Sunrise Hike & Swim in Natural Pool: Escape the Crowds and Heat
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Aruba
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Start the day right with a walk in nature along Aruba's northern coast through the countryside to isolated beaches and a beautiful natural pool, where you can swim or snorkel. Your guide takes you along a trail away from other tourists so you can relax in nature. Look out for sea turtles nesting and finish your walk at the pool, timed so you beat the crowds there.
- Observe local flora and fauna on a guided walk so you don't get lost
- Swim in a popular natural swimming pool before tourists arrive
- Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
- Enjoy an early-morning activity that leaves time for more adventures
What's Included
- SnacksLocal fresh squeezed lemonade and a fruit bar biscuit are provided. Pls. Bring your own water bottle
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Admission Fee - Conservation fee for the National park is $10 per adult$10.00 per person
- We don't provide transportation
- Tips for the guides
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Angochi SupermarketG29P+QCQ, Santa Cruz, Aruba
Meet us at Angochi Supermarket in Santa Cruz. G29P+QCQ, Santa Cruz, Aruba. Use this google location on your device. If you take a taxi same driver must follow us to the start of the trail. Meeting at 6:00 am sharp to avoid the heat, will leave at 6:05 am. NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS OR BEING LATE
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.6:00 am
Itinerary
1
Conchi Natural Pool
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Boca Ketu
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Daimari Beach
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Boca Ketu
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Rancho Daimari
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 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
Mason_H
Yari was an excellent tour guide. She was kind, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Would highly recommend this tour with her. She had the best recommendations for local restaurants as well! One place she recommended, we ended up going to every day.
Reviews
4.9
based on 95 reviews
Len_K, Mar 2026
The trail is a little rugged and getting into the pool requires some rock walking, but absolutely worth it. Genesis was a great guide. Being in the pool, seeing the fish, while the sea waves break over the rocks beyond was a magnificent experience. Highly recommend.
Jane_S, Mar 2026
The trip did not llist the uneven walk through the park. It also did not list if the weather was rough the swim in the pool would not happen. I understand they don’t control the weather but then the choice would
Of been mine
If these were listed I would not of gone as I am scheduled for knee replacement next month.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback but is is very strange that you expect us to know ahead of time if the waves at the pool are suitable and safe for swimming. The only moment we get to know the situation is when we get there. This happens very rare in a year.
Regarding your knee suegery is bazard that you put yourself in risk, the tour and other participants by taken this experience knowing that in a week your are submitting to an knee replacement.
On the listing it mentioned you need to have good physical conditions and the level is moderate.
Wish you success in your surgery.
Dennis_S, Feb 2026
It was great. Very educational. Our guide, Yari, was fantastic and knew a great deal about the flora, fauna and history of the island. She took good care of us offering drinks and snacks at the swimming hole. She also joined us during the swim pointing out fish and geography.
Kimberly_M, Feb 2026
This was my husband's favorite part of our vacation. My two teens and I loved it too. The hike was easy for anyone who is in decent shape - almost no elevation change except the hill back up to the truck at the end, and yet we felt like we got a good enough workout to earn our beach day afterword! Lots of changes in scenery. The natural pool was incredible, and yes, DO brink your snorkel gear. Only three other people in the pool, besides our group of 8. Genesis was sweet and offered to take pics of our family at key places. Getting up so early was very worth it. We were never hot on this hike due to the constant wind and low morning temps.
Nadya_S, Feb 2026
It’s exertional but worth it. The swim is amazing. Definitely ask for the snorkel mask to look at the fish. They are incredible. The views are stunning.
Our tour guide was awesome
Wendy_D, Feb 2026
The hike was rugged as expected. Definitely need sturdy shoes. Our guide was very informative, and as a frequent traveler to Aruba, I learned some new things about the island. If you like to hike, I would highly recommend this experience.
David_W, Jan 2026
I was skeptical about how early this tour met in the morning but after seeing the crowds of tourists on our first days in Aruba I understood why early is better!!! We got to watch the sun come up as we hiked and so no other living creatures except for goats on the entire hike. And no UTV’s! Yari was knowledgeable about the island and terrain.
The natural pool was not a calm as I expected but I got brave and snorkeled a bit and saw some beautiful fish. The scenery along the hike was gorgeous! Yari took an amazing photo of my husband and I to remember the day. I highly recommend this tour!
(Review written by David W.’s wife)
Christine_L, Jan 2026
Really fun and relaxing. Cool to see the other side of the island away from the tourist beaches. The swim in the natural pool was so fun!
Emely_C, Jan 2026
Genesis was a great tour guide! She was friendly and made sure our group stayed together. My husband and our two friends are so happy we chose the hike over an ATV. Genesis took several
stops to share information and also take pictures for us! The natural pool itself is beautiful and we loved seeing all of the beautiful reef fish! Be sure to take some sort of water shoes, as it is a bit rocky entering. Other than that, book now! The early start is worth seeing the sun come up and having the pool all to yourself. This was one of the highlights of our trip!
