Aruba Countryside Tour
Description
Looking to explore the island in a comfortable, relaxed pace? This air-conditioned bus tour will show you the picturesque and rustic country side of Aruba. Our professional tour guides will provide you with information on the island’s history and culture, while you take in the panoramic sceneries and beautiful landscapes. This tour will leave you with beautiful pictures, and stories to tell back home. Tour stops: - California Lighthouse - Alto Vista Chapel - Authentic Aruban Houses - Casibari Rock Formation - Aruba Aloe Factory - Aruba’s capital Oranjestad
Tour Options
Itinerary
The California Lighthouse, commonly referred to by locals as Faro, rises prominently on a limestone plateau at Hudishibana, near Arashi Beach and the Sasariwichi dunes on Aruba’s northwestern coast. It is recognized as the tallest structure on the island. The lighthouse takes its name from the British steamship S.S. California, which sank in 1891—more than two decades before the lighthouse was constructed between 1914 and 1916. Its construction served as a safeguard to prevent similar maritime accidents. In May 2016, the lighthouse was fully restored in honor of its 100th anniversary.
Alto Vista Chapel is a small Catholic chapel that stands on the hills above the north shore of Aruba. The present chapel was completed in 1952 and is located on the exact same location as the original chapel, which was built by the Venezuelan missionary in 1750.
During this tour, we will drive through colorful capital Oranjestad. You will be able to enjoy the views, and pass by some authentic Aruban houses.
Enormous tonalite rock cluster offering surrounding trails, steps leading to the top & scenic views.
During this tour you will visit the oldest Aloe Factory globally, where you will learn about the countless benefits of the local plant.
The Bushiribana Gold Mine Ruins are the remnants of a 19th-century gold smelting facility located on the northern coast of Aruba. Built in 1872 by the Aruba Island Gold Mining Company, the stone structure was used to process gold ore extracted from the island. The site offers a glimpse into Aruba's history of gold mining, which significantly influenced the island's economy during that era.
The California Lighthouse is a lighthouse located at Hudishibana near Arashi Beach on the northwest tip of Aruba. This lighthouse was named for the steamship California, which was wrecked nearby on September 23, 1891.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Before the start of this tour, we will pick you up at your hotel, your Airbnb, or at the cruise port. Please make sure you fill out your pick-up location. Our pick-up time is between 8:30-9:00 AM or 1:30 - 1:45pm. **CRUISE PORT PICK UP LOCATION**: The pick up zone is outside the main port gate on your right hand side in front of Ocean drive store.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Reviews(597)
This tour is a great way to start your vacation, if you’ve never been to Aruba. You get a sense of the size of the island see many of the key sites.
Great tour! Saw lots of amazing things! Leaned a lot. Would advise wearing sneakers.... lots of climbing
Great tour of the north end of the island. Our guide Dolfi was fantastic! His knowledge of Aruba is amazing. Everywhere we went people knew him. We would ask questions about things and he would adjust the tour to not only answer, but also to show us! He knows the best framing for all your photos. Combine this for with a national park and Baby Beach tour and you'll see most of the island, stem to stern.
Went on June 16th and we had John as our tour guide. It was great! Definitely worth it. He was explaining in both English and Spanish, and was very knowledgable. He was kind and made the whole experience a fun one. We also forgot our belongings on the bus and he took the time to bring it back to the hotel we were staying at. Definitely recommend going on this tour!
We loved our experience with our tour guide. He was fantastic in ensuring we were able to hear him clearly, understand what he was saying and that all of our questions were answered! As a young couple, he went out of his way to ensure we understood how to navigate the island after the tour is over. and he even recommended us the best food, and spot for it! (The Pastechi House) Couldn’t have enjoyed this experience more. All thanks to the wonderful tour guide.
The tour was not as a previous one that I did on another visit to Aruba going to the cemetery and two churches and to see astone in some park was really not worth the money
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that this tour did not meet your expectations. Our Aruba Countryside Tour has a different itinerary than some other island tours and is designed to showcase Aruba’s natural landmarks and scenic locations. We understand that every guest has different interests, and we’re sorry this route was not what you were hoping for. We truly appreciate your comments, as they help us continue improving our tours and ensuring guests have clear expectations of the experience. Thank you for visiting Aruba, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future. Kind regards, AGW Tours Aruba
The Aruba Countryside Tour was relaxed and well planned from pick up to drop off. Enjoyed the tour sites and listening to the history of the island
The tour did not meet our expectations. Though the tour guide was jovial, it was very difficult to understand him. Also the loud speaker was harsh and unsettling. It did not contain as much history as we thought it would.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your kind words about our guide’s friendly attitude. We also apologize if his accent and the speaker system made it difficult to understand the commentary. Your comments regarding the audio quality and the amount of historical information are valuable, and we will review them with our team as we continuously work to improve our guests’ experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Kind regards, AGW Tours Aruba
They only complaint i haves is the pickup. There was miscommunication on where to meet. Everything else was great
The trip was great from start to finish! The driver was knowledgeable and anxious to share Aruba with us!
