Marijke’s Nature Trail Hike: Seru Pilaar and San Juan Bay
Ingrid Hiking Tours · Soto
Marijke’s Nature Trail from the edge of Soto: a climb to Seru Pilaar, down to the old salt pan of the Ingeseetenen, a stop by the sea at Playa Sá, and on to a viewpoint over the bay of San Juan. About 6 km in about three hours.
Send your date and the number of hikers; Kua Kaminda passes your request to Ingrid. Once she confirms, you pay USD 10 a person online to book and her own price, USD 20 or EUR 15 a person, to her on the day.
Your hike
From the edge of Soto, a climb to Seru Pilaar.
Towards the Soutpan van de Ingeseetenen, an old salt pan.
A stop by the sea at Playa Sá.
On to a viewpoint on the edge of the bay of San Juan.
Good to know
About 6 km, about 3 hours.
Level: moderate.
There is a narrow car park at the trail’s entrance, with room for a few cars.
A group hike with Ingrid: at most 12 people, so everyone can hear her and she can keep an eye on everyone.
An easy pace of about 3 km an hour, with stops to talk, rest and take photos.
Ingrid confirms where to meet with your date.
Prefer a hike with just your group? Ask for a private hike: Ingrid fits the route, the pace and the time of day to your wishes.
What to bring
Sunscreen
At least a full litre of water
A camera
A cap and sunglasses
Long trousers if you would rather not get scratched
Shoes with good grip: no flip-flops
How you pay
Ingrid first confirms that there is room on your date.
Then you pay USD 10 a person online to book.
On the day you pay Ingrid her own price: USD 20 or EUR 15 a person.
No other booking fees.
Cancellation and weather
Cancel more than 24 hours before the hike and your USD 10 a person is refunded in full.
Cancel within 24 hours, or do not show up, and it is not refunded.
If Ingrid cancels, for example for the weather, you choose another date or get your USD 10 back.
You pay Ingrid only on the day, so there is nothing else to refund.
Tour photos
Tour details
- Duration
- 180 minutes
- Price
- USD 30 per person: USD 10 online to book, USD 20 to Ingrid on the day
- Departure
- Soto
On the dates in Ingrid’s monthly agenda, usually at 6:45 AM; about 3 hours. Ask for your date, or for a private hike.
Ticket prices
- Per person
- USD 30.00
USD 10 online to book, USD 20 to Ingrid on the day
Prices and booking options
Guests: 1–12
Prices are per person.
Prices are estimates. Submit your request here and Kua Kaminda contacts the operator through its WhatsApp Business account. You receive the availability and final price by email; sending a request does not reserve places.
Frequently asked questions
Who made Marijke’s Nature Trail?
Marijke herself, with the help of her sons: a varied trail with hilltops, cactus forest, sea views and old salt pans.
How do I book and pay?
Send your date and the number of hikers with the request form. Kua Kaminda passes your request to Ingrid; once she confirms there is room, you pay USD 10 a person online to book, and Ingrid’s own price, USD 20 or EUR 15 a person, to her on the day.
Can we have a private hike?
Yes. Ingrid also walks with just your group, alone, with your partner, family or friends, and fits the route, the pace and the time of day to your wishes. For four people it is typically about EUR 100, paid to her on the day, plus USD 10 a person to book. Transport and a lunch can be added: ask in your request.
What should I bring?
Sunscreen, at least a full litre of water, a camera, a cap and sunglasses, and shoes with good grip, no flip-flops. Long trousers if you would rather not get scratched.
Where this tour fits
Activity: Hiking tours
Areas of Curaçao: Banda Abou & Westpunt
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