Duration
4:30 Hours
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
Take an exciting ride along Aruba’s picturesque north coast and spend a little time relaxing at a heavenly beach.
Hop into your 4x4 vehicle and head inland to the Casibari Rock Formations, a natural phenomenon of immense boulders. Enjoy the ride to Baby Natural Bridge, where the power of the sea over centuries has eroded limestone and coral to form arches over the water.
Your friendly guide will share local knowledge as you cross the bumpy terrain to each key landmark, including the Bushiribana Gold Mill ruins, the California Lighthouse and the quaint Alto Vista Chapel. Situated on the hills above the north coast, the site of the latter offers a jaw-dropping panoramic view of the island.
Zoom off to Arashi Beach for a refreshing swim or perhaps a spot of snorkelling. Or, if that sounds too strenuous, just kick back and relax on the white powdery sand as you soak up the warmth of the sun.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour including refreshments
Activity: High level of walking
Transport: By bus, 4x4 and on foot
Why Book: For the perfect blend of exhilaration and scenic views on this idyllic island.
Itinerary*
What's included*
Local guide
Panoramic guided tour
Refreshments
Photo opportunities
Independent exploration
Essential information
This tour is not suitable for those with injuries or conditions which may be affected by the bumpy ride. Pregnant women and children under 8 may not participate. Each vehicle is equipped with seat belts, which must be worn. Guests are advised not to climb on Casibari Rock or the Baby Natural Bridge. The tour involves some walking over varying terrain and flat, comfortable closed toes shoes are recommended. Please remember to wear swimwear, take a towel and sunscreen. There may be independent suppliers on the beach that offer watersports, these are provided by parties unconnected to P&O Cruises. The beach is public and therefore may become busy. A bottle of water or a soft drink will be served during the tour. All toilet facilities have a small fee of 1 dollar. Please note the jeeps are not self driven.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.