North Tour
for cruise passengers | ± 4 hours
Have you ever explored a place where history, nature, and raw beauty come together so effortlessly? In northern Bonaire, you will discover a land full of contrasts. Along the west coast, you see calm, turquoise waters. In the green, hilly interior lies Lake Goto, home to hundreds of flamingos. To the east, you encounter a wild, windswept coastline: peaceful, unspoiled, and well worth exploring. Along the way, you can trace the island’s past through ancient rock art, geological formations, old plantation ruins, and in Rincon, Bonaire’s oldest village.
Tours for cruise passengers
As a cruise guest, you have unique needs, and we understand that. On your shore day, you want to relax worry-free, enjoy everything the island has to offer, yet still escape the crowds. That’s why we have created a private North Tour designed especially for cruise guests: relaxed, flexible, and unforgettable. We offer flexible start times, and you are guaranteed to be back on board well before the all-aboard call.
Famous highlights of the North
During your HopiBonaire North Tour, you will visit all the well-known highlights of this colorful region.
North Tour Highlights
• The Queen’s Highway
• 1000 Steps
• Plantation House Karpata
• Rei Willem Alexander Marine Reserve
• Viewpoint over Lake Goto
• Flamingos at Lake Goto
• Dos Pos
• Rincon (Church, Mangazina di Rei and viewpoint)
• Extra option: Cadushy Distillery (+$20 per tour)
Unique places and experiences
But HopiBonaire goes further with unique places and experiences. You will find those below.
Unique places
The North’s famous landmarks are must-see, but you will share them with other visitors and cruise passengers. We also guide you to beautiful hidden spots along the main route. Beyond that, we leave the beaten path and head to remote places where few people go. Here you can enjoy quiet, unspoiled locations you should not miss.
Hidden spots in the North:
• An adventurous cave
• Love Bridge rock formation
• Devil’s Mouth rock formation
• Hidden sea views
• Ancient rock art
• The rugged east coast
Remote locations:
• Boka Onima Beach
• Cactus forests
• Piedra Boneiru
• Playa Grandi*
• East Coast Panorama*
• Rincon viewpoint
(or Seru Largu viewpoint)
Customize your tour with some beach time on a beach of your choice!
* After heavy rainfall these locations are not accessible, and we will visit two other beautiful spots instead.
Unique experiences
A tour with HopiBonaire is so much more than just a drive:
- We operate commission-free: no cruise line, ground handler, or reseller fees. What you pay goes directly into excellent comfort, quality, and service.
- Excellent care with fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks of your choice, plus breaks at breathtaking spots.
- An unforgettable adventure with your own group: Your tour is completely private.
- Customize your tour with some beach time, a guided hike, a sunset experience, or anything else that makes you happy.
- Exclusivity: Find peace in places where few other people go.
- With our binoculars you can see special birds and iguanas up close. We also take beautiful close-up photos just for you.
- Alongside extensive attention to nature, history, geology, and culture, you will be surprised with fascinating facts and background stories.
- You travel in a clean, comfortable truck with air conditioning.
- Enjoy complete peace: Tour at your own pace and find the time to escape the crowds.
Sharing Island Love
Want to know more about how we do things? You can learn more about it here.
Highlights
1000 Steps
Lora parrot
View over Rincon
Plantation House Karpata
Flamingos in Lake Goto
Ancient rock art
The force of the ocean
Boka Onima
Panorama East Coast
Customize your tour
Would you like to make your adventure even more unique? With these customizations you can give your tour a personal touch.
The Cadushy Distillery
Have you ever drunk a cactus? At the Cadushy Distillery in Rincon, the famous Cadushy Liqueur is distilled, a sunny drink in which lime and the local kadushy cactus come together. You are invited to hear how this unique drink is made and of course to taste it. The team will also be happy to introduce you to their other liqueurs and award winning rums.
While you enjoy the tour and tasting, the guide will keep an eye on your belongings at the car.
Additional costs:
$15 per tour
The Wasao Hike
Customize your tour with the 1 mile Wasao Hike! This relatively easy walk takes you a little over half a mile to the 410 ft summit on the edge of the national park. From there, one of Bonaire’s most beautiful panoramas unfolds. You overlook Lake Goto with its flamingos, Mount Brandaris, Slagbaai Plantation, and the iconic ochre-yellow houses of Boka Slagbaai. Here we take time for a snack and a drink, so you can fully enjoy this unforgettable view.
