Island Activities Program
Island activities may be booked by registered attendees and their guests. Select a date and activity option for each reservation.
Attendees should not choose an activity that overlaps with an event program they plan to attend. Advance registration is required. Activities are subject to availability, may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met, and may involve additional fees.
Island Activities Booking Information
Cancellations received by January 8 are refundable, less credit card fees and a $10 handling fee.
Beginning January 9, bookings are nonrefundable.
Prices are based on a minimum of 10 participants for each activity and date. Rates may be adjusted if fewer than 10 people register.
Space and activity time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bookings may be transferred to another Summit participant with advance notice.
Activities are subject to weather, safety requirements, supplier availability, and minimum participation. If an activity cannot operate as planned, registrants will be offered an alternative, a revised small-group option, or an applicable refund.
A Day by the Sea
January 25, 27, and 29: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spend the day at the beach and, if you choose, add one or more water experiences for a more active day The base price is $115 per person for each selected date and includes beach admission, a beach bed, round-trip transportation, and a host. Lunch and additional drinks are available for purchase at the beach.
For an additional fee, choose from snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, an introduction to scuba diving, or a guided dive for certified divers. One of the newest options is the Full Face Mask Snorkel Experience, fitted with a microphone and speaker so that you can talk with your buddy while exploring underwater.
Participants are not limited to one activity. One or more water experiences can be added to the day, subject to available time slots. You might begin the morning with a guided snorkel tour, rest by the sea, and head out on a kayak tour later. You may also register for multiple dates and choose different option(s) for each date.
Beach Only $115 / person
Guided Snorkel Tour +$55
Guided Kayak Tour +$65
Stand-Up Paddleboard Experience +$65
Certified Guided Dive +$99
Discover Scuba Introductory Dive +$125
Full-Face Mask Snorkel Experience +$149
Water activities must be scheduled in advance and are subject to availability. Divers should allow at least 24 hours between their final dive and air travel, particularly when considering the Friday, January 29 option.
Hato Caves & Shete Boka
January 26 or 29: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
A journey into Curaçao's natural side, from ancient limestone formations underground to the dramatic coastline of Shete Boka National Park.
The day begins with a guided visit to Hato Caves, where participants explore the island's limestone cave system and learn more about its geological and cultural history.
From there we continue toward the rugged north coast, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant on the way, before arriving at Shete Boka National Park.
One of our main stops is Boka Tabla, where a pathway leads down into a natural sea cave. Here the Caribbean Sea pushes into the cavern below the cliffs, creating one of the park's most impressive displays of the power of the ocean.
A Krioyo buffet at Landhuis Dokterstuin is arranged for the group. Served Yena Stoma style, you can try a little of each. Stewed beef, fish fillet, stewed chicken and stewed goat, with white rice, rice and beans, tutu, fried plantain, French fries and garden salad, including one soft drink.
Tour $150 per person: Includes guided cave visit, admission to Shete Boka, visit to Boka Tabla, transportation, and a host. Lunch is selected and paid for individually by each participant at the restaurant
Lunch $35 per person: Paid directly to the restaurant. Anything ordered beyond the menu is added to your own bill.
Flavors, Art, and Heritage of Curaçao
January 28 · 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The day begins at Curaloe, where participants discover how aloe vera is grown, harvested and processed locally.
From there we continue to the home of Chichi Curaçao, the colorful, round and confident figure that has become one of the island's most recognizable works of art. Participants learn more about the story behind Chichi and the local artistic community surrounding her.
The day continues at Landhuis Chobolobo, the historic home of the Genuine Curaçao Liqueur, where guests enjoy the distillery experience, Curaçao Liqueur tastings, a welcome cocktail and a cocktail making workshop.
A stop at a local restaurant is included along the way, so that participants can taste Curaçao through its flavors.
Tour $225 per person: Includes visits to Curaloe, a Chichi cultural experience, the Chobolobo experience, water, transportation, and a host.
Option 2: Painting workshop · 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.· $300: Includes a brief Curaloe visit, a two-hour Chichi painting workshop with a sculpture to take home, the Chobolobo experience, water, transportation, and a host.
Both options include a stop at a local restaurant, where lunch may be purchased individually.