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title: Hato Caves, Turtles & Beach
lang: en
type: tour
city: Curaçao
country: Caribbean
price: 82
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.74
reviews: 419
duration_minutes: 420
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Hato Caves and Porto Mari
rank_in_category: 5 of 6 (Sea Turtle Swims)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/curacao/tours/hato-caves-turtles-beach/
---

# Hato Caves, Turtles & Beach

**Guidekin's take:** Combine a guided visit to Hato Caves with turtle spotting at Playa Piskado and beach time at Playa Porto Mari. Hotel transfers, entrance fees and water are included; expect steps at the caves and Playa Piskado, and bring your own snorkelling equipment. 4.74 from 419 reviews at €82 per person for 7h.

In our comparison: #5 of 6 in Sea Turtle Swims, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

A must do combination tour of the famous Hato Caves and beaches in one tour! 

Highlights:
- Hato Caves, explore the caves with a 1 hour guided tour.
- Playa Piskado, always wanted to swim with sea turtles? Now you have to chance to swim and snorkel with these amazing creatures.
- Playa Porto Mari, this beach has been declared one of the most beautiful beaches of Curacao. Time to relax, swim and snorkel.

What to bring tips:
- Water shoes
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Hat and sunglasses

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €82 per person
- Duration: 7h
- Rating: 4.74/5 from 419 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Irie Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.74 from 419 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 400 of 419.

- 5 stars: 338 (81%)
- 4 stars: 62 (15%)
- 3 stars: 14 (3%)
- 2 stars: 3 (1%)
- 1 star: 2 (0%)

## What's included

- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off

## Not included

- Lunch
- Beach chairs
- Use of Snorkelling equipment

## Itinerary

1. **Hato Caves** (1h; admission included) - Visit the breathtaking Hato Caves and one of the most beautiful beaches on the Island. This cave is home to beautiful limestone formations, romantic pools, a colony of seldom seen long nose fruit bats and stalactites and stalagmites still in formation.
2. **Playa Piskado/Playa Grandi** (1h; admission included) - A once-in-a-lifetime snorkel experience with sea turtles.
3. **Playa Porto Marie** (2h) - Time to spend swimming, snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach
4. **Flamingo Sanctuary Sint Willibrordus** (pass by, no stop) - See the Flamingos in their natural habitat.

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Thu
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note, at the locations Hato Caves and Playa Piskado guests are required to navigate an average of 49 steps

## Compared with other Sea Turtle Swims

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 6** | €82 | 7h | 4.74 (419) | shared |
| [Curaçao Seabob in Playa Piskado Adventure with Sea Turtles](/caribbean/curacao/tours/cura-ao-seabob-in-playa-piskado-adventure-with-sea-turtles/?format=md) | €130 | 1h | 4.98 (123) | private |
| [Private Tour,Swim with Turtles and beachhop the westcoast](/caribbean/curacao/tours/private-tour-swim-with-turtles-and-beachhop-the-westcoast/?format=md) | €118 | 5h | 4.92 (88) | private |
| [Unforgettable Sea Turtle Swim & Grote Knip Beach incl. Pick up](/caribbean/curacao/tours/unforgettable-sea-turtle-swim-grote-knip-beach-incl-pick-up/?format=md) | €90 | 4h 30m | 4.81 (1238) | shared |

Ranked #5 of 6 in Sea Turtle Swims by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €72 to €130, median €86; typical length 4h 45m. 2 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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