- Explore in a small group of maximum 10 women travelers
- Expert certified local guides and drivers for the Arikok National Park safari and Oranjestad island tour
- 4 nights at a boutique beachfront resort with single occupancy room included
- 12 group experiences and activities including daily beach yoga, a guided wellness intention-setting session, an off-road safari through Arikok National Park, snorkeling in hidden coves, a private guided island tour, two unstructured beach days, and a festive farewell dinner
- 9 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 4 dinners, featuring fresh Caribbean seafood, island flavors, and a picnic lunch in nature
- Round-trip airport transfers and all ground transportation throughout the trip
- Women Travel Abroad female host serves as trip concierge and community builder, ensuring seamless travel and lasting friendships throughout the journey
- Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
Please note:
Non-refundable deposit of $400 required to book
Past traveler savings of 5% if you traveled from 2018 onward
New travelers get $100 savings
Picture yourself barefoot in powder-white sand at sunrise, the warm Caribbean breeze carrying the scent of salt and frangipani as you flow through gentle yoga poses with a circle of like-minded women. This is Aruba on Gutsy Women Travel's terms, a soul-soothing five-day escape where turquoise waters, golden beaches, and unhurried mornings invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself.
But this getaway is far from idle. You'll bounce across rugged terrain on an off-road safari through Arikok National Park, where dramatic limestone cliffs meet towering cactus forests and ancient gold mill ruins emerge from sun-baked hills. You'll snorkel in crystal-clear coves, wander the candy-colored Dutch colonial streets of Oranjestad, and dine on fresh-caught seafood under starlit skies.
What you'll carry home is more than a tan. It's the feeling of being fully present, the laughter shared at long dinner tables, and the kind of friendships forged when women travel boldly together
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 - OCTOBER 22, 2026 - BIENVENIDOS A ARUBA
Touch down on the island of "One Happy Island" and breathe in the warm Caribbean air as your private transfer whisks you to your boutique beachfront resort. After settling into your room with its ocean views, gather with your fellow travelers for a guided wellness session designed to set intentions for the days ahead. As the sun melts into the horizon, the group comes together for a welcome dinner just steps from the sea. Over plates of fresh local seafood and the gentle rhythm of waves, conversations bloom and new friendships begin to take root. This is the start of something memorable.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodations: Amsterdam Manor Boutique Resort
DAY 2 - OCTOBER 23, 2026 - SAND, SEA, AND SERENITY
Rise with the sun for a barefoot beach yoga class on the sand, the soft hush of the surf setting the pace for your practice. After breakfast, the day unfolds at your own rhythm along Aruba's celebrated Eagle Beach, consistently ranked among the most beautiful in the world. Stretch out on powder-white sand, dip into water so clear it looks unreal, or treat yourself to a spa session, a stand-up paddleboard adventure, or simply a good book under a palm tree. As evening falls, gather with your travel companions for an elegant group dinner where fresh seafood and tropical flavors take center stage.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Amsterdam Manor Boutique Resort
DAY 3 - OCTOBER 24, 2026 - WILD ARUBA SAFARI
Trade sandals for sneakers and prepare for one of the most unforgettable days of the trip. Climb aboard a 4x4 vehicle and set off along Aruba's windswept north coast, where dramatic limestone cliffs plunge into churning surf. Inside Arikok National Park, the landscape shifts dramatically into desert terrain dotted with towering cacti forests, ancient volcanic rock formations, and the haunting ruins of gold mills tucked into arid hillsides. You'll pause at hidden coves for a snorkel in turquoise water teeming with tropical fish, then enjoy a picnic lunch in nature surrounded by Aruba's wild beauty. Back at the resort, the group reconvenes for a leisurely dinner full of stories and shared discoveries.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Amsterdam Manor Boutique Resort
DAY 4 - OCTOBER 25, 2026 - YOUR PERFECT BEACH DAY
Another sunrise, another beach yoga flow to greet the day with intention and ease. After breakfast, the day is entirely yours to design. Drift into the colorful streets of Oranjestad to browse boutiques and Dutch colonial architecture, book a massage at the spa, try your hand at paddleboarding, or simply surrender to the rhythm of the waves with a cocktail in hand. As the sun sets on your Caribbean adventure, the group gathers one final time for a festive farewell dinner, raising a glass to new friendships, fresh perspectives, and the unforgettable journey you've shared.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Amsterdam Manor Boutique Resort
DAY 5 - OCTOBER 26, 2026 - BYE BYE ARUBA
Savor a final breakfast with ocean views, taking a quiet moment to soak in the sound of the surf and the warmth of the women now woven into your travel story. Your private transfer will bring you to the airport in time for your departing flight. You'll leave Aruba with sun-kissed skin, a quieter mind, and the kind of bonds that turn fellow travelers into lifelong friends.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: None (departure day)
