Half Day Hike at Arikok National Park & Snorkel
Description
Experience the Best of Aruba’s Nature, History & Adventure, and Food in one tour. This Unique tour is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, offering an immersive journey through Arikok National Park, snorkeling in pristine waters, and savoring local flavors. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into Aruba’s history, flora, fauna, and culture, making this a well-rounded, unforgettable experience. What’s Included? -Knowledgeable Guide -Snorkeling Equipment -Fruits & Water -Multiple Sightseeing Stops Tour Itinerary - Arikok Information Center - Hike through Arikok & Sero Arikok -Conchi – Aruba’s Natural Pool - Visit Moro Beach - Pass through the Hill of the Devil - Visit the Dunes - Visit the Sea Grape Forest - Visit Daimari Beach Local Restaurant for Lunch ( Only for Private Tour) two-course meal (soup and main dish)
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Itinerary
Arikok Visitor Center museum Once we arrive at the Arikok Information center, we will take a short tour inside the Arikok Museum where you will learn all about history, flora, and fauna prior to starting our hiking journey. Then we will start our 3.9 miles Hike to Conchi and Daimaris after
As we continue we will pass and see Sero Arikok, wild enjoy the pretty local Nature of Aruba
Conchi Natural Pool Finally, we will get to the breathtaking Virgen coastline of Aruba where the Ocean and volcanic stone have crafted over thousands of years a small circle of rocks forming a tranquil Natural pool or Conchi “Cura di Tortuga”, as known by locals. Here we will snorkel and swim.
Moro Beach & Dune Area Leaving Conchi, we continue to Moro Beach, home to a rock formation shaped like Aruba’s map, followed by the stunning dune area, a hidden gem within the park. Seagrape Forest We then visit the Seagrape Forest, a rare and lush coastal grove that contrasts beautifully with Aruba’s rugged terrain.
(This is only for the Private Tour) After completing our 11.5-mile hike through the breathtaking landscapes of Arikok National Park, we’ll return to the visitor center to take a well-earned break. From there, your private tour guide will take you to Don Jacinto, a beloved local restaurant known for its authentic South American cuisine. Here, you’ll enjoy the daily lunch special, typically featuring a delicious two-course meal (soup and a main dish) paired with a refreshing drink. Once you’ve savored your meal, we’ll ensure a comfortable transfer back to your hotel, bringing your adventure to a satisfying close.
Visit Daimari Beach and ranch Continuing our journey the last coastline beach we will visit is Daimari Beach & ranch, known for its beautiful many zeedruif booms ( sea grapes trees) and coconut farm. then at the hill, our complimentary pick-up will be waiting for us.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Important Information for Your Tour - Hotel Pickup: Pickup from your hotel will be scheduled 30 to 45 minutes before the departure time, depending on your hotel location. - Towels Required: All guests must bring towels. Passengers without towels will not be allowed to board the transportation. - Punctuality Matters: Please arrive on time—the driver will wait a maximum of 10 minutes. If you miss the pickup, transportation will be at your own expense. However, if you manage to arrive at the departure point on time, you can still join the tour. Booking Confirmation: After booking, always confirm your pickup location to avoid delays. - Cruise Ship Passengers: The pickup point is at the "I Love Aruba" sign, located outside the cruise terminal, near the gas station. Pickup is scheduled 30 minutes before the tour departure time. We look forward to seeing you on this adventure!
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(36)
This is a great way to experience Arikok. Our guide Enzon shared a lot of information with us about the cacti and animals. The views were spectacular! Hike was at times challenging due to wind and weather and terrain, but overall was a great experience. Swimming in Conchi pool was great - wish I had water shoes with me.
We stayed in Aruba for a full week, and this was the best thing we did while there. Enzon was an incredible guide- super knowledgeable and helpful. The views were incredible! I can’t recommend this enough for those that are interested in a more active adventure on the island.
Such a great experience! Both our guides were very knowledgeable about the island! Would highly recommend!
What a fantastic way to spend half a day in Aruba! We left early so the first part of the hike was very comfortable; it was quite hot after 11 am. We almost made it to the pool before the crowds, but the hike along the way was worth it no matter what! We saw the sun rise over the ocean, watched native birds and wild goats dominate their natural environment, and had wonderful conversation with our guide. There were only a few others taking advantage of this amazing part of Aruba. I'd highly recommend it for all ages - it'll be a highlight of your trip!
About 6 miles out back, rocky terrain, very beautiful in its own right Snorkeling experience really good. Jason as a great guide - very informative!
Solid hiking about 5 miles round trip. Saw shipwrecks and natural pools and blowholes and goats and crabs and ate sea grapes and some delicious cactus fruit. Do it
We had a nice paced hike with Mick and saw the natural beauty and snorkeling in the natural pond. We saw goats roaming and learned about the various types of cactus and got to taste it as well as the sea grapes. Mick was very patient as it was rocky and steep in certain spots.
We had a great time with our guide, Mick, doing a 5.5-6 mile hike in Arikok and snorkeling in the Conchi Natural Pool. Mick was extremely knowledgeable about the plants and wildlife and was an excellent guide. We got to the natural pool before the rest of the tours showed up and had it to ourselves for 30 minutes or so. The terrain was very interesting and definitely worth the time hiking. Theoretically, you can do the hike without a guide (and we are experienced hikers) but wouldn’t recommend it as we would have missed a lot of the interesting features and probably would have started too late (sun gets brutal after 11am). Overall, this tour was one of the top 2-3 highlights of our vacation in Aruba.
A very beautiful hike through Arikok National Park. Mick was a great guide. He provided great information about the wildlife in the national park and answered any additional questions we had about the culture of Aruba. The operator’s car broke down at the pickup point for the end of the hike, so Mick drove us back to our hotel at no extra charge. Even when something went wrong, they made it right. Great experience!
Our tour guide Mick was outstanding. He let us set the pace of the hike, and we were able to stop and take pictures or soak in the landscape. He taught us a lot about the plants and animals along the way. The volcanic basin swimming hole was amazing. There were so many beautiful fish! Make sure you bring a mask. The water crashing over the rocks into the pool was unlike anything I've ever experienced. It was difficult getting in and out of the swimming hole area. Mick gave me his hand when I needed it. I would recommend wearing Keen water sandals or something similar with a rigid sole. Mick did an outstanding job of making this an unforgettable adventure.
