Bonaire: Private Washington Slagbaai Park Tour incl Lunch｜Netherlands

What you can expect is a private full-day off road tour through breathtaking nature, rugged coastlines where waves crash against the rocks, stunning blowholes, hidden bays, and beautiful snorkeling spots. Your personal guide Sanne will tell you everything about the nature and history!

The park provides a safe habitat for parrots, flamingos, parakeets, iguanas, and many other bird and reptile species. Additionally, its beaches serve as a protected nesting ground for sea turtles.

The long park route covers approximately 35 km, and the tour lasts around 6 to 7 hours, depending on whether you choose to snorkel along the way. (The short route lasts around 3 hours; ask for more information if you are interested.)

Highlights in Washington Slagbaai National Park on Bonaire:

Nature & Landscape
- Rugged coastline with impressive cliffs and crashing waves
- Blowholes, natural sea geysers spraying water into the air
- Vast savannas filled with cacti and unique local flora

Beaches & Snorkeling Spots

- Wayaka II – Beautiful sandy beach with crystal-clear water, perfect for snorkeling
- Boca Kokolishi – Beautiful bay
- Boca Slagbaai – Scenic bay with a beach with historical buildings great for relaxing/ snorkeling
- Playa Funchi – Known for flamingos
- Playa Chicitu – A wild and remote beach with strong waves, nesting spot for sea turtles, not for swimming but perfect for nature lovers and photographers

Wildlife

- Flamingos, often seen at Playa Funchi and other saltwater lagoons
- Parrots and parakeets, including the Yellow-shouldered Amazon (Lora)
- Iguanas, commonly found throughout the park
- Sea turtles, frequently spotted near snorkeling areas

Historical & Cultural Sites

- Slagbaai Plantation House – Former salt and aloe plantation, now a small museum
- Boca Slagbaai buildings were historically used for the processing and shipping of slaughtered goats.
- Lighthouse Seru Bentana & Viewpoints – Offering breathtaking views of the park

To enter Washington Slagbaai National Park, you will need a STINAPA tag and a valid ID. The STINAPA tag costs $40 and is required for park access and helps support conservation efforts.
You can conveniently purchase the STINAPA tag online in advance if you prefer, or you can buy it at the park entrance.

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