Sure, Bonaire’s reefs are legendary, but if you think this island’s magic ends where the shore meets the sea, you’re missing out on a whole world of awesomeness. Bonaire’s dry forests and cactus-studded hills are basically an open-air geology and ecology classroom—and the trails are calling all curious adventurers to geek out over the island’s volcanic past, salt flats, and rugged limestone formations…

Tucked away on the rugged northwest coast of Bonaire lies Washington Slagbaai National Park—a 14,000-acre adventure playground for nature lovers. Established in 1969 as the first nature sanctuary in the former Netherlands Antilles, this vast reserve covers nearly a fifth of the island and is a must-visit for anyone craving an off-the-beaten-path experience. From towering cacti and dramatic coastlines to hidden beaches and panoramic viewpoints, the park offers a raw, unfiltered look at Bonaire’s wild side…

You’d think that as SCUBA diving professionals, we’d want nothing more than to spend our weekends dry and horizontal. Nico, especially, is basically a part-time fish at this point—he dives so much, we’re convinced he’s growing gills. But even after a long week of guiding, teaching, and tank-hauling, we both still choose to dive on our days off. Why? Read to find out…

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…