Arikok National Park Jeep Safari: Natural Pool & Baby Beach

Open-air jeep through volcanic landscape, two swims, and cave drawings carved by ocean and time

This half-day jeep safari in Arikok National Park takes you through Aruba's natural wonders in an open-air truck with a local guide who handles the driving while you relax. You stop at the Natural Pool (a seawater basin formed by volcanic rock) swim in the shallow waters of Baby Beach, explore a limestone cave with thousand-year-old Indian drawings, and experience a free fish pedicure at Fontein Pond. The tour includes park entry, bottled water and snacks, and hotel pickup. It runs five hours total and welcomes children from age 4.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Arikok Park and swim at Baby Beach

• Enter Arikok National Park
• Stop at visitor center
• Swim in Natural Pool
• Visit limestone cave and see Indian drawings
• Enjoy free fish pedicure at fontein pond
• Swim in shallow waters of Baby Beach
• Drive through San Nicolas and see murals

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Arikok National Park Entry included 15m
2. Natural Pool 20m
3. Baby Beach 30m

What’s included

• Local guide in English or Spanish.
• national park entrance fee.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.

Times

• Every day 08:15

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Before you book

Group Up to 20 2 private ›

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Cross Aruba Tours

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The experience

The jeep picks you up from your hotel and heads into Arikok National Park, starting at the visitor center so you understand what you're driving through. From there the route moves to the Natural Pool, where turquoise seawater collects inside a sheltered basin carved by volcanic rock near the coast. You swim here in water that stays calm and clear because the rock walls protect it from the open ocean.

Next is the limestone cave at Fontein, naturally shaped by ocean waves over time. Inside are Indian drawings dating back a thousand years, still visible on the stone. After you walk through, there's a free fish pedicure at the pond: small fish nibble dead skin off your feet while you stand in the water. It's an odd sensation and a real thing people either love or skip. Then the jeep takes you to Baby Beach, where the water stays shallow and calm, perfect for a longer swim without current or depth to manage.

On the drive back toward Oranjestad, you pass through San Nicolas and see local artist murals covering the buildings: a shift from the empty desert landscape you've been moving through. The whole day is five hours from pickup to drop-off, and because you're in an open-air truck the sun is direct, so the guide hands out bottled water and snacks to keep you steady. A professional driver means you're not navigating or worrying about the route. You just watch the landscape change and get in and out of the water when the truck stops.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Natural Pool and why is it different from just swimming in the ocean?

The Natural Pool is a seawater basin formed by volcanic rock near the coast, creating a sheltered pocket where turquoise water collects and stays calm. The rock walls protect it from open ocean waves and current, so the water is clear and still even though it's connected to the sea.

Can I bring my four-year-old on this jeep safari?

Yes, children are welcome from age 4. The tour is five hours total with multiple stops for swimming and walking, so a four-year-old needs to be comfortable with that pace and the open-air jeep ride.

What's included in the price and what do I need to pay extra for?

The tour includes the local guide, national park entrance fee, hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water and snacks. Gratuities and lunch are not included, so plan to bring cash for a tip if you want to give one.

Is this tour rough on the body, or is it mostly sitting in the jeep?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health, and the operator asks for at least moderate physical fitness. You're riding in an open-air jeep on park roads and getting in and out of the water multiple times, so there is movement and some physical demand.

How much time do I actually spend swimming versus driving and walking?

The five-hour total includes all travel time to and from your hotel, plus stops at the visitor center, the cave, and the Fontein Pond. You swim at the Natural Pool and Baby Beach, but the exact time in the water depends on the group's pace and how long people want to stay at each stop.