Aruba Create Your Own Island Tour
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Aruba
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Bottled waterIce Cold Water
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will pick you up from your location. One of our representatives will hold a sign with your name and the name of the tour
Itinerary
Malmok Beach (Pass By)
1
Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Alto Vista Chapel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Casibari Rock Formations
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Ayo Rock Formations
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Bushiribana Ruins
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Natural Bridge Aruba (Pass By)
Hooiberg (Pass By)
6
San Nicolas
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Balashi Gold Mill Ruins (Pass By)
Mangel Halto Beach (Pass By)
7
Baby Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Oranjestad (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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Featured review
Lisa_D
Our excursion was amazing! Diego, our tour guide, was top notch! Very professional, full of knowledge, clean handicapped van! Albert, 91, used an electric wheelchair on the van. Diego helped him everywhere! We were able to see the first chapel, lighthouse, natural bridge, and more! We saw parts of the island we had never seen! Thank you so much for the history and current knowledge of Aruba! We will definitely be back!
Reviews
4.9
based on 99 reviews
Roman_L, Feb 2026
We had a great time exploring Aruba, its history and culture with Diego!! He was very knowlegeable and insightful. A wonderful gentleman who catered to our desire to see the important sites including Baby Beach.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time exploring Aruba’s history and culture with Diego. He truly loves sharing the island’s stories and special spots, and Baby Beach is always a favorite!
We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him — he’ll be so happy to hear this. We hope to welcome you back to Aruba for another adventure soon!
Paul_F, Jan 2026
Pay close attention to your key itinerary elements to align your time with your expectations. We had to many elements planned and caused some time to be lost to the clarification of required elements vs casual
Response from Host, Jan 2026
“Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’d like to provide a bit of context for future guests. During your tour, there were several requested stops within the 4.5-hour timeframe, our team did their very best to accommodate as many of these requests as possible while still delivering a smooth and enjoyable tour.
When multiple elements are added some time can unfortunately be lost, which may impact the overall flow. We always encourage guests to prioritize their key itinerary items so the expectations align with the available time.
We truly appreciate your comments and value the opportunity to improve the communication and planning to ensure the best possible experience for all our guests.”
Linda_B, Dec 2025
Our guide, Merylynne, was lovely, kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about the island. A true gem. She took us to the Butterfly Farm and Baby Beach. Very worthwhile stops. We enjoyed her company, professionalism, and tour! A+ all the way!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Merylynne—she truly is a gem, and we’re lucky to have her on our team. We’re glad you loved the stops at the Butterfly Farm and Baby Beach and that her knowledge and kindness made your experience even more special.
We appreciate your A+ rating and hope to welcome you back on another Aruba adventure soon! 🌴✨
Lisa_D, Nov 2025
Our excursion was amazing! Diego, our tour guide, was top notch! Very professional, full of knowledge, clean handicapped van! Albert, 91, used an electric wheelchair on the van. Diego helped him everywhere! We were able to see the first chapel, lighthouse, natural bridge, and more! We saw parts of the island we had never seen! Thank you so much for the history and current knowledge of Aruba! We will definitely be back!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for taking the time to tell others about your experience on our GUEST FAVORITE "Create your own Island tour", Diego and our crew specialize in the "details" and are always going the extra mile for our guests. We sure do hope to have you on one of our tours, again, in the near future!
Kimberly_B, Oct 2025
Diego was incredible! Very informative. The only reason for the 4 stars was the air conditioning in the van was almost nonexistent! We were so sweaty and miserable with the hot van. It wasn’t Diego’s fault but please fix this issue!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your review. We are glad Diego was incredible and informative. Please accept our apologies that the air conditioning stopped working during the tour; it has since been fixed!
Karissa_C, Aug 2025
Jacky and her colleague are very knowledgeable about all things Aruba. They're also very friendly and funny. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience on our "Create your own Island Tour" glad that Jacky and crew took great care of you and we do hope that you will join us again on your next visit to Aruba.
Carmen_L, Jul 2025
Having a private tour can be very educational, however, our tour driver, while he took us to all the places we wanted to see, did not provide as much information or history about each location as some of our tour drivers have done in the past. We did enjoy the island, though.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your review. Glad that you enjoyed the Island and your tour, sorry that you felt that the driver did not give as much information as you would have liked. We sure so hope to have you back on one of our tours in the near future!
William_W, Jun 2025
If you are looking to get away from the crowds, this tour is it. Jackie was our driver and she kept us entertained the whole 4 hour tour. She customized the tour based on what we wanted to see and do and the van was amazing, we had it to ourselves. If we end up in Aruba again, we will be contacting Jackie to take us back out, she was amazing. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! Jackie is amazing isn't she? We LOVE that you LOVED our customizable "Create your own Tour" and thought our Van was amazing, we would LOVE to welcome you back on your next visit to Aruba!
