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Curacao Small Group Tour: Hato Caves and Turtle Snorkeling
4.6
123 Ratings
Willemstad
Explore Curacao’s Hato caverns, snorkel with turtles, and relax at Playa Kalki beach. Join our small group tour for an unforgettable adventure.
Explore Curacao’s Hato caverns, snorkel with turtles, and relax at Playa Kalki beach. Join our small group tour for an unforgettable adventure.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hato Caves - The first destination is the Hato Caves—a true marvel of geological beauty. Upon entering, visitors are welcomed by cool limestone formations, stalactites, and stalagmites that have been sculpted over millennia. The guide’s informative narrative about the caves’ history, from their formation to their use as a refuge for escaped…
- Hato Caves - The first destination is the Hato Caves—a true marvel of geological beauty. Upon entering, visitors are welcomed by cool limestone formations, stalactites, and stalagmites that have been sculpted over millennia. The guide’s informative narrative about the caves’ history, from their formation to their use as a refuge for escaped slaves, enhances the experience. The lighting within the caves highlights the stunning rock formations, and the tour’s manageable length ensures it remains enjoyable. It’s a unique introduction to the island’s natural and cultural heritage.
- Playa Piskado/Playa Grandi - The next adventure is snorkeling with turtles. The crystal-clear waters of Curacao are ideal for getting up close with these gentle sea creatures. The guides are attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring everyone feels safe and comfortable in the water. Watching the turtles glide effortlessly through the water, surrounded by vibrant marine life, is a truly magical experience. This part of the tour is well-organized, allowing ample time for snorkelers of all levels to enjoy the sights. Don’t forget your underwater camera—this is a moment worth capturing!
- Playa Kalki - The final stop is Playa Kalki, a picturesque beach with powdery white sand and mesmerizing turquoise waters. After the excitement of snorkeling, the serene setting of Playa Kalki is the perfect place to relax. Whether you want to sunbathe, take a leisurely swim, or explore the vibrant underwater world right off the beach, this location offers something for everyone. Facilities like loungers and a nearby snack bar make the beach experience even more enjoyable. The calm atmosphere and breathtaking views make Playa Kalki a beautiful spot to end the day.
- Flamingo Sanctuary Sint Willibrordus - Take a moment to appreciate the wild flamingos at Landhuis Jan Kok, where these free-living birds gracefully inhabit the area. (Picture stop from the bus)
What's Included
- Hotel/Cruise pick up and drop off
- Friendly and informative local guide
- Guided tour of the Curacao Hato Cavern
- Hato cave entrance fee
- Admission at Playa Kalki
- Admission at playa Piskado (Turtle beach)
- Snorkelmask and Snorkelvest for when snorkeling with the Turtles
- Bottled water and a snack for during the bus ride
- Hotel/Cruise pick up and drop off
- Friendly and informative local guide
- Guided tour of the Curacao Hato Cavern
- Hato cave entrance fee
- Admission at Playa Kalki
- Admission at playa Piskado (Turtle beach)
- Snorkelmask and Snorkelvest for when snorkeling with the Turtles
- Bottled water and a snack for during the bus ride
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
For those seeking an unforgettable adventure in Curacao that combines excitement, natural beauty, and relaxation, the Island Treasures tour is essential. This tour includes the breathtaking Hato Caves, snorkeling with turtles, and a peaceful beach break at Playa Kalki, highlighting the best of Curacao.
Join this unique tour to the western coast of…
For those seeking an unforgettable adventure in Curacao that combines excitement, natural beauty, and relaxation, the Island Treasures tour is essential. This tour includes the breathtaking Hato Caves, snorkeling with turtles, and a peaceful beach break at Playa Kalki, highlighting the best of Curacao.
Join this unique tour to the western coast of Curacao, explore the Curacao Hato caverns, snorkel alongside fascinating turtles, and enjoy the stunning views at Playa Kalki beach.
The goal is to provide professional service, go above and beyond, and be the highlight of your visit to Curaçao. Simply bring your camera, swimwear, and vacation spirit, and everything else will be taken care of during your tour.
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
4.6
(123 Ratings)
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Kathy_s
Mar 24, 2025
Cave, Turtles & beaches - This was a fun excursion! Our tour guides were wonderful! They were knowledgeable & funny! Swimming with the turtles was an amazing experience! Hato cave was also very cool. The beach area at the end of the excursion was so beautiful & also had access to a stunning swimming pool with a gorgeous view of the ocean. It was a fun way to experience different areas of Curacao!
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Dariel_c
Mar 24, 2025
a+++ - Tour Guide was great, very informative and helpful! They are very communicative and organized, everything went smoothly!
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Npan87
Mar 23, 2025
Fabulous Curacao Experience - This was such a wonderful trip!! Anita, our tour guide was fabulous! She was clearly so excited to share about her culture and her personal experiences which really made the trip extra special. The Hato cave tour was neat and swimming with the sea turtles was amazing. The final beach stop with the pools was a real treat. The whole day ended up being quite a bit longer than the 5 hours we expected because of picking up all the guests, but we loved every minute of it! We wish we had booked this at the beginning of our trip and not the end as we learned so much and Anita had lots of insight into the island.
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Eve_m
Mar 23, 2025
Beach turtle cave day! - Our guide Anita was knowledgeable and made our experience interesting and amusing. The caves, swimming with turtles were fun!
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Hgx7qckfd5
Mar 20, 2025
There is nothing cooler... - There is nothing cooler than seeing turtles in the ocean swimming around you. Amazing lifetime experience
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Sheymarie_r
Mar 18, 2025
Anita and the driver were... - Anita and the driver were great. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. We had a great time at turtle beach.
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Cassandra_m
Mar 18, 2025
Great day in Curaçao! - A great day in Curaçao. The tour picked us up at our cruise ship and we headed off to the caves, then the turtle beach and then to another nearby beach to eat lunch and swim some more. It was a great blend of activities and a good way to see the island and learn about its history from our guide.
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301grantw
Mar 23, 2025
Very nice tour group - Great tour group! Second half was great. Kind of wish we had skipped the cave. Pretty underwhelming compared to ones in Indiana and Kentucky. Line was also long. Great turtle experience and great beach experience. Beaches here are definitely not sand. Very rocky so wear water shoes. Tour lasted 9-4. Was much longer than i expected. Was on a comfortable bus around 2 hours for driving.
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Monica_r
Mar 19, 2025
Good but had a bit of stress - The tour was great. The stops were good, but there is no actual swimming with the turtles. One lone turtle will come as there is a person feeding it. The beach with the turtles was ok but not great. The second stop - the beach was wonderful. The tour guide, Ruth was knowledgeable and informative.
The only downfall was that the tour guide was not really quite aware of the times. We were majority from 2 cruise ships with 4:30 and 4:45 times on board. (Only 3 customers were from hotels on the island). We returned to the port at 4:14 and that is too close for comfort. That is why I only rated this a 4 star.
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Melissaalana_c
Mar 20, 2025
Disappointed - The tour felt RUSHED !! by the time we got in with the turtles the tour guid started blowing her whistle for us to get out , i didn’t get to see not one of the turtles . The cave tour was okay and the other beach kool off was okay too . other than that it wasn’t worth the money .
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