South Tour
for cruise passengers | ± 4 hours
Have you ever visited a place so photogenic that every picture looks like a postcard? The southern part of Bonaire is the island’s most colorful region. Take in the sight of pink flamingos, the turquoise sea, lush green mangroves, and shimmering pink salt flats. Your guide will also show you some hidden gems along this popular route. You will end your exploration at the secluded beach of Lac Cai, the perfect spot to escape the crowds.
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 South 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 South
During your HopiBonaire South Tour, you will visit all the well-known highlights of this colorful region.
South Tour highlights:
• Seru Largu Viewpoint
• Mangroves
• Lac Bay Lagoon and Sorobon
• Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary
• Willemstoren Lighthouse
• Slave Huts
• Pink Beach
• Pink Lakes
• Salt Pier and Salt Pyramids
Unique places and experiences
But HopiBonaire goes further with unique places and experiences. You will find those below.
Unique places
The South’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 South:
• Bachelor’s Beach
• Portuguese grave
• Kite Beach
• Shete Kolo driftwood art
• Vibrant street art
Remote locations:
• Kaminda Lac Flamingo Crossing
• Saliña Puitu
• Lac Cai observation tower
• Lac Cai Beach
• Hidden Beach
Customize your tour with some beach time on a beach of your choice!
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
Slave huts
Flamingo close-ups
Pink Beach and Salt Pier
Willemstoren Lighthouse
Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary
Lac Cai Beach
Driftwood art
Atlantis Beach
Seru Largu Viewpoint
Customize your tour
Would you like to make your time on Bonaire even more unique? With the customizations below you can give your tour a personal touch.
Beach time
Want to spend time in the sun and enjoy turquoise water? Customize your tour with beach time. You choose the beach, and we will arrange a well-stocked cooler. Along this route we pass many beaches, so there is something for everyone: dip your toes at a secluded sandy cove or enjoy a vibrant Sorobon beach club, snorkel over coral gardens with a chance to see sea turtles, or just relax in the shade of a palm tree. Take a moment to unwind completely under the Caribbean sun.
Sunset stop
The Caribbean is famous for its colorful sunsets. If your ship has a late departure and you would like to end your South Tour on a relaxed note at your own pace, customize your day with a sunset stop and stay a little longer to watch the sun set over the sea. We will choose a scenic waterfront spot so you can watch the colors deepen toward the horizon. A refreshing drink and a light snack are included. Sit back, enjoy the quiet, and take in Bonaire as the light fades.
Additional costs per hour:
| 1 pers. | 2 pers. | 3 pers. | 4 pers. |
| + $40 | + $40 | + $45 | + $50 |
Additional costs per tour:
| 1 pers. | 2 pers. | 3 pers. | 4 pers. |
| + $40 | + $40 | + $45 | + $50 |
Beach time
Want to spend time in the sun and enjoy turquoise water? Customize your tour with beach time. You choose the beach, and we will arrange a well-stocked cooler. Along this route we pass many beaches, so there is something for everyone: dip your toes at a secluded sandy cove or enjoy a vibrant Sorobon beach club, snorkel over coral gardens with a chance to see sea turtles, or just relax in the shade of a palm tree. Take a moment to unwind completely under the Caribbean sun. Snorkel gear is available for rent with us.
Additional costs per hour:
| 1 person | + $40 |
| 2 persons | + $40 |
| 3 persons | + $45 |
| 4 persons | + $50 |
Enjoy a sunset
The Caribbean is famous for its colorful sunsets. If your ship has a late departure and you would like to end your South Tour on a relaxed note at your own pace, customize your day with a sunset stop and stay a little longer to watch the sun set over the sea. We will choose a scenic waterfront spot so you can watch the colors deepen toward the horizon. A refreshing drink and a light snack are included. Sit back, enjoy the quiet, and take in Bonaire as the light fades.
Additional costs per tour:
| 1 person | + $40 |
| 2 persons | + $40 |
| 3 persons | + $45 |
| 4 persons | + $50 |
Our reviews
During a tour with HopiBonaire, you will explore the island’s most picturesque locations. We don’t confine ourselves to paved roads alone. We like to venture off the beaten path where you will discover abundant beauty, tranquility, and adventure. That’s what makes HopiBonaire unique!
Our guests appreciate this with a 5.0-star rating on Google Reviews. We are proud of that! Read here how other cruisers experienced their tour.
Our mesmerizing south coast tour was the absolute best. I’d like to start by saying we have travelled a lot and taken many tours but this was by far the best tour we have ever had! The entire afternoon exceeded our expectations and have made us want to go back to Bonaire…and take another tour!
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
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