Excursion Off-road buggy & cave exploration tour at Kralendijk

Experience the wild side of Bonaire in a fun-filled new way during this scenic and exciting island buggy and caving excursion.

Kralendijk, Off-Road, Island Buggy-Ride to the East Coast

After meeting your guide at the pier, a pre-ride fitness check, and completing your waiver, depart the pier for the short drive to the Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) starting location just outside of town. Upon arrival, receive your safety and riding instructions, then don your safety helmet, board your UTV (island buggy), and begin your scenic and exciting, off-road adventure. Led by your experienced guides, leave the paved road behind and head to the east coast of Bonaire.

Bolivia, Wildlife, Spelonk Lighthouse, Ocean/Coastal Views & Waves, Limestone Rocks, Giant Cacti

En route, experience the rugged terrain and pristine natural splendour of Bolivia, a former plantation, and look for wild donkeys, goats, and iguanas. Your first stop is at the Spelonk Lighthouse, the easternmost point of Bonaire. From this location, marvel at the spectacular panoramic vistas over the ocean and unspoiled east coast. After a photo stop here, re-board your UTV and drive along the ‘wild’ east coast between limestone rocks and giant cacti, whilst ocean waves crash and spray the coastline.

Cave Tour, Stalactites, Stalagmites, Ancient Rock Paintings

Next, your adventure continues with a visit to one of Bonaire’s many caves, which are home to the Bonairean bat species. Your tour guide leads you into the cave, between the beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and explains various rock paintings the Arawak Indians left behind. Following your cave tour, re-board your island buggy and proceed for the approximately 35-minute, off-road ride back to the UTV starting location. Upon arrival, re-board your open air island style bus and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Kralendijk, UTV-ride, East Coast, Limestone Rocks, Giant Cacti, Coastline, Crashing Waves, Lighthouse, Cave Tour, Stalactites, Stalagmites, Rock Paintings

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of off-road driving and a moderate amount of walking for approximately 328 yards (about 300 metres), at times over uneven, cobblestone, gravel, dusty, muddy, and natural surfaces and inclines, with three steps to negotiate to get on/off the open air island style bus and three steps to get on/off island buggy. The ride may be rough at times, and guests will experience bumpy, jerking motions. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with neck/back problems, guests with heart, respiratory, or neurological conditions, guests with claustrophobia, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to lightweight, comfortable clothing in layers they won’t mind getting dirty, including long pants and long-sleeve shirts with flat, closed-toe, and sturdy walking or hiking shoes, and bring sun protection, sunglasses, insect repellent, bottled water, and US Dollars or credit cards for purchases from the ship; open-toed shoes are not permitted on this tour. The island buggies utilised on this tour are open-air and open-sided, two-seat buggies with sunroofs. The price of this tour is per island buggy, based on two people sharing one island buggy; only one ticket needs to be purchased. Guests must be at least 12 years old to ride as a passenger on this tour. Guests must be at least 18 years old, and present a valid ID showing proof of age, to drive an island buggy on this tour. Guests weighing over 260 pounds (about 120 kilograms) cannot participate on this tour. Safety helmets are provided, and must be worn the entire time during the island buggy-ride. The total off-road driving time is approximately 2.5 hours. Photography/videography is prohibited whilst driving the island buggies. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Off-road driving takes place along trails that may be dusty or muddy, depending on weather conditions. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.