Aruba's Northern Coast Horseback Adventure
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
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.
Options
Regular Morning Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Use of horseback riding tack
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Helmets (optional but recommended for adults, mandatory for children)
Riding and safety instructions
Gratuities
Please do not book if you exceed our weight limit of 225 lbs
Private transportation
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
213 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it
Rosebel A,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wear com table clothes . Nice ride , horses trained well and enjoy the beautiful scenery by the coastline and dessert . I would highly recommend
great time. the guides...
Salvatore C,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00great time. the guides were very informative and attentive horses were very responsive and well trained . do not miss out on this adventure.
Had the best time !!
amanih598,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this for my birthday and i had the best time ever!! The tour itself was so scenic and gorgeous. The staff does a good job of explaining for newbies . They make sure you’re not left behind . CJ did an amazing job taking pictures ! Cj was nice and funny and offered recommendations on places to go on the island . I would 100% do this again and recommend it to everyone
My family of four really enjoyed this horseback riding adventure!
AmyG121130,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family really enjoyed this experience! Candy and Jesus were great leaders, made sure everybody was safe, secure and in line. They also took great family photos by the coast! Beautiful ride along the coast with the waves crashing near you.
An Unforgettable Afternoon at Gold Mine Ranch
born2travel1968,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely amazing time during our afternoon ride at Gold Mine Ranch! Our group of five had very little horse riding experience, yet the staff made us feel completely comfortable and safe from start to finish. The horses are incredibly well-trained and disciplined, allowing us to focus on the spectacular views rather than worrying about our steering. A huge highlight was our guides, who went above and beyond to take tons of photos of us throughout the trip. It truly was the best time—I would recommend this experience to anyone and everyone visiting Aruba! One tip: they don’t want you to wear a hat unless it is very tight or has a chin strap. As there is not a lot of shade out there. Try to find something to cover your head if you can.
Do it!
Jennifer W,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful views of the ocean on this ride. Appeciated the time the guides took to take pictures of us for memories! Felt like we were in great hands as far as safety is concerned.
BEAUTIFUL coastline ride
Peggy S,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect hour and a half ride to the coast and and up through the cactus area stop and take pictures absolutely loved it thank you
Highly recommended!
Wanderer59186180785,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience! Our guide was patient with us and great with the horses. Very professional and friendly. Would go again.
Fun & scenic horseback ride
shannonneff,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A super fun experience! Horses were well taken care of and easy to get along with. A good value and unique way to see the North coast. I would recommend this to folks with at least a little bit of horseback riding experience though as we did pick up the pace a few times without being asked if we wanted to. I enjoyed this aspect but understand that not everyone would!
Amazing
Nicole Z,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This riding excursion was fantastic! Lots of cantering and galloping along the coast and on rugged trails! Perfect for an adventurer looking for a thrilling tour!
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