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Aruba UTV Adventure: Animal Garden, North Coast & Andicuri Beach
★ #4 of 10 in our UTV and ATV tours list Picked from the 40 UTV, ATV and buggy tours on Viator for Aruba, the way we pick every tour. Also #2 of 12 in our Shore excursions from the cruise port list.
Checked October 21, 2026 Viator listing, prices by option, departure times and pickup notes; the operator's itinerary
With Around Aruba Tours, you feed animals at Philip's Animal Garden before driving a UTV along Aruba's north coast to Andicuri Beach. On the 4 hour route, you pay from $122 per person in a full UTV with 5 seats. Pickup covers most hotels and the cruise port. Departures are at 9 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Your passengers can join from age 4.
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Aruba UTV Adventure: Animal Garden, North Coast & Andicuri Beach at a glance
| Vehicle | UTV with 2 to 5 seats, driven by you. |
| Price is per | Per person: from $122 with all UTV seats filled; higher fares per rider with empty seats. |
| Hours | Tour duration: 4 hours. |
| Departures | Departures at 9 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. |
| Pickup | Most hotels and the port; cruise pickups at 8:20 a.m. or 1:50 p.m. |
| Driver | Minimum driver age: 18, with a valid driver's license. |
| Passengers | Child passengers from age 4. |
| Natural Pool | Arikok and Conchi outside the route; Andicuri Beach stop of 30 minutes. |
| Main trade-off | Cave pool: pass by only, closed for inspection. |
| In the price | professional Local Tour Guide, bandana & Bottled Water, entrance fees at Philip's Animal Garden along with feeding bag for the animals, pick-Up and Drop-Off |
| Not in the price | gratuities, alcoholic Beverages |
| Guide languages | English, Spanish, Dutch |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named options, October 15, 2026. Prices are Viator's listed prices in US dollars, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026.
What's included
- Professional Local Tour Guide
- Bandana & Bottled Water
- Entrance fees at Philip's Animal Garden along with feeding bag for the animals
- Pick-Up and Drop-Off
What's not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
Price by option
Which option to book
The 4 UTV options follow the same route. You pay per person for 2 to 5 seats, with fares set by vehicle size and your party size.
| Option | Price | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Seater UTV Vehicle | $244 alone · $122 each for 2 · $130 each for 15 | 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. |
| Three-Seater UTV Vehicle | $365 alone · $183 each for 2 · $122 each for 15 | 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. |
| Four-Seater UTV Vehicle | $487 alone · $244 each for 2 · $130 each for 15 | 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. |
| Five-Seater UTV Vehicle | $609 alone · $304 each for 2 · $122 each for 15 | 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. |
The catch: Empty seats raise your fare. Solo riders pay $244 per person for 2 seats.
Route
How does the day work?
Animal feeding at Philip's Animal Garden comes before the UTV loop along the north coast.
- 20 min
1. Philip's Animal Garden
Before the UTV drive, you have 20 minutes for animal feeding and a walk through Philip's Animal Garden.
- 15 min
2. Alto Vista Chapel
The Alto Vista stop gives you 15 minutes for chapel history and time in the garden behind the chapel.
- 15 min
3. Baby Natural Bridge
Take photos of Baby Natural Bridge and the coast during 15 minutes beside the limestone arch.
- 20 min
4. Wariruri Beach
At Wariruri Beach, you get 20 minutes for coastal photos beside a cove with strong currents.
- 15 min
5. Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins
The guide walks you through the gold mill ruins for 15 minutes of history.
- pass by
6. Cave Pool
The drive passes the cave pool without stopping because it's closed for inspection.
- pass by
7. Shark Bay Beach
The drive passes Shark Bay Beach without stopping.
- 30 min
8. Andicuri Beach
The beach break at Andicuri lasts 30 minutes, with strong surf and currents.
- 10 min
9. Tripod Bridge
At Tripod Bridge, you have 10 minutes for a look and photos by the rock arch.
- 15 min
10. Black Stone Beach
Take photos of black pebbles and the rocky shoreline during 15 minutes at Black Stone Beach.
