Bike Bonaire – Trail Info, Guides and Tour Operators

With literally hundreds of kilometres of cycling trails, Bonaire is one of the best Caribbean destinations for bike riding. Official cycling and mountain biking routes on the island are marked with blue stones! Cycling is a great way to see the island - The hills in the north provide jaw-dropping views of the island, while the rest of the island’s mostly flat with occasional gentle slopes offer picturesque views of the Caribbean Sea. You can enjoy road courses that include amazing coastline routes, or you can go off-road in desert-like terrain. You can venture out on your own, or there’s plenty of tour operators who know the island and can ensure a safe and enjoyable ride. There’s something for everyone on Bonaire - You choose the adventure.

The best places to cycle in Bonaire include:

Washington Slagbaai National Park (North tip of island)

• A 21 mile (34km) off-road trail through the park offers a varied terrain, including some decent hills (up to 330 feet / 100m) that provide outstanding views of both the Caribbean sea and the hilly countryside

The Rincon Valley (North end of Bonaire, just south of Washington-Slagbaai National Park)

• Dos Pos Trail: 3 mile (5.5km) off-road loop just north of the Echo Dos Pos Conservation Centre through the rural countryside
• Kunuku Trail: 7 mile (12km) partial loop circuit north-east of the Echo Dos Pos Conservation Centre to the entrance of Washington Slagbaai National Park, following some road and some off-road trails.
• West Coast - Rincon Trail: 15 mile (24km) mixed surface partial loop circuit north of Kralendijk with views of the Caribbean Sea and inland to Rincon

Bara di Karta Region (East of Kralendijk)

• Yatu Baku Trail: 7.5 to 12.5 mile (12 to 20 km) mostly off-road circuit with 4 loops to choose from or combine. Inland route has access to Bara di Karta hill and its spectacular 360 views of the island
• Red Hill Trail: 3.5 mile (5.5km) mountain biking loop through desert like terrain with views of the Atlantic Ocean
• Tras di Montaña Trail: 4 mile (7km) road circuit loop with many attractions

 

Other Great Cycling Trails on Bonaire (Starting from Harbour Village Marina, 2 miles [3km] north of Kralendijk)

• Saru Largu Hill Trail: 7.5 mile (12km) off-road loop circuit with a great hilltop view
• East Coast Loop: 22 mile (36km) cross island circuit with two (loop) options with views of the Atlantic Ocean
• Lagun and Cai Circuit: 21 mile (35km) large loop along the east coast with a spur trail down to Cai, for magnificent views of Lac Bay Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean
• Southern Loop: 25 mile (40km) paved large loop circuit with several coastal peninsula attractions

 

To Cycle in Bonaire, these local Tour Operators will take good care of you:

• Bonaire Off-Road Adventure Tours - Bicycle Tour / Rentals
  • Goto Lake Biking Adventure
  • Bicycle Rentals (Available by the Day or Week)
• Flow Bonaire
  • Custom Guided Cycling Tours
• Bonaire Tours & Vacations
  • South Electric Bike Tour - Half Day South Island Ride
• Buddy Dive Bonaire (at Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire)
  • Mountain Bike Rentals

 

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