Aruba UTV Adventure: Animal Garden, North Coast & Andicuri Beach
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Aruba
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Swap sunbathing on the beach for a more exciting experience of Aruba. This UTV adventure promises an adventurous and exhilarating ride through the island's rugged desert and coastline. Along the way you'll stop at landmarks including Philip's Animal Garden (the island's largest exotic animal sanctuary), the Alto Vista Chapel and Bushiribana Ruins.
- Exciting and adventurous tour of Aruba by UTV
- Get a different perspective on the island and its landscapes
- Stop at some of Aruba's most important points of interest
- Hassle-free pickup from your Aruba accommodations
What's Included
- Bandana & Bottled Water
- Professional Local Tour Guide
- Entrance fees at Philip's Animal Garden along with feeding bag for the animals
- Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Begin your exciting UTV tour with hassle-free pickup from your Aruba accommodation. Pickups begin an hour before your chosen start time, with the exact time provided a day before. Choose from 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-seater UTVs to suit your group.
Your first stop is Philip's Animal Garden, where you can interact with over 200 rescued animals and enjoy a nature walk through their habitat. Continue to the historic Alto Vista Chapel, the island's first chapel, where you can reflect and meditate in the tranquility garden.
Then, see the Natural Baby Bridge, a famous natural attraction formed by wind and waves. The adventure also stops at Wariruri Beach, known for its surfing and fishing opportunities, followed by a visit to explore the iconic Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, remnants of a 19th-century gold mill.
Enjoy cliff-jumping and splashing around at the Cave Pool and Andicuri Beach before experiencing the Tripod Bridge and the volcanic black sands of Black Stone Beach.
Conclude your UTV adventure back at the starting point.
Your first stop is Philip's Animal Garden, where you can interact with over 200 rescued animals and enjoy a nature walk through their habitat. Continue to the historic Alto Vista Chapel, the island's first chapel, where you can reflect and meditate in the tranquility garden.
Then, see the Natural Baby Bridge, a famous natural attraction formed by wind and waves. The adventure also stops at Wariruri Beach, known for its surfing and fishing opportunities, followed by a visit to explore the iconic Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, remnants of a 19th-century gold mill.
Enjoy cliff-jumping and splashing around at the Cave Pool and Andicuri Beach before experiencing the Tripod Bridge and the volcanic black sands of Black Stone Beach.
Conclude your UTV adventure back at the starting point.
1
Philip's Animal Garden
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Alto Vista Chapel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Natural Bridge Aruba
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Wariruri Bay
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Bushiribana Ruins
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cave Pool Aruba (Pass By)
Shark Bay beach (Pass By)
6
Andicuri Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Tripod Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Blackstone beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ayo Rock Formations (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Note: The minimum age as passenger is 4 years and for the driver it is 18 years with a valid driver license
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
We had a great UTV tour in Aruba and it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The ride was fun, the views were amazing, and it was a great way to see parts of the island you wouldn’t normally get to.
Our guide, June, was fantastic—very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. He kept the group together, shared interesting information about the island, and made sure everyone had a great time.
Highly recommend this tour if you’re visiting Aruba!
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It was fun but what was VERY dangerous was the cave situation. That was honestly irresponsible. What I also did not appreciate was the tour guide mentioning that a 20% tip was “expected”. Tips are voluntary. Especially after no proper guidance or warnings at the cave. I am glad my family came out unharmed. Would not recommend this particular organization.
They will have a lot of fun and unique experience. Unlikely to experience anywhere else. Will also get dirty
I've never been off-roading but wanted to experience the island with my hubby. Danny & Tony were excellent with explaining how everything was going to go and what to expect. They made sure everyone was together and safe. I would definitely recommend this group to anyone interested. Even as the states would say..."Karen's would enjoy!"
We had a great experience with this your.
Always watching out to make sure everyone is safe and having fun!
Definitely recommend this tour.
Great Tour! We felt safe! Had fun and got to experience amazing sights!! Thank you Juneee!!! Such a good tour guide! Would recommend this for everyone 10/10!!
The “utv” is not actually a normal Utv. It’s more like a golf cart with better traction. Very disappointing in this aspect. Really wanted a normal Utv. The guide Dave was awesome, had great energy, super positive and wanted everyone to have fun. No safety standards with this outfitter, no goggles or even the option to rent goggles.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for choosing to join us for your recent adventure. We want to clarify that the tour you booked was specifically a UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) experience, not a golf cart. We provided a genuine UTV, designed for off-road exploration and distinctly different from a golf cart in its capabilities and features.
