Aruba Island Highlights Tour: Ostrich Farm, Chapel & Gold Ruins

Five stops, one morning: ostriches, a chapel from 1750, gold-rush ruins and coastal views

This four-hour guided tour of Aruba covers the island's north coast and interior, stopping at the Ostrich Farm to hand-feed birds, the Alto Vista Chapel (built in 1750 as the island's first Catholic church), the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins from the 19th-century mining era, the Aruba Aloe Factory, and the Natural Bridge limestone formation. A professional guide leads the group in English, Spanish or Dutch, and hotel or cruise-ship pickup is included. The minivan is air-conditioned and suitable for families with infants and strollers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Alto Vista Chapel15m
2. Aruba Aloe Factory & Museum20m · entry included
3. Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins15m

Explore Aruba's key attractions

• Visit Alto Vista Chapel
• Tour Aruba Aloe Factory
• Feed ostriches at Ostrich Farm
• See Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins
• View Natural Bridge
• Enjoy northern coast scenery

The Experience

You get picked up at your hotel or cruise port and spend the morning moving through Aruba's north coast and interior by minivan. The Ostrich Farm comes first: a working outdoor space where you hand-feed the birds and browse an African art shop. From there the route moves to historical sites: the Alto Vista Chapel, the island's first Catholic church, built in 1750 and still standing on a hilltop; the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, an English mining operation from Aruba's 19th-century gold rush that sits along the northern shore; and the Aruba Aloe Factory, the world's oldest aloe company, where you see how the plants are grown and processed into skin and hair care products.

The Natural Bridge, a formation carved from coral limestone, is the last stop. The original structure collapsed in 2005, but the site still offers clear views of Aruba's northern coast and a chance to step out and stretch. The guide handles the narration and timing, so the day stays on schedule without anyone managing logistics. Four hours total, air-conditioned transport, and you're back at your hotel or port in time for lunch or an afternoon on the beach.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English, Spanish or Dutch.
• entrance to the Ostrich Farm.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• hotel or cruise-ship pickup and drop-off.
• local taxes.

Days and timesMon · Wed · Fri · 09:00

AgesAges 12+ · Under 12

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup38 pickup points to choose from.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Kini Kini Transfer & Tours

Is this one for you?Small groups work well here since the minivan keeps the party together and the guide can answer questions at each stop. Families with young children and strollers are fine. The pace is relaxed, the sites are accessible, and you're back before the afternoon heat peaks.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Under 12.

What is the Ostrich Farm like on this tour?

The Ostrich Farm is an outdoor working farm where you hand-feed the ostriches and can browse an African art gift shop. It's the first stop on the tour.

When was the Alto Vista Chapel built?

The Alto Vista Chapel was constructed in 1750 and was Aruba's first Catholic church. It sits on a hilltop and is one of the island's most historical attractions.

What happened to the Natural Bridge?

The Natural Bridge was a formation carved naturally from coral limestone, but it collapsed in 2005. The site still stands and offers clear views of Aruba's northern coast.

Does this tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel or cruise-ship pickup and drop-off are included. If you're arriving by cruise ship, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time at booking.

How long is the tour?

The tour runs four hours total, covering five stops by air-conditioned minivan with a professional guide.