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jscarpetta · 11-29-2010, 12:15 PM

Ok what I am looking for is a off road vehicle that I can rent (not part of a tour). that can be taken to the natural pool etc. Preferably a ATV or dune buggy style. I did look at the forums and I have looked at many rental places but it looks like most just have tour packages.

Dont get me wrong tours are great but I have already done the tour one year and the next rented a jeep and gone to the pool just the 4 of us. I own a jeep at home and off-road often so I trust my skills on rough terrain. This site gogreenzebra dot com is a perfect example of the type a vehicle I would like to rent but this site is a perfect example of one offering tours only

Thanks in advance for any advice!

jdoll · 11-29-2010, 12:42 PM

I did not pay much attention this year, but for a number of years they have been renting 4-wheelers next to Smokey Joe's. You actually pick them up at a location just off LG Smith. No tour involved.

*Arubalisa* · 11-29-2010, 12:57 PM

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scott · 11-29-2010, 02:19 PM

last year we rented from george"s no tour. we rode up to the light house along the back side of the island to baby beach and back to georges in a half day tour with a few stops.

jscarpetta · 11-29-2010, 02:35 PM

So Georges allows you to go to the natural pool etc? i noticed alot of companies now say No Natural pool.

*Andrea J.* · 11-29-2010, 03:07 PM

Jeep rental for Natural Pool
check out this thread too click above link

*Arubalisa* · 11-29-2010, 03:15 PM

Even on an ATV the "path" to the Natural Pool is treacherous on a good day. Been there done that

, stick with a 4 x 4. At least you have more protection around you.

Cple · 11-29-2010, 07:08 PM

We have found asking the bartenders at the resorts sometimes is very beneficial. They sometimes can give you tips on where to buy and rent items on the island. On one of our trips to Aruba,a bartender got us an unbelievable low price on a rental car.
Good Luck and have a wonderful vacation.

Windy · 11-29-2010, 09:26 PM

In a recent email from Madi, who does tours to the Natural Pool, she said that the
"road" there has been damaged from all the recent rain, and I thought it was pretty treacherous last March! Be careful!

jscarpetta · 11-30-2010, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea J.

check out this thread too click above link

I looked through that thread but it seams to just suggest taking a tour rather than giving information on vehicles that are rent-able that are also allowed on that side of the island or was that the point?

I do respect all the suggestions to just take a tour but I really am experienced in navigating rough terrain. I also know when an obstacle is beyond my experience and have no problem turning back rather than risking life or vehicle.

Thanks for all the info everyone, I really do appreciate it!

11-29-2010, 12:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
jscarpetta Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 8	off road vehicle? Ok what I am looking for is a off road vehicle that I can rent (not part of a tour). that can be taken to the natural pool etc. Preferably a ATV or dune buggy style. I did look at the forums and I have looked at many rental places but it looks like most just have tour packages. Dont get me wrong tours are great but I have already done the tour one year and the next rented a jeep and gone to the pool just the 4 of us. I own a jeep at home and off-road often so I trust my skills on rough terrain. This site gogreenzebra dot com is a perfect example of the type a vehicle I would like to rent but this site is a perfect example of one offering tours only Thanks in advance for any advice! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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jdoll Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 214	I did not pay much attention this year, but for a number of years they have been renting 4-wheelers next to Smokey Joe's. You actually pick them up at a location just off LG Smith. No tour involved. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Bon bini bèk na paradiso Next Aruba trip in

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,683 Images: 174	George's All Terrain Vehicles Scooters & Motorcycles http://www.georgecycles.com/ Motorcycles, Motor Scooters & ATV's-Renting & Leasing L G Smith Blvd 124 O'Stad 297-593-2202 Facsimile 297-588-9792 Melchor Cycle Rental Motorcycles, Motor Scooters & ATV's-Renting & Leasing Bubali 106B Noord 297-587-3448 Facsimile 297-587-5203 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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scott Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baby Beach and the Marriott Ocean Club smokey joes and happy hour by the beach Posts: 60	last year we rented from george"s no tour. we rode up to the light house along the back side of the island to baby beach and back to georges in a half day tour with a few stops. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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jscarpetta Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 8	So Georges allows you to go to the natural pool etc? i noticed alot of companies now say No Natural pool. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,253 Images: 80	Jeep rental for Natural Pool check out this thread too click above link Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,683 Images: 174	Even on an ATV the "path" to the Natural Pool is treacherous on a good day. Been there done that , stick with a 4 x 4. At least you have more protection around you. 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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Cple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Our favorite place on the island, is the great beach at the Boca Grandi. The water is the best, and its very quiet. Posts: 219	We have found asking the bartenders at the resorts sometimes is very beneficial. They sometimes can give you tips on where to buy and rent items on the island. On one of our trips to Aruba,a bartender got us an unbelievable low price on a rental car. Good Luck and have a wonderful vacation. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-29-2010, 09:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Windy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Beach, exploring the "Outback", Madi's tour to the Natural Pool , dinner at Papiamento's Posts: 613 Images: 50	In a recent email from Madi, who does tours to the Natural Pool, she said that the "road" there has been damaged from all the recent rain, and I thought it was pretty treacherous last March! Be careful! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook