Description
The following stops are made on this tour:
- Arikok National Park
Included in the tour:
- Free pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship
- Refreshments (Water)
- English, Spanish and Dutch speaking guides (French, Italian, German and Portuguese guides available for groups of at least 10 persons)
Duration: 3½ hours 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 will showcase fascinating flora and fauna and interesting historical sites. The Arikok National Park is home to priceless gems that we know are rare because they are indigenous to our island. The Aruban burrowing owl (Shoco), Aruban rattlesnake, Aruban whiptail lizard, and Aruban parakeet (Prikishi) find our Aruba National Park the perfect address to live at together with the native flora and fauna supported by the protected unusual land formations made from lava, quartz diorite and limestone. Aruba’s national park also protects bats that have their home inside caves with authentic Arawak Indian drawings for you to decipher. Type: Scenic, Active Activity Level: Difficult Recommended Dress: We recommend comfortable clothes and sensible walking shoes or sneakers. Sun glasses, hat and sunscreen are also suggested. Restrictions: This tour is not recommended for guests with any type of physical limitation which will not permit them to hike over rocky and uneven terrain with inclines. This tour is not possible for guests in wheelchair. Not recommended for children under the age of 9 years. Tour times: 9:00 AM – Cruise ship and hotels. Days operates: Thursdays Reservations MUST be made at least 24 hours in advance.
