Willemstad

An ostrich farm and a producer of Curacao’s signature liqueur are the focus of this island exploration. It’s a scenic drive from the capital of Willemstad to the farm, where you’ll hop aboard a safari truck for a narrated tour of the facility. Your guide and driver share interesting facts about the giant flightless birds, and you’ll have an opportunity to feed them by hand. At the farm’s restaurant, Zambezi, enjoy a glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink while sampling ostrich carpaccio on a baguette with pesto, ostrich satay, and an ostrich egg muffin.

Iconic and amazing colorful heritage architecture is the backdrop for this fascinating exploration of Curacao history. Relax on the scenic drive through Willemstad and the countryside en route to the island’s northern tip, site of the former Knip Plantation. Here in the late 18th century, a man named Tula declared himself free of bondage and led an anti-slavery revolt across the island. Hear his story and learn about his legacy at the Tula Museum, housed inside Landhuis Knip, the old plantation’s great house that dates to the 1700s.

Caribbean ambience and tropical libations after sunset are yours to enjoy at the Avila Beach Resort, one of Curacao’s most venerable luxury hotels. On the route from the yacht to the waterfront resort, your driver will share local history and lore while pointing out key sights and landmarks. Upon arrival at the Avila, the staff will hand you a tropical cocktail or a chilled coconut with an optional dash of rum.

This tour combines a visit to the Hato Caves, home to striking formations, with time on one of Curacao’s most beautiful white-sand beaches. Located on the island’s north coast, the caves sit atop a hill, making the temperature inside warm. Your guide describes how the caves emerged from the sea floor during the Ice Age while highlighting the most distinctive shapes among the dramatically illuminated stalactites, stalagmites and pools of water, including one called the Madonna.