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Noord: Arikok National Park Beach Horseback Riding

1. Noord: Arikok National Park Beach Horseback Riding

Escape the on a local adventure with this horseback riding tour in the Arikok National Park from Noord. Get to know Aruba off the beaten path on this guided horseback riding tour. Take in the best views of both countryside and beach. Be picked up from your hotel if you don't have your own means of transportation. Your own personal tour guide will be outside the main lobby of your resort at the time indicated on your confirmation e-mail. Head to the ranch and meet your horse. Leave the ranch by making your way through the countryside in an extended part of the Natural Park. Keep an eye out for locals working at the lagoons. Depending on the season this part of the trail may look like a desert. During other seasons it may be lush green and covered with vegetation. One thing is for sure, you're surrounded by cacti and rocks and Aruba's famous trade winds. The elevation hills provide scenic views of the island before continuing down to ride along the beach. Start off in the wilderness of Arikok National Park. As soon as you leave the Ranch, take in the beautiful scenery Aruba has to offer. Ride along the beach, and experience the strong breeze and waves around you. Pass the highlights of the North-East island including Lovers Cove, Wish Garden, White Sand Dunes, Safire Hill, Local Fisherman's Huts, the Hidden Valley, and Lagoon. Enjoy the personal attention from your guide during a private tour that ensures safety first and fun at all times.

Aruba: Best of Aruba by Bus

2. Aruba: Best of Aruba by Bus

Take in the island’s delights in this 7-hour tour, complete with lunch, amazing sights, and a swim. Your guides– experts in Aruba's past and present – offer detailed descriptions of the island's key sites as you ride in an air-conditioned bus. Visit the famous California Lighthouse, which offers grand views of the island. Next, head to the Alto Vista Chapel and stroll through the labyrinth path of contemplation. Following the visit to the chapel, head to the Natural Bridge. This coral limestone formation was one of the largest in the world before it collapsed in 2005. You will also have a stop at the Glass Blow factory where you will see your imagination come to life with beautiful glass art. Take a picture at the famous red anchor on the way to Baby Beach, where you will end you visit with a swim in the calm and clear turquoise water or use the provided equipment for snorkeling.

Aruba Arikok National Park Hiking Tour

3. Aruba Arikok National Park Hiking Tour

This is the best way to discover the real Aruba. Nearly 20% of Aruba is a designated National Park and home to a long list of animal species and plant life. The Arikok National Park is a great place to enjoy the dramatic landscapes. The Visitors’ Center has a modern sustainable design and houses an exhibit of Aruba’s endemic animals such as the Aruban whiptail lizard (cododo), Aruban cat eye snake (santanero) and endangered rattle snake (cascabel). Park rangers will escort you on this hike that showcases fascinating flora and fauna and interesting historical sites. The Arikok National Park is home to priceless gems that are rare because they are indigenous to the island. The Aruban burrowing owl (Shoco), Aruban rattlesnake, Aruban whiptail lizar, and Aruban parakeet (Prikishi) can be found in the Aruba National Park where they live together with the native flora and fauna supported by the protected unusual land formations made from lava, quartz diorite and limestone.

Aruba: Full-Day Off-Road Excursion to Baby Beach

4. Aruba: Full-Day Off-Road Excursion to Baby Beach

Get to Baby Beach with an off-road excursion. See Aruba's breathtaking landscape and go to areas only reachable with an off-road vehicle. This full-day excursion takes you to six points of interest such as the east coast of Aruba to visit the Arikok National Park. Conclude your tour with its main highlight, a refreshing dip at Baby Beach. First, sit down for lunch at a beachside restaurant and then spend some free time on the beach. Lounge in the sun, go swimming, or go on a snorkeling adventure with the provided equipment.

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What people are saying about Santa Cruz, Aruba

Josh has been the most knowledgable, most professional and most fun guide I have seen in Aruba. He goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great time while hiking in the national park. I highly recommend him and this tour. Drivers are also very professional and polite people so you will definitely enjoy this tour!

Fun and adventurous tour. Our tour guy Mac was great . Lunch included (you can choose between cca 7 meals). In my opinion you get on this tour and you will see almost all the best things in Aruba.

Everything went smooth. Great tour. Very informative. We are not riders and Rock was excellent and made us feel safe. The horses were very well behaved and new the tour.

Very pleasant horses and a scenic tour made for a memorable journey.

Good. At first our guide only talked to the the people close to him.