Day 1 — Arrive, Palm Beach, Sunset Cruise
Check in, walk Palm Beach, book your tours for the week. Evening: sunset catamaran cruise — the best way to arrive on island mentally. Open bar, snorkelling, and Aruba’s famous sunset.
Day 2 — Jeep Tour to Natural Pool
Book a full-day jeep or ATV tour. Hits all the highlights: California Lighthouse, Casibari Rock Formation, Arikok National Park, Natural Pool (Conchi), Ayo Rocks, and Baby Beach. $90–130/person all-inclusive.
Day 3 — Snorkelling and Eagle Beach
Morning: snorkelling at Boca Catalina (sea turtles, free, shore entry) and Arashi Beach. Rent gear or join a snorkel tour. Afternoon: Eagle Beach — wider and quieter than Palm Beach, famous fofoti trees, world-ranked white sand.
Day 4 — Oranjestad, San Nicolas, and Local Lunch
Rent a car. Morning: Oranjestad — duty-free shopping, the Renaissance flamingo beach (book ahead), Fort Zoutman. Drive to San Nicolas for the street art murals (60+ international works). Lunch at Zeerovers — fried fish and beers at picnic tables for $10–15. Best meal in Aruba.
Day 5 — Relax, Parasail, Farewell Dinner
Last morning on Palm Beach. Optional: parasailing ($70–90) or paddleboarding. Afternoon: pack and leave for a farewell dinner at Flying Fishbone — tables literally over the sea at sunset, the most romantic restaurant on the island.
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