Arikok Hiking Tour

Discover the landscapes and mysteries around Oranjestad with this hiking route in Arikok, the natural jewel of Aruba.

Tour Details

We will pick you up from your hotel in Oranjestad at the designated time and transfer to the Aruba Arikok National Park. Accompanied by an expert guide, we will explore this protected area featuring limestone rocks, volcanic formations, and mountains. We will discuss the Ayo rocks, sacred to the island's indigenous people, as we hike. The trail will reveal how these giant rock formations contrast with the island's flat landscape and discuss their origins.

We will also visit the Arikok Visitor Centre, showcasing the main species of animals and plants endemic to the park, including the whip lizard, cat's eye snake, and the endangered rattlesnake.

After a three and a half hour hike, we will conclude the tour and return you to your hotel in Oranjestad.

Schedule: This tour starts at 6:30 am.

Sunrise Tour

If you wish to experience the Aruba Arikok National Park at sunrise, this tour is ideal. We will pick you up at your hotel before dawn and head to the park. Upon arrival, we will begin a hiking route of approximately 3.72 mi (6 km) to witness the beauty of the natural landscape as the sun rises.

As the island awakens, we will enjoy the scenery and stop at the Conchi natural pool for snorkeling in volcanic rock. Following this, we will continue to explore the various attractions in Arikok, learning about the local flora and fauna. This tour will conclude three hours later with a return to your hotel in Oranjestad.

Schedule: This tour starts at 6 am.