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tombosi · 01-22-2012, 11:51 AM

We will spend a full day at Arikok when we visit. Just wanted to get some opinions on what the best option to tour it is - we will have our rental car, but have also heard that there are guided walking tours and ATVs available to rent as well.

Anybody have any input on the best way to see Arikok?

Thanks!

*Arubalisa* · 01-22-2012, 12:12 PM

http://www.arubanationalpark.org/

I would decide exactly what you want to see in the park.

There are guided tours of the caves. You can hike on your own all over the park, however be mindful of the fact that it is very very hot and probably not ideal to do for an entire day.

Due to rough waters, rocks and currents, swimming is discouraged along the coastline whether at Boca Prins or Dos Playa.

If you did not plan on going to the Natural Pool it will probably not take up a full day.

tombosi · 01-22-2012, 12:33 PM

Thanks for the info Lisa!

*Arubalisa* · 01-22-2012, 01:29 PM

I forgot to add, that if you did want to hike, depending upon how far you wanted to walk, if you did not want to tackle the natural pool, a nice route would be from the parking area at Boca Prins to the far beach at Dos Playa. It is a distance of approximately 1 1/2 miles each way. Wear a hot, take plenty of water and extra sunscreen.

BillStellaR · 01-22-2012, 08:19 PM

You can have an excellent guided hiking tour in the park. It is well worth while. You need to meet the guide at the Info Centre at 7:30am and if possible ask for Rambo. Call the Park for a reservation. 585-1234. Rambo also told me that he does a hike to the Natural Pool too but I have not done it with him.
Stella

tight_lines · 01-23-2012, 06:52 AM

Can a regular car (aka Hyundai or Toyota from Tropical Car Rental) make it to the Boca Prins parking area? Or do we need to get a SUV?

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Originally Posted by Arubalisa

I forgot to add, that if you did want to hike, depending upon how far you wanted to walk, if you did not want to tackle the natural pool, a nice route would be from the parking area at Boca Prins to the far beach at Dos Playa. It is a distance of approximately 1 1/2 miles each way. Wear a hot, take plenty of water and extra sunscreen.

*Arubalisa* · 01-23-2012, 07:03 AM

You can get there in a regular car.

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,683 Images: 174	http://www.arubanationalpark.org/ I would decide exactly what you want to see in the park. There are guided tours of the caves. You can hike on your own all over the park, however be mindful of the fact that it is very very hot and probably not ideal to do for an entire day. Due to rough waters, rocks and currents, swimming is discouraged along the coastline whether at Boca Prins or Dos Playa. If you did not plan on going to the Natural Pool it will probably not take up a full day. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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tombosi Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	Thanks for the info Lisa! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,683 Images: 174	I forgot to add, that if you did want to hike, depending upon how far you wanted to walk, if you did not want to tackle the natural pool, a nice route would be from the parking area at Boca Prins to the far beach at Dos Playa. It is a distance of approximately 1 1/2 miles each way. Wear a hot, take plenty of water and extra sunscreen. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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BillStellaR Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 141 Images: 11	You can have an excellent guided hiking tour in the park. It is well worth while. You need to meet the guide at the Info Centre at 7:30am and if possible ask for Rambo. Call the Park for a reservation. 585-1234. Rambo also told me that he does a hike to the Natural Pool too but I have not done it with him. Stella Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Andrea J. likes this.

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,683 Images: 174	You can get there in a regular car. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba