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Katie L
2023-04-20
You should take this tour. Hike the park!
From the pick up at our hotel through lunch, we enjoyed the entire experience. Jorge was kind, funny, knowledgeable and an all around great guide. We learned history of the island while spotting birds, plants and scenic vistas. This was a highlight of our vacation. Do it!
Alan M
2023-04-03
Mangrove magic
Jorge did a great tour for us, an easy walk exploring the lush lagoon and a gold mining site. We saw lots of lizards, birds, and found a fossil. He is a knowledgeable guide and an interesting entrepreneur, fun to talk to at lunch.
Sean G
2023-03-24
Once in a lifetime - tour with local experts.
Awsome local business. Our tour guide Rambo was knowledgeable, friendly, and obviously loves Aruba. Jorge, the owner and point of contact is as professional as they come and everything went smoothly from pick-up to delicious lunch. Rigorous kayaking and a once in a lifetime private snorkel tour of an amazing reef ecosystem. Thank you thank you thank you Jorge and Rambo.
John c
2023-03-11
Great Local experience and value
Jorge super friendly local picked us up at our hotel… drove us to the south side of the island and educated us along the way of Aruba landmarks and history. Once there, they brought kayaks with a guide and we were kayaking in the beautiful ocean… A paddle ride along the cost took us to the base of the Spanish lagoon, where we then went to snorkel off the reefs in the area. Plentiful fish and we were among locals in a very private experience. After 45 minutes we paddled back to our starting location. Jorge showed up with a drone and took amazing videos and pictures with his drone!!We then went to a paid for lunch of our choice on Eagle beach, followed by a drop off by Jorge at our hotel. Amazing experience and great value!
lubnadajani
2023-03-11
excellent
Everything was well organized and yet relaxed and beautiful. All around lovely experience sealed with a beyond amazing home cooked seafood lunch. Seriously the best meal, and the nicest people
HP
2023-03-01
Half Day VIP Hike at Arikok Park, Snorkeling& lunch with a beautiful view
Private Hiking Tour of Arikok Park with Snokeling at the natural pool & lunch at Ricardo’s. Jorge was our exceptional guide. Friendly & professional! VIP treatment! Skip the big tours via jeeps & experience Aruba on foot. Thank you Jorge for an unforgettable experience!
Colette T
2023-02-24
Awesome!!
Jorge was so knowledgeable and made this hike absolutely wonderful. We absolutely recommend it. It made us discover a little know part of the island. We so many different birds and the mangrove trail is so different.
runner68NewJersy
2023-01-12
Beautiful hike to the natural pool with a delicious breakfast to follow
Jorge led my husband and I on a wonderful 2 hour hike to the natural pool and back. Once we reached the pool, we were able to spend some time admiring the beauty and we had the option to go snorkeling. Jorge was very knowledgeable about the ecology of the Arikok Nation Park where the natural pool is located as well as the local wildlife and fauna. Afterwards, we enjoyed breakfast at Ricardo’s, an open air ocean side restaurant where we chatted about the day’s adventures. I would highly recommend checking out Aruba Natural Explorers when vacationing in Aruba!
carol756
2022-12-28
Awesome individualized birdwatching and nature hike
We had the most incredible private tour birdwatching tour with Jorge. We went to 5 different locations and saw over 20 different species of birds during our morning tour. We were very excited to see the burrowing owls at our first stop. Jorge grew up in the area and so was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife we saw. It was easy to book the tour. Jorge picked us up at our place and lunch was included at a restaurant with beautiful oceanfront view. The time flew by on the 5 hr tour. I highly recommend Jorge and Aruba Nature Explorers.
Wendy J
2022-12-27
Amazing Beach Meditation and Sunrise Hike
Our private tour with Jorge will definitely be the highlight of our time here in Aruba. It was an incredible morning that we’ll never forget. Jorge was outstanding! His love of nature and the island was perfectly shared as we hiked for approximately 3 miles. Our tour began at sunrise at the beautiful Alta Vista Chapel. After walking for a bit, we arrived at an unbelievable spot on the beach where we met Inga, our meditation guide. My husband and I didn't have any prior experience with meditation, but Inga made us comfortable and led us perfectly, while listening to the waves and wind around us. The tour ended with the most hearty and delicious breakfast at Ricardo’s on the beach. We’re so thankful we started our vacation with such an unforgettable experience! We highly recommend it for everyone, especially those looking to recharge and unplug. Thank you Jorge!!!
