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Aruba Sightseeing 
View Aruba's historic and natural landmarks from the comfort of an air-conditioned motorcoach. This morning excursion includes stops at Santa Anna Church with its hand-carved altar, the Casibari Rock Formations, the Natural Bridge, and the dark hulk of the Bushiribana Gold Mill ruins. After the tour, you can be dropped off at your hotel or in downtown Oranjestad, for a bit of lunch and shopping

Aruba Safari 
Join our "Team Extreme" on this off-road adventure behind the wheel of a customized Land Rover Defender. These all-wheel drive vehicles let you roam the rugged countryside while listening to our experienced tour guide narrate the sights via your own sound system. A barbecue lunch, beverages, and snorkeling at our private coral reef island are included in this eight-hour tour.

Cool Cunucu Island Tour 
Discover the real Aruba by exploring the "cunucu" (countryside) by air-conditioned motorcoach with one of our knowledgeable guides. You'll hear about Aruba's unique heritage and traditions while seeing its spectacular natural and historic attractions. Lunch, beverages, and snorkeling among the friendly tropical fish at beautiful De Palm Island are all included on this eight-hour tour. 

Discover Aruba 
Tour This half-day guided tour takes you from the picturesque California Lighthouse on the island's northwest point to Baby Beach on the south end. In between are historic and natural attractions such as Arashi Beach, Santa Anna Church, the Natural Bridge, and the island's intriguing caves. A dip in the tranquil waters of Baby Beach provides the perfect break. Beverages, snacks, and snorkeling gear are included 

This is a great way to navigate the island in a single day without a map!

You are now part of a "wagon train" that will often contain 10 or more four wheel drive jeeps. Organized tours often stop at the California Lighthouse, charming Alto Vista chapel, Seroe Crystal, the Bushiribana gold mill ruins, famous Natural bridge, through the back roads to the Guadirikiri caves and finishing off on a private island that is located just a five minute ferry boat ride from the main land. A tasty barbeque lunch is often included on the island and there are also excellent snorkeling opportunities.

Town and Country Bus Tour

Your full morning excursion often begins with pick up at your hotel in a deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach. The guide will take you on a narrated, scenic and historic tour to the most interesting and popular spots on the island. You'll visit the Santa Anna Church with its hand-carved altar, Casibari Rock Formation, the Natural Bridge and the Gold Mill Ruins. On the way back to your hotel, our guide can drop you off downtown for shopping.

A visit to Aruba's Butterfly Farm is an unforgettable encounter with nature in all its beauty and diversity. Step into a tropical garden teeming with butterflies from around the globe and prepare to meet some of the world's most colorful and unusual creatures. Observe the life cycle of these fascinating animals from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly.

Tour guides will entertain you with commentary on butterfly habits and the miracle of metamorphosis. Arrive early and witness new butterflies emerging from their chrysalis and taking their first flight. The butterfly farm is a rare opportunity for photography and a sure delight for visitors of all ages.

Special offer

Your admission ticket gives you a free pass for the rest of your vacation, so come early and visit us often. The Butterfly Farm is located at Palm Beach across from the Aruba Phoenix and Wyndham Hotels. Open all year from 9:00 to 4:30 

Aruba is just small enough to allow for cycling enthusiasts to enjoy this desert island's exotic terrain. Because some of the roads throughout the island are sandy, a mountain bike is the way to go. The terrain is mainly flat so you won't get exhausted peddling up steep hills.

The weather is generally hot and sunny, but cyclists will appreciate Aruba's cooling trade winds. Nevertheless, it is always advised to go armed with plenty of sunscreen to battle the elements.

Bicycles can be rented at facilities such as touring companies and rental agencies in Oranjestad. Check with your hotel for touring companies that have group excursions, in the event that you would like to join one. 

Historical Museum, Fort Zoutman/Willem III Tower, Oranjestad

Fort Zoutman/Willem III Tower, Oranjestad. 
Situated in the oldest building in Aruba, Fort Zoutman and Willem 111 Tower, the historical museum offers a fascinating collection of articles from the island's earliest times through early Spanish and Dutch periods, and onwards to present times.

Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is an entrance fee.

Numismatic Museum

Situated next to the central bus station in Oranjestad 30,000 historic coins from Aruba and around the world.

Open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Archaeological Museum, J.E.Irausquinplein 2A, Oranjestad

Located on Zoutmanstraat diagonally across from the bus stop in Oranjestad, this museum's five rooms exhibit giant earthen jars of which a few contain the remains of Aruba's original inhabitants. Also displayed in glass boxes with descriptions are ancient artifacts, pottery tools and art.

Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

"Rococo Plaza" Museum of Antiquities

Louis XV Antiques & Curiosities can be found inside a complex built with antique building materials from the 17th century. The roof and the onion shaped towers in red copper house 23 showrooms of unusual items from Aruba and South America.

Hours of operation are 9am - 5pm week days and Saturday from 10am-2pm 
Located at : Tanki Leendert 158-G. 
On the last Sunday of the month, local Aruban people sell their goods at a flea market. 

Seaworld Explorer

If you're a little uncertain about donning scuba diving and snorkeling gear, but have a yen to admire Aruba's glorious spectacles that reside under the sea, then this cruise is for you! View Aruba's spectacular underwater world from a traditional glass bottom boat on the morning and afternoon trips to the German wreck, Antilla and Arashi coral reef. Relax or work on your tan from the upper deck as you enjoy the scenic view of the coastline during the ride and then hop down to admire the reefs.

Atlantis Submarine

Explore the Caribbean at 150 feet below surface on board the 46 passenger state-of-the-art Atlantis Submarine.

Following a brisk catamaran ride from downtown Oranjestad to the dive site, you'll board Atlantis Submarine for an unforgettable journey into Aruba's mysterious underwater world.

Sea Trek

Take a walk 20 feet below the surface using a special diving helmet. Your face and hair will remain completely dry. You can even wear glasses! These tours are fully guided and narrated.

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Ocean Adventures

Palm Pleasure Snorkel Adventure 
Experience the pleasures of the sea on this half-day sail and snorkel adventure on a new catamaran. The friendly crew will assist you in snorkeling at premier sites, including the coral-laden Antilla wreck, fish-friendly Boca Catalina, and the unique Arashi reef. Later, take a break on the spacious sundeck, sip a cocktail under the shade canopy, and enjoy lunch prepared by one of the island's top chefs

Palm Pleasure Sunset Sail 
Enjoy the Aruban sunset or watch the moon rise while sailing along the scenic coast aboard a spacious catamaran. Sway to island tunes carried on the soft sea breeze, and enjoy snacks, beer, and tropical drinks from the open bar. Cruise departs daily except Saturday

 

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