South Tour With Local Guide
What your day looks like
This is a Unique Small-Group Tour guided by a knowledgeable, Local Bonaire resident who loves the Island with 17 points of interest. Why Shekhinah Tours is Different: Unlike other tours offered, this is not a big bus experience (with less than 17 points of interest) with long wait times and impersonal guides. We want you to feel welcome to the Island the moment you step off the ship or plane and we’re excited to share with you our knowledge of the history, culture, economy, and food on Bonaire! You will be greeted personally and shown to your vehicle. There is a maximum of 7 guests per vehicle so you will have a personal interaction with your guide throughout. You will see all the major sites and highlights; you will experience local neighborhoods 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 in particular, you want to see. 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. Please click on the Itinerary tab at the top to see our 17 points of interest!
The experience, in brief
- Join a Unique SmallGroup South Tour guided by a knowledgeable
- Learn the history, culture, economy, and food of Bonaire
- Experience local neighborhoods to sample snacks and drinks
- See all the major sites and highlights
- South Island side, Flamingos, Slave Huts, Salt mountains, Goats, Nature, & more
The journey, in full
Kralendijk Bonaire Town Tour: At the start of the tour, we will tell you about the downtown area of Kralendijk. Downtown Kralendijk consists of a few streets and is easily walkable. Kaya Grandi is the Main Street where you will find most shops, restaurants, and cafes. After the tour, we can drop you off in the center if you would like to do some shopping and walk around. If you're on a cruise, the ship port is about a 5-minute walk from the downtown district, and you will easily be able to see and walk back to your ship before departure. Bonaire International Airport: Here you will see our pink airport and we will share about tourism and flights arriving and departing from Bonaire. Te Amo Beach: Te Amo Beach, meaning "I Love You" Beach, is a beautiful public spot situated near Bonaire's airport. It has a tranquil and sandy shoreline with easy access to the water. Donkey Beach: This is a nice local beach where local family and friends gather on the weekends and for celebrations. Bachelors Beach: Local Beach with very clear water. Belnem: A fast-growing neighborhood on the Island. Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire: This is a large modern resort that has private beach access and a swim-up bar & restaurant for patrons. Punt Vierkant: One of the very old lighthouses on Bonaire with great history. Hilma Hooker: Ship wracks, a famous spot for divers. Salt Pier/ Pink Water: The Salt Pier is one of the most beautiful stops on the island! On your right, you will see our two-toned blue clear ocean, and on your left, you will see pink water and Bonaire's famous mountains of salt. We will be stopping here to take photos and allow you to ask questions and see the salt crystals and foam up close. At this stop, we'll be sharing information about the important role of salt on our island and why this spot in particular is special. White Slave Huts: Here at White Pan, you will see the Slaves Huts that were built in the 1850s. We'll take some time here to talk about the history and the unique corals on the island. This will be our last stop. While driving back downtown we encourage you to ask questions and will share more about the island. Red Slave Huts: You will see the Red Slaves Huts that were built in the 1850s. Great story about the Red White Blue stripe colors. Light House: Here you will be able to get out of the vehicle and have a look around the lighthouse. This is often a popular spot for wild flamingos and donkeys to roam. Sorobon Beach: Sorobon Beach is one of Bonaire's natural treasures enjoyed by sunbathers and water enthusiasts of all ages. It’s known for its calm, clear, and shallow water. With these conditions and Bonaire's steady trade winds, Sorobon hosts some of the world's best windsurfing both for amateurs and professionals. Nikiboko Neighborhood: Here you will see how local people live and how they build their colorful houses. Tera Cora Neighborhood: Here you will see how local people live and how they build their colorful housesThis will be our last point of interest, while driving back downtown we encourage you to ask questions and we will share more about the island.
Your day, step by step
Kralendijk
Local Flavor at Bonaire Island.
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Eco Tour.
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Leisure.
What to know before booking
Included
Guided by a Kind & Knowledgeable Long-Time Bonaire Resident A local appreciation after the tour Clean and Safe Vehicle with Air-Conditioning Transportation to and from your Ship or Hotel
Not Included
Snacks Gratuity
What to Bring
Sun Protection: Sunscreen, Sunglasses Extra Water Dress comfortably for warm, sunny, and humid weather Camera (of course!)
Meeting & Pickup
We will pick you up at the ship port or your accommodation.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
We were originally going to obok the full island tour, but decided we wanted a shorter day and chose the South Island tour instead Our driver/guide with Shekhinah tours was lovely and gave us a knowledgeable tour to all the main spots on the south end of Bonaire: Salt pans, slave huts, Sorobon beach We saw flamingos and donkeys and watched the windsurfers. I would say the tour was just the right amount of time and was well organized!
The Guide was on time and Friendly. Had a nice time seeing the Flamingos and Salt Flats.