Arikok National Park Ticket Prices and the Conservation Pass
Entry to Arikok National Park is by conservation pass, and the number you need is easier than the internet makes it look. One price, one day, the whole park — and the only thing worth checking before you book is whether the tour you have chosen has already paid it for you.
What the conservation pass costs in 2026
The Aruba Conservation Foundation, which manages the park, publishes the pass at US$22 per person for adults. That is the figure this page uses everywhere, because ACF sets it and nobody else does.
Published by the Aruba Conservation Foundation. Prices set by the park, not by any tour operator.
| Who | Price | Proof needed |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, 18 and over | US$22 per person | None |
| Child under 17 | Free | None |
| Resident of Aruba, Bonaire or Curaçao | Reduced rate | Government-issued ID |
Who pays nothing
Under-17s. Children go in free, with no ticket and no paperwork, which makes a family day here noticeably cheaper than most Caribbean attractions. A party of two adults and three children pays for two.
Residents. If you hold a government ID from Aruba, Bonaire or Curaçao you pay a reduced rate. Bring the card — the desk asks for it.
Where to buy the pass
At the gate, on the day, and you do not need to book it in advance. The visitor centre at the San Fuego entrance sells passes, hands out maps and has the only toilets inside the boundary; the Vader Piet gate on the southern side sells them too. The park's own board at the entrance states that a valid conservation pass is required by law to enter, so this is not a step to skip.
Bring cash. Card is generally accepted but the desk is a small building on an unlit road, and a queue of jeeps behind you is not the moment to discover a connection problem. If your tour includes the pass, you walk straight through and none of this applies to you.
What the pass covers inside the park
- Both caves. Fontein Cave and Quadirikiri Cave, with no second charge at either.
- Conchi. The Natural Pool is free to swim once you are inside the boundary — what you are paying for out there is the vehicle that gets you to it, not the water.
- The beaches. Boca Prins, Dos Playa, Daimari and the rest of the windward bays.
- The trails. Every marked walking route, including Jamanota.
- The visitor centre. Maps, the exhibition and the toilets.
Which tours already include it, and which collect it separately
This is where the money question actually lands. Some departures on Arikok National Park ticket prices carry the conservation pass inside the fare, some state it in their own exclusions and take it when you check in, and the rest either stay outside the boundary or do not name the fee at all. The table below splits them.
Read from each listing's own inclusions and exclusions at capture. The operators' collected amounts differ from the park's published price; the price above is the fare, not the pass.
| Tour | Conservation pass | Fare | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aruba Arikok National Park Jeep Safari: Natural Pool & Baby Beach | Inside the fare | From $95 | 5 hours |
| Private Jeep Tour National Park | Inside the fare | From $299 | 6 hours |
| National Park Arikok Jeep Safari Adventures | Inside the fare | From $85 | 2 to 6 hours |
| Half Day Hike at Arikok National Park & Snorkel | Inside the fare | From $115 | 4 to 5 hours |
| Aruba: Arikok National Park Jeep Safari | Inside the fare | From $109 | 4 hours |
| UTV and Jeep Island Adventure Mix Up | Inside the fare | From $290 | 4 hours |
| Aruba Signature Jeep Tour: Natural Pool and Baby Beach | Collected at check-in | From $78 | 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Aruba Natural Pool and Indian Cave Rugged Jeep Safari | Collected at check-in | From $99 | 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Aruba UTV Adventure to Natural Pool Jeep Transfer | Collected at check-in | From $349 | 6 hours |
The reason this matters is a real complaint rather than a hypothetical one. On the listings that collect separately the fee catches people at the desk, and it is entirely avoidable — the exclusion line says so on the booking page. The jeep tour comparison shows the same split alongside how long each departure spends inside the park.
Paying twice, and how to avoid it
The pass is a day pass. Come back tomorrow and you buy another one, which catches people who plan to drive themselves to the caves one day and take a guided run to Conchi the next. If that is your plan, budget for two passes or fold both into a single guided day — several departures reach the caves and the pool in the same four hours.
The cheapest way to see everything: one guided departure that includes the pass. Six of them do, and the visiting page sets out what the rest of the day looks like.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter Arikok National Park?
The conservation pass is US$22 per person for adults, published by the Aruba Conservation Foundation, which manages the park. Children under 17 enter free. Residents of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao pay a reduced rate on production of a government-issued ID.
Are Arikok National Park ticket prices included in the tour fare?
On some tours, yes, and on others the pass is collected separately when you check in. Six of the listings here state the entrance fee inside their inclusions; three state it in their exclusions and take it on the day. The card for each tour says which, and the comparison table lists it in one place.
Where do I buy the conservation pass?
At the visitor centre by the San Fuego gate, or at the Vader Piet gate on the southern side. The park's own signage states that a valid conservation pass is required by law to enter. If your tour includes it, the operator handles this and you walk straight through.
Does the pass cover the caves and the Natural Pool?
Yes. One pass admits you to the whole park, including Fontein Cave, Quadirikiri Cave, Conchi and the windward beaches, with no second charge at any of them. The only extra costs inside the park are the ones you choose, like a guide.
What is collected at check-in that is not in the price?
It varies by operator, so read the exclusions before you book. Across these listings the items collected on the day are the conservation pass, a compulsory insurance fee on one UTV product, and optional safety goggles or a dust mask. Bring some cash, because these are usually taken at the desk.
Do I pay twice if I visit the park on two different days?
Yes — the pass is a day pass and a second day means a second pass. If you want the caves on one day and a guided run to Conchi on another, factor that in. For most visitors a single guided day covers everything they came for.
Is there a family or child rate?
Under-17s enter the park free, which is the whole of the park's own concession. Tour operators price their own seats and most charge a full fare for a child, so the saving is on admission rather than on the tour. Two operators carry infant seats and two accept strollers.
One number, one day, and the only thing left to decide is which vehicle takes you past the point a hire car stops. Every departure, with the pass column beside it, is on Arikok National Park Tours.
Tours with the conservation pass already paid
Aruba Arikok National Park Jeep Safari: Natural Pool & Baby Beach
Park pass includedHotel pickupLocal guide
From $95 per person
Aruba: Arikok National Park Jeep Safari
Park pass includedSnorkel gearLocal guide
From $109 per person