Aruba Rental Explore On Your Own
Description
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and desert landscape Aruba has to offer with our Can am Defender 570 cc on this 8 hour UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) rental. Must be 25 years and up to operate the vehicle and must come with a valid drivers license (for first time visitors to Aruba,see 8 hour rental).
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One of the sites we recommend is to visit the Mangel Halto beach, located in Savaneta Aruba. This beach rarely gets visited by most guests and is definitely a local favorite!
Baby beach is a must see when visiting Aruba. Beautiful shallow waters, crystal clear snorkeling areas, and just a wonderful soothing atmosphere.
The Colorado lighthouse sits at the southernmost point of the island. The main attraction isn't actually the lighthouse however, it's the stunning view from the edge of the south point. On a clear day, you can even see the hills of Venezuela from there.
On the northern coast sits the abandoned Bushiribana gold mill that once processed ore from mines in the nearby hills during Aruba's gold rush of the nineteenth century. A very scenic attraction for pictures.
Alto Vista Chapel is a small Catholic chapel that stands on the hills above the north shore near Noord Aruba. The church, painted on the outside in stark bright yellow, makes it a conspicuous religious monument for people to visit.
The old stone California lighthouse stands as a silent sentry in the area known as "Hudishibana," near the island's northwestern tip. The lighthouse is named for the U.S ship - the California - which sunk about two years previous to its construction in 1910. The site offers spectacular sunsets as the final shades of sunshine give way to a brilliant azure canopy. Perched on a high seaside elevation, the lighthouse has become one of Aruba's scenic trademarks and offers a picture perfect view of the island's western coastline of sandy beaches, rolling sand dunes and rocky coral shorelines. The lighthouse has completed a recent restoration in May 2016 which coincided with the 100th anniversary of the completion of the lighthouse. It's free to view and take pictures of the lighthouse but to climb up there is a fee.
Casibari is a settlement of Paradera, north of Hooiberg, in Aruba.[1] Evidence of prehistoric rock drawings is still visible at the site.[2][3] "Casibari" is an Indian name of Arawak (possibly Taíno) origin and can be explained as follows: CA as a prefix: where there are, SIBA (or CIBA) is stone and RI as a suffix is: good; so Where There are Good Stones. The name can also be explained as follows: CASIBA (or CACIBA) is hollow or cavern with RI is good; so Good Hole (cavern). [4] This toponym also stands for cas di baril, house of barrel, the first tin house of Aruba, made from oil barrels.
Ayo Rock Formations are monolithic rock boulders located on the island of Aruba in the Caribbean, near Ayo village and about 3.2 km (2.0 mi) from the defunct natural bridge towards Casibari. Similarly, the Casibari Boulders are about 3.2 km (2.0 mi) inland between Natural Bridge and Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba, to the west of Boca Andicuri.
Tres Trapi Beach is located on Aruba’s northwestern coast. This secluded stretch of sand boasts crystal-clear turquoise waters, soft white sands, and spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. Unlike some of Aruba’s more popular beaches, Tres Trapi Beach offers a tranquil escape for those seeking a more laid-back beach experience. One of the unique features of Tres Trapi Beach is its rugged and rocky coastline, which provides a sense of seclusion and privacy. The Caribbean’s surrounding cliffs and boulders offer excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving, allowing visitors to explore the vibrant underwater world. Visitors can also enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or relaxing under palm trees.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tera cora (trail between the California lighthouse and Alto vista chapel) is completely off limits
- Must be 25+ to operate vehicle
- No access to Arikok Park
Reviews(315)
I am writing this review from our cruise ship experience via the Carnival Horizon concerning our rental of a 2 person UTV. -The meeting point was at the Citgo gas station which is very close to the cruise ship terminal. The gas station is used by many different providers for UTV's, cars and other excursions along with the in and out traffic from a normal day at a gas station. - With several different groups using this parking lot for pickup and drop off it would be nice to see a sign or something that lets you know the name of the business you are dealing with as I had no clue which provider was the one we had rented from and this was the same for 2 other couples that I found who where trying to find the same provider for UTV's who were wondering through the Citgo parking lot asking others if they were the provider of the UTV's for that day. - The pickup spot was actually a street over from the Citgo and this was only discovered after one of the couples said they were going to go across the street and see about a single UTV that was parked. -The owner is very knowledgeable of Aruba and will help you chart out your trip relating to your timeframe and main points of interest.
Nice to go when and where you want without a group to follow or wait on. The utv does not have a windshield and it does get windy so bring a scarf or bandana for hair became it will get tangled. The utv was waiting for us on the other side of the cruise port exit and ended at the gas station there as well.
Do it! Pick up was quick and easy, picked it up right outside the cruise terminal. Go at your own pace, eat lunch with the locals, none of restrictions of a cruise excursion feeling like a heard of goats and looking at a beach for 15min then back on the bus. Drop off is even easier, park where up picked it up and stroll back to the ship. Owners were quick to respond to any questions prior to arrival. Defiantly will be back and use them again.
Had a fabulous time seeing the island during this experience. Company was very friendly and communicative during entire experience. We knew exactly where to meet; how to manage vehicle; and places to visit based on stellar instructions from the operators. The app they recommended was excellent at helping us get around with no problems whatsoever. If you want to explore at your own pace and at your own discretion - this is the experience for you. Wear sunscreen though and be prepared for some wind!
Super easy drop off at our hotel and return pickup of the UTV. Had Fun exploring the Island at our pace. Fun driving both off-road and on the streets.
Awesome experience! Rachel was communicative and explicit with rules and boundaries of the ATV. She was light-hearted and fun and she even suggested routes we should take to maximize our experience. The ATV performed well, even in questionable terrain. 10/10
This rental was amazing! Very close to cruise port. Wonderful communication. Recommend pre saving way points in the map app as suggested. Eat at Kaminis Kitchen! Will say the trail between the ruins and the chapel is definitely rocky! We thought we were so close on time, we cut back on the road from the chapel to Alto Vista, then the trip up to the California lighthouse is very quick... And it really only takes about 15 min to get back to the cruise port /citgo from the lighthouse! Wonderful experience. 10/10!!
Quick. Easy. Affordable. The suggested route was perfect. The owner knew exactly where to send us and we had the perfect amount of time.
Thank you Alison, For reviewing us. We hope you had a great time renting with us. See you next time🇦🇼
When we picked up the rental we were greeted kindly and was shown how everything worked and was even given a route to see all the sights on the island. We had a great time and our UTV was top notch and worked well. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to see the island on their own
Luis was awesome! He met us and set up our GPS on our phone, gave us suggested place to go, and said if we needed anything at all just call. The UTV was in great shape with new tires and everything working. We would rent from him again. So much fun!
