1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Discover native marine life like fish, rays, lobsters, and seahorses
Explore shaded channels formed by thick mangrove canopies
Visit one of the Caribbean’s best-preserved mangrove forests
Enjoy a scenic drive to Lac Bay with guided insights and local stories
€ 75.98
€ 69.90
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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The mangrove forest of Lac Bay is one of the most well-preserved in the Caribbean, serving for generations as a vital nursery for native fish, baby rays, lobsters, and seahorses. This lush, green environment is made up of dense mangrove trees with deep, webbed roots that not only support marine life but also help protect Bonaire from extreme weather—some even say they’re strong enough to slow a tsunami. The mangroves form a network of narrow channels shaded by natural canopies, where birds nest, fish swim, and the water is naturally filtered. Historically, this area has been essential to local fishermen and communities, providing both sustenance and materials for daily life. As you drive south toward Lac Bay, your guide will share insights into Bonaire’s history, landmarks, and the significance of the mangroves. Along the way, you’ll have opportunities to ask questions, enjoy scenic views, and prepare for an enriching exploration of one of Bonaire’s most treasured natural environments.
Professional Guide
Complimentary bottled water
Local treat after the tour
Clean A/C vehicle
Pickup and drop-off
Transport by van and car
Scenic views
Gratuities
Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat for sun
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
Have a camera ready to capture
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Miguel was an amazing guide! We got there at 8am and paid 2500 for a private tour for 2. Lots of time at flamingoes, they were about 50 yds away but we couldn't get closer because of low tide and we were aground. Mangrove tunnel was cool, Miguel's English and our Spanish were good enough to give us a great tour and insight into the area!
We took our kids today and met up with two other tourists for a boat of 6 persons leaving first thing in the morning. It was a beautiful ride with no other boats out other than the local fishermen. Our guide Ricardo was amazing! He has clearly tried hard to learn English and was incredibly knowledgeable and informative. He shared his binoculars with the group and answered all our questions. We were able to see many flamingos, spoonbills, cormorants, a couple small crocs, many other birds and have a fun ride including a little walk near the swim area (no swim today) and a cruise through the mangrove. We hesitated about going but this morning was the highlight of our 10 days in the area and Ricardo was the reason! What an amazing guide. Thank you!
On the beach there were a group of people under two wooden roofs. We tried to find other tourists that might be interested in joining a tour. Initially we could find any, but the reason was mainly because besides us everyone just sport Spanish. We joined a tour that was ready to go. In total we were 9 passengers and the two of us payed 400 MXN per person. The tour room about 2 hours, but could have easily been shorter in my opinion. The boat driver spoke only Spanish. We first cruised along the shore where we saw beautiful Pelicans. Then we stopped and had to get off the boat to walk for a bit to get a view of a group of Flamingos. I was hoping for more Flamingos since we came in season, but that was it. Of the two hours we spend at most 5 minutes watching those Flamingos. Then we headed to the Mangrove tunnel which was ok. The interesting part were the red crabs. After this we continued down the shore and we got hopeful for more Flamingos, but we went to a spot, where some Passengers went swimming for a bit. Then we headed back to the beach. PS: The adventure starts with parking. We parked on the street where a gentleman who didn't speak much English threatened us that if we don't pay him 40 MXN to watch over our car, then some Bandidos might scratch it. We ended up paying and the car was fine. PPS: at the entrance of the town across the bridge there is a place where you can watch Flamingos without any tour and also with free parking. We were able to get much closer to the graceful birds there.
We were there little before 0800 and staff was already there. Due to us being early, even managed to get lil discount and four of us set off. Took lil more than two hours and was totally worth it. Saw gazzillion of young and mature flamingos, had a bit of mangrove canal tour and most important - interacted with local cocodrilo. Twice. Worth paying attention: if you want shorter bout trip, go for the ones near the bridge to the island of Celestun, since this one sails around entire island (~30min one way) before approaching flamingos; should you care, english or spanish tour, talk it out before sitting on a boat.
Definitely worth doing. We paid 300 pesos per person on a boat of 8. It was easy enough to organise and we saw a few (not many) flamingos. The explanations were helpful (all in Spanish). There was a lot of travel time to and from but still a good way to spend 2 hours plus travel if you're coming from Merida.
