Aruba Private Full Island Tour

Embark on a private full island tour of Aruba and discover its highlights from the city to the countryside. Explore Ayo Rock Formations, Bushiribana Gold Mill, and more!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • L.G. Smith Boulevard - Your tour starts with a beautiful scenic drive along the colorful resort area of Eagle Beach, Palm Beach, Malmok, and Arashi Beach.
  • California Lighthouse and Sasariwichi Dunes - One of Aruba’s most iconic landmarks, the California Lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the island’s coastline.
  • Alto Vista Chapel - Alto Vista is a small and charming place of worship that holds significant historical and cultural value. It stands on the hills above the north shore of the Island.
  • Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins - “Located on the northern coast, the abandoned Bushiribana gold mill once processed ore from mines in the nearby hills during Aruba’s 19th-century gold rush. Accessible by foot, it offers expansive sea views and stands as a remnant of a once-thriving industry.”
  • Ayo Rock Formations - Ayo Rock Formations is reminiscent of Bedrock City from the animated show “The Flintstones,” where visitors can observe ancient Indian rock paintings.
  • Franse Pas - Frenchman’s Pass is a narrow passage on the island of Aruba, nestled between coral cliffs in Balashi. Legend has it that around 1620, French pirates attempted to invade Aruba but encountered resistance from the indigenous people who were defending the pass.
  • Spaans Lagoen - On the way to San Nicholas, we will pass through Saveneta, Aruba’s first capital, where you will see the Dutch Marine Base, the Spanish lagoon, the reef island, and the mangrove woods of Mangle Halto.
  • San Nicolas - When you arrive in San Nicolas, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Aruba’s most creative and culturally diverse area. It’s well-known for its vibrant street art scene, museums, local Arts & Crafts Gallery, authentic eateries, and the unique atmosphere that makes it an upcoming part of Aruba.
  • Baby Beach - Baby Beach is famous for its beautiful half-moon sandy shore in a tranquil lagoon. The water is shallow, making it an ideal beach for families with children. Swimmers can wade out for a long distance and still touch the sea floor.
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
Additional Information

This private Aruba shore excursion offers a chance to explore the best highlights of Aruba, including the city and the beautiful countryside. You’ll have the opportunity to admire the island’s natural beauty as you pass by the Ayo Rock Formations and view ancient Indian rock paintings, as well as the ruins of Bushiribana Gold Mill. On the way to San Nicolas, we will drive through Savaneta, Aruba’s first capital, where you will see the Dutch Marine Base, the Spanish Lagoon, the reef island, and the mangrove woods of Mangel Halto. The tour also includes a visit to the southernmost point of the island at Sero Colorado.

Location
L.G. Smith Boulevard
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Beverlya363
Aug 12, 2024
amazing tour, 10 sites and so much more - OMG! What a wonderful tour! Our guide was John, he was the best! He was so knowledgible , we learned so much about Aruba and we saw so many beautiful sites on the island. My grandaughter, who is 20, said it was the best thing she did on vacation, and John talked to her and her boyfriend about the Party Bus too. Of course they went that night and had a blast. I have visited Aruba 4 times and this was the absolute best think we ever did, Thank You John, I truley believe you are the best guide on the island ( of course I am a little prejudiced ). Just the best!
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Jkzpa
Jun 28, 2024
Highly recommend - Highly recommend for a tour of the island! John was fantastic! Patient, kind, knowledgeable and fun. We truly enjoyed our tour.
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Jessica
Jun 17, 2024
Loved Aruba and overall experience - We had an amazing time with our tour guide John . He was on time . Very helpful with the kids ( even myself ) he taught us a lot about the city , took us to a great smoothie local spot and we enjoyed baby beach which was beautiful . Also , the secret hole is a must see ! The van was also very comfortable and clean . Thank you John !
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Jayneew2014
Apr 9, 2024
Awesome private tour of Aruba - Our guide, John, was the best! He was attentive, courteous and went out of his way to fulfill our requests and to find us other places to stop that he knew about. I'd never before seen the art murals in St Nicholas...and they were awesome. As we were driving to the lighthouse, we saw a church that was beautiful and asked to stop so that we could get pictures. He accommodated us with no issues. John also talked to us about interesting facts about the island. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone.
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Becky_f
Dec 9, 2023
Great experience - John was very helpful and informative. We had special needs and he accommodated us and went above and beyond.
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Lois_d
Jul 20, 2023
The best excursion ever with David... - If you want an excursion that makes you feel at home.....look no further....this is it. David provided us information on life in Aruba. He took us to the locations and provided us with detailed information about each. David, our guide was courteous, flexible and an utter gentleman. By the time the trip was concluding he had me looking for properties in Aruba...a potential place to retire. When I return back to Aruba, I will definitely utilize this business for another excursion.
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Loganfamilyoffive
Apr 25, 2023
Fantastic - We had Michael as a guide. He was knowledgeable and very friendly. Super accommodating, offered to go to multiple different places that we requested. Highly recommend this tour and request Michael! Your friends from NH
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485edm
Mar 26, 2023
Full, fun exploration. - Dave and Alex were amazing and waterhole jumping was really fun- especially for teen boys but worked for all. Non-stop action.
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Bob
Dec 30, 2022
Amazing experience - An excellent tour - much more personal (and cheaper than the cruise ship tour). Our driver, Archel, was so informative and passionate about his work, he made the experience really enjoyable and interesting. He showed us some amazing sights of the island and explained everything, being able to answer questions with a great depth of knowledge. We never felt rushed and he was very accommodating - returning later to a beach to pick four people up who wanted to stay there longer than the rest of us.
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928nazariac
Dec 16, 2022
Unforgettable!! - We really enjoyed this guided tour. Lit, our driver, took us to the most important places and told us all about the history of the Island. He is a very kind person and speaks very well in English and Spanish (in addition to other languages). We recommend it 100%
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