UTV Off-Road Driving in Curacao: North Shore Buggy Adventure

You're behind the wheel of a UTV crossing St Joris's sandy plains to the crashing waves of the north shore.

A 2.5-hour UTV off-road activity on Curacao where you drive a side-by-side buggy across the island's rough north side, exploring the sandy cactus plains of St Joris, a hidden cave, a natural bridge formation and the windswept north shore. You choose your departure time (9:30am, 12:30pm or 3:30pm) and group size; the tour runs with a live guide in English, Spanish or Dutch, and includes goggles and bottled water.

Step-by-step itinerary

UTV buggy tour exploring north Curaçao

• Start tour at buggy shop
• Drive UTV on rough north terrain
• Explore sandy cactus plains of St Joris
• Visit hidden Arowaks Indians cave and natural bridge
• Walk on secluded north shore
• Watch spectacular crashing waves and geiser
• Continue off-road on St Joris trail
• Reach windmill park
• Drive back on road to buggy shop

The Experience

You start at the buggy shop across from Sunscape Resort and spend the next 2.5 hours driving your own UTV—not riding along. The vehicle gets you to the far corners of the north side where regular cars stop. The first stretch takes you off-road across the sandy plains of St Joris for about 35 minutes, reaching the windmill park and the places the operator describes as unreachable by any other means.

The north shore is the payoff. Winds and currents create a water show of waves crashing against the cliffs; you'll walk through a hidden cave and see a natural bridge formation carved into the rock. The Geiser—a natural attraction the operator names specifically—sits on this exposed coastline. This is not a smooth drive: the terrain is rough, the landscape is sparse and cactus-dotted, and the wind is constant.

The return is a mix: you'll continue off-road for another stretch, then transition back onto paved road for the final 25 minutes to the shop. Goggles and bottled water are included. The tour runs at three fixed times each day, and you pick your group size at checkout—options range from a single buggy for one or two people up to seven buggies for a group of 13 or 14. A live guide leads the route and can speak English, Spanish or Dutch.

What’s included

• Goggles.
• bottled water.
• a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Dutch.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by CURACAO BUGGY ADVENTURES

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Top questions

What is the natural bridge and cave I'll see on the north shore?

The tour visits a hidden cave and a natural bridge formation on the rough north side of Curacao, both carved by wind and sea. You'll walk through the cave and see the Geiser, a natural attraction the operator highlights as part of the north shore experience.

Can I drive the UTV myself, or am I a passenger?

You drive the UTV yourself for the full 2.5 hours. The tour is built around you being behind the wheel, exploring the rough terrain and reaching places a regular car cannot access.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour runs for 2.5 hours and departs at 9:30am, 12:30pm or 3:30pm. You choose your preferred time when you book.

How many people can fit in one buggy?

Each UTV seats either one to two people, three to four people, five to six people, seven to eight people, nine to ten people, 11 to 12 people, or 13 to 14 people depending on the buggy option you select at checkout. If you need more than one vehicle, you purchase additional buggies separately.

What's included and what should I bring?

Goggles and bottled water are included. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health; you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the rough terrain and driving.

What languages does the guide speak?

The live guide speaks English, Spanish and Dutch.