Hike Bonaire – Trail Info, Guides & Tour Operators
Bonaire hiking offers opportunities for some easy relaxing walks as well as a couple of intermediate-difficult outings. Official trails on the island are marked with pink stones to follow!
Perhaps the best Bonaire hiking can be found in Washington-Slagbaai National Park at the north end of the island. This 14 thousand-acre (56 sq km) sanctuary was the first in the Netherlands Antilles. Brandaris, the highest peak on Bonaire at 784 feet (241m), is located within the park.
Local Guides / Tour Operators are listed below…
The best Bonaire hiking trails include (Click on a Trail name below for more details):
The most popular Bonaire hiking trails are in Washington-Slagbaai National Park, at the north end of the island:
- The Subi Branderis Trail:
- Intermediate (fairly steep)
- About 2.5 miles (4km) round trip, requiring 1-2 hours
- Bonaire’s highest peak – On a clear day you can see Venezuela!
- The Kasikunda Trail:
- Intermediate (fairly steep)
- Just over a mile (2km) round trip, requiring 1-2 hours
- Steep climb up a volcanic hill providing great views
- The Lizard (Lagadishi) Trail:
- Easy / Just over a mile (2km) round trip, requiring 1-2 hours
- Diverse trail with great views, including flamingos
To hike Bonaire elsewhere on the island:
- Montana Trail (North end of the island / West of Rincon):
- Easy / This 2 mile (3km) hike takes less than two hours
- A small hill with views of Goto Meer Lake and the Caribbean Sea
- Roi Sango Trail (North end of the island/South side of Rincon):
- Easy / About 1.5 miles (2.5km) round trip requiring an hour or so (including time on the hill top)
- Partially shaded trail with views of the sea along with rock formations
- Dos Pos Trail (North end of the island / West of Rincon):
- Easy / This 2.5 mile (4km) loop trail takes an hour or so to complete
- A rural setting along Washington Slagbaai National Park’s boundary with views of Goto Meer Lake
- Bara di Karta Hill (East side of island / 2.5 miles [4km] east of Kralendijk):
- Easy / Short hike requiring less than an hour
- Small (200 feet / 60m) hill with spectacular 360 views of the island
- Red Hill Trail (East side of island / 5 miles [9km] east of Kralendijk)
- Easy / 1.5 mile (2km) loop trail takes less than two hours to complete
- Desert-like trail with views of the Atlantic Ocean
- Salt Flats Hike (South-west coast):
- Easy / Length of hike is “up to you”
- View preserved slave huts, obelisks and glistening salt pans
When hiking on Bonaire, please wear a hat and sunglasses, use plenty of sunscreen and bring/drink lots of water – There’s little protection from the scorching sun, so it’s best to hike early in the morning before it gets too hot.
Be safe and sure with a local hiking guide or tour operator to show you the way. To Hike Bonaire, these local Tour Operators will take good care of you (Click on a Tour Operator name below for more details):
- Outdoor Bonaire
- Custom Guided Hiking Tours
- Flow Bonaire
- Custom Guided Hiking Tours
- H2O Visions Bonaire
- Adventure Makers Bonaire
- Washington Slagbaai National Park Tour – Dirt Road Sightseeing Tour featuring Multiple Park Attractions / Optional Branderis Hike available
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