Private Tour
Aruba Private, 2 Hour Horseback Riding Tour For Advanced Riders
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
From the ranch you will be taken on a 2-hour guided horseback riding tour through the 'Cunucu' or Aruban countryside with no streets or traffic and venture to where the iguanas, parakeets roam free. Enjoy the rough north east coast with the waves crashing wildly onto the rocky shores, walk on a beach and if weather permit into the ocean. If the guide sees you can control your horse well the dunes of soft white sand are a great place for a controlled gallop, scenic views and photos. Other trails might be chosen. Depending your skill level and preferences. This tour is very nice for the more advanced riders. English and western tack available. Galloping is allowed for the experienced riders (tour guides discretion). Free round-trip transportation provided. Choose from one of two departure times when you book.
Before and after the ride we have cold drinks, coffee/ thee and our famous delicious Dutch Grilled sandwiches you can purchase at our cozy Country Bar
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
All passenger weights per person MUST be advised at time of booking
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Maximum weight 200 LBS per person
price is per person
Pick up time is between 45 minutes and 20 minutes prior to tour departure time .pleas call or e-mail to confirm your pick up time and location
If you have your own transportation please be at the ranch 20 minutes prior to tour departure time
Please call to confirm your pickup time or arrival time if you have your own transportation. This can vary by season
The driver will wait no longer than 5 minutes after pick up time. rescheduling comes with extra cost.
Refunds will not be issued if tour / activity is missed due to late arrival at the ranch or pick up location or NO-SHOW
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
choose from english or western tack
Use of helmet
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
From your Aruba hotel you will be transported to a ranch situated in the typical countryside of Aruba. Once at the ranch you will complete your waivers and meet your guide and horse. The tour guide will give you instructions and get you mounted on your horse and the adventure will begin. The guide will check how well you and others control their horses and takes it from there. Ride through the Aruban countryside enjoying different trails. We can include a beach, or other places of interest where our trails pass. Take in the great views and use your camera to take memorable pictures. Choose from English or western tack. Before and After the ride you can purchase cold drinks, coffee and Thee at our cozy country ranch bar. Try one of our Famous delicious Dutch Grilled sandwiches
Options
Aruba Private, 2 Hour Horseback Riding Tour For Advanced Riders
Pickup included
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Upset
Christine F,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I am so distressed The horses are malnourished- hip bones sticking out, coats dull, shoes falling off (actually shoes on some feet, and none on others) I am upset I participated in the activity as when they took the saddle off after the ride and I saw how skinny the horse was- I almost cried Food needs to be sent and these horses need to be rescued
Lovely ride
boroncana,
Dec 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a lovely early morning ride. Horses were fresh and ready to go. Wind in your hair and sun on your back with lots of lovely canters. A great way to start the day.
Absolutely worth the ride!!!
Tjsully77,
Nov 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most incredible experience visiting Rancho Notorious! It was very easy for us to find. Download Maps.Me it is super helpful to navigate around the island. The ranch is family owned and I love that they have kept it small because it is a much more personable experience. Once we arrived we were greeted, we signed waivers and received instruction based on our knowledge and capabilities with riding. Do yourself a favor and be honest about your riding experience! They are super helpful and attentive! Our tour guide made my daughter and myself feel very comfortable. He had been riding and around horses since he was 4yrs old and you could tell he absolutely adores the horses and takes very good care of them. We rode western on Victoria and Dolly and got to trot and canter through the canucu and over sand dunes! The scenery was breath taking! We took lots of pictures and our guide took some videos and pictures of us as well! All in all 10 out of 10 recommend visiting Rancho Notorious when in Aruba!! It was a great experience and wonderful memories made!
Great
Ruth H,
May 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00As current horse owners we were happy to see the horses in such good care. Barn staff knew the horses personalities and was able to match ride and horse perfectly. Our guide Nelson was very attentive to our safety. The ride on the beach was beautiful but it would be nice for the Arubian government to see to cleaning up the pollution that tourists and cruise ships bring to the beach. We enjoyed our morning ride and would recommend Rancho Notorious to others.
Rock is the Best! Sophrira & Johnny Handsome
Sarah Beth M,
Apr 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rock was absolutely amazing at El Paseo Rach Hoofs of Hope ❤️ He made sure we felt safe and got the best out experience! He even walked the whole trip on foot to ensure the horses and us were comfortable. The horses are well trained and so sweet. This ranch is beautiful and the horses are well kept and treated with so much love. They all love Rock. His dog even joined us for the trail ride! Highly recommend this!
Horseback riding in Aruba
bonniepR6813VX,
Feb 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can’t say enough about this place-absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!The horse’s,the views,the guide were all fantastic!Highly recommend-if I was staying longer I would go again!
Definitely recommend
Kaitlyn G,
Dec 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Nester was our guide. He was fantastic but didn’t speak much English which is the language we requested for our tour. We loved our horses and were able to gallop across the beach in our advanced tour. Would definitely recommend!
We had a good time.
elloryf2021,
May 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Pretty fun time. After we booked we were told we were too far away to be picked up, they only pick you up if you stay at the resorts, which kinda stunk but it was ok. Nelson our guide was very nice and showed us a great time! We liked the 7am ride, for the 10am ride would have been really hot. They used English stirrups on a western saddle which made it a bit difficult to hang on, but the ride was still fun. Overall it was fun. The people who worked there were very warm, welcoming and pleasant. Nelson stopped at very nice areas and took our picture. which was so nice of him. Overall I recommend.
Rancho Notorious Horseback Riding Tour
peterpena2022,
Apr 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All I can say is WOW! The island of Aruba is a beautiful island with wonderful climate which is why we have been visiting every other year since being introduced. This was our first time seeing the island from a different perspective - on a horse!!! We went to the edge of the island and shared some wonderful photos on an isolated beach. Would recommend early morning or sunset ride when there is less sun or make sure to wear sunscreen. Tour guide was very friendly and informative.
Very Disappointed
Robert D,
Apr 16, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00Imagine getting up at 5:30 am to be in the hotel lobby by 6:30 and the van not showing up. They wrongly assumed because I had a rental car that I would bring my daughter although I never agreed to that. The said they sent me email notification but I never got it. Also I was charged for 2 riders even though only my daughter rode. I should not have been charged for 2. I tried to resolve this matter and avoid writing this but they had no interest. What they are not saying is I actually did go there the day before to make sure the manager knew I wanted the van to come. So basically a day of vacation was wasted we drove to the place and when I tried to cancel Rancho Notorious called. They offered to let my daughter ride at the 5 pm sunset ride but did not offer for a second rider to ride. So my daughter paid twice as much for her ride. The ride was ok but I’m not sure it was worth double the price. I’m writing this in the hopes no one else goes through this. They should understand that if the decide not to pick you up when they have told you they are coming they should call or make sure the message was received. Also it doesn’t seem fair to charge one person double. Physician in Maryland
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