Additionally, we want to remind you that while we sell goggles at our office for $15 to $20, we do not offer them for rent. We make it a point to inform all guests in advance that they must either bring their own goggles or purchase them from us to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
I appreciate your understanding.
Was skeptical about how much I would see during the UTV tour but was blown away. The entire trip was amazing. Starting the day at the Phillips Animal Garden and being able to feed the animals was priceless.
Then starting the UTV adventure with Nigel and Mario was so much fun. We got to see the Alto Vista Chapel and the Bushribana Gold Mill Ruins. The views along the way were gorgeous.
I highly recommend wearing the bandana they give you because you will get dusty along the trip.
Definitely an adventure I will do again in 2027.
The vehicles were all manual and difficult to drive in challenging terrain. Environment was extremely dusty which we expected but cooling off in the water was quite rushed
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear guest, the statement that the vehicles were manual is completely false. None of our ATV or UTV vehicles are manual; all are 4 x 4 automatic machines. The overview and tour description clearly state that this's an off-road tour. I hope you understand what an off-road tour means.
Thank you.
We had the BEST time! The terrain to experience the power of the UTV’s were so cool! I got so dirty and had a BLAST! The stops to be able to swim are really cool as well!!! Overall when I come back I’m doing it again! David had the tour LIT with energy and he knew so much information about the island of Aruba! 10/10 recommended!
The best ATV excursion i’ve been to. June and Tony were wonderful guides. Views were stunning, drive was amazing and challenging. Amazing experience!
We had such a fun experience. Aigel was our guide and he took great care of the group, always checking to make sure everyone was keeping up. It’s definitely a real off road experience stopping at some very unique sites. We started at Phillip’s Animal Farden and got to feed the goats, horses, donkeys and deer. If you want to do something different that’s a real adventure, I highly recommend this tour.
Dusty rough and awesome!!! We toured miles of areas that most will never see, jumped in ocean, climbed mine, and had cactus appreciation we would do it again in a heat beat. Thanks to our amazing guides. Sorry forgot names 9/8 afternoon dust was in my ears hahahah
Guys where very friendly and knowledgeable. It was awesome. The views were everything. I loved it so much
Igel and June were absolutely amazing from start to finish. They were super attentive and so FUN! We contemplated doing a self tour, but after this excursion, we couldn’t have imagined doing that. The actually UTV ride was such an adventure. Honestly, one of the best excursions I’ve ever done! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
We had an amazing time with Around Aruba Tours! We opted for the hotel pickup which was very punctual. The first 45 minutes included time at the animal sanctuary. The staff provides food for you to feed some of the animals. After that we were provided with bandanas. Eyewear is a must! We had sunglasses but found that dust was getting in (ended up doubling up on the bandana around the nose area and bringing it up to cover the bottom third of my sunglasses). The staff sells goggles on site, the ones that come with a strap, and that probably would've been much better. Definitely bring eyewear with you, can't emphasize it enough. There were several stops along the way. I wore strapped sandals but wish I had worn my light hiking shoes instead. A couple of the stops involved climbing steps or rocks (optional). If you want to do that and/or take beautiful pictures then proper shoewear is recommended. Even though it's September, the temperature in the desert region was manageable but relatively hot compared to the coastal areas. Bring sun protection with you and I would wear a rash guard or long sleeved SPF shirt to protect shoulders from the sun. You will get very dusty and dirty so keep that in mind when selecting clothing to wear. I didn't bring a hat but wish I had to minimize the amount of dust on my forehead. Make sure it has straps because of the speed and winds! Earplugs wouldn't be a bad idea, especially for those sensitive to loud sounds. The beach stop is brief and the waves were really high and choppy. We took towels with us and ended up not using them because we didn't get in the water. We drink a lot of water and took our 16 oz water bottles but the staff provides plenty of water (8oz bottles) and each stop had vendors that sold drinks. I would leave my water bottle behind next time otherwise it's rolling around the floor of the UTV. Another party opted for the ATV's but ended up swapping for a UTV. They said the bumps are more pronounced and they were tired after some time. Also keep in mind ATV's don't have the same floor "storage" area that the UTV's do. This was our first time on a UTV and it was so much fun! My husband said he felt it in his arms since he was the driver so just a warning you will use shoulder muscles most of the ride. We took the 2:30pm tour and highly recommend eating ahead of time. The tour took the full 4 hours and even though there are vendors, it's not a long stop to enjoy a meal. Not to mention the motion of the ATV/UTV and the effects it may have on you. This was definitely a great excursion and we would absolutely do it again!
