Go East ATV Tour in Curacao: Off-Road Riding

Ride rough terrain and reach places the pavement doesn't go.

The Go East ATV Tour in Curacao is a 2.5-hour off-road ride starting from Caracasbaai that takes you across sand, rocks, and narrow trails to three coastal stops: the Jan Thiel viewpoint with its famous bench, the Cave of Doom carved by erosion, and Playa Kanoa on the north coast where waves crash against the rocks. A live guide in English, Spanish or Dutch leads the route, and gear—bandana, dust goggles, water, a granola bar and a soda—is provided. Drivers must be at least 21 with a valid license; passengers need to be 1.20 meters tall or taller.

Step-by-step itinerary

East Coast ATV Adventure

• Meet at BlueFinn Tour desk
• Safety briefing and gear up
• Warm-up ride on pavement
• Off-road through sand and rocks
• Stop at Jan Thiel viewpoint
• Photo at “I love Curacao” bench
• Visit hidden Cave of Doom
• Pass East Curaçao wind turbines
• Explore Playa Kanoa beach
• Return ride to start point

The Experience

The tour starts at the BlueFinn desk in Caracasbaai with a safety briefing and waiver, then a short warm-up ride before you leave pavement behind. Once the terrain turns rough—sand, rocks, twists, narrow trails—the ride becomes what BlueFinn calls its exclusive east-coast route, the only one of its kind on Curacao. You'll stop at the Jan Thiel viewpoint for coastal views and a photo at the "I love Curacao" bench, then continue to the Cave of Doom, a natural cavity carved by erosion into the landscape. The wind turbines of East Curacao mark the terrain as you ride toward the final stop.

Playa Kanoa is a raw north-coast beach where the waves crash hard against the rocks, and the ocean breeze completes the ride before you head back to Caracasbaai. The whole outing takes 2.5 hours. Dust goggles, a bandana, bottled water, a granola bar and a soda come with the tour; bring your driver's license if you're riding the ATV, and wear clothes you don't mind getting dusty.

What’s included

• Bottled water, a granola bar and a soda.
• dust goggles and a bandana.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or Dutch.
• stops at Jan Thiel viewpoint, Cave of Doom and Playa Kanoa.

Good to know

Demanding physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by BlueFinn Charters

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're riding solo or with a small group and want the only exclusive off-road route on Curacao's east coast—the rough terrain and hidden stops aren't accessible by car or on any other ATV tour on the island.

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Top questions

What's the Cave of Doom and what do I do there?

The Cave of Doom is a natural cave formed by erosion on Curacao's east coast. You'll ride past it as part of the route, stopping to see the formation and the landscape around it.

Do I need an ATV license to ride, or just a regular driver's license?

A valid driver's license is all you need if you're driving the ATV. You must be at least 21 years old. Passengers don't need a license but must be at least 1.20 meters tall.

What happens at the Jan Thiel viewpoint?

The Jan Thiel viewpoint is a stop for coastal views and a photo at the iconic "I love Curacao" bench, a famous spot on the island.

What's included in the tour besides the ride?

Bottled water, a granola bar, a soda, a bandana and dust goggles (on loan) are included. The guide leads the route in English, Spanish or Dutch.

Is Playa Kanoa a swimming beach?

Playa Kanoa is a raw north-coast beach where waves crash spectacularly against the rocks. It's a stop on the route for the scenery and ocean breeze; bring your own swimwear and towel if you want to swim.