Aruba: Landmarks and Beach Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup

4 hours and 30 minutes

Moderate

Explore Aruba in an air-conditioned bus, visiting top attractions like the Aloe Vera Factory, Casibari Rock Formation, Bushiribana Gold Mine Ruins, Alto Vista Chapel, and the California Lighthouse. Enjoy breathtaking views, learn about the island’s.

Explore Aruba in an air-conditioned bus. Your friendly and professional tour guide will show you the attractions and natural landmarks of Aruba.

Your first stop will take you to the Aloe Vera Factory and Museum. Aloe, first introduced to the island in 1840, became a very important part of Aruba’s history. At one point, Aruba was the largest exporter of Aloe in the world, with almost two-thirds of the island covered in plants. You will have the opportunity to take a tour through the state-of-the-art Aruba Aloe Factory and learn more about its history in the adjacent museum.

Next, you will visit the Casibari Rock Formation. One of Aruba’s famous natural wonders the Casibari Rock Formation, a cluster of huge rocks. Unique to the more typical features of the area, it inexplicably rises up from the desert soil to create an unusual setting. Some of the rocks weigh several tons and feature peculiar forms. The Government of Aruba has created walking trails and steps through the rocks, allowing hikers to reach the top to obtain breathtaking views of the island.

Your third stop will be at the Bushiribana Gold Mine Ruins from the era of Aruba's Gold Rush, which lasted between the early 19th and 20th centuries. Explore the remains of the Gold Mill, which was built by The Aruba Island Gold Mining Company in 1874.

Next, you will travel to the reconstructed Alto Vista Chapel, which was completed in 1952. It was built on the site of the first Catholic church in Aruba, which had fallen into ruin. The site is a special place for peace and contemplation, surrounded by the Aruban countryside.

The next stop will be at the famous California Light House, named after a ship called the California, which has the distinction of having received distress signals from the Titanic as she went down in icy waters in 1912. This area offers some of the most beautiful scenic views of Aruba.

Your final stop will be at Arashi Beach. Famous for its beautiful white sand. You will get the opportunity to go for a swim, do some tanning or have a drink at the beach bar.

What's included?

    · Free pick-up and drop-off at your  cruise ship

    · Refreshments (Water)

    · English Speaking Guide

    Exclusions
      • Foods and Meals
      • Gratuities
      Please note
        • Guests must be able to walk on pavement, as well as uneven packed dirt surfaces. 
        • Some paths on the tour have inclines.
        • Wheelchair must be collapsible for storage purposes.
        What to bring
          • Comfortable clothes
          • Walking shoes or sneakers
          • Sunglasses
          • Sunscreen
          • bathing suit (preferably under clothing)
          • beach towel

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