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Bassel Rabah
2023-05-05
Jorge is an excellent, professional guide! Highly recommend- he picks you up, he drops you off, he gets the wrist bands, he takes you to lunch... all private, incredible views. If you don't like spending all day on the beach- do the half day hike (6miles) to Conchi natural pool with snorkeling experience. Jorge guides you through the hike, educating you about the landscape, plant life, wild life, & history of Aruba! LGBT+ friendly. His company is also in Fodor's Aruba book-page 187 (2022 version) under EcoTourism! Book directly through the website and save.
John Bardin
2023-04-13
Phenomenal trip through Arikok with Jorge. He was so well versed with all the flora and fauna throughout the park, and you could tell his obvious love for sharing it with us. Getting away from the beach crowds to see the rugged country of the park and rocky North coast will not soon be forgotten. Highly recommend the Half Day Private Tour. It truly is private, just your party and the guide.
Thomas Ahn
2023-02-18
My wife and I recently took the Kayak and Snorkeling tour. It was a great experience. Jorge communicated via email in a timely fashion. The company is all about enjoying and appreciating nature. They recommend to wear reef friendly sunscreen. Love how they try to maintain the natural habitat.
We were picked up at our hotel by Marc. We were dropped off and met our tour guide Rambo. He was great. Very friendly and he helped us stay calm and composed since my wife and I aren’t strong swimmers/snorkelers. We were the only couple taking the tour so it was very personable and intimate. We appreciated that because Rambo was able to guide us very efficiently where I think it would have been harder to keep us calm in a larger tour. We kayaked to a dock in the ocean where we participated in our snorkeling excursion. We saw some beautiful fishes and coral. The one key advice is to not stand on any coral so it doesn’t become damaged. Afterwards, Rambo offered us fruit and water to rehydrate us and fuel us for the kayaking piece. We kayaked along the mangroves and were near the Spanish lagoon. It was really magnificent to learn about the history. Rambo was very knowledgeable since he is also a park ranger. Afterwards we headed back where Rambo gave us the opportunity to rinse off. Then Marc picked us up and dropped us off at Ricardo’s at Eagle Beach where Jorge met up with us and ate lunch. Overall it was a great intimate experience. My wife and I highly recommend it and we can’t wait to visit again and try one of the hiking tours.
Kaylah Johnson
2022-12-22
The most underrated experience in Aruba! I booked the private Sunrise Hike and Beach Meditation with breakfast for my mom and I. Firstly, watching an Aruban sunrise needs to be on everyone’s bucket list. The hike down to the beach was breathtaking and led to a private area where an instructor led us in meditation. Next we explored the area and all of the fossilized coral reefs in the area. We then hiked through a part of the island with a completely different terrain and fruiting cacti. The hike all together was just over 3 miles round trip with lots of time for videos and pictures. The highlight was our tour guide, Jorge, who was such a joy and told us about Aruban history. After the hike and meditation we went to breakfast at a beach front cafe. Honestly I’d do this again with an even larger private group. It was perfect in every single way. I’ll be back!
Cassidy Henry
2022-10-03
Jorge was awesome from booking to cruise ship pick up. He even helped modify the tour after we were a little more ambitious than physically capable (thanks rona). The hike was fun and it was great to see the different parts of the island. If we go back, we will book again!
Dirk Nieuwendijk
2022-09-27
We can't say enough about how lovely our hiking tour of the Arikok National Park! Jorge was a great host and went out of his way to find cactus blossoms for us. The lunch was fantastic as well. I highly recommend this company and the tours.
Nina Jassil
2022-05-16
Great hike with Jorge as our knowledge guide. Lots of rocks, plants, and beaches on the way. This is a hidden gem tour! Thanks for a wonderful morning. Lunch at Ricardo’s was a great way to end the morning.
Rattanjit Kamboj
2022-05-16
Jorge was great. This is a fun and unique way to see Aruba
Jocelyn Moon
2021-07-09
Excellent tour! If you want to see the REAL Aruba or just escape the glitz and glamor of the touristy area, I highly recommend the Spanish Lagoon tour. Stunning views, cool vegetation, and historical information. We were lucky enough to see not one, but 2 burrowing owls. Dinner at the art gallery was perfect for an after hike dinner with options from light to heavy. Jorge went above and beyond with customer service!