To avoid the heat, we schedule the hike early during a morning tour or at the end of an afternoon tour.
Beach time
Want to spend time in the sun and enjoy turquoise water? Customize your tour with an hour of beach time. You choose the beach, and we will arrange a well-stocked cooler. Take a moment to unwind completely under the Caribbean sun.
Along this route, we pass several beautiful beaches, so there is something for everyone: dip your toes at a secluded sandy cove or enjoy the iconic 1000 Steps Beach, snorkel over coral gardens with a chance to see sea turtles, or simply relax in the shade of a tree. Snorkel gear is available for rent with us.
Additional costs per tour:
| 1 pers. | 2 pers. | 3 pers. | 4 pers. |
| + $40 | + $50 | + $60 | + $70 |
Additional costs per hour:
| 1 pers. | 2 pers. | 3 pers. | 4 pers. |
| + $40 | + $40 | + $45 | + $50 |
Customize your tour
Would you like to make your adventure even more unique? With these customizations you can give your tour a personal touch.
The Cadushy Distillery
Have you ever drunk a cactus? At the Cadushy Distillery in Rincon, the famous Cadushy Liqueur is distilled, a sunny drink in which lime and the local kadushy cactus come together. You are invited to hear how this unique drink is made and of course to taste it. The team will also be happy to introduce you to their other liqueurs and award winning rums.
While you enjoy the tour and tasting, the guide will keep an eye on your belongings at the car.
Additional costs:
$15 per tour
The Wasao Hike
Customize your tour with the 1 mile Wasao Hike! This relatively easy walk takes you a little over half a mile to the 410 ft summit on the edge of the national park. From there, one of Bonaire’s most beautiful panoramas unfolds. You overlook Lake Goto with its flamingos, the Brandaris, Slagbaai Plantation, and the iconic ochre-yellow houses of Boka Slagbaai. Here we take time for a snack and a drink, so you can fully enjoy this unforgettable view.
To avoid the heat, we schedule the hike early during a morning tour or at the end of an afternoon tour.
Additional costs per tour:
| 1 person | + $40 |
| 2 persons | + $50 |
| 3 persons | + $60 |
| 4 persons | + $70 |
Beach time
Want to spend time in the sun and enjoy turquoise water? Customize your tour with an hour of beach time. You choose the beach, and we will arrange a well-stocked cooler. Take a moment to unwind completely under the Caribbean sun.
Along this route, we pass several beautiful beaches, so there is something for everyone: dip your toes at a secluded sandy cove or enjoy the iconic 1000 Steps Beach, snorkel over coral gardens with a chance to see sea turtles, or simply relax in the shade of a tree. Snorkel gear is available for rent with us.
Additional costs per hour:
| 1 person | + $40 |
| 2 persons | + $40 |
| 3 persons | + $45 |
| 4 persons | + $50 |
Our reviews
The bustling north of Bonaire is home to many attractions. However, with HopiBonaire, you can still enjoy it in a relaxed manner. You travel only with your own group, and we seek out tranquility, even at popular spots like 1000 Steps!
This way, our guests can fully enjoy their experience. They appreciate this with 5.0 stars on Google Reviews. We are proud of that! Read here how other cruisers experienced their tour.
It was definitely a more meaningful trip to Bonaire by having someone passionate about the island show us its beauty. I am so glad we didn’t try to see the island on our own, or we never would have seen all the beautiful sites of Bonaire.
Practical information
- Up to 20 stops tour!
- Flexible start times and back well before the all-aboard call.
- We provide fruit, drinks and light snacks.
- Transportation in a clean, modern, air-conditioned pickup truck.
- Includes pickup and drop-off close to the ship.
- Customization is only possible on request.
Make a reservation
Below, you can reserve a tour in our agenda. Before making a reservation, we kindly ask you to familiarize yourself with our terms and conditions.
Fully Booked?
Can’t find an available slot in the online schedule below? Feel free to contact us. We might still be able to arrange something for you!
Our tours for cruise passengers at a glance
South Tour
North Tour
Island Tour
Tailor-made Tours
Other cruise tours