James_E, Jun 2025
The tour was fine. Unfortunately the weather put a bit of a damper on things. The saving grace was the tour guide. She was great. Even let us stop at the Cmart to grab some groceries while we tried to wait out the rain.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind words, glad that Merelynn was your saving grace, as we can't control the weather it sounds like you made the best of it. We hope that you do contact us again on your next trip to Aruba.
Robin_R, May 2025
Great island. Much more commercial than I expected. Bus was very nice. Guide was gracious and loved her island.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your kind review, we sure do hope to see you again real soon on Aruba with Chogogo Tours!
Diego_R, Apr 2025
This was the best tour we have ever been on. So relaxing to be able to stop wherever we wanted and get to experience Aruba in such a wonderful way. Dave was the best!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind review, we're glad that your enjoyed the "Create your own tour" its nice to have the flexibility and experience Aruba in a wonderful way, we will be sure to pass the message along to Dave and we hope to see you again real soon on Aruba!
Arianne_R, Apr 2025
It was such a fun experience, our tour guide was very knowledgeable! I would book this again if we go back to Aruba
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind review! So glad you enjoyed the "Create your own Island tour", FUN EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE are what we like to hear! Hope to see you again on Chogogo Tours!
Tracy_G, Apr 2025
John was great! He knew all about the island and interesting facts. His driving was impeccable. We enjoyed all that we saw and we never felt rushed.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind review, happy to hear that John gave you a great tour, with safe driving and that your enjoyed your tour with Chogogo Tours, we hope to see you again soon on the One Happy Island of Aruba
Andrew_R, Apr 2025
Worth paying the very small premium for the private tour. The north shore was breathtaking and Eagle Beach loved up to its hype. We had fun with Rayburn who was committed to provide us with a memorable experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your review, so glad that you enjoyed your private tour and had a memorable experience with Raybert, we hope to see you again in the near future!
Annette_K, Apr 2025
Be very specific on where you want to go if you customize your experience and make sure you have enough time to do everything. Jackie was fabulous, but I planned to much to do in 4 hours. She hit everything she could. She is a great tour guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your review, YESS there is sooo much to see and do on the One Happy Island of Aruba, glad that Jackie was FABULOUS and we sure do hope to see you again soon!
J_A, Apr 2025
It was a great tour. We got to see many sights. Only complaint was more my fault than the tour guide. I should’ve been more assertive about the stops. Would’ve preferred more snorkeling time at different locations.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your review, we understand there is so much to see and do with sooo little time, glad that you still had a great tour and we sure do hope to see you again soon on the One Happy Island of Aruba!
Kristi_P, Mar 2025
We went on a 4 hour private tour of Aruba, so it was just my husband and me in a very comfortable small tour bus. Our driver/guide, Raybert Croes, took us to many of the local sites, but also asked us what we wanted to do. We saw so much including the Casibari Rock Formations, the Natural Bridge, the Alto Vista Chapel, California Lighthouse, the Bushiribana Gold Mine, and the gold smelter of Balashi at Frenchman’s Pass. We stopped at the Aloe Factory, but they were about to close, so I would suggest making this a stop earlier in the tour if you want to see their museum or go on their tour.
Raybert was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable. Thanks for a great afternoon!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re so happy to hear you and your husband enjoyed your private tour of Aruba. It sounds like you had an amazing time exploring some of the island’s most iconic spots, from the Casibari Rock Formations to the Natural Bridge, Alto Vista Chapel, California Lighthouse, and the Bushiribana Gold Mine. Raybert is fantastic, and we’re glad his knowledge and fun personality made your experience even better. Thanks again for choosing us, and we’d love to have you back to explore more of the island on your next visit!
Rachel_G, Feb 2025
Great way to see Aruba when you only have a day on a cruise . The trip was just what we wanted and Jackie showed us the places we wanted to see . We loved the mural art in San Nicolas and seeing the very different landscapes of the island . There was an opportunity to snorkel and shop which was fun, just the best way to see Aruba when your time is limited .
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that you were able to make the most of your time here on our beautiful island and that Jackie was able to show you everything you wanted to see. The "Create Your Own Tour" really is the best way to experience Aruba, especially when time is limited. We’re happy you enjoyed the mural art in San Nicolas, the unique landscapes, and had fun with the snorkeling and shopping. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Margene_P, Jan 2025
Frankie was a great tour guide! He was prompt and courteous. He had a wealth of knowledge that he shared with us all along the way. The bus was comfortable and Frankie was a safe driver. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with Frankie! We're thrilled to hear that he was able to provide you and your group with such a positive experience on the island. It's great to know that his knowledge, punctuality, and courteous nature made a lasting impression, and that you felt safe and comfortable throughout the tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on a future tour with us!
