ATV & Buggy Tours
Curaçao's dusty backroads, cave stops, and hidden beaches, all from the driver's seat.
Why Go
Skip the tour bus. Strap in, hit the throttle, and see the parts of Curaçao that most cruise-day visitors never reach — sand plains, secret caves, and beaches at the end of a rutted dirt track.
The Experience
Based out of a low-key depot on Jongbloedweg just outside Willemstad, this outfit runs small-group ATV and buggy convoys into both ends of the island. The West Tour flies across the wide-open Hatovlakte sand flats, ducks into a stalactite cave near Rincon, and, on the longer routes, drops you at Daaibooi Beach for a swim before looping past Williwood and the flamingo salt pans. The East Tour swaps the sand plains for an aloe vera plantation, a different cave, and a saltwater cool-off at Playa Canoa before the pilgrimage to the Natural Bridge. The fleet is genuinely varied — solo ATVs for people who want to actually drive, two-seaters for couples, and their signature six-person buggies (a Curaçao exclusive) that let a whole family or friend group roll out together without splitting up. Guides ride point and sweep, groups stay small, and the pace leaves room to actually stop and look around instead of just eating dust.
What to Try
The half-day West Tour with the Daaibooi swim stop is the sweet-spot pick ΓÇö you get the open-throttle sand run, the cave, and a proper beach break before the dust becomes your entire personality. Traveling as a bigger group? Book one of the six-seater buggies; they're the only ones on the island and turn the ride into a rolling party. Adrenaline-first travelers should ask about the solo ATV upgrade so nobody's stuck in the passenger seat.
Insider Tip
Wear the darkest clothes you own and something that fully covers your ankles — Curaçao's red-dirt roads coat everything, and your 'this'll be fine' white sneakers will not be fine. Bring a bandana or buff for your face, tuck a dry T-shirt and swimwear in the storage box for the beach stop, and put your phone in a ziplock. Morning departures are cooler, quieter on the trails, and give you the best light for the flamingo pull-off.
The Practical Stuff
Location: 104 Jongbloedweg, just west of Willemstad ΓÇö easy 10ΓÇô15 minute drive from most Piscadera and downtown hotels, and they can advise on the best way to get out there. Contact: +599 9 540 5640 / atvbuggytours.com. Book at least a day ahead in high season and longer for the six-person buggy. Bring: closed-toe shoes (mandatory), sunglasses, sunscreen, swimwear, cash for tips, and a valid driver's license if you want to pilot your own ATV. Minimum age rules apply for solo drivers, so check when reserving if you're traveling with kids.
Pair It With
- Daaibooi Beach — The natural post-ride rinse-off ΓÇö the West Tour already stops here, but it's worth a return visit on a quiet afternoon for the calm swim and shaded palapas.
- Playa Canoa — Rugged windward beach featured on the East Tour; come back on your own for the surf scene and the beachside food shacks.
- Landhuis Chobolobo (Cura├ºao Liqueur Distillery) — A short drive back toward town from the depot ΓÇö a relaxed, air-conditioned tasting is exactly the pace shift you'll want after a morning of throttle and dust.
- Shete Boka National Park — If the Natural Bridge on the East Tour left you wanting more dramatic coastline, this is the deep dive ΓÇö thunderous blowholes and turtle beaches along the north shore.