The World’s 15 Best Aruba Horseback Riding Tours

1.Horseback Ride Tour to Natural Pool in Arikok National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,147 reviews · from $155Our pick

Rancho Loco Aruba takes you on a three-hour horseback ride through Arikok National Park to Conchi Natural Pool. You receive a horse matched to your ability, riding instruction, park access, bottled water, and hotel or port transport. Guides including Patrick and Jackson help beginners feel at ease, while the rugged route, ocean views, and optional swim add real adventure.

“This was an amazing way to experience Arikok National Park without renting a 4x4! We loved getting to swim in the natural pool and see the beautiful landscape. Even though we had minimal prior experience with riding horses, they made us feel very comfortable the entire time, and the horses seemed very well taken care of. Highly recommend!”

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2.Aruba Beach Ecological Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,083 reviews · from $95Best value

Ride with Hoofs of Hope Aruba from desert trails and cactus country to Urirama Beach Cove. You’ll receive basic instruction, a helmet if wanted, a matched horse, bottled water, hotel pickup, and free ride photos. The pace suits beginners and children age five and up, with guides such as Pedro helping riders stay together and comfortable.

“It was a wonderful experience! Everyone was very nice and pleasant. Horses were very well trained. We love it very much!”

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3.Aruba Countryside: Horseback Adventure to Urirama Cove

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · from $115

Ride from Rancho Notorious through Aruba’s rocky cactus country to Urirama Cove, a secluded northeast-coast beach. Guides such as Nelson, Max, and Saya stay with the group, help beginners, and take photos. Hotel or cruise-port pickup, helmets, instruction, and a 90-minute ride are included.

“The tour guide took many pictures of us on our horses. The scenery was beautiful and the ride was fun.”

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4.2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour to Little Natural Bridge in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $116

Ride from Rancho Amistad through Aruba’s dry northern countryside to Wariruri Beach and Little Natural Bridge. Guides such as Andres match horses to your experience, help first-time riders settle in, and share local details along the trail. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 10, and the ride lasts about 1 hour 40 minutes.

“I would highly recommend this ranch for horseback riding. They're very informative and friendly. I will definitely do it again. The next time I come to aruba”

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5.Aruba’s Northern Coast Horseback Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $100

Ride from The Gold Mine Ranch with guides such as Jesus and Candy across Aruba’s northern coast. After safety instruction, follow desert trails past cacti, dunes, Bushiribana ruins, and Wariruri Bay. Expect walking, trotting, and possible cantering, plus scenic photo stops. The group is limited to 10 riders.

“My daughter and I a great time! Views were amazing and all the staff were so helpful! Would recommend any skill level to go!”

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6.Aruba North Coastline: Small-Group Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 182 reviews · from $100

Meet at The Gold Mine Ranch near Matividiri at 3:30 pm for required riding and safety instructions, then ride Aruba’s northern coast toward Bushiribana and Wariruri Bay. Expect calm horses, photo stops, ocean views, and a small group of up to 10 riders. Hotel pickup may be available if arranged in advance.

“I had such a great time with the horses! So much fun! The guys were fun and kind and horses were well mannered and sweet. I would definitely come back and do it again!”

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7.Aruba Horseback Riding Tour For Advanced Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $125

Ride for about two hours through Aruba’s Cunucu countryside toward rocky coast and a remote beach. Guides such as Nelson, Max, Nestor, and Pilo adjust the pace to the least experienced rider, so private booking is best if you want guaranteed cantering or galloping. Hotel and cruise-port pickup, helmets, and English or Western tack are included.

“We are advanced riders and the other group was not but they had 2 guides and they let us walk trot and canter!!!”

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8.Sunset Horseback Ride in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · from $130

Ride from Rancho Notorious through Aruba’s cactus-filled countryside to the rough northeast coast and a sunset lookout. Beginners are welcome, helmets are provided, and guides such as Max and Nelson help match riders with suitable horses. Hotel and cruise-port pickup is available, with drinks and snacks sold at the ranch bar.

