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Eco-friendly hike & snorkel excursion: Aruba's mangroves & pristine coral reef

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9 reviews

Location: Palm - Eagle Beach, Caribbean
Duration: 5 hours
Product code: 194448P9


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Balashi Gold Mill Ruins, Ao lado da Spanish Lagoon, Oranjestad ArubaLearn about the history of this old Aruban gold smelter and enjoy a great view of Spanish Lagoon. Afterwards we’ll venture into the surrounding hills and mangroves for more views and an up-close encounter with Aruba’s nature.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Mangel Halto Beach, Spanish Lagoon, Savaneta ArubaDrift snorkel past Mangel Halto's outer reef, spotting reef fish and beautiful coral heads.Duration: 45 minutes
Supplier Name
Fins & Feet Nature Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability,Not recommended for travelers with back problems,No heart problems or other serious medical conditions,Not recommended for pregnant travelers,Not wheelchair accessible,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Guests are kindly requested to wear face masks inside the vehicle.
Inclusions:
Private guide,Snacks,Soda/Pop,Use of snorkeling gear,Use of mineral sunscreen (reef-safe),Use of towels,Private transportation,Air-conditioned vehicle
Traveler Reviews

I wrote a more extensive review about Fins and Feet - but this is the particular hike we did and we loved it. The highlight was the snorkeling, but the mangrove itself was fascinating. And we were happy to get away from the hotel areas and explore this unusual site (a former gold mill and lagoon and mangrove. We saw eagles and owls and no rattlesnakes ( to my delight). The snorkeling was phenomenal - the best snorkeling experience I've ever had. I'll be dreaming about it for the rest of my life. It's a magical world and it's our responsibility to protect it. Fins and Feet offers the chance to witness the beautify while not harming it, and that made the experience all the better. Thank you Rob!

Rob did a great job spotting wildlife and local plants. Was very knowledgeable about the ecology. We saw a rattlesnake, owls, osprey and others. Took the extra steps of showing off a local bakery and introducing us to local favorites. They specialize in small groups. We were the only ones on both of our excursions so great personal service. Highly recommended!!

If you do only one excursion do this one! Monica, our tour guide was awesome! The hike gave us a unique perspective on the greener side of the island. Hands down the snorkeling was the best experience we had on our vacation. The snorkeling was so well thought out going from one spot and drifting along the way seeing an incredible variety of fish and coral and ending up at a beautiful beach. This was such a safe and truly enjoyable family experience with my three teenagers, thank you Monica and Feet’s and Fins!!

We really enjoyed this private hike and snorkel excursion. The hike gave us a chance to see more of the island with our knowledgeable tour guide, Rob. A good mix of nature and exercise! A surprise trip to the Donkey Sanctuary gave us more insight to the islands history and a chance to spend time with donkeys, peacocks, and roosters. ending with a snorkeling adventure where we saw plenty of underwater “friends”! Would recommend.

We really enjoyed our time with Rob! We figured the mangrove hike would be an underrated excursion, and we weren't wrong. The hike took us through several different biomes, from the mangrove swamp to sand flats to xeric upland shrublands. Wildlife we saw included threatened burrowing owls, and the native eagle. Flora in bloom ran from aloes to passionflowers to barrel cactus. Afterwards, we did the reef snorkel, which was certainly the best-equipped snorkel I'd done. Rob had modern, higher-tech, easy-to-use equipment that looked brand new. He led us down a current over a reef not far offshore. It was enjoyable to drift with the current and watch the colorful tropical fish. We did experience a little hitch with our reservation at first, but Rob and Marinka accommodated us eagerly. Would absolutely recommend any of Rob's excursions to see the hidden side of Aruba!

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