Full-Day Aruba History and Must-See Landmarks Tour
Come explore Aruba's history and hear how it shaped the present with the full island tour. Hop on the bus and join in for a fun, personalized and friendly Aruba island tour where you will be taken to Aruba's must-see attractions.
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Full Island Tour
Get an early start exploring Aruba and join us for our sunrise full island tour. This tour departs at 9am.
Pickup included
What's included in Full-Day Aruba History and Must-See Landmarks Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store
Learn all about the Aruba aloe production process along with the 160 year history of Aloe Vera cultivation in Aruba during the factory & museum tour. Afterwards visitors have the opportunity to shop for their perfect Aloe Vera product. Before you leave, don't forget to snatch a picture underneath a Divi Divi tree with the Aloe plantation in the background.
Aruba Downtown Walking Tours
The California Lighthouse is built on top of the Hudishibana hill, located on the north-west tip of Aruba. Passengers will get the opportunity to get off the bus and admire the lovely 360 degree view atop the hill. See how the white sand beaches meets the desert-like landscape. To explore the surrounding area is free. If you wish to climb up the Lighthouse there is an admission fee applicable that is not included in this tour.
Alto Vista Chapel
Alto Vista Chapel is a small Catholic chapel also known as "Pilgrims Church" that stands on the hills above the north shore of the sea. Visitors have the opportunity to stop and walk around and enter the Chapel. There is also opportunity to purchase coconut water from a local vendor.
Inclusions
- Option to swim or snorkel at Baby Beach
- Complimentary pick up and drop off in Oranjestad, Palm Beach and Eagle Beach area
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- We have bottled water for everyone on board
- 7-hour tour of Aruba's highlights
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Refunds will not be issued if the tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 35 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
• PICK-UP TIME: 9 AM Tour: Between 8.25 and 9 AM AST 10 AM Tour: 9.25 and 10 AM AST • PICK-UP AREA: Complementary pick up in the Oranjestad-West, Palm Beach and Eagle Beach area. • PICK-UP SPOT: Hotel/ condos: In front of the lobby of your resort or at the security gate Apartments: outside the gates Cruise Port: Meeting point is in front of the Ocean Drive Store . Turn Right as soon as you exit the gates and you will see the blue store with the yellow logo of Ocean Drive. The store is next to the Diamonds International Store (Gate 3). • WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING: Comfortable walking shoes (sneakers/ supportive sandals) are recommended. One of the stops is a spiritual/ religious site, as such proper attire is recommend to visit (covered chest area, upper arms and above knee area) The road between Natural Bridge and Bushiribana is an unpaved road and can be bumpy. We recommend to carry some extra cash on you (US dollar is widely accepted on the island). There are toilet facilities at most of the stops. Some are free others may charge 1 US dollar per visit. Entrance to go up the California Lighthouse is not included and this activity is at your own risk. If you are pregnant, have back issues , or any other medical reason, we recommend to contact our office to reserve your seat behind the driver. Our guides are multi-lingual and this means that they might be explaining part of the tour in other languages to other guests. Bring pool towel and other beach items if you are planning to go for a swim at the Baby Beach. Para nuestros invitados de habla hispana: a veces no recibimos suficientes invitados para un recorrido solo en español. En este caso, lo programaremos en nuestro recorrido en inglés. Todos nuestros guías son multilingües y estarán más que felices de traducirle parte del recorrido. Si cree que esto podría obstaculizar su experiencia en el recorrido, cancele o contáctenos antes del recorrido para obtener un reembolso.
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. • Complementary pick up in the Oranjestad-West , Palm Beach and Eagle Beach area. • The pick up window begins 35 minutes before and will last until tour starting time. • If you are staying at a BnB/ Apartment or Condo please contact us to arrange pick up. • Cruise ship pick up is in front of Ocean Drive Store (blue store next to Diamond International) just outside Gate 3. This is located just as you exit the gates of the harbor (a 2 to 3 minute walk from the main docking pier). Our representative will be welcoming you with a "Welcome to Aruba" sign that has the Aruba Fantasy Tours logo on it. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DURING STANDARD TIME, YOUR CRUISE SHIP TIME MAY DIFFER FROM ARUBA (ISLAND) TIME. ALL OUR TOURS OPERATE ON ARUBA TIME (AST). TO ENSURE YOU ARRIVE AT THE CORRECT TIME, KINDLY CHECK WITH YOUR CRUISE DIRECTOR TO CONFIRM THE CURRENT TIME IN ARUBA. • We recommend to wear your swimwear underneath your clothes. • Remember to bring your beach towel and any other beach items you might need. • Carry some extra cash on you (US dollar is widely accepted on the island) • There are toilet facilities at most of the stops. Some are free others may charge 1 US dollar per visit • If you have any question you can call us at +2975937737. Do not forget to include the + sign in front of the number when dialing from your mobile phone. You can find the + by holding the zero (0) button in for a couple of seconds. When dialing from a local line on Aruba, you do not need to include the +297. (Link to marked map with our pick-up area: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1nG25GF44VJRMguXKE9jJcmBT9HgOvLOw&ll=12.556417794830958%2C-70.04041413880802&z=12)
