Aruba - the name alone has that kind of mystic to it that can beckon any traveler to set foot on this island. I have learned of Aruba awhile back but never thought of it as an arid place in the Carribean. That instead of swaying palm trees, one gets to enjoy a moon-like terrain and there's no better way to see and experienced the island but on a jeep. #flyingbaguette
I had no idea that Aruba has a primarily desert landscape. It certainly has an otherworldliness to it. A jeep tour looks like the perfect - and exciting - way to explore the island. It's nice to see that not only do you explore the landscape, the tour also takes into account historic locations, such as the old gold mines and the lighthouse.
Yes, it was a wonderful tour. A great mix of fun, excitement, history, nature and relaxation. What more could you want on vacation? And its hard to tell in the pics but Aruba is HOT!
I had no idea just how different Aruba was from neighboring islands. Out looks beautiful though. And even though that jeep tour looks too have some rough ground and steep inclines that would have me gripping a bit tighter, I'd still do it. Looks like fun, and a great way to see the island. The gold mine ruins interest me, and a nice trip to the beach at the end of it all to relax. What a great tour idea
Your Aruba jeep tour sounded like such a blast — I loved hearing about bouncing over the rugged trails and exploring spots like the natural pool and the gold mine ruins! It’s those off-road adventures that really make you feel like you’re seeing a side of a place most people miss.
And because its a small group, there's a certain sense of comradery with the other guests as well. Chatting over coffee, helping get that photo or conversations at the beach bar at lunch, we got to know some other interesting humans.
To this day, I have not been to Aruba but many of my friends have, and they love it. I can see why, and I would probably do something like this as i'm not much of a beach person. It's fascinating how different it looks compared to what I usually see in terms of photos from friends. I would imagine taking photos was difficult considering you would need to hang on for dear life while being a passenger but it sounds like the experience was enriching. Definitely on my list to visit now!
Yes, photos while moving were a challenge. It really is quite a different island compared to most of the Caribbean. Although there are some palm trees and gardens on the coast near some beaches, much of the interior is this vast, rocky and sandy desert. In some places it was hard to tell where the road was. Luckily, there were enough stops at coastal areas to give us a break from the dry, dusty heat. I would definitely do it again.
You had me at "arid" and "desert" as sand landscapes are my favourite environments when travelling. The Jeep tour looks like good fun and I particularly like that participant numbers are kept small. Plus as far as I can tell from your pictures, they do not have to drive the 4WD (I did a tour in Australia and each group had to chose a driver). I would definitely enjoy this ride.
Yes, it was a wonderful tour, and no, there was a driver for us. In Aruba, there is also a self-drive option but if I did that they would still be waiting for me to finish. 🤣 As for Australia, I have also seen both at the Lancelin sand dunes. Again, I opted for a 4WD bus vehicle rather than doing it myself. I'm not sure which is better there, as the bus experience was terrifying at times.
What a fun and adventurous activity! I have not done a lot of exploring in the Caribbean (I've only been to Jamaica), but if I find myself in Aruba, I would enjoy this excursion. You offered great tips and warnings to travellers considering an Aruba Jeep Tour. Having done a dune buggy tour in Peru, I know the dehydration creeps up -- not to mention the sand stuck in my teeth!
Yes, definitely a fun activity. Over the years, I have done a few others. 4WD in Egypt and recently a 4WD bus in Western Australia. Of the three, this one was the most fun. Egypt was extremely hot and my hands hurt and the one in WA was terrifying! The dunes were so high and soft, it felt like the bus would flip! I have yet to write about that one.
Aruba - the name alone has that kind of mystic to it that can beckon any traveler to set foot on this island. I have learned of Aruba awhile back but never thought of it as an arid place in the Carribean. That instead of swaying palm trees, one gets to enjoy a moon-like terrain and there's no better way to see and experienced the island but on a jeep. #flyingbaguette
It was such a wonderful surprise.
For anyone that says the Caribbean is all the same, has not been to Aruba.
And if you want palm trees, there are some at the resorts.
I had no idea that Aruba has a primarily desert landscape. It certainly has an otherworldliness to it. A jeep tour looks like the perfect - and exciting - way to explore the island. It's nice to see that not only do you explore the landscape, the tour also takes into account historic locations, such as the old gold mines and the lighthouse.
Yes, it was a wonderful tour. A great mix of fun, excitement, history, nature and relaxation. What more could you want on vacation? And its hard to tell in the pics but Aruba is HOT!
I had no idea just how different Aruba was from neighboring islands. Out looks beautiful though. And even though that jeep tour looks too have some rough ground and steep inclines that would have me gripping a bit tighter, I'd still do it. Looks like fun, and a great way to see the island. The gold mine ruins interest me, and a nice trip to the beach at the end of it all to relax. What a great tour idea
Yes, it was a lot of fun. Seating belts are mandatory. They even have extensions for larger people. Knee space is tight though.
And yes, the beach at the end was so relaxing.
Your Aruba jeep tour sounded like such a blast — I loved hearing about bouncing over the rugged trails and exploring spots like the natural pool and the gold mine ruins! It’s those off-road adventures that really make you feel like you’re seeing a side of a place most people miss.
And because its a small group, there's a certain sense of comradery with the other guests as well. Chatting over coffee, helping get that photo or conversations at the beach bar at lunch, we got to know some other interesting humans.
To this day, I have not been to Aruba but many of my friends have, and they love it. I can see why, and I would probably do something like this as i'm not much of a beach person. It's fascinating how different it looks compared to what I usually see in terms of photos from friends. I would imagine taking photos was difficult considering you would need to hang on for dear life while being a passenger but it sounds like the experience was enriching. Definitely on my list to visit now!
Yes, photos while moving were a challenge. It really is quite a different island compared to most of the Caribbean. Although there are some palm trees and gardens on the coast near some beaches, much of the interior is this vast, rocky and sandy desert. In some places it was hard to tell where the road was. Luckily, there were enough stops at coastal areas to give us a break from the dry, dusty heat. I would definitely do it again.
You had me at "arid" and "desert" as sand landscapes are my favourite environments when travelling. The Jeep tour looks like good fun and I particularly like that participant numbers are kept small. Plus as far as I can tell from your pictures, they do not have to drive the 4WD (I did a tour in Australia and each group had to chose a driver). I would definitely enjoy this ride.
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Yes, it was a wonderful tour, and no, there was a driver for us. In Aruba, there is also a self-drive option but if I did that they would still be waiting for me to finish. 🤣 As for Australia, I have also seen both at the Lancelin sand dunes. Again, I opted for a 4WD bus vehicle rather than doing it myself. I'm not sure which is better there, as the bus experience was terrifying at times.
What a fun and adventurous activity! I have not done a lot of exploring in the Caribbean (I've only been to Jamaica), but if I find myself in Aruba, I would enjoy this excursion. You offered great tips and warnings to travellers considering an Aruba Jeep Tour. Having done a dune buggy tour in Peru, I know the dehydration creeps up -- not to mention the sand stuck in my teeth!
Yes, definitely a fun activity. Over the years, I have done a few others. 4WD in Egypt and recently a 4WD bus in Western Australia. Of the three, this one was the most fun. Egypt was extremely hot and my hands hurt and the one in WA was terrifying! The dunes were so high and soft, it felt like the bus would flip! I have yet to write about that one.