Chanel_G, Nov 2025
Genesis was an amazing guide! She knows so much about the history of Aruba and the trail that we walked/hiked. She is also very friendly. I REALLY enjoyed this experience with her and the views were AMAZING!
Mason_H, Oct 2025
Yari was an excellent tour guide. She was kind, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Would highly recommend this tour with her. She had the best recommendations for local restaurants as well! One place she recommended, we ended up going to every day.
Chelsea_V, Sep 2025
Peaceful morning hike to the swimming hole. The views cannot be beat! Be sure to save some energy for the last hill at the end.
Zheng_Z, Aug 2025
Loved it!!!!! The hike was fun, slightly challenging, and really beautiful! Swim was really amazing! Be sure to bring your own snorkeling goggle or ask your tour guide to bring one for you! You will have lots of fun diving deep into the natural pool!!!! Highly recommended! You must try it when you visit Aruba!!!!
Irene_K, Jul 2025
this was a wonderful experience and our guide Yari was amazing. highly recommend whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, or as a family with kids.
Jim_w, Jul 2025
This was a great way to start the day. Healthy hike with a refeshing swim in Natuarl pool. Our guide Genesis was fantastic. Very easy to ommunicate with and super informative
Dont pass this up!
Kathryn_A, Jul 2025
Wonderful experience! Highly recommend! Yari was friendly, knowledgeable and an experienced guide. Best ecological way to get to the pool. Plus Yari educates you on local history, flora and fauna, and all things Aruba.
Lynette_K, Jun 2025
Strongly recommended, Yari had a good pace, was patient and fun to be around. It’s lovely she went out of her way to help me get on the tour. Everyone raves about Conchi…it is truly amazing, before the crowds arrive! That hike too - epic.
Rod_R, Jun 2025
This is a great light hike and natural pool experience. Be sure to wear proper footwear. Good walking shoes or preferably hiking shoes AND separate water shoes for the swim experience.. Errol (guide name) was fantastic. Learned a lot about Aruba and took his recommendation on a lunch spot favorite of the locals, Zeerover. Way better than motorized tours. Highly recomemd.
Kristine_S, Jun 2025
Our party of 8 had an amazing time. This was a beautiful hike with so much to see and enjoy. Yari was so knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Swimming in the natural pool was refreshing and amazing! I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Aruba.
Tami_M, May 2025
Our guide Genesis was very knowledgeable about the area. And the best part was the swimming hole. Well work the hike! The lemonade and cookies were good too. I would highly recommend doing this event.
Leeann_K, May 2025
A great early morning experience. The hike was perfect and the natural swimming pool was beautiful. Yari was a super guide. Lots of knowledge and great local recommendations.
Peggi_H, May 2025
This was our favorite thing to do in Aruba. The trip was just as described except that there was only enough snorkeling equipment for 4 people. If you don’t want to share, you need to bring your own mask.
That said, the hike was beautiful and interesting. and our guide Genesis was fantastic. The natural pool was really fun—we swam, jumped in from the rocks and snorkeled.
One problem we ran into was that one of the participants had a flat tire while leaving. We tried to help her change the tire but it wouldn’t come off. The guide was the first one out so we couldn’t ask her to send help. It took 2 hours to get a someone there because of language barrier and spotty cell service. If we had left, this woman and her three kids would have been stranded in the desert wout cell service. I would suggest that the guide waits to make sure everyone makes it to the main road before leaving.
Jessica_F, May 2025
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. Yari, our guide, was very informative and personable, pointing out some unique flora and fauna of Aruba. The hike was relatively easy, and the view was gorgeous. Definitely enjoyed the natural pool; it was just our group of 5, so we had it to ourselves! Saw some beautiful fish, and then got some wonderful pics on the way back. Yari provided lemonade and fruit biscuits. Be sure to bring some water shoes, sunglasses and towels. Highly recommend this tour, the sunrise in Aruba is simply stunning!
Lian_V, May 2025
It was wonderfull!! I dit this tour with 3 kids. They liked it very much. Jumping into the water was there favorite haha
Erin_S, Apr 2025
This was an informative and gorgeous hike, followed by a swim in the natural pools with only those in our party joining us. It was peaceful, beautiful, and not too hot! Yari knew so much about the local area and made the hike interesting and engaging, even for our kids. It was our favourite morning in Aruba!
Danielle_K, Apr 2025
Our tour guide went back at 6:30 to grab 2 people who were late, causing everyone to miss the sunrise. That was disappointing. The rest of the hike was beautiful and genesis was very nice/informative
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your feedback. The couple called us informing us that they were a bit delayed since they took a wrong turn. It could happened to anyone right...for the sunrise happened to be that that day was a bit cloudy in the horizon and therefore was not as clear as usual is. But who can control the nature, I wish I could, but I'm glad that you enjoyed it the hike wirh Genesis and the beautiful nature of Aruba on the north coast.
Brigitta_A, Mar 2025
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!
Leah_P, Mar 2025
Amazing experience! Favorite excursion we did on the island. Yari was so informative, humorous and enjoyable.
Karen_N, Mar 2025
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.
Stephanie_B, Mar 2025
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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