00:09my uncle and i did do this magical experience we had a a plus guide who did teach us all
00:15from
00:15a till z and did provide us with many very valuable informations we also did try differing
00:21honey's different colors and each with a different taste also experience the nice smell of burning
00:27you to lift the sleeves and walk the nice aruba trails and enjoy live encounters in the beast
00:32living environment properly dressed to do this please enjoy provided pictures this is a highly
00:40recommended activity to place on your aruba to-do list at last but not least a huge kudus to out
00:47marvelous gede robert montilla for a job well done keep up the great job we'll look forward to repeat
00:54in the very near future we had the privilege and pleasure of having a private tour of this
00:59beautiful buzzing apiary father-son duo reuben and rupert are an absolute delight and their pride in
01:06their work was palpable rupert knowledgeably led us throughout their property and we learn all about
01:12the plants animals history and honey this hands-on experience was priceless and we left feeling full
01:19of gratitude the honey is amazing and we even got to purchase some to bring home along with handmade
01:25candles and a handmade by rupert's mom beautiful tote bag we won't soon forget this experience and when
01:32we return to aruba we will surely visit behaven again thank you reuben and rupert dot we booked a tour
01:41at aruba behaven reuben told us everything about the life of bees and the process that is needed for us
01:47to
01:47enjoy their delicious honey after this interesting introduction we got to wear special suits and went
01:54for a walk in the beautiful kanuku garden we saw bees collecting nectar from flowers we were able to
02:01take a peek inside a real beehive and we even got to hold a frame with bees on it the
02:06honey we tasted
02:07was really delicious it was an interesting and adventurous experience i would recommend it to
02:14anyone who is interested in the life of bees and their delicious product thank you reuben and rupert
02:21aruba's behaven is a must visit rubert and his father are the real deal knowledgeable stewards of
02:28the land animals and ecosystem of the area the tour of the beehives is very comfortable due to the
02:35natural tree shading of the property bee suits are very secure and breathable half of the tour is held in
02:42a covered area with seating they are expert beekeepers who welcome curiosity and questions
02:48their passion for preserving the art and science of beekeeping is positively heartwarming
02:53they also sell products directly made from their hives including raw honey soap and candles support local
03:01farms it was a great break from the beach and the pool we thoroughly enjoyed this visit to this family
03:08owned apiary true father and son's business we learned so many amazing facts about the bees and were able
03:15to get so close to their hives my 14 yo teen also enjoyed this as well as the adults i'm
03:22not sure if we
03:23can get this experience near our state highly recommend this bonus it was nice to drive out of the beach
03:30area and see another part of the island without too many tourists i thoroughly enjoyed my first visit
03:37to aruba's bee haven with my two sisters rupert was friendly and knowledgeable about bees and how they
03:43affect our world he shared much interesting information and it was a unique experience to
03:49put on the beekeeper suits and see the beehives up close and personal we purchased honey and pollen and
03:56are using them both daily now at home i look forward to bringing other guests to visit the
04:01bee haven when i am in aruba next year thanks rupert
