From Reefs to Trees: Meet the Adventurers Behind the Magic
Welcome to the Bonaire Reefs to Trees Tours blog—where your adventure begins, and ours continues! We're Nico and Daria, and we're the founders, guides, and storytellers behind the tours. This is where we’ll share local tips, fun facts, wild tales, and insights from our life on this Caribbean gem—but first, let’s kick things off with a little about who we are and how this incredible journey began.
Daria first set foot on Bonaire back in 2015. At the time, she had just finished a medical research university degree in Canada; but Daria always held a passion for wildlife, especially birds. When she found a volunteer opportunity with a parrot conservation group on the island, she leapt at the chance. For three unforgettable months, she helped rehabilitate injured parrots and immersed herself in Bonaire’s natural beauty. It was during this time that she also learned to SCUBA dive; and just like that, Bonaire had her hooked—reef, rock, and road.
Nico’s path to Bonaire was paved with adrenaline and adventure. Originally from Argentina, he's spent his life guiding tours in some of the world’s most thrilling environments—mountains, jungles, caves, oceans—you name it. His adventure guiding resume includes spelunking in Mexico, zip lining in Argentina, and SCUBA diving in Bermuda. Whether it's teaching PADI courses or leading travelers through the wild, Nico lives for exploration. When our paths crossed, we knew we had something special. What started as a shared love of nature and adrenaline became a full-blown mission to help others experience the magic of Bonaire.
Together, we created Bonaire Reefs to Trees Tours with one goal: to help people experience the soul of Bonaire in a fun, meaningful, and memorable way. We’re science nerds and thrill-seekers, explorers and educators. Bonaire is more than just a place for us—it’s a treasure trove of geology, ecology, culture, and history, and we’re here to help you uncover all of it. So whether you're a first-time visitor eager to hit all the highlights or a seasoned diver ready to uncover hidden gems, we're ready to build the perfect experience for you. From hiking trails with epic views to lesser-known dive sites that will blow your fins off, we’ll make sure your time here is unforgettable. So buckle up—this is just the beginning. Let’s explore Bonaire, from reef to tree, together.