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Willemstad, Curaçao
Curacao Beach and Hato Caves Tour
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icon5 hours  (approx.)
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Travel to some of Curacao’s most interesting spots on this 5-hour from Willemstad, including all entrance fees and round-trip transport. First stop at Flamingo Park to catch sight of and learn about the brightly colored birds that live there. Then, make your way to Hato Caves for a guided tour. You can also walk the Indian Trail at the caves, and see carvings done by the Caiquetio Indians more than 1,500 years ago. Afterward, relax on the beach with two hours of free time to swim or sunbathe.
  • Choice of morning or afternoon departure
  • Close encounter with wildlife
  • Small group ensures personal service
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This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
Mega Cruise Terminal , 4335+W92, Gouverneur van Slobbeweg, Willemstad, Curaçao
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This activity will end right where it started.Meeting Instructions Cruise ships dock at 3 piers in Curacao. If you are docked at the Mega Pier 1: Upon debarkation, please proceed to the white tents, where you will find the online reservation sign. This is an approximately 5 minute walk from the ship. The local representative will be waiting for you with a sign that says "Aida Travel Services." They will be wearing a hat that says "Aida Travel Services" and an brown or white polo shirt with the Aida Travel Services logo on it. Please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 15 minutes before the departure time listed above. If you have any trouble finding the local representative, head to the security building at the port, where you can make a free call to the contact number below for assistance. If you are docked at the Mega Pier 2 Tula: Upon debarkation, you will be directed to the pier next door, Mega Pier 1. Head for the white tents, where you will find the online reservation sign. This is an approximately 10 minute walk from the ship. The local representative will be waiting for you with a sign that says "Aida Travel Services." They will be wearing a hat that says "Aida Travel Services" and an brown or white polo shirt with the Aida Travel Services logo on it. Please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 15 minutes before the departure time listed above. If you have any trouble finding the local representative, head to the security building at the port, where you can make a free call to the contact number below for assistance. If you are docked at Mathey Wharf: Upon debarkation, proceed towards the information stand at the port. Nearby the information stand, you will see the online reservation sign. This is an approximately 2 minute walk from the ship. The local representative will be waiting for you with a sign that says "Aida Travel Services." They will be wearing a hat that says "Aida Travel Services" and an brown or white polo shirt with the Aida Travel Services logo on it. Please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 15 minutes before the departure time listed above. If you have any trouble finding the local representative, head to the security building at the port, where you can make a free call to the contact number below for assistance. Contact Information If you encounter any difficulties the day of the tour, please contact our representative.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Aida Travel Services
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Curacao Beach and Hato Caves Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Curacao Beach and Hato Caves Tour.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Curacao Beach and Hato Caves Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Curacao Beach and Hato Caves Tour.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Curacao Beach and Hato Caves Tour?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Curacao Beach and Hato Caves Tour.

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  • "Limestone caves were hot and humid and not recommended for asthmatics and those with breathing difficulties." See review

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star-5
Great tour and guide
Lorraine_D
, May 2022
Alex was amazing guide. Nonstop information all through the trip and he also showed us the art installations after our tour. Definitely recommend this tour. Kokomo Beach had great snorkeling too. Caves were very nice.
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star-5
Amazing Time
csferguson51
, May 2022
Alex and Aida were the best tourguides! We had an island tour, saw the flamingoes, Hato Caves, shopped and went to Kokomo Beach (sooo beautiful)! Dont forget to try the Watermelon Flamingo when you go! Only downside, no wifi at the beach :(
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Don’t book if the tour company Viator uses is Aida tours!
Jerrel_S
, May 2022
The tour company Viator booked my tour through was Aida Tours. They canceled my tour and did not bother to notify me or show up to tell me. I had to call them to find out it was canceled. I even called Viator previously to make sure this tour was going to happen on King’s day in Curaçao. I was told that this tour was going to occur. Viator sent me a reminder about my tour that morning!
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star-4
Great
Zerah_M
, Apr 2022
Great experience, Alejandro was very knowledgeable about the island facts. They were on time, bus was air conditioned and it was a small tour. We had a great time. They took us to Mambo Beach and we had fresh food at Bonito
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Excellent value
laurenmilligan
, Apr 2022
Excellent guide and well worth the pricing. Very intimate feeling at some of curaçaos top attractions
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Amazing cave and island tour
Anonymous
, Mar 2022
The bus driver and tour guide were amazing, informative and funny! Great excursion. Cave was beautiful and island history interesting
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star-5
Must Include Excursion!
