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
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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.
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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(623)
Be sure to bring hats an sun screen. The Arubian sun is brutal. All our stops were between 30 to 45 minutes. Enough time to take in the scenery and take pictures.
It was great to see the many attractions and history of the island. John was a wealth of information
Dolfi made our experience unforgettable. He was fun, knowledgeable, and full of local insights! It was clear he loves sharing his island with visitors, and it showed in every story and stop along the way. Absolutely worth the time and money. Highly recommend!
Never saw the bus, we waited in our lobby for 45 mins , we were called est 840 stating they were on their way 910 they told us they were at the divi Dutch. NOT one time did I tell them thats where we were. So at this point we waited for over and hr and would've had other upset travelers so we told them to just cancel us due to respect of the rest. I would just like a refund for the inconvenience.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry that the pickup situation caused frustration and that you were ultimately unable to join the tour. We would, however, like to clarify that our transportation team did attempt to pick you up. The difficulty occurred because the hotel information provided to us was not specific enough to identify the correct Divi property. During our communication, we were first advised that you were staying at the Divi next to Tamarijn, and later that it was the Divi next to the casino. Aruba has several Divi properties located in the same general area, and these descriptions unfortunately led our driver to the wrong location. Our team remained in communication with you and continued trying to locate you, including calling around 8:40 AM and subsequently advising you where the driver was. This was not a situation where the transportation simply failed to arrive; our driver was actively attempting the pickup based on the location information we had received. We completely understand your decision not to further delay the tour for the other guests, and we appreciate your consideration for them. At the same time, we hope you understand that accurate hotel information is essential for shared transportation, as our drivers are coordinating pickups from multiple resorts within a limited pickup window. We regret that the misunderstanding prevented you from enjoying the tour and appreciate your feedback. Any applicable refund request will be handled according to the booking and cancellation policy of the platform through which the reservation was made.
The tour was ok the problem was the transportation the van was old and the tour guide qas no the best!!!sorry he was friendly and we. Ever see the color house like the tour info say
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found our guide friendly, although we’re sorry that the overall experience did not fully meet your expectations. We have taken note of your comments regarding the transportation and will share them with our operations team. Our vehicles are regularly inspected and maintained, but we understand that the condition and comfort of the transportation are also an important part of the guest experience. Regarding the colorful houses mentioned in the tour information, we apologize that this part of the experience did not match what you expected. Depending on traffic, road conditions, timing, and operational circumstances, the route may occasionally require adjustments. However, we agree that any advertised highlights should be clearly communicated if they cannot be included. Thank you again for your feedback. We continuously use our guests’ comments to improve our tours, transportation, and overall service.
This tour was perfect for the time we had to explore Aruba. The guide John was knowledgeable , courteous and very careful about safety at the ruins and the rock formation sites. Would recommend this for the value and the important landmarks of Aruba.
Excellent tour. Dolfi was a great tour guide and provided great information about the sights and Aruba in general. Worthwhile tour of the island.
John was outstanding, very professional and led us on an amazing trip. Aruba has rich and very intriguing history. It is worth one day of your stay to learn about and gain an appreciation for such beautiful people and the country.
Grat Tour with a wealth of information from Lionel our driver and toor guide.
Best $50 spent ever. Was able to see the top tourist spots in the country and the guide was a wealth of information
