Birdwatching Tour

Customized Birdwatching Excursion

Bonaire is a true bird paradise where most birds can be easily observed. During your birdwatching excursion with HopiBonaire, you can explore the most beautiful birding locations on Bonaire, including some stunning off-the-beaten-path spots. Whether you choose to go alone or with your group, we are here to fully customize the experience based on your preferences and pace.

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Birdwatching Tour, customized for you!

Are you a bird lover, a beginner or experienced birder, a bird photographer, or a nature enthusiast? You are invited to create your own birding tour together with us. For the best experience, your fully guided excursion will take you to unique areas far off the beaten path. In these exclusive places, surrounded by Bonaire’s natural beauty, you will find both peace and adventure. Do you and your fellow travelers have other interests as well? Make your tour as diverse as you wish!

All birdwatching tours are tailored in consultation with you. Your wishes are our starting point, and we are happy to think along with you. Bird photographers can also visit our special Bird Photography page.

For Everyone

Are you a bird lover who wants to enjoy birds in their natural surroundings?
Are you visiting Bonaire for the first time and curious about which species you might encounter?
Are you a beginning birder who wants to learn more and gain experience?
Are you an avid birder hoping to add a few lifers to your list?
Are you a bird photographer in search of that one perfect shot?
Do you enjoy other aspects of nature as well?

You have come to the right place with HopiBonaire. Your birding tour perfectly matches what you are looking for, because you design it yourself. Whether you want to relax and enjoy a few selected locations or actively search for as many species as possible, your discovery journey into the birdlife of Bonaire will be unforgettable.

Experience-Focused Tour

Your guide knows exactly where to find the most beautiful birds and makes sure you always have binoculars within reach, so you will not miss a single moment. While you enjoy what you see, your guide shares fascinating background stories and captures the birds on camera. In the photos, you will discover details that are easy to miss through the binoculars. After the tour, you will receive the most beautiful images as a keepsake. A bird guidebook always comes along as well.

Your guide knows Bonaire like the back of his hand, including the areas beyond the beaten paths. You will discover breathtaking places that few others ever visit. You travel in a clean, modern pick-up truck, the perfect vehicle to explore Bonaire’s unpaved roads. Along the way, you set the pace, and from time to time we take a short break with fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks of your choice. After all, a private tour can certainly include a touch of comfort.

Would you like to learn more about our approach? Check out our Sharing Island Love page.

Other Interests

You will be accompanied by an all-round guide who not only knows a lot about birds, but also about Bonaire’s nature, history, and geology. Combine your passion for birds effortlessly with other interests or activities, such as hiking or snorkeling. This makes your tour a personal adventure that perfectly fits you or your group.

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What Birds Do You Want To Spot?

Brown Booby

Yellow Warbler

Osprey

Lora or yellow-shouldered parrot (Amazona barbadensis) on a branch on Bonaire during a birdwatching excursion on Bonaire.

Lora (parrot)

Barn Owl

Magnificent Frigatebird

Ruby-Topaz Hummingbird

Caracara

Flamingos

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Our reviews

HopiBonaire has a 5.0-star rating on Google Reviews.

During our tours, we regularly visit all corners of Bonaire. This way, we are familiar with the island’s most beautiful bird areas and know the best spots to find your desired bird. That makes our bird tours so unique!

Our guests benefit from this knowledge of Bonaire and appreciate our birdwatching excursions with 5.0 stars on Google Reviews. We are proud of that! Read here how others have experienced their bird tour.

Here’s a list of some of the birds we saw on our trip. Caracara, Blackfaced Grasquit, Bananaquit, Yellow Warbler, Short billed Dowitcher, Black necked Stilt, Tri Coloured Heron, Reddish Egret, Venezuelan Troupial, Yellow billed Cuckoo and many more birds too. A bird watchers paradise.

Tony and Theresa Walker

Prices

The price depends on your preferences.

Price indication per person (based on 4 to 5 hours):
• 1 person: $190
• 2 persons: $115 p.p.
• 3 persons: $90 p.p.
• 4 persons: $80 p.p.
• Larger group? Price upon request.

More information about credit card payments and deposits can be found here.

A bird enthusiast is birdwatching during HopiBonaire's birdwatching excursion.

Portrait of a Brown Pelican seen during a birdwatching Tour with HopiBonaire.

Practical Information

Our birdwatching tours are private tours tailored to your preferences. We are happy to offer suggestions and guidance to create a suitable itinerary together.

Options:

Early pick-up: Start around sunrise.
Visit hidden off-road bird locations.
Full-day bird tours.
We also specialize in bird photography.
Upon request, the tour can also include attention to nature, history, geology, and culture. Hiking is also an option.

Details:

This tour includes drinks of your choice, fresh fruit, and snacks.
Transportation to and from your accommodation included.
We provide binoculars and a bird book.

Interested?

If you are interested in going on a birdwatching tour with us, we invite you to fill out the form below without any obligation. We will contact you as soon as possible to plan your ideal birdwatching excursion on Bonaire. Before proceeding, we kindly request that you review our Terms and Conditions