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Excellent!
It was a great experience from start to finish. The staff were very knowledgeable and supportive. The horses were well cared for and well trained. It was a fun ride and not just a couple of photo opps. I loved it and would do it again.
Authentic Aruba Morning Horseback Riding Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 40min–2h
- Price from
- $110 / person
- Location
- Aruba
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 222 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- The Gold Mine Ranch Horseback Riding Tours
- Meeting point
- We are located on the road to the natural bridge and Bushiribana Gold mill ruins. Our address is Matividiri 60. Please arrive at 8:30am for the mandatory instructions. We are the last stop on that road, next to the Ostrich farm.
Description
This isn't your regular nose-to-tail riding. We offer horseback adventure! We are located right on the North-East coast where the views are fantastic, with a wide range of caribbean and desert wonders, such as beautiful cacti, beaches, sand dunes, and a fantastic ocean view. You will walk, trot, and canter along the most beautiful scenery that Aruba has to offer. Come join us and take this off your bucket list! The tours are 90 minutes non-stop riding, with small breaks at the beaches so you can take pictures if you would like to do so. No one gets off the horse during our tours. We don't park the horses during the tour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our guide will meet you upon arrival at the ranch and accompany you to the stables to begin the riding instructions. Riding instructions is required before anyone gets to mount their horse. After the instructions the guides will assign each rider to their horse according to their riding experience.
Bushiribana Ruins
Experience the gold rush history of Aruba as you pass by the Bushiribana gold mill ruins. The abandoned Bushiribana gold mill once processed ore from mines in the nearby hills during Aruba's gold rush of the nineteenth century. As you pass the ruins you will ride towards the splash bay and arrive at the first beach; Budui Beach.
Wariruri Bay is a dream come true for riding on the beach, galloping through white sand dunes, and posing under the baby natural bridge. All while your own personal guide and photographer takes care of your photos. For a memorable experience book now and take this off your bucket list!
Arikok National Park
The tour starts right at the coast, as we are located right on the northern coast no entrance fee is required. Once in the area you will have ocean view all the way to the beaches. You get to ride the north coast and feel the strong breeze and waves around you. All of this with personal attention to you in our small groups that ensure safety first and fun at all times.
What's included
Included
Use of horseback riding tack
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Helmets (optional but recommended for adults, mandatory for children)
Riding and safety instructions
Not included
Gratuities
Please do not book if you exceed our weight limit of 225 lbs
Private transportation
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is outside the lobby or the security gate between 8:00am-8:15am. Please check your confirmation email for the exact pickup time or contact us.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
222 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Long pants and firm shoes strongly advised. No hats allowed.
- Our weight limit is 220 Lbs. per rider Please do not book if you are over 220 Lbs.
- Riding instructions start 8:30 am
- Arrival time is 8:30 am
- Make sure to contact us with your hotel information for your pick up time
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Authentic Aruba Morning Horseback Riding Tour take?
Authentic Aruba Morning Horseback Riding Tour lasts about 1h 40min–2h. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Authentic Aruba Morning Horseback Riding Tour cost?
Prices start at $110 per person for this Aruba experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Authentic Aruba Morning Horseback Riding Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup is outside the lobby or the security gate between 8:00am-8:15am. Please check your confirmation email for the exact pickup time or contact us. Pickup points include Coconut Inn.
What languages is Authentic Aruba Morning Horseback Riding Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Authentic Aruba Morning Horseback Riding Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 222 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by The Gold Mine Ranch Horseback Riding Tours.
Reviews(222)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
Nice trip
Was alot of fun. Plenty of time for personal photos. Guides were really nice
S
Amazing views and guides!...
Amazing views and guides! Such a fun experience and highly recommend! Horses are well behaved and easy to ride.
H
PERFECT balance of experience and sight seeing
An AMAZING experience to see the dessert and sights with having fun striding and galloping the shoreline. The tour guides were exceptional to make sure it is at everyone’s pace with clear instructions. Despite going to UTV guided tour ride along the same shoreside, this guided tour made you see it in a different light and some new parts that you might have missed. Definitely recommend it for families with children as well. My daughter loved it.
L
Chomping at the bit
We had a blast! Did this on our honeymoon and it was a small group of folks who had mostly never done it before. You need lots of sunscreen but the experience is great. You see beautiful views and it's novel getting to do it from the horse. I was riding Napoleon and he liked to be first in line for the horses so he would ride ahead until he was behind the guide
T
Great Horse Excursion
Beautiful scenery, great staff and well-trained horses. The staff will take your photo on your horse at various stops. I highly recommend this excursion.
S
Look no further don’t compare just book!
I booked the afternoon tour & by far the best experience I have ever had horse back riding!! The staff was super friendly. Drop off & pick up was smooth. Before picking a horse back riding excursion I really wanted to pick one that wasn’t the ordinary experience I’ve had many times in the past at different countries. This by far blew my expectations away! The scenery, the excitement while galloping on the horse and the long period of time on the horse made it worth every penny. I came home telling everyone my experience. No regrets !!
J
Horse on the beach experience
My daughter and I enjoyed this experience! The instructors were amazing. The views were beautiful 😍 .
S
It was good, but not as good as a year ago when I rode.
It was good for the most part, but based on my previous ride with them, less pictures were taken & you had to have your phone with you instead of pics the the leader took and sent to all. Also, no cantering and the leader was on his phone lot while riding.
R
Worth it
Wear com table clothes . Nice ride , horses trained well and enjoy the beautiful scenery by the coastline and dessert . I would highly recommend
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