| Tour | Length and start | From (per person) | Rating | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island jeep safari | See the listing | See the listing | 4.9 (254 reviews) | One day to see the whole island | See |
| Arikok National Park jeep safari | See the listing | See the listing | 4.9 (262 reviews) | Half a day, swimming | See |
| UTV adventure: Animal Garden, North Coast and Andicuri Beach | Start 9:00 am or 2:30 pm | See the listing | 4.9 (5,507 reviews) | Driving yourself on the north coast | |
| Arikok National Park jeep safari | See the listing | See the listing | 4.9 (262 reviews) | Smaller operator, caves and Baby Beach | See |
| Palm Beach champagne brunch and aqua safari | See the listing | See the listing | 4.6 (89 reviews) | A half-day on the water | See |
| Downtown Oranjestad walking tour | 2.5 hours, Mon, Wed, Fri 9:15 am | See the listing | 4.0 (11 reviews) | Port day or a first morning in town | See |
Ratings read on GetYourGuide on 6 November 2026; prices depend on the date and group size. Check each listing's cancellation terms for the date you pick.
How to choose
- The UTV does not go to the Natural Pool. Despite the product URL, the listing is a north-coast route (Philip's Animal Garden, Alto Vista Chapel, Bushiribana ruins, Andicuri Beach). The cave pool on its route was described as closed for inspection on 7 November 2026. You drive; the driver must be 18 with a licence and passengers 4 or older.
- Swimming in the Natural Pool: take the island safari or the half-day 4x4, both stop at Conchi for about an hour. Details in Aruba's Natural Pool.
- Jeep or UTV, in detail: Aruba jeep and UTV tours.
- On the water: snorkeling and catamaran cruises.
- Cruise passenger: Aruba shore excursions.
- Typical mistakes: booking the walking tour for a Tuesday (it runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday only), forgetting a swimsuit and towel for the jeep days, and booking a tour that ends close to your cruise's all-aboard time.
Related: deep sea fishing charters in Aruba.
FAQ
What is the best excursion in Aruba?
For one day, the island jeep safari: 4.9 out of 5 from 254 reviews, with the itinerary on the listing (GetYourGuide, 6 November 2026).
How much does an Aruba excursion cost?
It depends on the date and group size, from the 2.5-hour walking tour to the 8-hour island safari.
Do I need to book ahead?
Book the island safari early in your stay so you can move it if the sea is rough, and check the cancellation terms on the listing.
Aruba Authority editorial team, 6 November 2026.