“My group absolutely LOVED everything about this trip! Nelson our guide on the horse was so kind. He took so many photos for us and even kept stopping to check that everyone in our group was okay. The horses themselves were great! You can tell they are well taken care of and loved. Our driver and other guide (I forget his name) was wonderful as well. He matched each of us with what horse he thought was best. He explained everything in great detail and answered any questions we had.”

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9.Horseback Riding Wariruri Beach Tour in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $98

Ride gentle Paso Fino horses through Aruba’s cactus country to Wariruri Beach and the Wariruri Mini Natural Bridge. Guides such as Alex, Jenny, and Juan help beginners, match riders with suitable horses, and share details about the island. Pickup from a hotel or port is available, and groups are limited to 12.

“Our guides were great! First time in Aruba and can't wait to go back!! Horseback riding was amazing, and we have great pictures to prove it!”

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10.Aruba Horseback Riding Tour to Hidden Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $105

Rancho Notorious takes you through Aruba’s traffic-free cunucu countryside to a hard-to-find lagoon where donkeys, parakeets, and iguanas may appear. You get hotel transport, a helmet, and a professional guide. Max, Nelson, and Nestor have received warm praise for friendly, careful help, though the ride is slow and no galloping is allowed.

“I loved traveling through the (Canucu) country side of beautiful cacti and stopping bat Ocean for great pictures! Nelson was a great guide always watching about our safety. Felt very special since just me and my family on the tour. Someone Read more”

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11.Horseback Riding and Natural Pool Adventure in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $195

You’ll ride from The Gold Mine Ranch to Wariruri Bay, then switch to an air-conditioned Land Rover Defender for Arikok National Park, Conchi Natural Pool, and Fontein Cave. Guides such as Andrew, Carlos, Rocky, and Johnrick lead the day, with pastechi pastries, hotel or cruise-port pickup, and a maximum of eight people.

“We had a great time, our guide johnrick was so attentive especially patient with us who are a little older, we missed a message from the tour company and missed the meeting time, but when I contacted them they rescheduled us for later in the day with no worries, we had a wonderful time,”

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12.Horseback Riding 2 Hr SUNSET , Rock formation & North Coast Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $145

Ride for two hours from Rancho Notorious through Aruba’s countryside to a rock formation, rugged North Coast, small beach, and sunset viewpoint. Guides such as Nelson, Nestor, Max, and Hester offer riding help and stop for photos. Pickup is included, groups max out at five, and drinks are available afterward for an extra fee.

“The Sunset ride was fantastic. The guide was helpful and ensured we stopped at every opportunity for some great pictures”

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13.Aruba Private, 2 Hour Horseback Riding Tour For Advanced Riders

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $285

Ride for two hours through Aruba’s countryside and along parts of the rugged northeast coast with a private guide. Your trail is matched to your riding ability, with beach access possible. Choose English or western tack, meet guides such as Nestor or Nelson, and watch for donkeys, parakeets, and iguanas.

“Excellent experience! Nestor is the best guide and instructor for every level. We highly recommend you add this experience to your stay in Aruba, from the pickup to drop off we couldn’t have asked for more!!”

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14.Aruba Horseback Riding Tour to Alto Vista Chapel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $120

Ride through Aruba’s quiet countryside and along the rugged North Coast to Alto Vista Chapel with a local guide. Novices receive instruction, experienced riders may be allowed to gallop, and groups are limited to five. Pickup, helmets, drinks, coffee, and Dutch grilled sandwiches are available at the ranch.

“Beautiful landscape and a good time. I was under impression you would stop at the church and go inside, that wasn’t the case. I perhaps came to that conclusion on my own but just an FYI. Horses were great and overall we enjoyed”

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15.Aruba 2,5 hrs Horseback Riding For Advanced Riders

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $214

Ride from Rancho Notorious through Aruba’s countryside to the rocky North Coast, with trails selected for your riding ability. Expect beach stretches, cactus fields, hill climbs, dunes, and controlled galloping. The tour suits strong, advanced riders, runs for about 2.5 hours, and carries no more than five people.

“This is the perfect riding experience for advanced riders. A variety of terrain, including beach gallops, hill climbs and trekking through the gorgeous cactus fields, make this a very unique ride. Nestor, the guide, was extremely kind, professiRead more”

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