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Private tour in Willemstad Elton S

Curaçao Western Countryside Half Day Tour

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Elton S.

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"Bon biní" to Curaçao! That means "welcome" to Curaçao in our local language, Papiamentu. I'm Elton, a local island-boy born and raised in Curaçao who would be more than glad to show you around his island. As an avid traveller who has visited about 80 countries so far (probably your country too), my love and appreciation for Curaçao only kept on growing as I travelled more and more. Meeting people from across the globe with different backgrounds and cultures is one of the things I enjoy the most. I consider myself pretty knowledgeable when it comes to the island. It would be an honour to share all this love and appreciation with you and also teach you some Papiamentu if you're interested! Feel free to request eventual customized activities so I can arrange it all. Send me a message, even when it shows that I'm unavailable!! ATTENTION: - In case you or someone on your party has mobility issues (difficulties walking), I'd recommend sending me a message first instead of immediately booking so we can discuss and see whether it would be possible to do the tour. - Prices are for tours starting in Willemstad only; hotels in the Jan Thiel area and also Sandals Royal are not Willemstad. An extra fee will be added to cover the further distance for the pick-up and drop-off. If staying in the western side of the island and the tour occurs there, there will be no extra fee. I hope to see you soon! :-) - Certified tour guide (CTA: Curaçao Tourist Attendance certificate, 2011) - Driver licenses B, C, D, E. - Certificate of "Safety on the road" (VVV-Veilig Verkeer) - Bachelor in Education (Geography) since 2005, including teaching experience since 2004. - World-traveler: 85 countries visited across 6 continents. - Experience as a guide since 2011 - Able to communicate in 6 different languages, next to our own Papiamentu. - I am not licensed to guide inside some museums due to their regulations.

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Overview of your Willemstad tour

You'll be in "Banda Bou" area on the western side of the island. What I like the most of Banda Bou, is the countryside feel to it: much more quiet than Willemstad, more nature and fresh air! Without a doubt it has the island's best beaches, which is also why it's a popular area also for local tourism. During this tour you'll see flamingos in their natural habitat; enjoy stunning views over the landscape; visit Shete Boka National Park with its rough coastline and blowholes; and visit one beach to relax before going back to your accommodation or to town. * Please note that I cannot guarantee that there will always be flamingos to be seen during the tour: nature decides! * Parts of Shete Boka N.P can be inaccessible due to weather or sargassum.

Recent Reviews

Terry Y.Canada
March 2026

From the first time we said hello we knew we were in for a true memory making experience! Great conversation and Elton explained the history of, the culture and development of Curaçao. An excellent chauffeur and a most comfortable air conditioned vehicle! Little off the beaten track gem scenarios and vistas. His background as a teacher and world traveler and adventurer shows! We would tour with Elton again most assuredly! Bravo Sir Elton.. most appreciated. Suzanne , Leah and Terry from Montreal

Kelly L.United States
November 2024

Elton is knowledgeable, kind, considerate and a true pleasure to spend the day with. We had a wonderful time touring Curacao and taking in all of the beauty. Excellent tour! Highly recommend.

Cari P.United States
March 2024

Quick and responsive with communication. Comfortable car. Great insight to the island and took us to places that complimented the spots we requested. So we got the best of the best of the island!

Deanna B.Canada
January 2024

Really enjoyed our day with Elton. Prior to the tour he worked with us to coordinate what we wanted to see, accommodating our various interests. He was very knowledgeable about Curacao and we felt very welcome by him. Loved the tour, thank you Elton!

Gerri K.United States
January 2024

I felt Eldon did a wonderful job with our tour. I gave him a list of things I wanted to accomplish, and he met everyone of our goals. He took us to all of the districts in the city, the art area, historical areas, and shopping areas. He also drove us to the west side of the island , that is where the beaches anre where we could snorkel and swim. Eldon is very well versed in the English language as well as Dutch. He also took us to a local market area where we had wonderful lunch.

Kenny M.United States
April 2023

Elton was an excellent local guide. He was on time, knowledgeable, willing to share, friendly and courteous. He was very responsive prior to our arrival and was sure to help us understand where to meet. He allowed us to adapt our visit and tour on the fly and was very flexible. His car was clean and the a/c was cool. We highly recommend him and appreciate his expertise.

Your Willemstad tour itinerary

This is to give you an idea of how the tour would look like. It greatly depends on where the pick-up / drop-off is and of course traffic and weather conditions. The choice of beach to stay at would be Kenepa Chikitu or Playa Abou (Kenepa Grandi) with limited services such as showers, but we could go to any other beach the client wishes to go to with more services. We could also go to any other beach of your preference. Eventual entrance fees to certain beaches would be at clients' expense. - Flamingo spotting at former salt flats - Panoramic view Sta. Martha Bay (photo stop) - Shete Boka National Park (blowholes): uneven walking surfaces, you could get wet feet! Parts of trails could be wet, muddy, slippery. Two or three stops here. - Stay at a beach for some time (length of stay depends how much time there is left) The western side of the island is the furthest away from the city (roughly 1 hour driving to the westernmost village).

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Toyota Hiace, 2026

What's included
Other: - Pick-up & drop-off with private vehicle - Private driver and guide during the whole tour - Bottles of water
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Please bring towels with you.Bring sunblock if needed. Bring money for eventual food/drinks
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Entrance fee to Shete Boka National Park: US$ 15 p.p
Meeting location

Willemstad, Curaçao, Curaçao

Cruiseship port, hotel

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Other details
Tour categories
Family
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
462301
Languages
Spanish
Dutch
English
Italian
German
Portuguese
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Willemstad is perfect for travellers who want to explore the quieter, more natural side of Curaçao. It's ideal for those interested in stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches, and local wildlife like flamingos. The tour is also suitable for families with kids, as it is kid-friendly, and it offers a moderate activity level that can accommodate most travellers.

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