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ChrisinStl · 05-23-2011, 06:42 PM

How many days would you spend on sight seeing and tours?

Were staying for 7 nights, and figured 2 days would be more than enough, as it gives us a good 5 days to enjoy the beach, and not be rushed.

*Andrea J.* · 05-23-2011, 07:09 PM

i would count it in hours, not days.

maybe 6 to 8 hrs tops.

you could schedule and island tour including a stop at baby beach to snorkel, in that tour you could drive thru the arikok . 4+ hrs tops

more touring another morning to the alto vista chapel, california lighthouse and fallen down natural bridge...........2+ hrs.

2 of our forum members do tours contact them thru this forum private messaging
TAXIDRIVER and CYRILO CROES both are approx $45 per hr. (NOT per person) great pricing , great service, great tours

serene56 · 05-23-2011, 08:04 PM

We went our first time by cruise ship- did our touring using ABC jeep tours.
Decided to come to Aruba for a week for our first land vacation.
Made tons of plans after many hours of researchiing.

We spent the day on the beach after eating a good breakfast.
Stayed on the beach in the water til later in the afternoon.

Took showers, napped, went to dinner.

by the time we blinked our week was over and we did NOTHING.
Best vacation ever!

*Arubalisa* · 05-23-2011, 08:15 PM

7 nights? Say Saturday to Saturday...
You lose the day of the night you arrived. Saturday

That leaves 6 full days. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

First full day spent on the beach to unwind. Sunday
Last full day spent on the beach soaking up your last Aruban sunshine. Friday

That leaves 4 full days. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Unless you hate the beach. Imo, and my opinion only, a half day tour of the island is sufficient. The island is not that large and you WILL see all of the highlights.

If you LOVE to snorkel do as Andrea suggested and take a tour with a snorkel stop. Otherwise, would you rather be snorkeling or on the beach?

In all likelihood you will return to Aruba and can do and see more then.

If you love the beach, do not make too many plans until you see it in person.

You may never want to leave.

arubanole · 05-30-2011, 07:56 PM

Anyone have a tour operator that does island tour and stop at baby beach?

*Andrea J.* · 05-30-2011, 08:05 PM

contact member here TAXIDRIVER (aka Bully) or CYRILO CROES

both are wonderful tour givers.
charge hourly approx $45 (NOT per person)
WILL do Baby Beach along with other sightseeing along the way.

3 hours may be more than sufficient

If you would rather do a non private tour contact DEPALM TOURS

05-23-2011, 06:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChrisinStl Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 91	Planning Tours,Beaches, etc How many days would you spend on sight seeing and tours? Were staying for 7 nights, and figured 2 days would be more than enough, as it gives us a good 5 days to enjoy the beach, and not be rushed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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05-23-2011, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,253 Images: 80	i would count it in hours, not days. maybe 6 to 8 hrs tops. you could schedule and island tour including a stop at baby beach to snorkel, in that tour you could drive thru the arikok . 4+ hrs tops more touring another morning to the alto vista chapel, california lighthouse and fallen down natural bridge...........2+ hrs. 2 of our forum members do tours contact them thru this forum private messaging TAXIDRIVER and CYRILO CROES both are approx $45 per hr. (NOT per person) great pricing , great service, great tours Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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serene56 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 463	We went our first time by cruise ship- did our touring using ABC jeep tours. Decided to come to Aruba for a week for our first land vacation. Made tons of plans after many hours of researchiing. We spent the day on the beach after eating a good breakfast. Stayed on the beach in the water til later in the afternoon. Took showers, napped, went to dinner. by the time we blinked our week was over and we did NOTHING. Best vacation ever! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

05-23-2011, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,683 Images: 174	7 nights? Say Saturday to Saturday... You lose the day of the night you arrived. Saturday That leaves 6 full days. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday First full day spent on the beach to unwind. Sunday Last full day spent on the beach soaking up your last Aruban sunshine. Friday That leaves 4 full days. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Unless you hate the beach. Imo, and my opinion only, a half day tour of the island is sufficient. The island is not that large and you WILL see all of the highlights. If you LOVE to snorkel do as Andrea suggested and take a tour with a snorkel stop. Otherwise, would you rather be snorkeling or on the beach? In all likelihood you will return to Aruba and can do and see more then. If you love the beach, do not make too many plans until you see it in person. You may never want to leave. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Andrea J. and hatteras like this. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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arubanole Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 44	Anyone have a tour operator that does island tour and stop at baby beach? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-30-2011, 08:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,253 Images: 80	contact member here TAXIDRIVER (aka Bully) or CYRILO CROES both are wonderful tour givers. charge hourly approx $45 (NOT per person) WILL do Baby Beach along with other sightseeing along the way. 3 hours may be more than sufficient If you would rather do a non private tour contact DEPALM TOURS Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.