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North and South Tour + Beach Time with a Local Native Guide

Bonaire
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the best that Bonaire has to offer as you embark on a full tour of the island. Join a small group and visit the top landmarks of Bonaire such as 1000 steps, Rincón, the slave huts at White Pan and Orange Pan, and the lighthouse. As you explore, your guide sheds light on the rich history and culture of the island and makes a stop at Soroban Beach for some sunbathing.
  • Get a comprehensive overview of Bonaire
  • Transfers are available from your hotel or the port
  • Choose from several tour times to suit your schedule
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

  • Guided by an Experienced & Knowledgeable Local Resident
  • Coca-Cola, Sprite, Water, or Coca-Cola Max
  • A local appreciation after the tour
  • Transportation via small van, car or pick-up. (Dependent on number of guests)
  • Clean and Safe Vehicle with Air-Conditioning & Working Seatbelts
  • Transportation to and from your Ship or Hotel
  • The snack at a local Stop on the tour is not included in the price

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Thank you for choosing Shekhinah Tours! 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: Your guide will welcome you with your first or last name on a sign in front of the cruise ship exit/entry gate where your ship is docked. Walking away from your ship, you will approach 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. IMPORTANT: We are reminding you that ship and local times might differ. Please check it before the Tour starts time. Please Note: If your tour starts at 08:30 Local Time, 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.

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Meeting point

  • Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Bonaire

1 minuteAdmission Ticket Free

Kralendijk (Pass By)

Harbour Village Marina (Pass By)

Trans World Radio Bonaire (TWR) (Pass By)

Hato (Pass By)

Sabadeco (Pass By)

2

1000 Steps

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Tolo Divesite (Ol' Blue, 13) (Pass By)

3

landhuis Karpata

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6JC8+GQ2 (Pass By)

4

Goto Lake

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Rincón

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

The Cadushy Distillery

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Bonaire Landsailing Adventures (Pass By)

Seru Largu (Pass By)

7

North Saliña

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Antriol (Pass By)

Kralendijk (Pass By)

Bonaire International Airport (Pass By)

Te Amo Beach (Pass By)

Donkey Beach (Pass By)

Bachelor's Beach (Pass By)

Belnem (Pass By)

Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (Pass By)

8

Punt Vierkant

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

9

Hilma Hooker

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

10

Salt Pier

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

11

Slave Huts at White Pan

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

12

Te Amo Beach

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We want you to feel at home and comfortable on our island and recommend you bring the following for this tour:
  • 1.Sun Protection: Sunscreen, Sunglasses
  • 2.Extra Water
  • 3.Dress Comfortably for warm, sunny and humid weather
  • 4.Camera (of course!)
  • 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 guests: 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.
  • 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.
  • Our prices include a 6% government tax.
  • Our goal is for you to leave the Island happier than when you arrived.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6
based on 17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great way to learn your way around the Island

Jill_H, Apr 2026
If you want to see the real ins and outs of Bonaire take this tour. Remy was a great guide and so informative. So knowledgeable and showed us all around the Island. We appreciated learning all about the island; its history and seeing goats, donkeys, parrots, and oriole, canaries and iguana. Highly recommend for those who want an authentic tour and to really learn the Island’s rich history.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed discovering the real Bonaire and learning about the island’s history and nature. It’s great to hear you had such an authentic and informative experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on your next visit!

Tranquil Island

HokMing_L, Apr 2025
The van is clean and the driver guide is friendly and informative. We saw all the places on the itinerary but felt a bit rush. The island is beautiful and serene with abundant wildlife.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with Shekhinah Tours! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the beauty and serenity of Bonaire and found your guide friendly and informative. We appreciate your feedback about the pace of the tour and will keep it in mind to improve future experiences. At Shekhinah Tours, we focus on quality tours with knowledgeable guides who help guests get the most out of their time on the island. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable adventure!

Bonaire

Elliott_H, Apr 2025
It was a great experience would recommend it for anyone looking to see Bonaire guide was very informative and stopped to let us take pictures and see things there

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with Shekhinah Tours! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Bonaire and that your guide made the tour informative and enjoyable, with plenty of opportunities to take photos and see the sights. At Shekhinah Tours, we focus on quality experiences with professional guides who make every adventure memorable. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing day on our beautiful island!

Very informative, and the...

Thomas_S, Mar 2025
Very informative, and the guide was very friendly and shared a lot of experience and knowledge. We had a great time and a fun experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with Shekhinah Tours. We’re delighted to hear that your guide made the North & South Tour informative and enjoyable, sharing their knowledge and experience. It’s wonderful that you had a fun and memorable time exploring Bonaire. At Shekhinah Tours, we focus on quality experiences with professional guides who make every tour special. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great adventure on the island.

Walls of Cartagena

Vearl_C, Dec 2024
Was interesting lot more walking than described in highlights not for someone who can not walk far or on a walker etc. plus there are NO public restrooms. I felt bad for the 5 people on our tour that had both these health issues. unfortunately for the rest of us we did not get to do the entire tour based on time restraint.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with Shekhinah Tours. We’re glad to hear that you found the tour interesting and enjoyed exploring Bonaire. We appreciate your feedback regarding walking distance, accessibility, and restroom availability. At Shekhinah Tours, we strive to provide clear information so guests can choose the best experience for their needs. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing Bonaire adventure.

Great guide and driver.

Lana_F, Nov 2024
Great trip. Guide was very good. We had the best time. Car comfortable. We had great time seeing the birds and igunas

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with Shekhinah Tours. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great time exploring Bonaire and enjoyed seeing the birds and iguanas. It’s wonderful that our guide and driver made the tour comfortable, informative, and fun. At Shekhinah Tours, we focus on quality experiences with professional guides who make every adventure memorable. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing Bonaire experience.

Nice tour

Lisa_G, May 2023
Our guide was knowledgeable and explained the past of the island to us. We enjoyed getting to know the local and learning about the Bonaire culture and community. The salt flats was the highlight of our tour.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Lisa, thank you for your mesage! I am glad to hear you had a good time on your tour. We hope to see you next time on our beautiful island!

Very informative!

Laura_Z, Apr 2023
Our guide, Ebrahim, was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about the area, and culture and readily handled any questions our group had. He was quite personable and had us chuckling time and again. I highly recommend this 2-hour tour of the island.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Laura, thanks for your message! We are happy that you enjoyed thie beautiful island. Hope to see you next time!

Amazing tour guide and great tour

S_S, Sep 2022
This tour was amazing and Sandra was such a great tour guide!! I couldn't recommend her enough. I learned a lot about the area, it's history and how the culture and island has grown in the last 8 or so years. Sandra was also super helpful with stopping a few places for me!! I truly appreciate it.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you very much for your great review, and it is much appreciated. At Shekhinah Tours, we want to focus on our guests and for our guests to have a great time. Thank you again, and we hope you visit Bonaire again. Our goal at Shekhinah Tours is that our guests leave the Island happier than when they arrived, and we want our guests to accomplish our goal.

Muy lindo tour

PabloA_V, Oct 2022
Alberto fue nuestro guía y chofer, excelente en todo sentido. Hizo que el tour fuera muy ameno. Lo recomiendo sin duda

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Muchas gracias por review y tu recomendación.

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