Booking choice: The 2 to 5 seater UTV tour, from $122 per person. Check dates Tour details
On the north coast, all three use similar rough tracks to the same ruins and beaches. The difference is in the seat you sit in.
Inside Arikok National Park the choice is made for you: only jeeps and trucks, horses and hikers are allowed, so ATVs and UTVs stay outside.
The quick answer
Pick a UTV to drive with friends or family side by side in a roll-caged vehicle (from $122 per person). Pick an ATV for the most physical, motorbike-like ride (from $109). Pick a jeep if you would rather be driven, or want the Natural Pool (from $99).
What is the difference between a UTV, an ATV and a jeep?
A UTV is a side-by-side with seats and a steering wheel, an ATV is a quad bike you straddle, and a jeep tour is an open 4x4 driven by a guide.
| UTV | ATV | Jeep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who drives | You (18+, license) | You (18+, license) | The guide |
| Seats | 2 to 5 side by side | 1 or 2 in line | Open 4x4 seats |
| Comfort | Seats and belts; bumpy | Rough; arms and back work hard | Smoothest |
| Natural Pool | No (banned in Arikok) | No (banned in Arikok) | Yes |
| From | $122 per person | $109 per person | $99 per person |
Leaning towards a UTV? The 2 to 5 seater tour takes the whole group in one vehicle.
Check dates for the 2 to 5 seater UTV tourWhich is the most comfortable?
The jeep, then the UTV; the ATV is the hardest on your body.
A UTV has seats, seat belts and a roll cage, so you sit rather than grip. One rider called steering the quad a challenge, and the ATV listing asks for moderate fitness. None of them is gentle: the flagship listing warns off guests with back problems, heart conditions and pregnancy, and De Palm advises against back or kidney problems and pregnancy.
Which is the most fun?
For most groups the UTV: you drive, you can talk to each other, and you can take the whole family in one vehicle.
Thrill seekers who want to feel every bump pick the ATV. If you would rather look at the view than the track, the jeep wins.
Want the wildest ride? The ATV tour follows the same north coast route on single or double quads.
Explore the ATV tour Tour detailsWhich one goes to the Natural Pool?
Only jeeps, the self-drive 4x4 convoy and horses can reach Conchi; ATVs and UTVs are banned in Arikok National Park.
Combo tours bridge the gap by switching you from a UTV to a truck at the park. See UTV tours and the Natural Pool for which tours do what.
Natural Pool on your list? The jeep safari is the simplest way in.
Check dates for the Natural Pool jeep safariWhich is the cheapest?
The jeep safari, from $99 per person, then the ATV from $109 and the per-person UTV tour from $122.
Per-vehicle UTV tours cost $220 to $349 for two people. Jeep tours into the park usually add the park fee. Full numbers in UTV tour prices.
Which is best for families?
A UTV for families with kids 4 and up, or a jeep for younger children and anyone who should not ride a rough track.
The 2 to 5 seater UTV tour takes passengers from age 4, and a 4-seater keeps the family together. The ATV tour starts at age 6. See UTV tours with kids.
What about horseback?
Horseback is the quiet alternative, and one of the few ways to the Natural Pool with the park fee already paid.
The ride suits beginners; riders must weigh under 220 lb, and children ride from age 8.
Fancy a slower pace? The horseback ride reaches the Natural Pool with park fees included.
Check dates for the Natural Pool horseback rideFrequently asked questions
Is a UTV safer than an ATV?
A UTV has seat belts and a roll cage, and you sit inside it, which most riders find more secure than straddling a quad.
Can I drive a UTV in Aruba without a tour?
Rental UTVs exist, but they are still banned inside Arikok National Park. A guided tour knows which tracks are open.
Is a jeep tour bumpy?
Yes, the tracks are rough, but you sit in a bigger vehicle and someone else does the driving.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD, per person or per UTV as marked, and move with the season.
Aruba UTV Tour: 2, 3 or 4 Seater with Swim Stop
- Choice of 2, 3, 4 or 5-seater UTV, priced per person
- Entry and a feeding bag at Philip's Animal Garden
- Local guide, bandana and bottled water
ATV Tour in Single or Double Quads
The same route as our pick, on a quad
Arikok & Natural Pool Jeep Safari
The real Natural Pool by open 4x4, without driving
