30 days in Curacao, Bonaire & Aruba Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Caribbean holiday planner
Start: Zurich, Switzerland
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Willemstad, Curacao
— 14 nights
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Kralendijk, Bonaire
— 7 nights
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Noord, Aruba
— 7 nights
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End: Zurich, Switzerland
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Willemstad, Curacao — 14 nights
Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea that forms a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Explore hidden gems such as Speed Boats Tours and Playa Jeremi. Explore Willemstad's surroundings by going to Sint Willibrordus (Church of Sint Willibrordus, Flamingo Sanctuary Sint Willibrordus, &more), Museo di Ka'i Orgel (in Barber) and Sabana Westpunt (Jeremi Baai, Playa Forti, &more). Spend the 6th (Fri) wandering through the wild on Curacao Actief. There's much more to do: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, tee off at Old Quarry Golf Course, tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Lagun, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.
To see traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Willemstad trip planner.
Zurich, Switzerland to Willemstad is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Zurich to Willemstad due to the time zone difference. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Zurich in September; daily highs in Willemstad reach 38°C and lows reach 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Kralendijk.
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To see traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Willemstad trip planner.
Zurich, Switzerland to Willemstad is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Zurich to Willemstad due to the time zone difference. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Zurich in September; daily highs in Willemstad reach 38°C and lows reach 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Kralendijk.
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Kralendijk, Bonaire — 7 nights
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The capital city and main port Bonaire, Kralendijk possesses a rich and varied history and natural heritage to explore on an adventurous and diverse itinerary.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Bari Reef and 1000 Steps. Change things up with these side-trips from Kralendijk: Washington-Slagbaai National Park (Malmok, Boca Slagbaai, &more). And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Beachvibes Surf Shop, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Horse Ranch Bonaire, and discover the deep blue sea with Flamingo Diving Bonaire.
For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Kralendijk itinerary builder.
You can fly from Willemstad to Kralendijk in 4 hours. In October in Kralendijk, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 32°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to fly to Noord.
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Noord, Aruba — 7 nights
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Noord itineraries allow for cultural exploration and adventure tourism, as the most populous and visited town on the island.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Boca Cataavlina and Eternity Fine Jewels. Change things up with these side-trips from Noord: Seroe Colorado (in Oranjestad) and Cosecha in San Nicolas (in San Nicolas). And it doesn't end there: glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, enjoy the sand and surf at Mangel Halto Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Donkey Sanctuary Aruba, and explore the gorgeous colors at Malmok Reef.
For reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Noord trip site.
Traveling by flight from Kralendijk to Noord takes 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in October, and nighttime lows around 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Curacao travel guide
Take a trip to Curacao and lounge on its picture-perfect beaches and coves. Although part of the Kingdom of Netherlands, the island's population has developed its own distinct culture, a blend of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American, with a Creole language called Papiamento. Along with its neighbors, Aruba and Bonaire, Curacao sits outside the Caribbean "hurricane zone" and boasts a warm, breezy climate throughout the year. On a Curacao vacation, you can laze, dive, or snorkel on its scenic stretches of sand, visit charming plantations in the interior, or roam the streets of Willemstad, renowned for its distinct architecture.
Bonaire travel guide
Thanks to its location outside the Caribbean "hurricane zone," Bonaire benefits from a semi-arid climate with plenty of warm, sunny days. From the island's coastline, a designated national park, you can access vibrant coral reefs that serve as a perfect destination for any snorkeling or diving enthusiast. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are also popular things to do on Bonaire due to the island's steady trade winds, while the arid interior offers numerous wildlife-rich protected areas, interesting rock formations, and scenic landscapes.
Aruba travel guide
Happy Island
A Dutch outpost in the Caribbean, sun-drenched Aruba provides a mix of modern seaside resorts and quiet coastal areas ideal for those wishing to escape the crowds. Vacations in Aruba, known affectionately as the "Happy Island," generally combine water-based activities with tours of the untamed backcountry, where you can discover unusual rock formations, historic churches, ostrich farms, and animal sanctuaries. Island capital Oranjestad offers some of the finest shopping and cultural sightseeing in Aruba, with an eco-friendly electric streetcar providing quick access to all of the city's major attractions, including numerous shops, restaurants, and hotels.
