Things to do & places to visit in Arikok National Park, Aruba
Arikok National Park #7 destination in Aruba 2023. The average rating score is 4.51 based on 2.716 traveler reviews, of 5 attractions. Timezone: America/Aruba, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 18:44.
Top things to do (6)
- Beaches
- Caverns & Caves
- Horseback Riding Tours
- Geologic Formations
- Bodies of Water
- Nature & Wildlife Tours
Top places to visit
- 5.0 The Gold Mine Ranch (1.186 reviews)
-Best horseback riding tour
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours
We've participated in many horseback trail rides in various countries while on vacation but this has definitely been the best so far. Right from the pickup which we entered the wrong hotel but they still sorted it out for us and came to get us. The horses are well loved and looked after and the guide was amazing. He had complete control of the horses with just his voice and signals. This is the first tour that we've done that they allow you to gallop. There was a couple on our tour that had never been horse riding before and he had them galloping like they were pros. The tour is the perfect length, taking us to see the gold mine ruins, the baby bridge, the beach, even riding through the water. The guide stopped to take pictures on our phone throughout. Would highly recommend this tour and would book it again next time we are in Aruba. See more..
- 5.0 The Gold Mine Ranch (1.186 reviews)
-Best horseback riding tour
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours
We've participated in many horseback trail rides in various countries while on vacation but this has definitely been the best so far. Right from the pickup which we entered the wrong hotel but they still sorted it out for us and came to get us. The horses are well loved and looked after and the guide was amazing. He had complete control of the horses with just his voice and signals. This is the first tour that we've done that they allow you to gallop. There was a couple on our tour that had never been horse riding before and he had them galloping like they were pros. The tour is the perfect length, taking us to see the gold mine ruins, the baby bridge, the beach, even riding through the water. The guide stopped to take pictures on our phone throughout. Would highly recommend this tour and would book it again next time we are in Aruba. See more..
- 4.5 Guadirikiri Caves (309 reviews)
-Only use your flashlight to see the floor!
Caverns & Caves
Who would have thought that these two caves, renowned in folklore as the site where two lovers burst through rock and into heaven, would be so dark, damp, gritty and full of bats? See more..
- 4.5 Andicuri Beach (67 reviews)
-The only beach with major waves!!
Beaches
We stayed on the other side of island, where the water is flat, so this was a real treat (if you like waves). We actually came here twice because it was so beautiful The first time, there were only 2 other people on the beach. The next time (after Christmas), there were a few more people, but it was still fairly empty. The waves are pretty big and keep coming!! We were able to borrow boogie boards from the other beach goers on our first time there, which was amazing! The second time, we just body surfed. As others have mentioned, the ride from the Natural Bridge in a UTV can be pretty harrowing, but we got there twice. We saw regular cars, so we know that there must be another way there. It's definitely worth the trip. See more..
- 4.5 Boca Ketu (22 reviews)
-Most beautiful wild beach on the East Coast
Bodies of Water
Boca Ketu is a beautiful natural pool that can be visited by horseback or dune buggy. See more..
- 4.5 Guadirikiri Caves (309 reviews)
-Only use your flashlight to see the floor!
Caverns & Caves
Who would have thought that these two caves, renowned in folklore as the site where two lovers burst through rock and into heaven, would be so dark, damp, gritty and full of bats? See more..
- 4.5 Andicuri Beach (67 reviews)
-The only beach with major waves!!
Beaches
We stayed on the other side of island, where the water is flat, so this was a real treat (if you like waves). We actually came here twice because it was so beautiful The first time, there were only 2 other people on the beach. The next time (after Christmas), there were a few more people, but it was still fairly empty. The waves are pretty big and keep coming!! We were able to borrow boogie boards from the other beach goers on our first time there, which was amazing! The second time, we just body surfed. As others have mentioned, the ride from the Natural Bridge in a UTV can be pretty harrowing, but we got there twice. We saw regular cars, so we know that there must be another way there. It's definitely worth the trip. See more..
- 4.5 Boca Ketu (22 reviews)
-Most beautiful wild beach on the East Coast
Bodies of Water
Boca Ketu is a beautiful natural pool that can be visited by horseback or dune buggy. See more..
- 4.0 Natural Bridge (1.132 reviews)
-Natural Bridge - A Naturally Beauty of an area to behold.
Geologic Formations
Aruba's Natural Bridge collapsed on September 2, 2005. Aruba's stunning geological formation where years of erosion from the sea has carved its way through coral rock forming a 100 foot bridge, 25 feet over the sea, which is the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. Next to the collapsed bridge is now the Baby Natural Bridge which offers great photo opportunities. The site also offers a bar, restrooms and shopping. The area is beautiful for walking or cycling. See more..
- 4.0 Natural Bridge (1.132 reviews)
-Natural Bridge - A Naturally Beauty of an area to behold.
Geologic Formations
Aruba's Natural Bridge collapsed on September 2, 2005. Aruba's stunning geological formation where years of erosion from the sea has carved its way through coral rock forming a 100 foot bridge, 25 feet over the sea, which is the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. Next to the collapsed bridge is now the Baby Natural Bridge which offers great photo opportunities. The site also offers a bar, restrooms and shopping. The area is beautiful for walking or cycling. See more..
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