Harriet_G, Jan 2025
We loved John. He made the excursion. Best tour guide we’ve had in awhile! Took us to sites of local interest that revealed the real character of Aruba!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you loved John and that he helped make your excursion unforgettable. It’s great that he was able to show you the real character of Aruba! We hope to welcome you back for another amazing experience soon!
mitawastar, Nov 2024
Loved our tour guide John, he was friendly, thoughtful and customized our tour experience to our likes and mixed family group. Best time in Aruba!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
That sounds amazing! 🌟 It's so great to hear that John made your tour special and tailored it to your group. Aruba really is a gem, and it sounds like you all had the best time. Thanks for sharing your experience! 😊
Lynnette_M, Sep 2024
This was the perfect way to see Aruba personalized to what you want to see and do. Our driver Michael did a great job telling us the history of the landmarks and showing us around the island for 4 hours. Highly recommend.
Nicol_K, Aug 2024
We had the greatest personalized tour with David who showed us the whole island and gave us so many insights to Aruban lifeand showed us so many great places that we otherwise would not have gotten to see! Will definitely do this again!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌞 We're delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time with David on your personalized tour! He’s passionate about sharing the best of Aruba, and it’s great to know you enjoyed discovering the island’s hidden gems and local insights with him.
We’re thrilled that you’re already thinking about doing it again! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing adventure! 😊
All the best,
The Chogogo Tours Team
Elaine_R, May 2024
Jackie was a great tour guide. Highly recommend. Professional and informative. We had a custom tour for 6 ladies. Saw the island highlights and went snorkelling. Better than a huge tour bus. It was hot and humid in May- air conditioning and water were appreciated.
Susan_K, May 2024
We were happy to see a little bit of everything on the island and John stopped at other places we were interested in also, which was nice. John was very personable and was willing to accommodate us for anything we needed. It was nice not to be on a tight schedule.
Jennifer_W, May 2024
Jackie was excellent! We had 4 kids with us as well as a grandmother. Jackie was wonderful at helping find things that everyone was interested in! She was fun and so enjoyable to travel with for our 4 hour tour.
mark_v, Apr 2024
Great time with wonderful sights to view. Dave our private tour guide was excellent. Gentlemen and had some good ideas on where to go if you didn’t want to choose the recommended tour.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Mark,
Thanks for the fantastic 5-star review! We're happy you had a wonderful time on your private island tour with Dave. He's a great guide and enjoys customizing adventures for visitors.
Glad you enjoyed exploring Aruba!
See you next time,
Team Chogogo Tours
James_M, Apr 2024
John was fantastic throughout and very adaptable as my son has autism and any sand is not feasible. We saw from 1 end of the island to the other! There was no part of the tour that was not 5 star. I would always recommend both this tour and especially with John!
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear James,
Thank you for your fantastic review of our Aruba Private Customized Island Tour! We're happy to hear you enjoyed seeing the whole island.
John's adaptability is a real asset, and we appreciate you highlighting his skill in catering the tour to your son's needs. We're glad you had a 5-star experience!
Thanks again for recommending our tour, especially with John as your guide.
Sincerely,
Team Chogogo Tours
Frank_P, Mar 2024
We had a great half day of touring the island -- everything from California Lighthouse to San Nicolas. Being able to skip things we didn't want to see, or make a quick stop instead of a lengthier visit, allowed us to see more of what we wanted. Our tour guide, John, was awesome.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Frank,
Thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time exploring the island with John! It sounds like he helped you discover everything you wanted to see, and maybe even more hidden gems. John's a great asset to our team, and we appreciate you recognizing his awesomeness. Thanks for choosing our tour!
Sunny regards,
Team Chogogo Tours
Pam_W, Feb 2024
The tour was amazing, We missed up on the time as we were on ship time not island time. Our driver David was amazing. There were 13 of us and he made sure we had a great time. We get in a little sightseeing and some beach time it was perfect.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi Pam,
Thanks for the awesome review! It happens to the best of us, that ship time vs. island time mix-up. Thankfully, it sounds like you still had a fantastic time on the bus thanks to David.
Sounds like the sightseeing and some beach time were the perfect way to end your adventure. We'd love to have you back for the full "island time" experience next time!
Sunny Regards,
Team Chogogo Tours
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