Aruba Arikok National Park Hiking Tour
ID: GYG118645-172573
Category:
Country: Netherlands Antilles
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
This adventurous hiking experience through the Aruba Arikok National Park guided by a real park ranger who will show you different flora and fauna that can be found in Aruba along with some of the most amazing views on island.
This is 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 showcases fascinating flora and fauna and interesting historical sites.
The Arikok National Park is home to priceless gems that are rare because they are indigenous to the island. The Aruban burrowing owl (Shoco), Aruban rattlesnake, Aruban whiptail lizar, and Aruban parakeet (Prikishi) can be found in the Aruba National Park where they live together with the native flora and fauna supported by the protected unusual land formations made from lava, quartz diorite and limestone.
Highlights
- Discover the real Aruba as you hike through the Arikok National Park
- Learn about and see Aruba's native flora and fauna
- Hike with an expert Arikok National Park ranger
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Activity level: difficult
• It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and sensible walking shoes or sneakers.
• Please bring sunglasses and sunscreen
• 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 a wheelchair
• This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 9 years
Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel between 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM.
Pick-up from the cruise ship terminal where your ship is docked at 8:45 AM.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
