Top Paradera Half-day Tours

Great tour. Great guide, professional, attentive, cool, and knowledgeable. Looooong hike but great views

This is a great way to experience Arikok. Our guide Enzon shared a lot of information with us about the cacti and animals. The views were spectacular! Hike was at times challenging due to wind and weather and terrain, but overall was a great experience. Swimming in Conchi pool was great - wish I had water shoes with me.

We stayed in Aruba for a full week, and this was the best thing we did while there. Enzon was an incredible guide- super knowledgeable and helpful. The views were incredible! I can’t recommend this enough for those that are interested in a more active adventure on the island.

Such a great experience! Both our guides were very knowledgeable about the island! Would highly recommend!

What a fantastic way to spend half a day in Aruba! We left early so the first part of the hike was very comfortable; it was quite hot after 11 am. We almost made it to the pool before the crowds, but the hike along the way was worth it no matter what! We saw the sun rise over the ocean, watched native birds and wild goats dominate their natural environment, and had wonderful conversation with our guide. There were only a few others taking advantage of this amazing part of Aruba. I'd highly recommend it for all ages - it'll be a highlight of your trip!

About 6 miles out back, rocky terrain, very beautiful in its own right Snorkeling experience really good. Jason as a great guide - very informative!

Solid hiking about 5 miles round trip. Saw shipwrecks and natural pools and blowholes and goats and crabs and ate sea grapes and some delicious cactus fruit. Do it

We had a nice paced hike with Mick and saw the natural beauty and snorkeling in the natural pond. We saw goats roaming and learned about the various types of cactus and got to taste it as well as the sea grapes. Mick was very patient as it was rocky and steep in certain spots.

We had a great time with our guide, Mick, doing a 5.5-6 mile hike in Arikok and snorkeling in the Conchi Natural Pool. Mick was extremely knowledgeable about the plants and wildlife and was an excellent guide. We got to the natural pool before the rest of the tours showed up and had it to ourselves for 30 minutes or so. The terrain was very interesting and definitely worth the time hiking.Theoretically, you can do the hike without a guide (and we are experienced hikers) but wouldn’t recommend it as we would have missed a lot of the interesting features and probably would have started too late (sun gets brutal after 11am).Overall, this tour was one of the top 2-3 highlights of our vacation in Aruba.

A very beautiful hike through Arikok National Park. Mick was a great guide. He provided great information about the wildlife in the national park and answered any additional questions we had about the culture of Aruba. The operator’s car broke down at the pickup point for the end of the hike, so Mick drove us back to our hotel at no extra charge. Even when something went wrong, they made it right. Great experience!

Our tour guide Mick was outstanding. He let us set the pace of the hike, and we were able to stop and take pictures or soak in the landscape. He taught us a lot about the plants and animals along the way. The volcanic basin swimming hole was amazing. There were so many beautiful fish! Make sure you bring a mask. The water crashing over the rocks into the pool was unlike anything I've ever experienced. It was difficult getting in and out of the swimming hole area. Mick gave me his hand when I needed it. I would recommend wearing Keen water sandals or something similar with a rigid sole. Mick did an outstanding job of making this an unforgettable adventure.

This day was spectacular! My friend and I had an awesome hike learning about the natural Aruba, it was hot but Mick, our guide kept us motivated, engaged and safe. He put thought into when to rest, hydrate and brought apples/water. Mick made sure we had time in the natural pool, recommended lunch and was simply great company. Aruba is breathtakingly beautiful. I highly recommend this tour. (Mick too)

This was one of the best ways to explore Arikok National Park with a private guide. Jorge was great and very knowledgeable!

FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE! DO IT! We had a phenomenal time hiking through Arikok National Park. Darrell, our guide, was a gem. He was personable, friendly, knowledgeable, thoughtful. We learned so much about Aruba - its history, its culture, its flora and fauna. The hike is easy/medium. The walk itself is fairly easy (mix of uphill and downhill, a couple small scrambly bits, nothing bad), but it gets hot in the sun. The earlier you go, the cooler you'll be. Luckily, you can take a dip in the natural pool (if the water is calm). This hike was a highlight for us. Cannot recommend this experience enough!

We loved this hike! This was a highlight of our trip to Aruba. Howard picked us up first thing in the morning and drove us to Arikok National Park, where we hiked across the beautiful landscape to the Conchi Natural Pool. Howard is a delightful hiking companion, enthusiastically sharing interesting facts about the history and the environment of the island and answering the seemingly countless questions we asked as we made our way toward the pool. Once there, he provided us with snorkeling equipment, expertly guided us into the swirling water, and used bread crumbs to coax in a dazzling array of fish for us to swim among. What a magical experience! Afterward, he provided us with fruit, granola bars, and ice water to sustain us on the trek back to the car. It's also worth noting that throughout the hike, Howard took pictures of us, the landscape, and some interesting creatures we saw along the way, sending us a wonderful keepsake album at the end of the trip. As if this were not enough, on the return drive to the hotel, he stopped at a local bakery and treated us to pastechis -- delicious! By the time we arrived back at our hotel we felt we had a wonderful new friend in the world. If you enjoy walking and learning about the history and culture of a place from a local, then you should make this tour a priority on your trip. This experience was a great value; we'd go again in a heartbeat!

We loved this hike! Cannot say enough about our guide Jorge. He was on time, professional and very knowledge. The hike itself is spectacular, starting at the ranger station, crossing the ridge (where you can see both sides of the island!), continuing down to Conchi and then along the wild northern coast. Jorge pointed out many interesting rock formations, plants and birds and was attentive to our needs and pace while also giving us space to enjoy this beautiful place on our own. One of the best tours we've ever been on.