| Though scuba diving may get all the attention, Aruba | | | | availability of such equipment. You can include kayaking |
| has plenty of other water sports opportunities. One of | | | | and snorkeling as part of a money saving activity |
| the best activities in Aruba for every type of tourist is | | | | package, helping you and your family experience all the |
| kayaking. On the leeward side of the island, kayakers | | | | best sites without breaking the bank. If you are unsure |
| can paddle through calm waters and visit some | | | | of where to visit while kayaking or want to find the |
| popular sites along the way. If you want to explore this | | | | best snorkeling sites, your concierge will be able to build |
| beautiful island in a unique way, a kayaking expedition | | | | an itinerary for your adventure. One of the favorite |
| along the southern coast offers incredible opportunities. | | | | destinations for kayakers - both on tours and paddling |
| One of the most popular kayaking activities in Aruba is | | | | solo - is DePalm Island. Just a short paddle from the |
| the four-hour guided tour offered by Aruba Kayak | | | | Spanish Lagoon, DePalm Island is a great place to |
| Adventure. Departing each morning at 9:30 am, these | | | | snorkel and relax in the sun. Most of the kayaking |
| casual tours pass by some of the most celebrated | | | | tours visit this small island and offer tourists lunch at the |
| pirate hideouts - including the popular Spanish Lagoon | | | | charming restaurant. DePalm Island is also one of the |
| area. The guides are knowledgeable of everything | | | | best sites you will ever find for underwater |
| from pirate mythology to the unique species found in | | | | photography. With shallow reefs and crystal clear |
| the warm Caribbean waters. The price of the tour | | | | water, you certainly don't want to forget your camera. |
| includes not only the guide and kayaking instruction, but | | | | After you return to shore, there are plenty of other |
| also lunch and the use of snorkeling equipment. Most | | | | activities on the southern shore worth exploring. With |
| of the kayaking tours launch from the small fishing | | | | calm winds and gentle surf, southern Aruba is also a |
| village of Savaneta and return to land at Barcadera, | | | | favorite destination of windsurfers and kite surfers. |
| one of Aruba's primary ports. With a kayaking tour, | | | | You can find several rental shops and tour guides in |
| you won't have to worry about any of the details - | | | | the area, with many services catering to novices and |
| you even receive transportation to and from your | | | | families. These calm waters are also a big draw for |
| resort. In addition to the Spanish Lagoon, there are | | | | fishermen. Half-day and full-day tours can be arranged |
| plenty of sites along Aruba's southern coast. East of | | | | through fishing shops throughout Aruba or directly |
| the secluded lagoon is the Mangel Halto Reef - thought | | | | through your resort. After you catch some wahoo or |
| by many to be the healthiest reef in Aruba. With a | | | | yellow fin tuna, you can even take your catch to a |
| small, secluded beach that allows snorkelers to walk | | | | number of local restaurants to be grilled and served. |
| right into the reef, Mangel Halto is a great dive spot for | | | | As the most popular beaches and sites in Aruba are |
| all skill levels. After checking out the reef and | | | | located on the western shore, a visit to the southern |
| impressive underwater life, you can lay in the sun on | | | | coast can provide a pleasant getaway. As word |
| the quiet adjoining beach. As you paddle along in your | | | | spreads about kayaking in southern Aruba, the sport |
| kayak, you can also admire miles of lush mangrove | | | | will certainly continue gaining popularity. When in Aruba, |
| forests and numerous hidden coves tucked along the | | | | ask your resort about kayaking and experience the |
| coast. If you want to experience the Caribbean and | | | | unspoiled Caribbean beauty that everyone is talking |
| Aruba's coastline on your own, all the best resorts | | | | about. |
| offer kayak rentals. When you make your | | | | Justin Burch writes articles about travel in Aruba [ for |
| reservations with your resort, simply inquire about the | | | | the Marriott Resorts. |