Arikok Jeep Safari, Shared

National Park Arikok Jeep Safari Adventures

★ 4.9 808 reviews

from $109 per person

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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: EZ Raider Aruba Tours

Overview

This shared jeep safari from EZ Raider Aruba Tours spends four hours and 30 minutes crossing Arikok National Park. The route strings together the park itself for about two hours, the Conchi Natural Pool for 45 minutes, Quadirikiri Cave, Fontein Cave, and Dos Playa. Gratuities are the one stated exclusion.

The group meets at The Gold Mine Ranch, next to the Ostrich Farm on Matividiri 60 in Paradera, and the tour finishes back at the same spot. Pickup is offered, and the listing should be checked when booking to confirm the details. A maximum of 16 travellers ride together, and the crew shares history along the way rather than just driving from point to point.

Reviewers consistently describe a rough, fun ride over unpaved ground, with swimming and snorkelling in the natural pool as the high point, plus cave visits where bats are sometimes visible overhead. The trip suits travellers who are comfortable with bumps, rocks, and stairs. It is not a fit for wheelchair users, children under four, pregnant travellers, or anyone with serious back or heart conditions.

What's Included

Included

Use of Snorkel and mask
All fees and taxes
Entrance ticket National Park Arikok
Bottled water
History on sight

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Gold Mine RanchCheck in at The Gold Mine Ranch, Matividiri 60, Paradera, right next to the Ostrich Farm. Pickup is offered, with details on the listing.
Arikok National ParkTwo hours inside the park, with the entrance ticket included.
Conchi Natural Pool45 minutes at the natural pool. Time to swim and snorkel.
Quadirikiri CavesA 10-minute stop at the caves. Reviewers mention bats flying overhead here.
Fontein Cave15 minutes at Fontein Cave. Good walking shoes are recommended for the caves.
Dos PlayaA 10-minute stop at this beach.
Return to meeting pointThe tour ends back at The Gold Mine Ranch.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews of this tour, mostly about the terrain and what to pack.

Bring water shoes. The listing recommends water shoes at the natural pool, and several reviewers repeat the advice. Good walking shoes are recommended for the caves as well.
Expect a bumpy ride. This is the most repeated comment across reviews. The drive over the park's rough tracks shakes passengers hard, and travellers prone to motion sickness should factor that in. Most reviewers found the bumps part of the fun.
Dress for water and sun. Swimming is part of the natural pool stop, so a swimsuit worn under clothes makes sense.
Guides help at the rocks. Reviewers often mention guides assisting people over the rocks and stairs at the natural pool and taking photos at the stops.
Snorkelling in the pool. One reviewer also mentions a fish foot bath at a stop on the route.
Water is provided. Bottled water is included, and reviewers mention guides checking that everyone stays hydrated.

Common issues. The ride is rough, and multiple reviewers describe it as extremely bumpy, so it is a poor match for anyone with back problems, and the listing also advises against it for pregnant travellers. It is not wheelchair accessible, children under four are not allowed, and there are no infant seats or lap seating. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers and good weather to run; if either forces a cancellation, the options are a different date or a full refund. Gratuities are not included, and changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time receive no refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers use of snorkel and mask, all fees and taxes, the entrance ticket for Arikok National Park, bottled water, and commentary on the island's history at each stop. Gratuities are not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Pickup is offered for this tour, and the listing states the details. The standard meeting point is The Gold Mine Ranch, Matividiri 60, Paradera, next to the Ostrich Farm, and the tour ends back there. Check the booking page for your pickup arrangements.

How Long Is The Tour?

The tour runs four hours and 30 minutes from start to finish. Around two of those hours are inside Arikok National Park, with shorter stops at the natural pool, two caves, and Dos Playa.

Is The Tour Suitable For Kids?

Children under four cannot join, and there are no infant seats or lap seating allowed. The listing says most travellers can participate. For this shared safari, the bumpy ride and rocky terrain are the main things to weigh.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window there is no refund and changes are not accepted. The tour requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for either reason, travellers are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Water shoes for the natural pool and good walking shoes for the caves, both recommended by the listing. Swimwear makes sense since swimming is part of the stop, and the ride is bumpy so dress comfortably. Bottled water is provided.