ATV Riding on Curacao East Coast: Rugged Trails & Ostrich Farm

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Duration3h 30m

GroupUp to 16

LanguagesEN · NL +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Operate an ATV through island trails and meet ostriches face-to-face

ATV riding on Curacao's east coast is a 3.5-hour activity where you operate the machine across rugged trails, open plains and coastal paths. The route includes Sint Joris Baai—a windswept bay where kite surfers ride—and the Curacao Ostrich Farm for a close encounter with the animals. A local guide leads in English, Spanish or Dutch; helmets and water are provided. Riders must be at least 18 and in moderate physical fitness; the activity is not suitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour exploring Curacao's east coast

Traverse rugged trails and open plains
Visit Sint Joris Baai and watch kite surfers
Meet ostriches at Curacao Ostrich Farm
Stop at a natural beach with ocean views
See the strong waves and rugged east coast

The Experience

You arrive at the starting point and get fitted with a helmet, then mount your ATV for a 3.5-hour ride across the island's east side. The trails cut through rugged terrain and open plains, moving between coastal paths and inland stretches. You're operating the machine yourself—not watching from a passenger seat—so the pace and line through each section depends on your control and confidence. A local guide rides ahead and sets the route, stopping at points where the landscape or the wildlife warrants it.

Sint Joris Baai comes early in the ride. It's a bay on the windward side, known for strong winds and the kite surfers who use them; the scenery is raw and open, without the resort development of the western beaches. From there the route heads inland to the Curacao Ostrich Farm, where you dismount and walk among the birds—a stop that breaks the riding rhythm and gives a look at one of the island's more unexpected attractions. The farm is a working operation, not a petting zoo, so the encounter is straightforward: you see the animals, learn what they are doing there, and move on.

The ride finishes with two more coastal stops—a rugged natural beach and another east coast highlight known for strong waves. By the end you've covered the full sweep of the east side without needing to arrange transport, navigate the terrain yourself, or figure out which stops are worth the detour. Helmets stay on the whole time; water is provided at intervals. Minimum age is 18, and you need at least moderate fitness for the duration and the terrain.

What’s included

Helmet and bottled water.
local guide in English, Spanish or Dutch.
access to Sint Joris Baai, the Curacao Ostrich Farm, and two additional coastal stops on the east side.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Living Life Curacao

Is this one for you?Choose single riding if you want full control of your own machine and the independence to set your own line through the trails; pick double if you're sharing the cost and the experience with a travel partner. Either way, you're operating the ATV yourself, not riding as a passenger—so the activity suits riders who want hands-on control, not a guided sightseeing route.