8 days in Aruba Itinerary

When vacationing on Aruba, don't miss taking a tour of Oranjestad, the capital of the small Caribbean island.

California Lighthouse and Sasariwichi Dunes and Fort Zoutman Historical Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Discover out-of-the-way places like Boca Cataavlina and Malmok Beach. When in Oranjestad, make a side trip to see Baby Beach in San Nicolas, approximately San Nicolas away. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Arashi Beach, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, examine the collection at National Archaeological Museum Aruba, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Mangel Halto Beach.

To find where to stay and other tourist information, read our Oranjestad trip itinerary maker website.

Seattle, USA to Oranjestad is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time, which is usually a 4 hour difference. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Seattle in January: high temperatures in Oranjestad hover around 86°F and lows are around 76°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.