EZ Raider Aruba Tours · Gold Mine Ranch, Paradera
EZ Raider Aruba Tours drives up to 16 guests from its ranch in Paradera into Arikok for both of the park's show caves, the Dos Playa cliffs and 45 minutes at the Natural Pool. Pick it for the caves and the small group, with the park ticket already paid.
EZ Raider is better known for its small electric off-roaders on the north coast, listed on aruba.com. This tour leaves them at the ranch and runs in jeeps with a guide at the wheel. You start at the Gold Mine Ranch in Paradera, next to the Ostrich Farm, or take the pickup. Groups are capped at 16, and guests often mention that the guides know everyone's name by the end.
This is the cave tour. Most Natural Pool trips stop at Fontein Cave only; EZ Raider adds Quadirikiri Cave, where sunlight falls through holes in the roof and bats roost in the dark end. Then Dos Playa for ten minutes of cliffs and surf (swimming there isn't advised), and 45 minutes at the Natural Pool. About two hours of the day is park driving.
The $109 covers the Arikok entrance ticket, all fees and taxes, snorkel and mask, and bottled water, so the price is final. There is a group departure in the morning and a private option. The listing asks for water shoes at the pool and proper walking shoes for the caves. Children under 4 can't come, and infants can't ride on laps. When the sea breaks over the pool's rim, rangers close it for swimming, and no guide can change that.
Matividiri 60 in Paradera, next to the Ostrich Farm, or use the pickup.
The park's tracks with the guide driving and explaining the history.
Light shafts and bats in one, Arawak drawings in the other. Walking shoes help.
Two sandy coves under limestone cliffs. Look, don't swim: the currents are strong.
Snorkel and mask provided. Some guests jump from the rocks when conditions allow.
★★★★★This is a great way to see the "other" side of Aruba. [...] We visited the National Park, saw two caves (yes with bats flying overhead!), a beach that is not seen by many, had a fish foot bath and swam in the natural pool.
★★★★★Their knowledge of Arikok National Park, the caves, and the park’s history really stood out, and they explained everything in a fun, engaging way. [...] Conchi Natural Pool and Dos Playa were absolutely stunning! The drive is very bumpy and the wind can be strong, but it’s all part of the adventure.
★★★★★He is on time and always check to ensure everyone is comfortable. This is a small company. They know every’s name and truly take care of people.
★★★★★Hold onto your hats. Literally I’m not joking. Prepare for a fun and thrilling off road adventure thru Arikok National Park from caves to cliff jumping at the natural pool . And for you history buffs they got you covered.
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Yes. The inclusions list the Arikok entrance ticket and "all fees and taxes", so $109 is the full price before tips.
Quadirikiri Cave (10 minutes), known for the light coming through its roof, and Fontein Cave (15 minutes), with Arawak drawings on the ceiling.
No. UTVs, ATVs and motorbikes are banned in Arikok, so this tour uses jeeps with a guide driving. The jeep vs UTV guide explains the rules.
From age 4. There are no infant seats, and babies can't sit on laps. Ages 4 to 17 book the child ticket.
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Sixteen guests at most, the park ticket paid, and two caves plus the Natural Pool on one route.
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