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Curaçao West Coast: Nature, Culture & Beaches
4.4
82 Ratings
Willemstad
Embark on the Green Escape West Tour in Curacao to uncover the island’s stunning natural beauty and uncover its hidden secrets. Explore the hidden gems of this beautiful island paradise.
Embark on the Green Escape West Tour in Curacao to uncover the island’s stunning natural beauty and uncover its hidden secrets. Explore the hidden gems of this beautiful island paradise.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Hato Caves - The cave of the Amerindian Arawak’s and Caiquetio Indians, who lived around this area, and left behind the petroglyphs, estimated at least 1,500 years old. The cave is officially protected by the state as of 1967.
You will have a 1 hour cave tour with a knowledgeable guide, who will give all information on the history and cultural…
- Hato Caves - The cave of the Amerindian Arawak’s and Caiquetio Indians, who lived around this area, and left behind the petroglyphs, estimated at least 1,500 years old. The cave is officially protected by the state as of 1967.
You will have a 1 hour cave tour with a knowledgeable guide, who will give all information on the history and cultural significance of the cave.
- Playa Piskado/Playa Grandi - The best beach to swim with turtles in Curaçao, is Playa Grandi (also known as Playa Piskado). The water is clear and there are a lot of sea turtles right at the pier. It’s a real treasure to see and to be able to swim alongside these amazing creatures.
- Kleine Knip - Unesco named Grote Knip a few years ago as the ‘most beautiful beach in the Caribbean’. It is also the most photographed beach on the tropical island and you will see why!
This beach is probably the most famous beach on the entire island, with a stunning view and amazing for snorkeling.
- Dorp Sint Michiel - Visit the famous Sanctuary of 100’s Flamingo’s at Sint Michael’s salts flats. Here you’ll be able to enjoy the view of these wild, beautiful and graceful birds.
What's Included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Water and soft drinks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Water and soft drinks
What's Not Included
- Beach chairs
- Meals
- Beach chairs
- Meals
Additional Information
Experience the highlights of Curaçao’s west coast on this delightful tour that blends nature, culture, and relaxation. Begin by exploring the Hato Caves, adorned with stalactites and ancient carvings, then visit the traditional Kas di Pal’i Maishi to delve into the island’s history.
Relax at two of Curaçao’s most stunning beaches — Grote Knip and…
Experience the highlights of Curaçao’s west coast on this delightful tour that blends nature, culture, and relaxation. Begin by exploring the Hato Caves, adorned with stalactites and ancient carvings, then visit the traditional Kas di Pal’i Maishi to delve into the island’s history.
Relax at two of Curaçao’s most stunning beaches — Grote Knip and Daaibooi — where you can swim, snorkel, or simply take in the breathtaking turquoise views. On the return journey, pause to observe wild flamingos feeding in the salt flats near Sint Willibrordus.
With round-trip transportation, beach time, and a knowledgeable local guide, this tour offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy Curaçao’s natural beauty and island charm in just one day.
What to Bring?
- Swimwear & towel – for swimming and snorkeling at Grote Knip and Daaibooi Beach
- Sunscreen & hat – Curaçao’s sun is strong, even on cloudy days
- Water shoes – recommended for rocky areas and snorkeling
- Comfortable clothing & shoes – for walking at Hato Caves and short hikes
Location
Hato Caves
F. D. Rooseveltweg, Willemstad Netherlands Antilles
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(82 Ratings)
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Amber_s
Sep 14, 2025
Beach Views Amazing - Great tour! The beaches are amazing and the water is out of this world! Ask your driver to do a stop for lunch bc the food was great! It’s VERY hot so be prepared! They do give you drinks if needed! Very friendly and the town is great!
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814willemjanw
Sep 6, 2025
Good experience - Very helpfull and friendly guide. Package contains everything as described. Reserve in time as the bus is only having space for 9 people.
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Voyage56432912927
Aug 31, 2025
Awesome tour - The tour was great! We saw all the local spots. Tour guide was friendly took our pictures and showed us all the local spots
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Jacob_n
Jul 19, 2025
West Side Curacao - Awesome views and Turtle bay beach was great. The tour gudie Nelly was energetic and informative. I'd recommend this island trip
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Kropslaap
Jul 16, 2025
Great day! - We had a great time! Wina our guide was enthusiastic and gave a lot of information. The turtle swimming was a bit too touristy but well it was fine. The caves were beautiful, just as the Grote Knip. You can do some great snorkeling there. We even saw some Flamingos on our way back.
