Horseback Riding Tours in Aruba: 12 on the Shortlist

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

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

Ride a well-trained horse through Arikok National Park with guides such as Patrick or Jackson, stopping at Conchi Natural Pool for about 30 minutes. No riding experience is needed. Hotel and port pickup, park fees, bottled water, and a small-group setting are included. Bring a towel, sunscreen, closed shoes, and a sense of adventure.

“Best vacation experience!! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Our guide has the horses trained so well and he matched us with a horse that fit our personality. I recommend this excursion for solo travelers as I felt safe traveling through the desert on a horse for my first time for 2 hours! I plan to do this again before leaving Aruba.”

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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 the Caribbean coast at Urirama Beach Cove. Guides match horses to your ability, help with mounting, provide helmets and water, and take photos during the ride. The pace is gentle and the route suits beginners, children age five and up, and experienced riders.

“This was an awesome experience. We got to see a part of Aruba we never would of seen staying by beaches by hotels. The staff was great. Safety and fun is their top priority. I'd highly recommend this tour, and they pick you up at your hotel.”

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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-filled countryside to Urirama Cove. Guides such as Nelson, Max, and Saya provide instruction, stay with the group, and take photos. All equipment and hotel or port transport are included. The pace suits beginners and families, though you should bring water, sunscreen, and a hat.

“Max was absolutely the best!! We learned so much about the island, birds and other wildlife! Highly recommend this place to anyone who visits!! We will be back!!”

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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 match you with a calm horse, help beginners get comfortable, and keep the tour personal with groups capped at 10. Pickup is offered, bottled water is provided, and guide Andres is often praised for his patient instruction.

“Instructors very informative and nice Good trial Will do again with this same company. I loved every moment”

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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 through Aruba’s desert coast, past Bushiribana ruins and Wariruri Bay. Expect beginner-friendly instruction, gentle horses, beach photos, and chances to trot or canter. Hotel pickup is offered from select areas, and groups are capped at 10 riders.

“Trail riding the way it should be! My husband and I have very different backgrounds with horseback riding. This was his first time ever and I’ve ridden a collective of 10 years at least. The horses at the Gold Mine Ranch are exceptionally trained for trail rides. They are listening to both you as the rider and the commands the guides are giving through whistles. Most trail rides I’ve been on in the states primarily focused on walking and MAYBE trotting; the horses on those trail rides tended to be more stubborn and food driven like the typical horses you’d be riding during lessons. Not the Gold Mine Ranch horses!…”

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

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

Ride from The Gold Mine Ranch along Aruba’s north coast with a group of no more than 10. After required instruction, you’ll pass Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins and reach Wariruri Bay, where you may ride on sand and pose by the baby natural bridge. Guides help beginners, share island history, and take photos.

“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 cactus-filled Cunucu with guides such as Nelson, Nestor, Max, and Pilo. English and Western tack are available, and the guide may allow trotting, cantering, or galloping along the coast. Group pace depends on the least experienced rider, so book private if speed matters most.

“This trip was not what was advertised at all! I purposely chose it because it was supposed to be for advanced riders, and we were supposed to trot canter, and gallop. The reviews that I read from other people were great, and it sounded like people really got to do those things on the ride. Our ride consisted of only five people, my daughter, and myself, and a family of three. The family of three had not ridden ton, but had definitely ridden before. Halfway through the ride when we hadn’t done anything but walk with the horses yet I asked the guide if we were going to run with…”

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8.Sunset Horseback Ride in Aruba

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

Ride for about 90 minutes through Aruba’s dry countryside and along the North East Coast, ending at a hilltop sunset lookout. Beginners are welcome, helmets and transport are included, and guides such as Nelson, Max, and Susan have helped riders feel at ease. Small groups are limited to five people.

“What a wonderful, relaxing, pleasant experience. We will absolutely do it again with our future guests. View along the ride was a sight to behold!”

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9.Horseback Riding Wariruri Beach Tour in Aruba

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

Ride a well-trained Paso Fino through Aruba’s dry countryside to Wariruri Beach and its Mini Natural Bridge. Guides such as Alex, Jenny, and Juan match horses to riding ability, offer helmets and water, and take photos during the ride. No experience is needed, but the 225-pound weight limit and strong sun matter.

“Alex picked us up on time, was super happy, cheerful, and helpful. We had a beautiful ride. There were all levels of riders on the tour and tour guides did a great job with all levels. Highly recommend!”

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10.Aruba Horseback Riding Tour to Hidden Lagoon

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

Ride through Aruba’s traffic-free Cunucu countryside with a professional guide from Rancho Notorious. This one-hour, beginner-friendly trip reaches a quiet lagoon where you may spot donkeys, iguanas, and parakeets. Hotel pickup, helmets, and drop-off are included. Choose from six daily departures, with groups capped at five riders.

“Great experience the tour guide and the driver were amazing and friendly , highly recommended . The weather and the ocean view were breath taking .”

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11.Horseback Riding and Natural Pool Adventure in Aruba

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

Spend five to six hours riding from The Gold Mine Ranch to Wariruri Bay, then switch to a Land Rover Defender for Arikok National Park, Conchi Natural Pool, and Fontein Cave. Guides such as Andrew, Carlos, Rocky, and Johnrick lead the outings, with hotel and cruise-port pickup, small groups, and pastechi pastries included.

“Amazing horseback and jeep tour. Professional, safe guides who love people and share island history.”

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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 calm instruction and stop for photos. Pickup from hotels and cruise ports is included. Maximum rider weight is 200 pounds.

“Riding with my husband and tour guide Nesto was very relaxing & peaceful. The mountains and ocean was a beautiful site. I recommend this tour for anyone wanting a peaceful, stress free ride. Thank you Nesto!”

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