Arikok National Park

Arikok National Park: Our most recommended tours and activities

Noord: Arikok National Park Jeep Tour with Baby Beach Visit

Noord: Arikok National Park Jeep Tour with Baby Beach Visit

Explore nature at its finest in the Parke National Arikok in our 4x4 Jeep. After that, experience the popular Natural Pool, a unique natural rock formation in the form of a pool. Discover caves on your trip and learn more about Aruba's history and heritage. Our guides are good at hyping you up and making it a fun experience! Take a trip all the way to the Sunrise City, where you can take a dip at the beautiful Baby Beach. Our tour guide(s) will give you the necessary attention on your trip! Do not forget to make beautiful memories with your loved ones while on tour. Aruba offers many photo ops.

Aruba: Natural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure

Aruba: Natural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure

Discover Aruba's captivating natural wonders on a thrilling half-day 4WD island tour. Relax as a professional guide takes the wheel, allowing you to unwind and savor the adventure. Dive into the heart of the island, exploring attractions that are off the beaten path. Travel to Arikok National Park, where you can swim and snorkel in the park's refreshing natural pool. Pack your swimwear and a towel for this unforgettable experience, and admire the rock formations in the park and around the pool.

Aruba: Discover the Cave Pool in a UTV Adventure

Aruba: Discover the Cave Pool in a UTV Adventure

Navigate the rugged trails and discover Aruba's best sights with the help of an experienced guide.   Stops include the Cave Pool, Baby Bridge, Bushiribana Gold Mine Ruins, and Blackstone Beach. Cool off with a refreshing swim and try the local coconut water, included in the tour.   The adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned van. You will then be taken to the depot to pick up your own UTV (utility task vehicle). All equipment will be provided; all you need is your sense of adventure. A knowledgeable guide will accompany you at all times, providing safety instructions as well as information on the local sights

Noord: Aruba Natural Ecological Horseback Tour

Noord: Aruba Natural Ecological Horseback Tour

Get to know Aruba off the beaten path on this guided horseback riding tour. Take in the best views of both countryside and beach only accesable by horse or ATV/UTV. Transportation from and back to your hotel is conveniently provided free of extra charge. Our driver will be outside the main lobby of your resort at the time indicated on your confirmation e-mail. Usually about 1 hour to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled tour, depending on your location. Head to the ranch and meet your horse. You will get some time to get acquainted after which our guide(s) will provide you with a briefing on how to ride your animal friend. Leave the ranch by making your way through the countryside surrounded by pure nature. Depending on the season this part of the trail may look like a desert. During other seasons it may be lush green and covered with vegetation. One thing is for sure, you're surrounded by cacti and rocks and Aruba's famous trade winds. The elevation hills provide scenic views of the island before continuing down for a ride along the coastline. Bring along your camera as great photo opportunities are offered. Our guides are happy to take awesome pictures of you on a horse with the beautiful Caribbean ocean as backdrop. Join us on this one in a lifetime opportunity! All riding levels are welcome!

Aruba: Off-Road Natural Pool Safari

Aruba: Off-Road Natural Pool Safari

Commence your adventure with a seamless hotel pickup, followed by a transfer to the departure point for a safety briefing and orientation led by your knowledgeable guide. Our open-air vehicles comfortably accommodate up to eight passengers, making them the perfect choice for group travel. Your 4WD vehicle will grant you access to coastal areas, the rugged interior of Aruba, and notable landmarks, including the California Lighthouse, the remnants of a Natural Bridge, and the enchanting Baby Natural Bridge. Throughout the expedition, your guide will offer insightful commentary at various stops, enhancing your understanding of the island's natural wonders and cultural significance. At the Natural Pool, we provide snorkeling gear, allowing you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing underwater world of the volcanic rock pool. As your remarkable tour comes to an end, you'll enjoy a hassle-free drop-off back at your hotel, ensuring a convenient and memorable Aruban adventure. *Note: Swimming and snorkeling at the Natural Pool is subject to sea conditions.

Aruba: Arikok National Park Jeep Safari

Aruba: Arikok National Park Jeep Safari

Embark on a rugged Jeep safari and uncover the natural wonders of Aruba's Arikok National Park. This tour is offering an authentic local experience narrated by the knowledgeable guides. Your adventure begins with a journey to the renowned Natural Pool "Conchi," where, conditions permitting, you can indulge in swimming, snorkeling, and even cliff jumping. As you traverse the Northern Coast, behold the pristine Dos Playa Beach and delve into historic limestone caves adorned with ancient Caiquetio drawings. At Quadirikiri Cave, marvel at the sunlight streaming through holes in the cave's ceiling, creating a perfect backdrop for unforgettable photos. In Fontein Cave, witness millennia-old indigenous rock art and enjoy a unique wild fish pedicure in the natural pond. The safari includes a pause at Dos Playa, a secluded beach paradise for nature enthusiasts. The morning tours are complemented with a taste of local cuisine—a delicious "Pastechi" snack. With all park fees, snorkel gear, and bottled water included, your comfort and enjoyment are assured. Dive into Aruba's history and natural beauty for an unforgettable experience.

