Local operator · Palm Beach
An open-air safari truck leaves Palm Beach at 7:30 for Arikok, the Natural Pool, Fontein Cave and Baby Beach, with the park fee, water and snacks paid. Pick it for the early start: guests report reaching the pool ahead of the other tours.
The listing doesn't name the company behind this one, but the details are clear. The morning pickup is at 7:30, at the tourist information kiosk on the corner across from the Hyatt Regency on Palm Beach, and an open-air safari truck takes up to 20 guests east into Arikok. The early start is the point. One guest wrote that her group reached the Natural Pool before any other tour, which means more room on the rocks and in the water.
On the ground the stops are short: about 15 minutes of Arikok's highlights, 20 at the Natural Pool, 20 in Fontein Cave, then 30 at Baby Beach, with a drive through San Nicolas on the way. The listed duration of 5 hours includes the travel, and most of it is driving. If you want long stops, this isn't the tour.
The $95 includes the park entrance fee, pickup and drop-off, bottled water and snacks. Lunch is not included, and you'll be back early afternoon. The listing pitches it to cruise passengers; with a 7:30 start, check that your ship docks in time. As always, rangers decide whether the pool is open for swimming on the day.
The tourist information kiosk at the corner across from the Hyatt Regency. Pickup from other spots is arranged by the operator.
The park's tracks in the open truck, with a stop or two for views.
A short visit. Use it for a swim or snorkel if the rangers allow it.
Arawak drawings on the ceiling and bats in the dark.
A swim in the lagoon, then the drive back through San Nicolas to Palm Beach.
★★★★★The itinerary was perfect. We got to the natural pool before any of the other tours which gave us some great snorkeling time. And ending with Baby Beach was a blast. Great way to see the other side of the Happy Island and still have time for afternoon drinks and dinner!
★★★★★Loved the Airkok pool but it’s a rough ride to get there and back and a bit rocky and slippery getting into the pool. I wouldn’t recommend for small kids (maybe 6 or under).
★★★★★Our guide Mark was great! Water and snacks were offered, and music was great. Was funny and very informational. He is also a good photo taker lol.
★★★★★Nicky was our driver. Great experience. Very bumpy. You’ll see more of Aruba than just palm trees and hotel rooms.
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The listing doesn't name the operator. Your confirmation will show the company and a phone number. Guides named in recent reviews include Nicky, Mark and Donovan.
Yes. The National Park entrance fee is on the inclusions list with pickup, water and snacks. Lunch and tips are extra.
The tourist information kiosk on the corner across the street from the Hyatt Regency Aruba on Palm Beach, at 7:30 AM.
About 20 minutes, the shortest of the Natural Pool tours. If the pool is your priority, ABC's tour stays an hour.
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