-roading adventure through one of the Caribbean’s best preserved mangrove forests. Wildlife Encounters: Spot pink flamingos, great white herons, frigate birds, brown pelicans, goats, donkeys, lizards and more. Lac Cai Beach: Relax along Bonaire’s secluded shoreline, swim in crystal clear waters, or capture picture-perfect scenery.

Discover the two things that Bonaire is famous for, flamingos and salt Enjoy breath-taking coastline views of pink colored saltpans, snow-white salt mounds and the aqua-blue Caribbean Sea.

Tour Guide Luc is a happy, professional and experienced Bonaire enthusiast. Along the way interesting island stories are told and there are regular stops. The open windows provide unblocked views and continuous photo opportunities. There are spacious seats for a maximum of 12 participants and the small bus gets to amazing places where bigger tour buses can't. Cheerful background music contributes a cozy atmosphere on board while cooling trade winds pleasantly give cooling air as air conditioning. Luc is photographer on tour as well. Give him your camera and you will bring home the nicest photo memories. This is a Tour that is suitable for everyone who wants to see, feel and experience Bonaire. At the end of the Tour, everyone returns safely and on time to the starting point. (For references please check out on TripAdvisor, this number 9 of 133 Tours on Bonaire with 99% excellent traveler reviews)