7 Days Relaxation itinerary in Aruba

  • Day 1: Eagle Beach
    13 minutes (4.4 km) from Oranjestad

    Eagle Beach is a picture-perfect beach with its white sand, crystal clear water and swaying palm trees. Perfect for swimming or sunbathing, it is easy to see why it is consistently rated as one of the top beaches in the world.

  • Day 2: Arikok National Park
    26 minutes (20.2 km) from Eagle Beach

    Embark on a serene adventure in Aruba's Arikok National Park. A place of natural beauty, that features breathtaking views of the island's rugged terrain, ideal for hiking, and exploring or lounging at some of the isolated beaches tucked away.

  • Day 3: Aruba Ostrich Farm
    20 minutes (16.6 km) from Arikok National Park

    Aruba Ostrich Farm provides guests with the opportunity to interact with the birds, feed them and go on a safari-like tour, comprehensive information provided. They likewise have an on-site restaurant that serves dishes made from ostrich meat, under mango trees.

  • Day 4: Natural Pool
    22 minutes (20 km) from Aruba Ostrich Farm

    Natural Pool is a unique, volcanic stone pool ensconced in Aruba's Arikok National Park. It is an idyllic spot to swim and snorkel. If you climb up the cliff beside the pool, you get to have an excellent view of the Caribbean sea to complete the experience.

  • Day 5: Palm Island
    30 minutes (14.1 km) via ferry from Oranjestad

    Palm Island is a small, private island that exudes tranquillity, featuring scenic beaches alongside shaded hammocks, tiki huts, sun decks and water sports activities, in addition to buffet-style food, complimentary drinks, making it a convenient place to relax.

  • Day 6: Baby Beach
    25 minutes (12.5 km) from Palm Island

    Named for its calm shallows, Baby Beach is perfect for families, snorkelers and swimmers. The beach offers huts, a restaurant, and protected swimming, with its shallow warm water making it a safe swimming spot for babies and small children.

  • Day 7: Alto Vista Chapel
    24 minutes (14.3 km) from Baby Beach

    A picturesque Catholic Church that has stood since 1750, Alto Vista Chapel, is located on a small hill near the town of Noord. It offers views of the island's wondrous coastline and serves as a peaceful place of solitude for visitors and locals alike.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Eagle Beach (free entry)
  • Arikok National Park ($11 entry fee per person, $25 guided group tours)
  • Aruba Ostrich Farm ($15-20 per person entry fee, $2.50-10 ostrich feed bags)
  • Natural Pool (free entry)
  • Palm Island ($119 per person for all-inclusive day pass)
  • Baby Beach (free entry)
  • Alto Vista Chapel (free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $165 per person

Transportation

The main transportation choices for tourists staying in the Eagle Beach or Oranjestad areas are car rental or taxi. Most attractions do not have any bus connections, and renting a car can be more affordable than traveling everywhere via taxi. Taxis in Aruba do not have meters, thus a price should be agreed upon with the driver before embarking.

Estimated travel cost: $335-$450 for car rental or $50-$100 for taxi.

Useful tips

If you have extra days, consider adding Surfside Beach, Druif Beach, and Casibari Rock Formation to your itinerary. For those with fewer days, consider removing Aruba Ostrich Farm and Alto Vista Chapel.

Airports

Aruba's Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is located several minutes away (3.5 km) from Oranjestad which sits below the aircraft landing and departure area. The airport provides several worldwide and domestic flights.

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