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Horseback Riding Tour

Desert trails and a swim on horseback

DifficultyBeginner_to_intermediate
Duration1.5-3 hours
Price$70-130 per person
Type
Adventure
Difficulty
Beginner_to_intermediate
Duration
1.5-3 hours
Price
$70-130 per person
Min age
6+
Group size
Small guided groups
Best season
Year-round; morning and late afternoon are coolest
Fitness
Moderate
Rating
4.7/5
Physical req.
Moderate. Riders need balance and basic core strength to sit a horse over uneven ground. Calm horses and short routes suit beginners.
The experience

Horseback Riding Tour

Ride through Aruba's desert countryside and along the coast on a guided horseback tour, past cactus and divi-divi trees to quiet windward beaches, often ending with a bareback swim.

A horseback tour is one of the most relaxed ways to see the wild side of Aruba. Guided rides leave from ranches in the countryside around Noord and head out across the dry, cactus-studded interior, past wind-bent divi-divi trees and rocky hills, toward the coast. The pace is gentle and the scenery is pure desert Caribbean, a world away from the resort strip yet only a short ride from it.

Most tours aim for a quiet stretch of windward coast or a secluded beach, where the trade winds blow and the Atlantic surf rolls in. A favorite finish is leading the horses into the shallows for a bareback swim, a cooling treat after the dusty trail. Routes and lengths vary, with options for complete beginners on calm, well-trained horses as well as longer rides for the confident.

What a riding tour offers

  • A guided trail through desert countryside near Noord.
  • Coastal and windward-beach scenery away from the crowds.
  • Beginner-friendly horses and short rides, plus longer options for experienced riders.
  • An optional bareback swim, often paired with views toward Arikok National Park.

Wear long trousers and closed shoes, bring sun protection and water, and pack swimwear if a beach swim is included. Tours run morning and late afternoon to avoid the midday heat, and beginners should mention their experience so the ranch matches the right horse.

At a glance

What to know before you go

Good for
✓Families
✓Couples
✓Nature Lovers
✓First Timers
Included
✓Well-trained horse and tack
✓Guided trail with a local rancher
✓Safety briefing and helmet where provided
✓Coastal or beach route
What to bring
✓Long trousers
✓Closed shoes
✓Hat and sunglasses
✓Reef-safe sunscreen
✓Water bottle
✓Swimwear if a beach swim is included
Good to note
✓Tell the guide if you have never ridden before.
✓Follow the guide and keep a safe distance between horses.
✓Sun and heat are intense; bring water and sun protection.
✓Move calmly around the horses to avoid startling them.
Plan it

Plan this experience

The essentials for booking Horseback Riding Tour and getting there.

Best season
Year-round; morning and late afternoon are coolest
Meeting point
Ranch in the Noord countryside (hotel pickup with many operators)
Group size
Small guided groups
Minimum age
6+
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This activity is in
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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Guided rides leave from ranches in the countryside around Noord and head across the dry, cactus-studded interior toward the coast, often reaching a quiet windward beach. The scenery is desert Caribbean, away from the resort strip.