Kiara_K
, Jan 2022
This was our first time traveling to Curacao and traveling internationally since the pandemic. Only on the island for 4 days, we booked this excursion months in advance for our third day. The day before I had messaged the tour number to confirm our hotel pickup and to ensure that we would be back to our resort before our mandatory scheduled COVID test. When the tour group responded, we were met with AMAZING customer service! The tour group was quick with responding and informed us that the rest of our group had canceled and normally they would cancel the excursion since the minimum is 4 people, and we were only 2 people, but they accepted to continue and give us a private tour! We were super excited about the experience and relieved that we would be able to make it to our test in time. We had the delight of meeting our fabulous tour guide Rossy who was extremely upbeat, informative, and knew all of the best photo spots. We felt extremely welcomed and safe while being with her. The excursion started with a driving tour around Willemstad, learning about the history and culture, and then we made our way to Hato caves, viewing the beautiful scenery as we drove. Hate Caves is an area rich with history and unique formation. We were 2 out of 5 people on our tour and our Hato Cave's tour guide made the tour memorable. We then made our way to view the flamingos from which we had the rare opportunity to witness around 30+ flamingos bathing, feeding, and performing the famous flamingo dance. Lastly, we got to take in the sun rays at the beautiful Mambo beach and its crystal clear blue waters and white sand. Rossy was the best and helped create a memorable experience for our time in Curacao.
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star-3
English required
Gary_A
, Dec 2021
Would have been better to be on the tour with other English speaking tourists. Although there was an interpreter, felt we lost out on much of what the tour operator was speaking in Spanish to the other guests. The sites we saw and the beach we went to were nice.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Cool tour
Peter_V
, Aug 2021
Nice tour with a good guide how showed us the highlights of Willemstad. The Caves are not that big but nice to see. Than we went to the flamingo park where we saw the flamingos from really close. After that we went to Kokomo Beach, what is a very nice beach with a lot of pelicans.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Big disappointment
dlrudolph
, Jan 2020
I have always had a good experience with Viator, but this was a huge disappointment . Our guide was very unfriendly, was clearly having a bad day and took it out on us. She was just going through the motions and got aggravated when we couldn’t hear her,The caves were of average interest, I have seen much better ones in Bermuda or the US. The beach was very nice, but we could have just taken a cab there and saved a lot of money
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Not understanding or helpful
catgirl04
, Oct 2019
My plane was delayed a day and we were unable to make our excursion for the next day. I called and emailed as soon as we found out but kept getting the run around. The tour operator told me to call viator and viator told me to call the tour. I told them the days we could reschedule and also asked for another similar tour if nothing was open. They kept only showing me days that I would already be gone and said they would not reimburse even when showed proof of the airline issue. It was already frustrating to lose a day of the trip and other services and our hotel were accommodatin . Not inclined to use either service again or reccomend.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2019
Greetings Catherine Thank you for your feedback, I believe there was a clear misunderstanding on this case and we really apologize for it. We completely understand it was a matter outside your control and unfortunately also in violation with the refund policy. Please feel free on emailing us directly to solve your issue. Kind Regards
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star-4
Hato /beach tour
Jet592506
, Jul 2019
1. The bus was in a bad condition, poor a/c and seats. 2. The beach wasn't good , croupy, expensive 3. The flamingo’s - they do not take us to flamingo park- instead we saw flamingo only from the bus window
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JERRI_D
, Jul 2019
Viator has been excellent in the past, however, this specific out sourced tour group was horrible. Do not use "Curacao Tour and Taxi Sightseeig and Private Tours." HORRIBLE service by Elvin. They provided zero contact prior to departure even after numerous phone calls and email attempts. Our family of six was dropped at the beach and never picked up by original driver. Bad time in Curacao, do not waste your money with this specific tour group. We SHOULD receive a full refund.
