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Sunrise Walk: Discover Aruba's Hidden Coast
4.9
55 Ratings
Santa Cruz
Embark on a relaxing walk through undiscovered terrain in Aruba’s natural pool. Explore the rugged northern coast, spot sea turtles nesting, and swim in the secluded Conchi. Join us now!
Embark on a relaxing walk through undiscovered terrain in Aruba’s natural pool. Explore the rugged northern coast, spot sea turtles nesting, and swim in the secluded Conchi. Join us now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Natural Pool - We will walk through the wild coast of the island, with the final stop being the renowned natural pool on Aruba’s north coast. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to swim before the area gets crowded with jeep tours.
- Boca Ketu - This bay is the island’s most secluded beach. During the nesting season, we might spot leatherback…
- Natural Pool - We will walk through the wild coast of the island, with the final stop being the renowned natural pool on Aruba’s north coast. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to swim before the area gets crowded with jeep tours.
- Boca Ketu - This bay is the island’s most secluded beach. During the nesting season, we might spot leatherback turtles, and if it’s hatching season, we could see baby turtles. There will be time to take pictures of the area and the unique large rock shaped like Aruba.
- Daimari Beach - Our first stop will be here, where we’ll share the gold history of Aruba, introduce you to the endemic flora and fauna, and provide a moment for photos of the stunning Atlantic sea view.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Conservation fee for the National park $10 per person 18+, in cash
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Private transportation
- Conservation fee for the National park $10 per person 18+, in cash
- Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information
Escape the midday heat by taking a walk to witness the sunrise. The journey begins with a breathtaking view of the rugged northern coast. The path leads through the island’s countryside, where the guide will highlight various native plants and animals, share local stories, and delve into the island’s gold history while teaching some Papiamento language…
Escape the midday heat by taking a walk to witness the sunrise. The journey begins with a breathtaking view of the rugged northern coast. The path leads through the island’s countryside, where the guide will highlight various native plants and animals, share local stories, and delve into the island’s gold history while teaching some Papiamento language and expressions. Upon reaching the northern dunes, there might be a chance to see sea turtles nesting on the island’s most unique, secluded beach. The walk continues to the renowned natural pool “Conchi,” where participants can enjoy a swim before the arrival of jeep tours. This is a gentle and relaxing walk/hike through a relatively undiscovered and secluded area. The meeting point is at McDonald’s on Route 4 in Santa Cruz. From there, follow the guide to the trail, just an 8-minute drive away. There will be ample time for swimming, snorkeling, or capturing photos at this stunning location.
Location
McDonald's
Santa Cruz
Meet us right at Macdonald's located in Santa Cruz in route 4. If you take a taxi same driver must follow us to the start of the trail.
Meeting at 6:10 am sharp, in order to avoid the heat, high uv light and the crowds. Be punctual. We will leave at 6:15 am.
NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS OR BEING LATE
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(55 Ratings)
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Katherinepm6346gw
Mar 15, 2025
MUST DO IN ARUBA - BEST PART OF MY TRIP!!! Yari, our tour guide was unbelievably knowledgeable about the island, stopping at multiple spots of our hike to teach us about Aruba (and also give us a little break since our walk is about an hour each way). She as the absolute best, I can’t express that enough. We met at a McDonald’s and then drove to a destination close to our starting point in the park and left the cars, jumped in the back of her pickup and drove to the start of the hike!! I felt that added to the experience. We learned about black reefs, the first ranch on Aruba, gold mines, an abandoned ship and more!! Then to top it off, we had the entire Conchi natural pool to ourselves!!! She took pictures of us at a lot of break taking points of our tour. It was an unforgettable experience… thank you Yari!! Or should I say, Masha danki dushis!!! ♥️
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Brigitta_a
Mar 14, 2025
Highlight of my trip to Aruba! - My teen travel buddy got a sunburn so even tho I was a little nervous driving in the dark (and meeting up at an macdonalds before it opened) I did the tour solo and had a great time! I never would have found the trail or ventured so comfortably into both the big and small pools if not for the awesome tour guide and fun group. Met some really nice people and the natural pool snorkeling was one of the highlights of my trip. Totally worth getting up early! Wear good sneakers and bring water/sunscreen/hat-all good! Life is short, go for it!
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Francinae2023
Mar 9, 2025
A bit strenuous, but still a great experience! - This was an unexpected treasure!! The only thing is... we were NOT truly prepared for just how strenuous the hike to the natural pool was 😅 it required a lot more physicality than I or my friends were expecting.
The highlights, though?
Of course the views were EVERYTHING.
Our tour guide, Genesis, was extremely knowledgeable and an overall pleasure to learn from.
& the value of the experience was perfectly priced!
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Leah_p
Mar 6, 2025
Best activity on the island! - Amazing experience! Favorite excursion we did on the island. Yari was so informative, humorous and enjoyable.
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Karen_n
Mar 4, 2025
Well Guided Unique Experience of a Natural Wonder - We were so happy to experience this sunrise hike and the Conchi pools in a small group at a quiet time of day. I love how the changing morning light changes the shadows and colors of this dramatic landscape. It felt like we had this massive Arikok National park to ourselves. Yari our guide stopped frequently on the hike to tell us about the history and plants and wildlife. The Conchi pool was amazing and the fish varieties were colorful. I just used my swim goggles and saw plenty of fish. Overall, this was definitely a highlight of our trip to Aruba.
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Stephanie_b
Mar 2, 2025
This was an excellent... - This was an excellent hike! Yari was welcoming and very knowledgeable of the area and its history, flora, and fauna. It was great to have an early start, before it got too hot and too crowded- especially at the natural pool- as the group pretty much had it to ourselves. I would highly recommend for anyone who enjoys hiking. I’d consider this a casually paced out- and-back hike through rolling and sometimes loose terrain, with full sun/wind exposure (completely manageable). Overall, it is definitely a great way to start the day.
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255jacinthev
Feb 28, 2025
Arikok: authentic and relaxed - It was our best experience in Aruba: authentic, relaxed and joyfull….Genesis was a excellent guide for us. She explained the nature and the environment very well. She responded to all of our questions with interest.
If you want to discover a beautiful part of the park, without a crowd, with personalised attention; Genesis is the best !
Thank for all Genesis you are a gem !
Alain and Jacinthe, Canada
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Rajesh_k
Feb 22, 2025
A must do for those who appreciate nature - My wife and I had a great tour with Genesis! Absolutely gorgeous at sunrise, it was a special experience — we highly recommend.
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Pease_c
Feb 19, 2025
One of the Best tours - We totally enjoyed this adventure. We felt the pace of the hike was comfortable, and we were never overburdened. As we got to learn about the natural fuana of Aruba, we also got to hike and get some early morning exercise. When we neared the Natural pool, we were greated by group of wild goats, heading to their grazing location. Our tour guide, said this was not an everyday occurance. Swimming in the Natural pool, with 7 people is much better than being there with the Jeep tours. Just as we finished swimming the Jeep tours began to arrive. We learned about the natural cacti of the area, saw Little Aruba, and also discovered where people are trying to snaek into the country to escape from their native homelands. We also got to learn some of the native language, touch black coral. For those that love the outdoors, and don't like crowds, this is an ideal adventure. Because the tour starts early, you arrive back at your vehicle, just as the heat is starting to set in.
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Brandy_g
Feb 21, 2025
The hike was nice.... - The hike was nice. Unfortunately the natural pool was a little choppy when we went so many chose not to go in. It said that fruit would be provided but there was no fruit just some biscuits and lemonade. Also it said snorkeling gear would be provided but I didn't see any which didn't matter anyway because no body swam.
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