If you're considering visiting Aruba yourself, here's a 5-day itinerary to help inspire your trip. Four or five days is the perfect amount of time for a quick Aruba getaway. Feel free to use this itinerary to help you plan your own Aruba trip!
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You will want to spend at least 4-7 days in Aruba. I found seven days, including travel time, to be the right amount of time to explore Aruba.
For budget travelers, planning ahead is essential. On average, a budget traveler can expect to spend around $100 to $150 per day in Aruba, including accommodation, transportation, food, and activities. It's important to research activities and their costs in advance to create a budget that works for you.
Cheapest time to visit ArubaYou'll find the best hotel prices between mid-April and mid-December, which is considered Aruba's low season. Though Aruba's weather is beautiful year-round, many travelers visit in the winter to escape the cooler temperatures back home.
When is Rainy Season? Aruba's wet season starts in September, peaks in November, and tapers off by early January. Although most rain arrives in November, that month's precipitation averages about 3.8 inches, much less than what you would experience on more northerly Caribbean islands.
Hawaii offers a wider variety of things to do, but Aruba almost guarantees sunshine. Hawaii's lush greenery lends itself to waterfall chasing, but Aruba's desert terrain might be more fun for ATV adventures.
Best time for beach loversInstead, the season is dependent on cold weather in North America. Aruba's capital city, Oranjestad, will be bustling during high season. Expect to pay top dollar for lodging, dining and experiences from mid-December to mid-April.
Aruba is definitely worth considering for your next vacation destination! You'll fall in love with its gorgeous white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and warm, sunny weather.
White Sand BeachesDazzling white sands, sun-kissed rocky bays, natural pools carved by Caribbean waves, and seemingly never-ending stretches of jade and turquoise ocean are undoubtedly the main highlights Aruba is known for.
Aruba's beautiful weather and mostly flat terrain, makes walking and hiking a pleasure for everyone. If you're looking to experience Aruba's monuments up close, a walking tour is the best way to do it.
Drinking Laws -- The legal drinking age in Aruba is 18 for beer, wine, and spirits. While drinking alcoholic beverages is allowed on the beaches, be careful to remove all empty bottles as the Aruban authorities are stringent about their littering laws.
Almost all of the food must be shipped in to Aruba so you're paying for transportation costs for the food to get to the island. Aruba is a desert island (looks similar to Arizona) so very little can be grown on the island (same with livestock.)
The Aruba Ariba is the signature cocktail of the Caribbean island Aruba (also known as One happy island) first created on the island in 1963. The perfect Aruba Ariba has vodka, local Aruban rum, fruit juices, Crème de Banana, Grand Marnier, and garnished with a cherry and an orange.
Aruba is very laid back so smart casual is the usual theme. Clothing in lightweight natural fabrics i.e. linen, silk and cotton will work best. Essentials include t-shirts or camisoles, a sarong and shorts during the day as most people spend their time on the beach or visiting the markets.