Top Activities on the Ground in Oranjestad

This is the ultimate way to travel in style in Aruba. Instead of crowded bus tours, jump on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, feel the fresh air, and set off on a guided ride between island highlights. Traveling on a motorcycle helps you cover more ground than a walking tour, and access places that would be hard to reach on foot. During the tour, whizz past California Lighthouse, Ayo and Casibari rock formations, Alto Vista Chapel, Zeerover, and Mangel Halto Beach.

Take a break from the beach and discover the island’s scenic countryside on a hiking tour. Gain insight into the region’s geography and history as you embark on a walk adapted to your group’s fitness level, benefiting from the more personalized experience of a small-group tour. Relax after an active day with included hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Enjoy an active alternative to sunbathing on a mountain bike tour of Aruba’s off-road trails. Learn about the island’s history and culture from your guide, and discover landmarks including Arashi Beach, the Rock Wish Garden, and the Alto Vista Chapel. Explore a route suited to your skill level, and relax after an active excursion with return transfer to your hotel or port.

Enjoy personalized attention and get a strenuous workout on this half-day private mountain biking tour for advanced riders. Your dedicated guide will tailor your itinerary and select a route according to your preferences. Along the way, learn about the island and stop to admire scenic coastal and interior views. Water bottle and round-trip hotel or port transportation included.

Advanced, adventurous mountain bikers will love this chance to explore the island of Aruba on a half-day, 47-mile (75-kilometer) tour. With your click-in pedals and shoes in hand, meet your guide for an epic ride, taking in the scenery and improving your fitness. Bike and water bottle provided, along with convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Ride a horse through the Aruban countryside to Urirama Beach on this rugged adventure. Escape the paved roads and traffic and immerse yourself in the island's natural beauty, ending up at the cove on the northeast side of the island. All skill levels can be accommodated and all instruction and equipment is included.

Ride horses through Aruba's landscape during this 2.5-hour tour. Get matched with a horse according to your skills and experience, then follow your horseback riding guide through Arikok National Park to a local swimming hole to cool off. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off is included.

Go horseback riding and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the island during this small-group excursion in Aruba. On the back of a gentle, friendly horse, ride along the white sand of the Aruban coastline at a relaxed pace. See rabbits, iguanas, goats, parakeets, donkeys and Aruba's largest bird of prey: the 'Wara Wara' (vulture.)

Get ready for a thrilling ride—solo or double—aboard an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) along Aruba’s north coast. Kick up plenty of dirt on this half-day tour along rugged back roads to seaside bluffs and beaches. Your informative guide stops at notable landmarks including Alto Vista Chapel, Baby Natural Bridge, and the ruins of the Bushiribana Gold Mill before you have free time to refresh with a leisurely swim. Pickup and drop-off from most Aruba hotels included.

Visit Aruba’s Natural Pool and Baby Beach on a unique off-road 4WD adventure to the island’s top natural attractions. Ride in a 4x4 Land Rover, specially designed to traverse the rugged terrain of Arikok National Park. Stop by landmarks like the California Lighthouse and Natural Bridge, with free time to snorkel and swim at the Natural Pool and Baby Beach. A barbecue lunch, cold beverages, and round-trip hotel transport are included in your full-day tour.

Set off on horseback to see Aruba's vibrant countryside during this guided horseback riding tour that ends with a hilltop sunset viewing. Beginner and experienced riders can saddle up and hack through the trails among the vegetation, birds, and lizards of the island’s North East Coast. Ride your horse to the lookout and watch colors streak the sky as the sun goes down.   

Eagle Beach is known as one the best beaches in the entire world, but that means it’s massive white-sand beaches can be overcrowded to say the least. Escape the crowds while still exploring the area with this Aruba Jet Ski Rental in Oranjestad. This jet ski rental gives you time to explore independently on the water. Perfect for beginners or those who jet ski regularly—all skill levels welcome.

Transfer round-trip from the airport by private vehicle with this service from Aruba's Queen Beatrix International Airport. Start your vacation as soon as your plane lands without worrying about ground transportation. A private driver will take you and your party to your hotel or villa in Aruba. At the end of your vacation, meet the driver at your accommodation and return to the airport with plenty of time to catch your return flight.

This small-group horseback-riding tour through Aruba is perfect for any level of rider and comes with round-trip transport from your hotel. Pick a horse, and follow your guide, riding through the stunning countryside. Along the way, venture off the beaten path, and stop at a hard-to-find lagoon to catch sight of donkeys, parakeets, and even iguanas.

Go on an island excursion, and see some of the most popular spots in Aruba on this tour taking off from Oranjestad. Travel the whole island, and see the California Lighthouse, the Ayo Rock Formation, and the Casibari Rock Formations. Visit one of the world’s oldest aloe-vera factories, as well as a 75-year-old, family-run bar. Learn about Aruba’s gold-rush era at the Bushiribana gold mill ruins, and swim in a man-made lagoon at Baby Beach.

Aruba, along with its beaches, has some really awesome spots to explore, but if you go exploring on your own it could take you a few days to see everything you want to see. This Aruba Jeep Tour is perfect for those short on time as it packs in multiple attractions into half a day, including California Lighthouse, Alto Vista Chapel, and Bushiribana Ruins.