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2019
Dear traveler Thank you very much for sharing your travel experience you had in Curacao with other here on Trip Advisor. It make us sad to notice that your review don't share the whole truth of the service given by the team, we have email proof that we communicated to you both trough your personal and Viator email on the meeting point details. This information is also clearly stated within the tour details. As per your pickup after the beach stop a representative of the company clearly explained that the driver had an incident on the road reason why another driver was dispatched for your trip back to the cruise. We also need to state that all the tour stops were provided as per the tour description and you only needed the drive back from the beach to the port. So promoting such negative feedback were we deliver the tour as expected is just a poor and unfair judgment. Regards
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Awesome Trip to Curacao !!
joseph_r
, Jun 2019
Alejandra and Aida were unbelievable tour guides !! We came in on the Carnival Horizon on June 19th. They were easy to find at the port. The tour lasted just over 5 hrs. The van was clean and had good A/C. There was eight of us on the tour. Alejandra and Aida were very informative and friendly!! I would highly recommend this tour !!
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star-5
Awesome!
Kathleen_G
, May 2019
The driver was very polite. She gave us lots of information about the Island. The tour through the caves was great, lots of information again and took their time we weren't rushed at all. The food stand that was there had great prices as well. I recommend this tour.
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star-4
A tad pricey for the entire tour
Erin_H
, Apr 2019
Excellent tour guide and bus driver. The historical information was helpful and interesting. Would have been great to actually see the flamingos - at the salt flats. Sadly, the flamingos were too far away to see them or take a picture. Also would have been neat to see more of the island. And the Caves were just, ok. Overall it was solid. 4/5.
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star-5
MAMBO BEACH SO MUCH FUN! HATO CAVES TOUR JUST OK!!!
Frederick_W
, Mar 2019
Thank you to our TOUR DIRECTOR, GUIDE AND BUS DRIVER namely AIDA, ALEJANDRA and CARLTON. They were most informative about their native Curacao and answered all of our questions about Curacao’s History and its main attractions. Our first stop at salt lake to see the flamingos up close was not a go because the pink flocks decided to group together in the far distance that day! Our next stop was the ancient Hato Caves tour led by a local informative guide on cement paths with railings for about 45 minutes. Limestone caves were hot and humid and not recommended for asthmatics and those with breathing difficulties. VIATOR PLEASE ADJUST YOUR AD for HATO CAVES. Upon arrival one has to walk up 49 old stone steps on a winding staircase up a steep hill and then down those 49 steps upon exiting the caves. Not recommended for the disabled!!! Aida met us with ice cold water bottles as we reboarded the bus and Alejandra was always concerned about our comfort and safety. Our next stop was beautiful Mambo Beach with a restaurant and shopping mall at different levels. We were dropped off for two hours. Very enjoyable!! Alejandra, while continuing as a wonderful tour guide, surprised us with a tasting tour at the Curacao liqueur distillery where we were shown the process of turning this green skinned orange into this famous liquer. Our bus driver, Carlton, was a careful and caring driver and he took us over and under the Queen Julianna beautiful blue and yellow bridge. The center is so high that you have a panoramic view of Willemstad while up there. Our tour started to wind down as Carlton drove us through the streets of the colorful colonial town of Willemstad near the Queen Emma pontoon bridge. We were picked up at our hotel early morning and returned to our hotel at the end of the tour. Thank you Aida, Alejandra and Carlton for any enjoyable day together learning about your beautiful Curacao!
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star-5
So informative and so much fun!
Sunshine21884949036
, Mar 2019
Aida and Alejandra were fantastic! They knew so much history and current events about the island. This was our first trip to Curacao so we were very thankful to have this amazing team as our guides. They were so friendly and fun! I would actually book this same tour again if we go back in the future bc I know they would find something new to show us. They exceeded our expectations! The caves, although creepy, were my favorite part!
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star-5
Fun under the sun and in the caves!
Andrew_B
, Dec 2018
Great tour. Great price. Awesome guides. Very nice beach with food and drink offered. Security Officers where friendly at the beach.
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star-2
Not for people staying on the island
Christopher_J
, Dec 2018
If you are staying on the island skip this. If coming on a cruise trip might be worth it. The flamingo park is a 5 minute stop on side of the road and the beach was mambo beach which is the most touristy beach. I was expecting to be taken to the less popular but supposedly nicer beaches on the east side of the island...not a tourist trap.
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