Great tour, we had a wonderful time!! Highly recommend. Jermaine and Mario were both knowledgeable and kind!
I would do this tour again!
I booked this excursion early on a Sunday. This was my first time doing anything like this. The pickup from our resort was super convenient. Andrew was an awesome and fun guide. The animal farm was a nice treat to start. The UTVs and route was safe.
The scenery was AMAZING. The church, the cave, the beach…what an experience! I didn’t anticipate how dirty or wet I’d get. The bandanas provided were a plus but glad I wore a hat and had shades. It was definitely worth the experience!
Horrible customer service. We were a few minutes late because we cannot control the ships process and they left without us and refused to refund us. Terrible company. Rude seevice. Stay away.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hey Nikki, your pickup time was 1:50 pm, and you messaged us at 2:49 pm saying, "We are here." That's not a few minutes late, but a whole hour, while we sent our pickup team twice and you were nowhere to be found.
Not only that, we found more than 35 guests who came on the same ship as yours and took the same tour, same time slot; everyone was picked up before 2:10 pm, but you weren't there, so stop playing the victim card.
Thank you.
This was my favorite excursion of the trip. I wasn't expecting to enjoy the off-roading so much but it's a really cool way to see a totally different scene of Aruba while feeling like you might tip over and 180 (you won't). Very, very fun.
This was easily one of the highlights of our Aruba trip! The UTV ride was an absolute blast and such a fun way to see a completely different side of the island. Between the rugged North Coast, the Animal Garden, and the beautiful stop at Andicuri Beach, there was always something new to see.
Be prepared to get dusty, dirty, and have a huge smile on your face the entire time. The scenery along the coast was incredible, and cruising around in the UTV made the whole experience that much better. It was the perfect mix of adventure, sightseeing, and just having fun.
Definitely wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty and bring sunglasses. If you are looking for something more exciting than just sitting on the beach all day, put this one on your Aruba list. We had an awesome time and would absolutely do it again!
This was our first time visiting the island and doing an ATV/UTV tour and it was phenomenal! Our guides were very sweet and funny and really immersed us in Aruban history. We highly recommend this excursion for anyone who is adventurous and wants to explore parts of the island that are more difficult to get to.
Our group was kept small which made this trip so fun! I loved seeing the animals and the Northside of the island. Highly recommend this excursion while you’re in Aruba!
Expect to get dirty!!
Cool way to see parts of the island you might not otherwise. Beautiful scenery made for awesome pics! The A team brought their A game!!
Would recommended!
Great time and great guide David! Beautiful scenery and an awesome adventure. Would definitely do again!
Great, exciting experience. Fantastic views and some pretty serious off roading. I’d advise only people that are okay with some real dirt and bumps to participate. The UTVs themselves were quite dated and rough compared to other tours we saw which is why I can’t say it was a true 5 stars. Many peoples machines had to be replaced mid trip. But the crew was super friendly and helpful.
Jun and Tony were the absolute best! Had a blast on the UTVs and it was the right mix of adventure while still feeling safe. You see so much it was worth the time and money!
We had a great time on our UTV experience with Around Aruba Tours! Our tour guide Jermaine was great. He was funny, took pictures of us throughout the experience, and gave us information about each stop along the way.
Definitely be prepared to get dirty, dusty, and sweaty but it is absolutely worth it! They provided food for the animals, a scarf to cover your face from the sand and dust, and water throughout the experience.
I recommend bringing goggles, extra water bottles, a swimsuit, and a fanny pack to keep your belongings secure. Also, wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty because you WILL get dirty!
Overall, it was such a fun way to explore Aruba, see different parts of the island, and have a little adventure. I would definitely recommend Around Aruba Tours!
Amazing sightseeing and thrilling ride. It was a lot of fun. Great way to see the beauty of the country. Highly recommended!!
Amazing time! Clean and fun ride from our sign in hut to the station we were leaving from. Machines were newer and up on their maintenance. I won’t lie, the waters were a little on the rougher side when we went out, but they had their folks out on jet skis from end to end making sure everyone was safe and ok.
The guide was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed the various stopping points. I would suggest the operator recommend bringing a towel as we were unable to swim. I would also make sure people know they are going to get very dirty! But worth it.
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