Arikok National Park Jeep Safari: Natural Pool & Baby Beach

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN · ES

PickupAt your hotel

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

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.

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.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Cross Aruba Tours

Is this one for you?This tour works best for small groups or families with kids age 4 and up who want the main sights without renting a jeep or navigating park roads themselves. The open-air truck and multiple water stops suit people who enjoy being outside and don't mind sun exposure, but it's not the right fit if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or need a fully climate-controlled vehicle.