--- title: Aruba Countryside Tour lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 667 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, es, nl] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Relaxed bus, lighthouse stop rank_in_category: 12 of 14 (Island Sightseeing Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-countryside-tour/ --- # Aruba Countryside Tour **Guidekin's take:** A relaxed air conditioned bus tour of the rustic side of the island, the California Lighthouse, Alto Vista chapel and countryside stops, with a guide, water and hotel or port pickup. Lunch is not included, and infant seats are available on request. 4.7 from 667 reviews at €45 per person. In our comparison: #12 of 14 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Looking to explore the island in a comfortable, relaxed pace? This air-conditioned bus tour will show you the picturesque and rustic country side of Aruba. Our professional tour guides will provide you with information on the island’s history and culture, while you take in the panoramic sceneries and beautiful landscapes. This tour will leave you with beautiful pictures, and stories to tell back home. Tour stops: - California Lighthouse - Alto Vista Chapel - Authentic Aruban Houses - Casibari Rock Formation - Aruba Aloe Factory - Aruba’s capital Oranjestad ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 61 pickup points - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €27: ages 4 to 10 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 61 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.7/5 from 667 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: AGW TOURS ARUBA - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish, Dutch - Start times: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.7 from 667 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 617 of 667. - 5 stars: 562 (84%) - 4 stars: 55 (8%) - 3 stars: 23 (3%) - 2 stars: 12 (2%) - 1 star: 15 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the island overview and helpful guides; unclear pickup arrangements are a recurring caveat. **Praised:** - Guides explain Aruba's history and answer questions about island life - Friendly, patient guides help with photos and make visitors feel comfortable - Varied stops introduce the island's landmarks, neighbourhoods and countryside - Comfortable rides in air conditioned vehicles **Complaints:** - Unclear pickup instructions and delayed starts - Some praise detailed commentary while others report little historical context - A few find the spoken commentary difficult to understand - A few report missing sights shown or described in the listing Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-05-08 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Local guide - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle - Hotel/port pickup and drop-off ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **California Lighthouse** (15m) - The California Lighthouse, commonly referred to by locals as Faro, rises prominently on a limestone plateau at Hudishibana, near Arashi Beach and the Sasariwichi dunes on Aruba’s northwestern coast. It is recognized as the tallest structure on the island. The lighthouse takes... 2. **Alto Vista Chapel** (10m) - is a small Catholic chapel that stands on the hills above the north shore of Aruba. The present chapel was completed in 1952 and is located on the exact same location as the original chapel, which was built by the Venezuelan missionary in 1750. 3. **Oranjestad** (pass by, no stop) - During this tour, we will drive through colorful capital Oranjestad. You will be able to enjoy the views, and pass by some authentic Aruban houses. 4. **Casibari Rock Formations** (15m) - Enormous tonalite rock cluster offering surrounding trails, steps leading to the top & scenic views. 5. **Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store** (30m; admission included) - During this tour you will visit the oldest Aloe Factory globally, where you will learn about the countless benefits of the local plant. 6. **Bushiribana Ruins** (15m) - The Bushiribana Gold Mine Ruins are the remnants of a 19th-century gold smelting facility located on the northern coast of Aruba. Built in 1872 by the Aruba Island Gold Mining Company, the stone structure was used to process gold ore extracted from the island. The site offers... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 61 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Island Sightseeing Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 14** | €45 | 4h | 4.7 (667) | shared | | [Aruba Half-Day Full Island Safari Adventure with Baby Beach Swim](/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-half-day-full-island-safari-adventure-with-baby-beach-swim/?format=md) | €72 | 4h | 4.84 (707) | shared | | [The Whole Story Tour of San Nicolas in Aruba](/caribbean/aruba/tours/the-whole-story-tour-of-san-nicolas-in-aruba/?format=md) | €27 | 2h | 4.88 (192) | shared | | [Full-Day Aruba Sightseeing island Tour with Baby Beach Swim](/caribbean/aruba/tours/full-day-aruba-sightseeing-island-tour-with-baby-beach-swim/?format=md) | €77 | 7h | 4.84 (283) | shared | Ranked #12 of 14 in Island Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €27 to €77, median €56; typical length 4h. 0 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/island-tours-aruba/?format=md ## More in Aruba - All Aruba tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-countryside-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md