Here are a few activities that don’t cost a lot of money. Some of these require a rental car but otherwise won’t break the bank.
1. Swim with Sea Turtles at Tres Tapi
Grab a snorkel and go to Tres Tapi early in the morning to see sea turtles. Tres Tapi is a small beach just north of Malmok Beach. Try to get there before 9 AM to increase your odds of seeing a turtle. Read more…
2. Hike to the Conchi Natural Pool
The Conchi Natural Pool is on the rugged eastern side of the island inside the Arikok National Park. Get your park passes, drive to the Daimari Ranch and hike for 40 minutes to the pool. Read more…
3. Climb Mount Hooiberg
Hooiberg means ‘haystack’ in Dutch. It is a volcanic formation that is 165 meters high and has stairs all the way to the top. It takes about 15 minutes to climb. Read more…
4. Go snorkelling
Aruba has many great snorkelling spots right from shore. No need to go on a tour boat for great snorkelling. Read more…
5. Bike from Palm Beach to Oranjestad
Rent a Green Bike and cycle along the coast from Palm Beach all the way to Oranjestad mostly along a bike path. Read more…
6. Visit Baby Beach
Baby beach is at the very southern end of the island. It’s a calm shallow lagoon with calm warm water and decent snorkelling. Read more…
7. Walk around Oranjestad