- pass by
11. Ayo Rock Formations
The drive passes Ayo Rock Formations without stopping.
Stops total 140 minutes of the 4 hours. Andicuri follows the gold mill ruins, with 30 minutes at the beach. The 9 a.m. tour ends at 1 p.m.; the 2:30 p.m. tour ends at 6:30 p.m.
Pickup and meeting point
- Hotels and homes: The Around Aruba Tours vehicle collects you outside hotel lobbies. Arrange your private pickup within the service area directly after booking.
- Pickup area: Pickup does not cover Paradera or Santa Cruz. Pos Chiquito and Savaneta are also excluded. San Nicolas is outside the pickup area.
- Cruise terminal: Meet at Diamond International Jewelry Store's roadside corner outside gate 3. Pickup is at 8:20 a.m. for mornings or 1:50 p.m. for afternoons.
- Meet there: Meet at Philip's Animal Garden, Alto Vista 116 in Noord. You park for free. Arrive from 8:40 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. for mornings or 2:10 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. for afternoons.
From the desk
- For a family asking which UTV to book, I'd match the seats to the group of 2 to 5. I'd choose it for animal feeding and keep your children on the sand at Andicuri.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Choose this for animal feeding with passengers from 4. A full UTV with 2 to 5 seats costs $122 per person. You get 20 minutes at Philip's Animal Garden and 30 minutes at Andicuri. Andicuri has strong surf and currents.
For a group of 4 watching the budget, AGW's morning UTV costs $360 per vehicle. Share Around Aruba's double ATV for $109 per person. It's for passengers from 6 who want to ride behind you.
Who it's not for
- Passengers under 4 cannot join.
- With fitness below moderate or poor cardiovascular health, this tour doesn't suit you.
- The tour isn't recommended during pregnancy or with a spinal injury.
- The cave pool's closed for inspection, so this is not for swimmers expecting it.
Good to know
Know before you go
Passengers can join from age 4. To drive, you must be at least 18 with a valid physical or digital driver's license.
The tour requires moderate fitness and is not recommended during pregnancy or with spinal injuries. It's also unsuitable for poor cardiovascular health.
Wear closed shoes or water shoes, with a swimsuit under your clothes. A bandana and bottled water are included. Bring goggles and lunch; neither is included.
Departures are at 9 a.m. or 2:30 p.m., with free parking at the meeting point. Meet at Philip's Animal Garden from 8:40 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. or 2:10 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Provide your pickup location 24 hours before departure. Private accommodation pickup needs arranging within the service area. Cruise pickup is at 8:20 a.m. or 1:50 p.m. outside gate 3.
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. There's no refund inside 24 hours.
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Which tour should I choose instead?
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Good to know
People also ask
- How old must children be for Around Aruba's UTV tour?
Children can ride as passengers from age 4. You must be at least 18 with a valid driver's license to drive. A digital or physical license is accepted.
- How much is Around Aruba's UTV tour per person?
You pay $122 per person when you fill a UTV with 2 to 5 seats. A solo booking costs $244 per person in the UTV with 2 seats. You pay more per person if you leave seats empty.
- Does Around Aruba's UTV tour visit Conchi or the cave pool?
No, the route leaves Conchi out and passes the closed cave pool. You get 30 minutes at Andicuri instead. Keep children on the sand: the beach has strong surf and currents.
- Can cruise passengers join Around Aruba's UTV tour?
Yes, you get pickup outside cruise gate 3. The meeting point is the roadside corner of Diamond International Jewelry Store. Pickup is at 8:20 a.m. for the 9 a.m. tour or 1:50 p.m. for the 2:30 p.m. tour. You need 4 hours for the tour itself.
- Is animal feeding included in Around Aruba's UTV tour?
Yes, your admission and a feeding bag for Philip's Animal Garden are included. You have 20 minutes there. Lunch and goggles are not included.
Prices as Viator lists them, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026. Times and conditions as of October 15, 2026. Tours book on Viator at Viator's price; if you book through the button, Viator pays us a commission and your price is the same.