Private Jeep Tour Arikok National Park: caves, pools, beaches

You swim in two separate pools and walk inside caves where bats roost overhead.

A private jeep tour of Arikok National Park in Aruba with a live guide in English or Spanish, visiting Natural Pool, Fontein Cave, Quadirikiri Cave, Boca Prins, and Baby Beach over roughly five hours. Pickup is included and the guide navigates the park's main attractions; park entry is paid directly upon arrival, and ages 18 and under enter free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Arikok National Park and Beaches

• Explore Arikok National Park
• Swim at Natural Pool
• Visit Boca Prins beach
• Tour Fontein Cave and fish pedicure
• Explore Quadirikiri Cave
• Swim at Baby Beach

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup and takes you into Arikok National Park itself, where the landscape shifts from developed island to volcanic terrain and scrub. From there the route moves through the park's signature stops: Natural Pool, a calm basin ringed by volcanic rock where you can swim; Fontein Cave, where you walk among bats and can try a fish pedicure if you want; and Quadirikiri Cave, the most famous of the two, with its own swimming hole inside. Between caves the jeep takes you to Boca Prins, a secluded beach backed by sand dunes and open ocean, then finishes at Baby Beach, where the water stays shallow and clear.

The guide speaks English or Spanish and handles the route, so you're not navigating or deciding which turn to take—that's arranged. Water and soda are included. The whole day runs about five hours, which is long enough to move through all six stops without rushing but short enough to fit into an afternoon if you land early or have a free day mid-trip. Park entry is paid when you arrive, not in advance, and children 18 and under get in free.

What’s included

• Pickup from your location.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• water and soda.
• access to six natural sites—Arikok National Park, Natural Pool, Fontein Cave, Quadirikiri Cave, Boca Prins, and Baby Beach.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Oso Aruba Tour

Is this one for you?Book this private jeep tour if you want a guide who sets the pace for your group rather than following a fixed itinerary—you'll hit the park's main spots (caves, beaches, natural pool) but decide how long to spend at each.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Natural Pool and why is it worth swimming in?

The Natural Pool is a calm basin of seawater held in place by a volcanic rock formation, so it stays protected from the open ocean's waves and current. You get to swim there as part of the tour.

Are the caves actually swimmable, or do you just walk through them?

Quadirikiri Cave has water inside where you can swim; Fontein Cave is walked through, and that's where the bats are. Both are part of the same stop.

How long does the whole tour take and when does it start?

The tour runs roughly five hours total. Pickup is included, so the timing depends on where you're staying, but the operator will confirm the start time when you book.

Is the park entrance fee included in the tour price, or do I pay separately?

Arikok National Park entrance is paid directly when you arrive at the park, not included in the tour price. Children 18 and under enter free.

What's the fish pedicure mentioned in the itinerary?

The fish pedicure is an optional experience at Fontein Cave where small fish nibble dead skin from your feet. It's available if you want to try it, but not required.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns or a medical condition?

The tour involves jeep travel and walking at multiple stops, including cave exploration and beach access. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health; it is suitable for all other fitness levels.