Aruba Arikok National Park Hiking Tour

Aruba Arikok National Park Hiking Tour

This is the best way to discover the real Aruba. Nearly 20% of Aruba is a designated National Park and home to a long list of animal species and plant life. The Arikok National Park is a great place to enjoy the dramatic landscapes. The Visitors’ Center has a modern sustainable design and houses an exhibit of Aruba’s endemic animals such as the Aruban whiptail lizard (cododo), Aruban cat eye snake (santanero) and endangered rattle snake (cascabel). Park rangers will escort you on this hike that showcases fascinating flora and fauna and interesting historical sites. The Arikok National Park is home to priceless gems that are rare because they are indigenous to the island. The Aruban burrowing owl (Shoco), Aruban rattlesnake, Aruban whiptail lizar, and Aruban parakeet (Prikishi) can be found in the Aruba National Park where they live together with the native flora and fauna supported by the protected unusual land formations made from lava, quartz diorite and limestone.

Aruba: Rancho Loco Natural Pool Horseback Tour thru Arikok

Aruba: Rancho Loco Natural Pool Horseback Tour thru Arikok

Visit Aruba’s Natural Pool, one of the greatest wonders on the Island of Aruba, on this 2.5-hour tour. Located in Arikok National Park and surrounded by volcanic rock, the pool was created thousands of years ago. Ocean water flows in and out keeping the natural pool pure and clean. Start out with instruction by your guide on how to handle a horse. You’ll be paired with a well-trained horse to make sure you are comfortable before beginning the journey into Arikok National Park. Take a 30-minute break to swim or rest before heading back.

Aruba: UTV tour including Natural Pool

Aruba: UTV tour including Natural Pool

We’re 4-wheel’n, sweeping the scenic route, winding along Aruba’s chiseled coastline and showing you the very best scenery, the Caribbean has to offer – so buckle up and get ready for the most thrill ride in Aruba! From behind the wheel of your UTV, explore and marvel at the Bushiribana Ruins, a dramatic fortress along our contrasting northern coast and we’ll wrap our way up and down, traversing rugged terrain worthy of Aruba’s most amazing, panoramic views! Disconnect from the world, cliff jump, Snorkel and Swim at the Island’s most spectacular of all, Aruba’s natural pool. ABC Tours invites you to explore where other tours simply cannot navigate to. For the spectacular views alone The Natural Pool “Conchi” is worthy of this bumpy, obstacle-filled, ride. The Natural Pool offers the ideal combination of the open Caribbean turquoise sea, crashing on massive rock formations inviting you to discover our natural beauty. Conchi. This is a do not miss! Let’s criss-cross Aruba’s National Park and its rough terrain which reveals more incredible treasures— Let us take you there, 4-wheel’n under the watchful eyes of our certified guides.

Beach & Cave Tour

Beach & Cave Tour

Tour mysterious caves, spectacular beaches, and island landmarks aboard an open-air bus. A friendly Aruban tour guide shares intimate knowledge of the island's folklore and historical legends as you make your way to famous sites around the island. Begin at the prominent California Lighthouse, perched against sprawling views of the island's coast. Head to the Alto Vista Chapel, built in 1750 by the Caquetio people and Spanish missionaries, situated on the hills above the north shore of the sea. Head to the former site of the Natural Bridge, a popular landmark in Aruba. The coral limestone structure was formed by the pounding sea over the centuries—it was one of the largest of its kind until it collapsed in September of 2005. Venture to the Ayo Rocks Formation—the unusual shape of these monolithic boulders was used by early settlers to listen for incoming thunderstorms. They rise elegantly from the desert landscape, providing truly unique scenery. Continue to Arikok National Park to visit Guadirikiri Cave, notable for its two dome-shaped chambers, illuminated naturally by sunlight through holes in the ceiling. Arrive at La Granja Restaurant to enjoy a savory barbecue lunch. Conclude your journey at Baby Beach, a sandy stretch of beach in a half-moon shape along a calm lagoon.

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4.8
(263 reviews)

Great experience! Our guide Juan was exceptional. He gave us instructions and explained everything thoroughly at each stop. The views were great ! All stops were excellent. Some steep steps involved.

All was so good! The guide was great! The places he took us to visit was awesome! And he pointed out to so many animals on our way that we would never see otherwise. We are very happy!

Was a great experience. All of us were beginners. The horses were well taken care of and we had loads of fun.

INCREDIBLE!!! Jonathan was the best tour guide ever. Give that man a raise !!!!

Great! Our guide was wonderful, he did the whole tour.