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Weimaraner · 01-10-2009, 11:47 AM

Aruba Off-Road Adventure - Aruba ATV Tours. I read about it in Caribbean Travel & Life but haven't heard any buzz about it.

I did a search on the forum and only see a discussion about comparing the cost of ATV and TomCars. I don't think I'm interested in the ATVs and the TomCars look safer to me. Anyone tried them out yet?

*Arubalisa* · 01-10-2009, 12:38 PM

We had booked with them in June but we cancelled after they dropped their stop

at the Natural Pool.

It is probably safer than an ATV, but just as dusty. I would say if they stop at the spots you wish to see, go for it and come back here and tell us all about it.

s0mopo · 01-14-2009, 12:18 PM

tomcats where awesome. Make sure you have Camilo and/ or david give you the tour. These guys where great! Those tomcats sure can take a beating!

Randi · 01-14-2009, 01:27 PM

can you provide the website to take a look at it?
Thanks!

Arubensis · 01-14-2009, 01:33 PM

I went in Nov last year and it was awesome,does not have the freedom/open air like of an ATV but,sure is safer and goes almost anywhere.Only thing I did not like about it was the high pitch sound it makes when the E brake is not in place when the engine is turn off and parked.
You can read and find more info on the TOMCAR site,this offroad vehicle is one of the best out there.

http://www.tomcar.com/

I want one!!!!

Randi · 01-14-2009, 02:17 PM

I have two 19 year old coming with us, is this something that they could do safely?

ATV tours are and have always been O U T !! So is this something that is a better alternative and is it safe?

s0mopo · 01-14-2009, 02:36 PM

yes, 19 year olds would be fine. It is extremely safe. Unless you forgot which pedal was brake and which was gas...

jwlpfl · 03-12-2009, 09:38 PM

We rented dune buggies several years ago. Since then I have heard these were no longer available. These Tom Cars seem to be basically the same. Before they let our 16 yr olds drive them with an adult in the car. Do you know how strict they are about this?

JerseyPete · 03-19-2009, 03:04 PM

Does anyone know if you can rent the Tomcar and drive the island solo (as they allow with certain ATVs)? I just hate the tours.

Chadd · 03-24-2009, 11:36 AM

There was one broken down on the side of the road along the main road in Arikok.

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s0mopo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 9	tomcats where awesome. Make sure you have Camilo and/ or david give you the tour. These guys where great! Those tomcats sure can take a beating! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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01-14-2009, 01:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Arubensis Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 15	I went in Nov last year and it was awesome,does not have the freedom/open air like of an ATV but,sure is safer and goes almost anywhere.Only thing I did not like about it was the high pitch sound it makes when the E brake is not in place when the engine is turn off and parked. You can read and find more info on the TOMCAR site,this offroad vehicle is one of the best out there. http://www.tomcar.com/ I want one!!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-14-2009, 02:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,484 Images: 9	I have two 19 year old coming with us, is this something that they could do safely? ATV tours are and have always been O U T !! So is this something that is a better alternative and is it safe? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Randi Next Aruba trip in

01-14-2009, 02:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
s0mopo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 9	yes, 19 year olds would be fine. It is extremely safe. Unless you forgot which pedal was brake and which was gas... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-12-2009, 09:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
jwlpfl Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	We rented dune buggies several years ago. Since then I have heard these were no longer available. These Tom Cars seem to be basically the same. Before they let our 16 yr olds drive them with an adult in the car. Do you know how strict they are about this? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-19-2009, 03:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
JerseyPete Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14	Does anyone know if you can rent the Tomcar and drive the island solo (as they allow with certain ATVs)? I just hate the tours. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-24-2009, 11:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,158	There was one broken down on the side of the road along the main road in Arikok. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________