North Tour with Local Guide

Overview

Available languages

English

Dutch

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

That is a Unique Small Group Tour guided by a knowledgeable, Local Bonaire resident who Loves the Island!

Why Shekhinah Tours is Different: Unlike other tours, this is not a big bus experience with long wait times and impersonal guides. We want you to feel welcome to the island the moment you step off the ship, and we're excited to share 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 personally interact with your guide throughout.

You will see all the major sites and highlights.

Because of this tour's minor group nature, you can ask questions and make custom requests if there's something you want to see. Time allows, and we'll do all we can to make this trip memorable for you and your group!

Please click on the Itinerary tab at the top to see our 18 points of interest!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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. 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.

Our prices include a 6% government tax.

Our goal is for you to leave the Island happier than when you arrived.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Transportation to and from your Ship or Hotel

Coca-Cola, Sprite, Water, or Coca-Cola Max

Clean and Safe Vehicle with Air-Conditioning & Working Seatbelts

Guided by an Experienced & Knowledgeable Bonaire Resident

Transportation via small van, car or pick-up. (Dependent on number of guests)

A local appreciation after the tour

The snack at a local Stop on the tour is not included in the price

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Cruise Passengers: 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. Non-Cruise Passengers: 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.

1 minute • Admission Not Applicable

Kralendijk

At the start of the tour, we will tell you a little bit 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 centre if you want to do some shopping and walk around. If you're on a cruise, the ship port is less than a 5-minute walk from the central downtown district, and you can easily see and walk back to your ship before departure.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Standard rate

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Adventuring the North tour
O4296KLpeterv,
Jan 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Januari 15. Annie took all the time to explain, and she knows alot about the island and its habitants and history.. She was enthusiastic and helpfull. That made the tour very pleasant. Thank you, Peter
Awesome, informative tour!
staceybN3712NA,
Jul 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My partner and I enjoyed a private tour with Ephraim. He is prompt, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about Bonaire Island! Ephraim picked us up right on time from our AirBnb, and we visited all the locations promised in the tour description. Highlights include 1,000 steps (which we re-visited on our own a few days later!), a panoramic view of Goto Lake with flamingos in the distance, Rincon, and the Cadushy Distillery with private tasting. We even had an up-close-and-personal encounter with a donkey! With Ephraim's informative commentary, we learned so much about Bonaire's rich history and diverse culture and geography. We are confident we would not have gained the same access and knowledge of the island without Ephraim's expert guidance, so request him if you can! 10/10!
Park Tour with Guide
bosque53,
Mar 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great morning trip up to the Slagbaai National Park. We drove the short route with our intrepid guide who showed us flamingos, Playa Funchi and Boca Slagbaai. Lots of great birdwatching with the highlight being lots of flamingos. We stopped at the local Spring hole for a short hike in the bush. We also had a chance to snorkel at Wayaka ll. The four adults and two children had a great time learning about the cactus and the landscape. It is so nice and quiet there with great scenery.
Do it!
Rebecca W,
Feb 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
a local couple drove just my husband and I around the island, pointing out notable landmarks, answering questions, and stopping at a few fun spots. So much more fun than a big group tour.
Wonderful private tour
cjones49,
Dec 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I were privileged to have a private North tour with Ephraim a native and son of the tour operator.His knowledge and cultural stories of Bonaire provided us with a feel like we were natives and able to see so much of the life of the local people.The 1000 steps, Flamingo sanctuary, slave house in addition to local town and store and dune buggy sailing. We were able to get an enriched understanding of the life on Bonaire. We would have done the North and South Tour but we had limited time on shore. Next time we would do the South Tour for sure. This is not your average tour. It was so personal and intimate which you normally do not get on most tours and reasonably priced too.