Aruba Countryside Tour
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Aruba
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend a day away from the beach on this guided sightseeing tour of Aruba, which covers almost 70 percent of the island in one day. Learn about the island’s history and culture through onboard commentary, and stop to snap photos and explore top Aruba attractions including the California Lighthouse, Alto Vista Chapel, and Natural Bridge. This tour is conducted in an air-conditioned bus and includes snacks, refreshments, and hotel pickup and drop-off for the ultimate in comfort and convenience.
- Aruba countryside sightseeing tour
- Easily visit top Aruba attractions such as Natural Bridge and the California Lighthouse in one day
- Get off the beaten tourist track by spending a day away from the beach
- Cover nearly 70 percent of Aruba's land in a single outing
- Onboard commentary provides knowledge and insight into local culture
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
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.
Itinerary
1
California Lighthouse
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Alto Vista Chapel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Oranjestad (Pass By)
3
Casibari Rock Formations
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Bushiribana Ruins
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Aruba Downtown Walking Tours
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 520 reviews
Austin_J, Apr 2026
Tour started on time. Transportation was of high quality with good AC. They stored our stroller in the back and treated my blind, seven year old son with respect and patience. Driver/tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Charles_H, Apr 2026
It’s really 4 hours so eat before. They provide a few snacks but you may need more. It’s a great tour and very informative.
Felicia_W, Apr 2026
The van/bus was not the most comfortable with the roads. The tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable.
ROBERT_S, Apr 2026
It was a fantastic tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Aruba and was very informative. Beautiful island
Jacqueline_M, Apr 2026
Guide tour was very informative.... I will definatley recommend this tour and repeat it again, need being
Priscilla_T, Mar 2026
Very informative. Highlights historical areas. Gets attendees away from the tourist areas and into the countryside.
Susan_B, Mar 2026
If ADA [I'm in a wheelchair] the help to load/unload was fantastic. Very courteous and friendly. A very enjoyable experience 😉
Bob_E, Mar 2026
Tried calling listed phone numbers 24 hours in advance and no one answered. Cruise ship arrived in port to late to make scheduled trip and unable to see if a later one was avaible as no one answered either of the phone numbers we had on our booking sheets.
Abigail_R, Mar 2026
We did John Habibe’s countryside tour in Aruba and it was one of the highlights of our two-week Caribbean trip. It really showed a different side of the island beyond the beaches, with stops including the lighthouse, a beautiful remote church, rock formations, the gold mine and an interesting aloe vera factory visit. John was warm, knowledgeable and a great photographer, and the tour was really well paced; we saw a lot without ever feeling rushed.
I’m a manual wheelchair user and John was fantastic with accessibility. Some stops (like the lighthouse and church) were very easy to access, while others were more uneven, but I still felt included and comfortable throughout. The aloe vera museum has a few steps (around 10), but it’s short and John kindly carried my wheelchair. Overall, if you’re happy to do the accessible parts, this tour is absolutely worth it. We still talk about it weeks later - highly recommend!
Thomas_F, Mar 2026
John was a fine guide.
Knowledgeable, courteous and good fun. The van lacked legroom and was occasionally rough riding ...
Randall_A, Mar 2026
Great tour if you only have one day to see Aruba. Comfortable air conditioned clean modern transport with John.
Marcia_B, Mar 2026
Was very interesting fun comfortable but seats to close in front of you so there is not much leg room
Robert_Y, Mar 2026
It was. very informative and the guide , Jon was very knowledgeable
Got to see all of the beauty and history of Aruba
Denise_L, Mar 2026
Informative and fun!! Action packed and great guide to show us around. Our vehicle was super clean and cool with great snacks and ice cold water.
Lily_D, Mar 2026
It was very fun and the tour guide was helpful and very knowledgeable about the locations we visited and the island.
LaShara_S, Mar 2026
We had a wonderful time with Dolfi. He was very knowledgeable and an excellent driver! The Aloe Vera Factory was the best part!
Janice_L, Mar 2026
Tour guide was hard to understand and shared no island history. Drove us around a subdivision and golf course for some reason. This cut short our time at various other places. Driver had to make stops for personal reasons.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We're sorry to hear that your experience on the Aruba Countryside Tour did not meet your expectations.
We strive to provide engaging and informative tours, so it's disappointing to learn that the guide was difficult to understand and that you felt there was a lack of island history shared during the tour. Your comments about the route and the stops made along the way are also concerning, as our goal is always to maximize our guests’ time at the highlights of the island.
Please know that this is not the level of service we aim to deliver. We will review this feedback with our team to ensure that our guides provide clear communication, meaningful information about Aruba, and follow the intended itinerary.
We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as it helps us improve our tours and the experience we provide to future guests. If you would like to discuss your experience further, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly.
