Aruba Outdoor Adventures

Aruba Outdoor Adventures is a locally operated company offering guided pedal-kayak and snorkeling tours on the southern side of Aruba. The operator uses different coastal locations depending on the excursion, including Spanish Lagoon, Mangel Halto, Barcadera and areas around Savaneta. Tours are kept small, with a published maximum of eight participants.

A central feature of the Aruba Outdoor Adventures kayak program is the use of Hobie pedal kayaks in tandem and single-seat configurations. Guests propel the kayaks with their legs and steer by hand. The operator states that previous kayaking experience is not required for its general tours and provides safety, kayaking and snorkeling instructions before excursions.

Current trips vary in format and inclusions. Options include a Spanish Lagoon Kayak Trip, RJs Adventure, Barcadera Reef Adventure, Comandeurs Baai Adventure, Mangel Halto Adventure and a separate shore-based Snorkeling Adventure. Depending on the itinerary, inclusions may consist of pedal kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices, dry bags, snorkeling equipment, water, refreshments or snacks. Travelers should therefore check the individual trip page rather than assuming that every item is included on every tour.

Aruba Outdoor Adventures currently publishes a weight limit of 110 kg / 250 lb per kayak seat and requires participants to use the supplied life vest or snorkeling jacket. Its general FAQ recommends tours for people ages 5–80 who are comfortable on the water, although this conflicts with the Aruba Tourism Authority’s current 16+ recommendation and should be confirmed directly when age eligibility matters.