Bandabou ATV riding: North coast, Cas Abou and local lunch

Six hours riding the north coast, swimming at Cas Abou, eating where locals do

Bandabou ATV riding on Curaçao takes you across the island's north coast and to Cas Abou, where you operate the UTV yourself while a guide leads the route. The tour includes pickup from your hotel, lunch and drinks at a local restaurant in Bandabou, time to swim and snorkel in the clear water, and all snorkel equipment. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or Dutch, and children from age 4 can ride along.

The experience

You start at the north coast and ride toward Cas Abou, stopping to swim and snorkel in the sea if you want to. The route is built around the places that matter to the island, not the tourist version of it. Midway through the six hours, you pull into one of Bandabou's working food spots, the kind where locals eat, and that's where lunch and drinks happen. The guide tailors the stops to what you're after, so if a particular beach or viewpoint calls to you, they work it in.

The UTV is yours to drive. The guide navigates and handles the route. Pickup comes from your hotel, and the snorkel gear is on board. All fees, taxes and the meal are wrapped into the price, so there's nothing to settle along the way. The tour works for anyone from age 4 up, though the ride itself is firm enough that it's not for travelers with spinal injuries or certain heart conditions.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or Dutch.
• all-day UTV rental.
• lunch and drinks at a local restaurant.
• snacks throughout the day.
• snorkel equipment and access to swim at Cas Abou.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 12:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by DLN Excursions

Is this one for you?Six hours is long enough to reach the north coast and Cas Abou with time to swim and eat without rushing, but it leaves your morning or evening free depending on when you book. The semi-private format keeps the group small, so the guide can adjust stops to what you actually want to see.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Cas Abou like when we get there?

Cas Abou is a beach and swimming spot on the island where the water is clear enough to snorkel. You have time to get in the water if you want to, and the snorkel set is included.

Do I need to know how to drive an ATV before I book?

The guide leads the route and handles navigation, so you're following them. No prior ATV experience is required, and the guide can adjust the pace to match your comfort level.

Where does pickup happen and what time does the tour start?

Pickup is from your hotel in Willemstad or the surrounding area. The tour runs for six hours total, and the exact start time is set when you book.

Is the food at the local restaurant included, or do I pay separately?

Lunch and drinks at the Bandabou restaurant are included in the price. Snacks are also provided throughout the day.

Can my four-year-old come on this tour?

Children from age 4 are welcome to participate. They ride in the UTV with you or another adult, and the guide can adjust the route and stops to keep the day comfortable for younger riders.