Curacao

Hato Caves, Turtles & Beach

Badge of ExcellenceCuracao
Surf and Turf
  • 7 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Venture to the northern part of Curaçao, where it’s more rural, and discover several natural attractions on this full-day adventure from Jan Thiel. Start out at the Hato Caves, known for its unique limestone formations and ancient paintings. Then, swim and snorkel with sea turtles at the small fishing beach of Piskado. End your day with more swimming and relaxing at Porto Mari Beach.
  • Learn about sea turtles and their environment
  • Swim, snorkel, and soak up the sun in Curaçao
  • All necessary snorkeling equipment is provided
  • Hassle-free transfers from select hotels are included

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Entrance fee
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Beach chairs
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

Pickup details

TIME SCHEDULE HOTEL PICK-UP: Papagayo RESORT 07:45 AM Papagayo HOTEL (pick up at supermarket Vd Tweel) 07:45 AM Livingstone Resort 07:45 AM Morena Resort 07: 45 AM Chogogo Resort 07:45 AM Bed & Bike Caracasbaaiweg 07:45 AM Curinjo Apartments (Pick up at Heineken Snek) 08:10 AM Sunscape Resort 08:15 AM Bon Bini Seaside resort 08:15 AM Atlanta Seaview Hotel 08:15 AM Sea Horizon 08:15 AM Van der Valk Kontiki beach resorti 08:15 AM Royal Sea Aquarium Resort (pick up at hotel Lionsdive) 08:15 AM Lionsdive Beach resort 08:15 AM Dolphin Suites (pick up at hotel Lionsdive) 08:15 AM The Beach House (pick up at Kontiki Resort) 08:15 AM Baoase Luxury Resort 08:15 AM Academy Hotel (at DUSHI sign Wilhelminaplein) 08:30 AM Trupial Inn 08:30 AM Avila Beach Hotel 08:30 AM Boutique Hotel 't Klooster 08:30 AM Pietermaai Boutique Hotel (pick up at hotel Scuba Lodge) 08:30 AM The Ritz Village Hotel 08:30 AM Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites 08:30 AM Saint Tropez Boutique Hotel (pick up at Scuba Lodge) 08:30 AM Bijblauw (pick up at Scuba Lodge) 08:30 AM Acoya Hotel 08:30 AM Bed & Bike (pick up at Scuba Lodge) 08:30 AM Cruiseship (Meeting point white roof) 08:40 AM Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort 08:40 AM Kura Hulanda Village & Spa 08:40 AM Curacao Suites Hotel (at the entrance Kura Hulanda) 08:40 AM Otrobanda Hotel & Casino (at the floating bridge) 08:40 AM Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao 08.40 AM Curacao Marriott Beach Resort 08:50 AM Dreams Curacao Resort 08:50 AM Floris Suites 08:50 AM Clarion 08:50 AM Piscadera Harbour village 08:50 AM Piscadera Bay Resort 08:50 AM Blue Bay Golf & Beach Resort 09:00 AM Bayside Boutique Hotel (pick up at Blue Bay entrance) 09:00 AM

What To Expect

Hato Caves

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Playa Piskado/Playa Grandi

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Playa PortoMari

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Flamingo Sanctuary Sint Willibrordus (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Please note, at the locations Hato Caves and Playa Piskado guests are required to navigate an average of 49 steps
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Crystal_R
Bob was a lot of fun and an Excellent historian providing a lot of knowledge qbout the island both good and bad. The visit to the Hato Caves was amazing and swimming with the turtles was simply awesome. I would highly recommend this tour.

