ATV Riding in Aruba: Rugged Terrain & Arashi Beach

Explore Aruba’s secret cultural spots with expert guides, then refresh by the sea

A four-hour ATV riding tour in Aruba where you operate your own UTV across the island's volcanic landscape and cultural sites, with stops at Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, Alto Vista Chapel, Casibari Rock Formation and Arashi Beach. Expert guides lead small groups and handle hotel or port pickup and drop-off. Drivers must be 18 with a valid license.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins15m · entry included
2. Alto Vista Chapel15m · entry included
3. Arashi Beach30m · entry included

Explore Aruba's landmarks and beach

• Visit Casibari Rock Formation
• See the Natural Bridge site
• Explore Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins
• Visit Alto Vista Chapel
• Stop at California Lighthouse viewpoint
• Relax at Arashi Beach

The experience

You drive your own UTV across terrain most island tours never reach. The route takes you to Casibari Rock Formation in the island's center, where massive diorite boulders, some weighing several tons, sit atop a hill with views across Aruba's landscape and often toward the coast of Venezuela. The Caquito people left pictographs on these rocks thousands of years ago, and a path leads to the top for photographs and perspective on the volcanic forces that shaped the island.

Next comes Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, where the Caribbean's first gold processing operation ran starting around 1872. You can walk inside the stone walls, chimneys and arches, climb the remnants of staircases and see how manpower extracted ore from the surrounding hills and donkey power hauled it to the mill. From there, the route passes the California Lighthouse on its limestone plateau overlooking the Sasariwichi Dunes (a chance to stretch and take in panoramic views), and the Natural Bridge coastal site before arriving at Alto Vista Chapel, built in 1750 and perched on a hill above the north coastline. The chapel sits on ground the Caquito Indians held sacred for centuries before European settlement.

The tour ends at Arashi Beach on Aruba's northwestern tip, where you can swim and cool off after hours in the UTV. The Arashi Beach Shack serves tropical drinks and snacks. An expert guide in English, Spanish or Dutch leads the group throughout, and round-trip transportation from your hotel or the cruise port is included in the booking.

What’s included

• Expert guide in English, Spanish or Dutch.
• four hours of UTV driving across volcanic terrain and cultural sites.
• stops at Casibari Rock Formation, Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, Alto Vista Chapel, California Lighthouse and Arashi Beach.
• swimming time at Arashi Beach.
• round-trip hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half-Day Aruba UTV Tour, Action-PackedUp to 2 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Dutch · 09:00 and 14:00UTV for 2 seaters or 4 seaters, includes pickup

UTV 4 SeaterUp to 4 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Dutch · Available from 2 Jan 20274-seater UTV, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

GroupUp to 20 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 46 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Segway Aruba

Is this one for you?You operate the UTV yourself, so this suits drivers who want hands-on control and the thrill of navigating Aruba's rugged landscape rather than watching from a passenger seat. The four-hour span fits a half-day schedule, leaving the rest of your day free for other activities.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Dutch.

What is Casibari Rock Formation like when you get there?

Casibari Rock Formation is a cluster of massive diorite boulders in the island's center, each weighing several tons and shaped by volcanic forces. A path leads to the top, where you can see across Aruba's landscape and often toward Venezuela's coast. The Caquito people left pictographs on the rocks thousands of years ago, which you can view while you're there.

Can I swim at Arashi Beach, or is it just a photo stop?

Arashi Beach is the final stop where you jump in and cool off after driving. The Arashi Beach Shack on-site serves tropical drinks and snacks, so you have time to relax in the water and grab refreshment before heading back.

What do I need to bring or know before I book?

Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Children under 6 cannot participate. The UTV is comfortable and reliable, and the guide handles navigation and stops.

How does pickup work if I'm staying at a hotel versus arriving by cruise ship?

Round-trip transportation is included whether you're staying at a hotel or arriving at the cruise port. The operator picks you up and drops you off at your location, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to meet the group.