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Your Guide to Aruba’s Exclusive and Private Activities (Part 1)

The current state of the world has changed how we do just about anything!

More than before, we value connecting and enjoying life with our loved ones more than ever. A great way to do this safely is by booking activities exclusive to your travel bubble. In this guide, you will find an array of unique and luxurious experiences you can enjoy with your travel companions!

 

California Sand Dunes at sunset

Amazing Aruba Adventures!

Get to know Aruba, up close and personal! These adventures will awaken the true explorer in you.

Fins & Feet Nature Tours

Get up close and personal with Aruba's wildlife with a private local guide.
Fins & Feet Nature Tours is a small, locally-owned private tour company with a strong eco-friendly mindset. They provide hiking and snorkeling experiences to several quiet spots on the island, using just feet and fins and no motorized vehicles.

Fins & Feet

 

Aruba Nature Explorers

This eco-minded tour company is all about Aruba’s great outdoors.  A variety of private hikes can be booked, including a unique sunrise mindfulness hike/beach meditation combo, bird watching/hike combo, and a local farming tour.

Aruba Nature Explorers

 

Essentials of Aruba Private Tour from Wix Tours

Get an insider's perspective on Aruba with this small-group tour of the island. With no more than six passengers in your air-conditioned minivan, you're guaranteed personal attention from your guide. Get picked up at your hotel then head out on your half-day tour that includes stops at the Aruba Aloe Factory, the unusual Casibari Rock Formation, the Natural Bridge ruins, Arawak Indian cave with ancient drawings, the Alto Vista Chapel, and California Lighthouse.

Wix Tours

 

Professional Yoga Instructor Maria Pucci showcasing yoga practicing at the Balashi Gold Mill Ruins

Rest, Relaxation, Rejuvenation

Enriching experiences to brighten your dushi dia (lovely day) even more!

Private art class with Elisa Lejuez

Elisa Lejuez is a prominent local artist with her work featured in numerous exhibitions around the world.  In her vision of sharing her love of art with others, Elisa began giving art classes in 2015.  Today she offers both private and group classes, complete with all necessary art supplies, instruction, and refreshments.

Elisa Lejuez Art Class

 

Private Yoga & Antigravity Yoga with Cacao Yoga

Maria Pucci is one of the island’s top yoga instructors, teaching a variety of yoga classes, as well as specializing in antigravity yoga. In addition to teaching classes at several of the island’s resorts, she offers private yoga and antigravity yoga at her home’s charming outdoor yoga deck.  Classes can be arranged to suit your vacation schedule.

Cacao Yoga

 

Aruba Massage Delivery

Bring the luxury of a relaxing massage to your hotel room or vacation rental.  The seasoned therapists are trained in a variety of massage techniques and have continued their private, personalized service (applying all safety protocols) for those that wish to avoid public spaces.

Aruba Massage Delivery

 

Arikok National Park’s Virtual Hike

Aruba’s national park encompasses about 1/5 of the island’s geography, with an excellent infrastructure of hiking trails.  In conjunction with the launch of the park’s new website, virtual hikes will be featured beginning in March, giving viewers a chance to interact and also get ideas for their chosen hiking route when they visit the island. It will also serve as an inspiring mini-escape to the serene nature of Aruba.

Arikok National Park

 

Aruba Mural Tours

Did you know that the town of San Nicolas is the street-art capital of the Caribbean?  Many of the world’s top street and graffiti artists have come to Aruba, using the vintage architecture of San Nicolas as their canvass, leaving behind a colorful street gallery.  Aruba Mural Tours will take your private group around the streets of the town to share the magic of the art and the personalities and inspirations behind the creations.

Aruba Mural Tours

 

Carni Stoba = Beef Stew
Side of Funchi = Polenta

Let the Chef Take Care of it!

Attention food lovers! You can enjoy a divine dining experience without leaving the comfort of your Aruba home.

Chef@Home

Two Italian chefs combine their talents to bring small and large groups meals prepared in your vacation rental.

Chef@Home

 

Aruba Planners

With more than 30 years in the restaurant business, Shirley and Norma specialize in hearty, home-cooked cuisine with lots of Caribbean flair.

Aruba Planners

 

Private Chef Aruba

Bring a Michelin-trained European chef to your vacation rental for a stellar culinary experience.  Chef Griet can accommodate budgets, taste preferences, and allergies.  There is also a certified nutritionist that can prepare balanced, healthy menus.   

Private Chef Aruba

 

Chef Erwin Huskin

The award-winning, former chef/owner of popular restaurant Screaming Eagle has branched off on his own, offering chef’s services for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Chef Erwin Huskin

 

Picnic setup by Picnic Aruba

Outdoor Eats

There are few things more romantic than surprising your significant other with a beautiful picnic setup on the beach. 

Picnic Aruba

Enjoy a luxury picnic experience on the beach!  This creative team has revamped the classic picnic and given it a modern twist with a hint of island chic, yet still retaining the nostalgic charm of a bygone era.

They offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between, complete with charming lighting and decorations.

Picnic Aruba

 

Fresh food and fruits everyday available at Ling & Sons Super Center in Aruba

Home Away from Home Cooking

If you enjoy cooking yourself, you can very easily order your groceries online for delivery and pick up.

Ling & Sons Food Market

Ling & Sons Food Market

Super Food

Super Food

PriceSmart Membership Shopping (pickup only)

PriceSmart

Super Do It Center

Super Do It Center

 

Aruba Wine Club showcasing some of their wine and champagne selections near the beach in Aruba

Bubbly & Other Beverages

Cheers! Have your wines and spirits delivered right to your door.

The Aruba Wine Club

Enjoy discounted rates and wine packages and specials, delivered right to your hotel or vacation rental.

Aruba Wine Club

 

H&H Fine Wines & Spirits

This gourmet wine shop has both delivery and pickup service.  Shop their online store for a wide variety of wines and spirits, as well as a selection of gourmet cheeses.

H&H Fine Wines & Spirits

 

Grapes & Beans

This local distributor of wine and coffee products puts together weekly Tasting Boxes.  Each week, a different theme of wines and regions was curated to encourage exploration and diversification for the palate.

Grapes & Beans


All this and so many more exclusive experiences available in Aruba. There are way too many to name, but we will be sure to share a second batch of unique Aruba Experiences in a follow-up post. Stay tuned for part 2!


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