Reviews

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217 reviews
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Swimming with turtles
Milagros_M, Apr 2024
Great trip! Great tour guide. My favorite stop was swimming with the turtles, but they were all great. Remember to take towel and if you have an underwater camera. Free water and beer.
Best Excursion Ever!
Shannon_C, Apr 2024
Great overall experience! Driver gave us great tips as we visited different areas. Super easy and so friendly and accommodating. 10 Stars all day!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're glad you had a fantastic time! Thanks for the 10-star review! Greetings from the Irie Team ❤️💛💚
The beach where we swam...
Rachel_K, Apr 2024
The beach where we swam with turtles was not what I expected…not as nice and was crowded. Only saw 2 turtles. Lots of driving.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We'll take note of your comments regarding the beach experience and turtle sightings. We appreciate your perspective on the driving aspect as well.
So so
Cherrell_C, Apr 2024
Tour guide was nice but not enough time to enjoy the beach and eat lunch at the overly crowded restaurant.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We'll take your comments into account to improve our service. Greetings from the Irie Team ❤️💛💚
We had a great time on...
Kelly_J, Apr 2024
We had a great time on this tour! We made lots of stops but it didn't feel rushed. We really enjoyed our tour guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much for your review!! ❤️💛💚
Fantastic day trip in Curacao!
Michelle_S, Mar 2024
We had a fantastic time in the Hato Caves. So beautiful! Completely surprised at how much I did enjoy them. 1st beach stop was crowded, but saw some wonderful turtles. My husband went to the far left of the dock after a while and saw some great fish. 2nd beach was nIice too. Expectiional tour guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time exploring the Hato Caves and enjoyed seeing the turtles and fish. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!
Turtles, beaches, caves and beer. What else could you ask for!!!
Christopher_H, Mar 2024
Kurt was great along the tour. Very funny and informative. Would book again!! The beaches that he brought us to was amazing and clean. Plenty of water and beer provided by Irie Tours!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much for your review and for your kind words towards Kurt! Greetings from the Irie Team ❤️💛💚
Great Tour!
Melanie_C, Mar 2024
Miguel was a great guide. He's very personable and knowledgeable. This is a great tour to see some "must-see" parts of the islands. I liked the open air bus for transportation. It made it easier to see sights along the way.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour with Miguel and appreciated the open-air bus experience ❤️💛💚
Great tour!
Scott_B, Mar 2024
Our tour guide was the best! Swimming with the sea turtles was fun! The beach we had lunch at was very nice!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your review!! ❤️💛💚
West Side Tour
Seth_V, Feb 2024
Great way to see the west side of the island. Caves are a must see had a great time with the family. Operator was knowledgeable and provided a pleasurable experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Wuju! So glad that you made it to the caves, amazing spot! Thank you for your review! Greetings from the Irie Team ❤️💛💚
Family memories
Joel_F, Jan 2024
Obviously, swimming with sea, turtles was amazing, but we truly enjoyed the cultural/historical information provided on the tour between sites
Response from Host, Feb 2024
We are glad you could enjoy both parts! Thank you for your review ❤️💛💚
Lisa was fantastic. Great...
Patricia_S, Jan 2024
Lisa was fantastic. Great trip with Irie vacations through viator! Dushi! Excellent knowledge and history through the day!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
We are so happy to hear that Lisa made your trip fantastic! Greetings from the Irie Team ❤️💛💚
Good Day
Kenny_G, Jan 2024
It's a good day but it could be a great day with some improvements. The old school bus could use some upgraded seats. The Driver is absolutely 5 stars. He spoke 4 languages and gave us some great historical stories. The Caverns were beautiful. There were turtles at this excursion. The beach was so crowded that we couldn't get a chair so be prepared to sit on the beach. The food is also expensive. $30 -40 for a BBQ or Chicken sandwich. It's good, just expensive.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you very much for your review! ❤️💛💚
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Anonymous, Dec 2023
First of all, Miguel was a great tour guide, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and obviously enjoys his island. That being said, the tour ran long and well over half of it was spent riding in the bus. We only had 45 minutes at the beach with turtles, which was one of the most crowded places I’ve ever been. The hour we spent at the caves was enjoyable, however, there were people on our trip and other tours, who did not understand what “strenuous” meant, and really bogged things down on the hike in and out we were excited to have two hours at the other beach until we learned that over an hour would be taken up at the only food place there (where three hamburgers and cokes cost $90 including tip), And that it would be so crowded. There were no beach chairs, or spaces on the sand, even even available. If this sounds like your idea of a great time, do it. Miguel is great. Five stars for him, but the experience overall was poor.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
We are sorry to hear that you didn't get to enjoy your trip the fullest due to a busy beach day. I will share your comment with management.
Gorgeous beach!
Victoria_G, Dec 2023
Miquel was very knowledgeable and fun! We enjoyed the snorkeling the most!! The caves and turtles were cool. We brought our own lunches bc it was expensive on the beach and took too much time.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Very smart to take your own lunch because the restaurant at the beach can take a while. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. Thank you for your review ❤️💛💚
Amazing experience
Miguel_C, Dec 2023
Miguel was such an incredible guide. he knew a lot, was super fun and gave excellent pieces of advice about what to do and what not to do. Sant Mari beach is by far the most beautiful beach. calm, good food, not crowded, beautiful. the Hato caves are ok. Kudos to Miguel, he was able to remember the names of most of people and it felt like a very personalized experience. Worth it and must do in Curacao.
Long, but decent.
Maureen_M, Nov 2023
Miguel was really nice; however, this was to be a 7 hour tour, and we were out for 8 hours. We wanted to be able to see some of the town, and this hour really left us crunched for time. One IMPORTANT thing to consider: We traveled on a school bus with no modifications for probably 3 of those hours. If you are larger than a 5 year old, this tour will be very uncomfortable. This bus has no AC and no windows. If you are ok with this, go for it. The caves were small and not worth the trip. The turtles were great. You didn't even need to snorkel as they were right by the shore, and the water was very clear. The last place we went required water shoes to enter. It was nearly impossible to enter the water without them.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you for your review. It's a pity that you didn't get to enjoy the whole experience. The tour description specifically mentions the focus on the west side of the island, excluding a visit to downtown, and the buses are shown on the pictures with the description. Additionally, water shoes are not really necessary at Porto Marie ( always good to have) Also, you can walk perfectly fine there. While there might be a small rocky part, overall, it's a beautiful white-sand beach.
Fun and interesting tour!
Christy_G, Nov 2023
Swimming with the turtles was awesome! Our tour guide was VERY knowledgeable and gave very interesting information!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciate this. ❤️💛💚
Excellent adventure
Kara_B, Nov 2023
Our driver/guide Bob was great. Our favorite part was swimming w the turtles. But it was nice to spend a little time at a beach and seeing the caves too. We even had time to walk around the shops near the cruise port before we had to board the ship.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Bob is an amazing guide. Some guests call him the mayor of Curaçao. He is a very knowledgeable and fun guide. We hope to see you soon, back with us on the island. ❤️💛💚
Great tour!
Michele_P, Nov 2023
Tour guide Miguel was very informative and friendly! We wished the turtles part of the tour was more of a private/exclusive experience or if that is not possible then replace it with some other adventures/option (eg hiking up mountain before going to beach) as the turtle part was very disappointing as it was far too crowded.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Michele, Thank you for your review I will take this to management. Furthermore, Hiking tours are offered by private tour guides on the island, and there are many available. As a company, we are not in the mountain hiking sector. However, we offer a tour where some short walking is needed through a beautiful forest; it's called "Curaçao History, Kunuku, and Beaches," and perhaps that might be more suitable for you. Our trips are designed to be accessible for almost everyone, and that's why we offer the specific tours mentioned on our site. Greetings from the Irie team ❤️💛💚
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