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K_g
Jul 14, 2025
Two thumbs up! - This excursion was great! Our guide, Nellie, was so informative, kind, funny, and just all around pleasant! She gave us an experience of a lifetime. We saw the flamingos, capturing some of the best pictures. Then Nellie took us to Hato Caves, where a wonderful guide told us about the history of the caves and the bats who reside there. There are steps up to the caves, but they are doable and you can go at a pace that is comfortable. Then off to swimming with the turtles, which was a great experience. We took alot of pictures and snorkled. Our last stop was the beautiful beach of Grote Knip. Wow...I cannot describe how amazingly beautiful this beach is. Our time there was unforgettable! On our way back to our resort, Nellie showed us more of the interesting history, arts, and landscape of this beautiful island. I highly recommend this excursion.
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Jacob_f
Jul 2, 2025
Such a fun day! - Our tour guide was Nelly and she was fantastic! In addition to seeing the beautiful sites we got to learn so much about the history of the Island. Nelly was extremely knowledgeable and allowed plenty of room for questions. The cave tour was really cool as well as swimming with the turtles. Grote Knip is such a beautiful beach. It had rained in the morning so the flamingos had gone away. We were sad to miss them, but nothing you can do about the weather! Even without seeing the flamingos we felt the experience was well worth the cost.
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Kevin_o
Aug 14, 2025
Great trip - multiple sights - Nearly cancelled due to lack of communication before trip, but glad we didn’t. Great trip seeing multiple highlights. The turtle beach was not very impressive- glad it was not our only beach experience on Curscao.
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Cassidy_p
Jul 16, 2025
Flamingos, Caves, Turtles, and Cliff Jumping Tour – My Honest Experience - Pickup was super easy—right outside near the cruise market tents. A friendly staff member greeted us and walked us just outside the gate to meet our driver. Our van had five tourists, and our guide Nelly was fantastic. The van had AC (huge win!), and she provided water, Sprite, Coke, snorkel gear, and pool noodles. Throughout the drive, she shared great info about the island.
Stop 1: Flamingos
This was a very quick roadside stop to see the flamingos. You can get out and take photos, but honestly, they were pretty far away—even zooming in didn’t help much. A bit underwhelming.
Stop 2: Hato Caves
Nelly handed us off to a local cave guide, and we rejoined her at the cave exit. It’s definitely humid inside, but they do have fans.
Stop 3: Turtle Spotting & Snorkeling
I can see why this is a love it or hate it spot. Its best to come with low expectations to “swim with turtles”. A fisherman cuts fish on the dock to attract turtles. I swam on the left side where it didn’t smell as strong, and while I didn’t see turtles there, the water and views far left were gorgeous. We had plenty of time to snorkel, swim, and explore.
Stop 4: Grote Knip Beach
This was my favorite stop. It’s a smaller, scenic beach with beautiful water and a laid-back vibe. I did the cliff jump—it was easy to get to- at your own risk- but definitely jump straight like a pencil or you’ll slap the water hard like I did and end up bruised 😬. We had about 2 hours here to relax and swim before heading back.
Final Thoughts:
I wouldn’t personally do this tour again only because I’ve done it once and I’d want to try something new next time. But I absolutely recommend it—especially for first-timers in Curaçao. You get to see some off-the-beaten-path areas. I would recommend to the tour company to drop the flamingo spot and maybe instead drive through the colorful downtown instead.
Tips:
• Wear water shoes (I wore Tevas)—the beach entrances are rocky.
• Be prepared for stairs/inclines at several stops.
• Bring cash – Beach chairs cost $5–$10, bathrooms are $1, and snack vendors are cash only as well.
• You can leave stuff in the van with the guide at stops you don’t want to carry things to.
It was a great balance of adventure and relaxation!
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Ashley_f
Aug 1, 2025
Book with caution - The tour operator was to have picked us up from our resort at 8:35. We arrived in the lobby at 8:15. Our only instructions were to look for a driver in a blue shirt with an embroidered company logo on it. At 8:35, we still never saw this person. There was a single, unmarked van in the drive but no operator was clearly visible. Our lobby reception staff informed us that many tours were not allowed within the resort and picked up from the front gate so we went there at 8:40. The only ride awaiting here was for a dive shop. We checked with the gate staff and were told no tour operators had been admitted thus far today. We waited at the gate until 9:15 before giving up. I immediately reached out to the tour company and was told that a refund would not be issued as we had missed our ride. I was told that they attempted to reach me via cell phone but being in a foreign country, no service was available. I was also told that they attempted to call our room but we were not there as we were awaiting them in the lobby/front gate. This was a highly anticipated tour by my young children due to the sea turtles. BOOK WITH EXTREME CAUTION! If interested in similar tour, consider the cheaper alternatives.
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