Kind regards,
AGW Tours Aruba
Kim_H, Mar 2026
We were picked up at cruise port on time as requested on ticket (1:30pm) and then dealt with Friday traffic to pick up at 2 hotels. Driver JP then got call to go back to port to pick up 2 more people so more traffic and didn’t get started until 2:20 on tour. JP had radio playing and only provided information when we asked question. We did enjoy the 12 minutes we had at each stop however at lighthouse we headed back to port and arrived there at 5:05pm. We never went to the aloe factory which was the biggest portion of this tour and reason we chose this selection on Viator. I asked JP about it on return to port and he said it was 25 minutes away. Well it wasn’t when we were on the tour and in that area. This certainly was not a 4 hr tour and missed the major attraction/time allowance of the tour. Not worth the $$ paid. Don’t recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback.
We're very sorry to hear that your experience on the Aruba Countryside Tour did not meet your expectations.
We understand how frustrating it must have been for the tour to start later than planned due to additional pickups and traffic. Our goal is always to begin the experience as smoothly as possible and provide a fully guided tour with engaging commentary throughout the journey.
We’re also very concerned to hear that the Aloe Factory stop was missed, as this is normally one of the highlights included in the itinerary. This is certainly not the standard experience we aim to deliver, and your comments will be reviewed internally with our team so we can better understand what happened that day and ensure the itinerary is properly followed.
We’re glad to hear you still enjoyed the time spent at the stops that were included, but we completely understand your disappointment in not receiving the full tour as expected.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Feedback like yours helps us improve the quality and consistency of our tours for future guests.
Kind regards,
AGW Tours Aruba
melanie_h, Mar 2026
Ask for John. So knowledgeable. I learned so much about Aruba. Very attentive & kind. Picked us up at our Airbnb. Went above and beyond
Donald_B, Mar 2026
It started with pointing out a number of sites on a drive through Oranjestad and some history. The sites were interesting. All along the way our driver/guide John, provided a ton of information about the history and culture of Aruba. Also many recommendations of things to do and restaurants. You won't be disappointed.
Bob_L, Mar 2026
I can’t compare it with other tour companies, however, I just found it to be ok. The pickup process was disorganized and the driver went back and forth to locations instead of picking up hotels first and then cruise passengers. The driver was friendly, but not that informative on information unless we asked.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We’re glad to hear that you found the driver friendly, but we’re sorry that the overall experience felt just “ok” and that the pickup process seemed disorganized. Coordinating pickups between cruise passengers and hotel guests can sometimes require adjustments depending on timing and traffic, but we understand how the back-and-forth could feel inefficient from a guest’s perspective.
We also appreciate your comments regarding the level of information shared during the tour. Our goal is always to provide an engaging and informative experience about Aruba’s history, culture, and landmarks, and we will review this feedback with our team to ensure guides are more proactive in sharing information throughout the tour.
Thank you again for your feedback. It helps us continue improving the experience we provide to our guests.
Kind regards,
AGW Tours Aruba
Steve_M, Mar 2026
Absolutely amazing country tour. Our driver JP was knowledgeable about the island, funny and entertaining.
Kathie_W, Mar 2026
Wear sneakers or good soled shoes - driver/guide extremely knowledgeable and fun!! Highly recommend!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Lynn_B, Mar 2026
Well done both driving and narrating the various sites and Aruba’s history. Our driver Jon was excellent.
JOYCE_J, Mar 2026
Exceptional tour with a very knowledgeable guide. I would highly recommend it to everyone. Great value. Was very comfortable and the stops were interesting and perfect for pictures.
Diane_M, Mar 2026
Everything went well from pick up to drop off. We went to a variety of places and was just there long enough without being too long. We were given a snack and cold bottle of water. The tour guide shared great information about the island and also was very helpful at the end with info about how to get to the beach and other things to do. We were glad we did this tour and would recommend it to others when visiting Aruba.
Stephanie_W, Mar 2026
The tour covered numerous interesting stops. All stops were just the right amount of time so we didn’t feel rushed or that we were wasting time anywhere. The aloe factory tour was great.
Eden_H, Feb 2026
This day trip is perfect for all ages and abilities. It appeals to anyone who enjoys hearing facts about local history and culture. I enjoyed seeing the residential areas as well as the landmarks with enough time at each location to take in all the views and take photos with each significant scene. John is a fantastic guide, who is very knowledgeable, funny, kind and accommodating. He shared a lot of interesting info, answered all of our questions and even helped us to get the best experience, memories and photos of our time in Aruba. So grateful to have an amazing guide! Thank you John. :)
Ronald_M, Feb 2026
Great way to see the island. Driver/guide was very knowledgeable and professional. Very patient and it was a small group.
Laquita_N, Feb 2026
John was a great guide. Our ship was a little late and he made it work. He was very knowledgeable of all things of interest about Aruba, very friendly and approachable. Would 100% recommend him and the excursion. Great way to get a little taste of Aruba and its culture.
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