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We know Curacao = beaches… Yes but also soooo much more we love to share what we like to do most on the island.
8 tours we recommend you do during your stay!
Want to discover the beautiful island of Curaçao? Here are some of our favorite tours and activities on the island, the best ways to discover the beauty, culture and nature of Curaçao.
Klein Curacao
$120 - $130
+/- 8 hr
DAILY
- BBQ lunch
- Snorkeling
- Boatride
- All-inclusive
A must do when on Curaçao is visiting Klein Curaçao. An unforgettable experience on a little piece of paradise. An uninhabited island that lies about 8 miles from the main island with a beautiful paradisiac view that you only see on postcards. Sail to Klein Curaçao for an unforgettable adventure on a Catamarans or a bigger yachtlike boat. While on the island, walk along the white sandy beach, swim in the crystal clear water, snorkel with sea turtles and maybe even spot some dolphins along the way! You have the option to walk to the lighthouse and the shipwreck on the other side of the island or just sit in the shade, relax and take it all in. You are on vacation after all! There are different operators going to the island. Ask us about the options.
Caribbean cooking classes
$ 110
+/-4 h
check
- Educational
- Fun
- Wine
- Good food
Sign up to Helmi’s cooking classes to learn about the flavors and techniques of Caribbean cooking in a hands-on cooking class. In this class you get to see, taste and cook with the colorful and flavorful Caribbean ingredients. While this class is aimed to teach tourists more about the local cuisine, it is also a great way for locals to learn new ways to use otherwise well-known ingredients. Class starts with coffee, a tasting of various local ingredients and tips & tricks from the chef. Under Helmi’s supervision a menu consisting of both traditional as well as modern Caribbean dishes is prepared. The class ends with a delicious lunch on the porch and a well-deserved glass of wine.
The Wonders of Curaçao
$ 55 - 75
+/-7 h
Tue & Thu
- Bustour
- Sightseeing
- Beer & Water
- Beaches
A perfect combination of Curaçao’s wonders, visit the breathtaking Hato Caves and one of the most beautiful beaches on the Island! The Hato Caves are home to beautiful limestone formations, romantic pools, a colony of seldom seen long nose fruit bats and stalactites and stalagmites still in formation. Amerindian Arawaks and escaped slaves used these natural shelters as hiding places. Take a 45-minute tour on a paved illuminated path through the caves and see the cave drawings that the Amerindian Arawaks left behind, estimated to be 1500 years old. After the caves the tour continues to Playa Piskado for a once in-a-lifetime snorkeling experience with sea turtles in their natural habitat. The next stop is Porto Marie Beach for swimming, snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach. Finally, on the way back, the tour drives past the Salt Lake at St. Willibrordus to see the flamingos.
Mangrove Rif Park
$ 10 - 20
+/-1 h
daily 8am - 5pm
- Educational
- Sightseeing
- Nature
- Kayak
Curaçao's mangrove park is a unique nature reserve where you can enjoy the beautiful mangroves and associated animals, You'll find the Curaçao Rif Mangrove Park in Otrobanda, opposite the cruise terminal. Arriving at the park, you first walk past the ticket office. Here you choose whether you want to walk around on your own or take a tour of the park with a ranger. Then they open the gate and you can explore the park on foot or from a kayak. Between the mangroves, a route has been laid out in decking paths. Through these winding paths, you will discover the entire park in just under an hour and get a unique view of this special nature reserve. Throughout the park you will find signs with more information on the history, importance of mangroves and the different animals that live in the park. Along the way, you will also come across an observation tower, from where you will have a great view of the entire mangrove park.
scuba diving
$ ask
+/-4 h
daily
- Nature
- Adventure
- Fishes
Are you looking for an awesome diving adventure in Curacao that could include diving with Dolphins in the open water or maybe just a relaxed afternoon boat dive? Then dive in with Ocean Encounters here in Curacao for a fantastic selection of single tank or two tank boat diving adventures! Jump aboard with Ocean Encounters and allow our professional Dive Team to take you on the best daily boat diving trips in Curacao. These daily dive and snorkel trips depart every day from LionsDive Beach Resort. They can also pick you up from the hotel. Ocean encounters offers multiple diving courses and boat trips! From beginner diving to advanced diving, it’s all possible!
ATV tour
$ 209 / 2pax
+/-4 h
daily 8 am & 1 pm
- Nature
- Adventure
- Adrenaline
Do you want to do a fun activity with friends or family? Want to make your vacation complete? Want to get your adrenaline pumping again and are you not afraid to get dirty? Then driving in this UTV Tour is just for you! Get ready for the most exciting and coolest tour on Curaçao! For 3.5 hours you will drive a UTV side by side and explore the rough terrain and nature on the west side of the island. You will explore the sandy plains of San Pedro visiting a hidden cave, Boca Patrick on the rough north side, and after a dusty and thrilling ride, you can cool down and have a refreshing swim stop at Daai Booi Beach.
cocktail course / tour
$ 15 - 45
+/-2 h
mon - fri
- Nature
- Adventure
- Adrenaline
A visit to the Curacao Liqueur Distillery at Landhuis Chobolobo is a journey through local history. Come along and learn about the production process of the world-famous Curacao Liqueur. Enjoy the flavour as it has been produced since 1896. A tour of the Curacao Liqueur Distillery is a special experience. The well-educated tour guides will take you on a journey through the history of Curacao, Landhuis Chobolobo and the production process of the one and only Curacao Liqueur. During the tour of the Curacao Liqueur Distillery, you can taste the Blue Curacao Liqueur and other liqueur variations for free. Enjoy the exclusive cocktails and locally made ice cream. In the souvenir shop you will find original Curacao souvenirs and gifts.
Jeep Safari
$ 85 - 119
+/-4 - 7 h
mon & wed & fri
- Nature
- Adventure
- Adrenaline