A perfect combination: visit the breathtaking Hato Caves and one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.

This cave is home to stunning limestone formations, romantic pools, a colony of seldom-seen long-nose fruit bats, and stalactites and stalagmites still in formation. To reach the cave entrance, you’ll need to climb 49 steps, but the breathtaking views and fascinating history make it well worth the effort.

Amerindian Arawaks and escaped slaves once used these natural shelters as hiding places.

Take a 45-minute tour on a paved, illuminated path through the caves and see the cave drawings left behind by the Amerindian Arawaks, estimated to be 1,500 years old.

Then, we stop at Playa Piskado for a once-in-a-lifetime snorkeling experience with sea turtles in their natural habitat.

The next stop is Porto Marie Beach for swimming, snorkeling, or simply relaxing on the beach.

Finally, on our way back, we'll drive by the salt lake at St. Willibrordus to see the flamingos.