Private Tour
Unguided Tafelberg Hiking Experience
Overview
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
A unique and new tour on the island challenging hiking trails on an amazing terrain accessible for all ages. Amazing views of Willemstad and the Spanish water from the top of the Tafelberg .The vegetation and nature is very diverse .A historical landmark opened after hundreds of years, this private property is finally accessible via RCC .
Alternation between flat and steep ground
Amazing limestone rock formations
Checking the endemic hermit crabs - please don't touch them
Guided or unguided hikes are possible
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
You will check in in our shop which is both the starting and ending point of the Tafelberg Hike trail system. Our crew provides maps and instructions to the customers so they can take off without a guide. The distance of the trail is approximately 8.5 km and takes around 3.5 hours for the average hiker. The trails are well marked with color code arrow signs as well as few botanical signs showing some of the island flora. You will summit to Tafelberg and have the best view of Willemstad.
What‘s Included
Access to Santa Barbara
Access to the Tafelberg (trail)
Pick Up Service
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Unguided Tafelberg Hiking Experience
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience. The...
Jeffrey W,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. The pickup and drop off options was a great feature. The hike was challenging but worth it.
Such a nice hike!
I2372PWjos ef,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you like hiking, you will love this trail. It is very well marked and maintained, lots of fun and the views are spectacular! On a clear day, you can see Bonaire, Klein Curacao and even Venezuela. Scramble nea the top is a little bit challenging but great. Leave early, bring lots of water, and put your hat, sunscreen and good shoes and you will have a great hike. There are panels with interesting facts on the vegetation. Don't miss the on about the history of the mountain at the office. Took us 3 hours to to the yellow, red and blue trails, with many stops to enjoy the views.
Worth the hike for the view!
Marla G,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This hike is definitely not an easy one, but definitely worth the view once you get to the top! There is a good amount of rock scaling so definitely bring real hiking shoes with you. Thankfully my husband and I did. The second half of the hike is in the dark so they supply you with a head light that worked well. About three hours total from start to finish. Would definitely go again.
Full MoonHike
755syreetam,,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We came for the sunsrt and enjoyed a challenging hike that rewarded us with a breathtaking full moon view. Every drop of sweat was worth it Definitely NOT for beginners!!!
It was super bad.
hajov883,,May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The tourguide is not capable at all. Someone tripped and starting bleeding a lot and he was afraid of blood. Do not do it!!
So-so experience
barbarahZ8951FU,,Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I got an email telling us we were starting at 4:30 promptly and we left after 5 pm. It would have been nice if the guide introduced himself (we never found out his name), what we were going to do and maybe a bit about the history of the area. The hike was pretty hard as the last part was a scramble/climb over rocks for a long ways. Hiking back in the dark, the guide went too fast for 3/4 of the group and it was hard to find the trail in some spots.
Climbing Curacao experience
Y8193EVjimg,,Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bring good hiking shoes and be prepared it can be hard if you are not in shape for it, fun with the whole family so bring everyone and also bring water! It can get pretty hot out there
Active walk "climb"
Peter v,,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice walk with guide Nico, the climb was a bit challaging but loved every minitue of it. Also seeing a hurde wilde goats was nice.
Great adventure!
Taylor L,,Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The views from the top of the tafelberg were breathtaking. Our guide, Joann, was very friendly. There was some confusion on the start time, because it didn’t list it on this page, however, we contacted the operator and they confirmed our booking
Disappointing
LightPacker307242,,Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The hike could’ve been fun if our guide (Erickson) were paying attention to people in his group. Forget about getting any information on where we were going, what we were looking at, etc. He didn’t care how far behind him people were, if they were ok, etc. Gloves could be helpful too since the last section of the hike was going through the boulders of different size. It wasn’t mentioned in the description of the hike at all. All of the above contributed to the rather disappointing experience.
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