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Horseback Riding in Aruba: North-East Coast and Sand Dunes
Ride horseback through Aruba's natural wonders in small guided groups or choose a personalized private horseback riding excursion available for all skill levels with sunset horseback riding option.
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Horseback Riding in Aruba: North-East Coast and Sand Dunes

Ride horseback through Aruba's natural wonders in small guided groups or choose a personalized private horseback riding excursion available for all skill levels with sunset horseback riding option.
Aruba
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2 hours See schedule
English, Dutch, Spanish
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  • Choose from 7 different horseback riding trails with different length and difficulty
  • Enjoy a complimentary pick up at your hotel or cruise ship terminal
  • Listen to a safety briefing then meet your horse and prepare for the horseback riding tour
  • Follow your multilingual guide through our 'Cunucu' or Arubian countryside
  • Pass by the wish garden, take beautiful panoramic photos and gallop over dunes of fine sand if you are experienced
  • Refresh yourself upon returning to our ranch then take our shuttle back to your hotel or cruise ship
Reserve your spot for only $17.16 per person!
We know you don't like spending a lot of money upfront. So instead of paying the full amount, you can secure your spot for only $17.16 and pay the rest at the check-in. And the best part? Even this small deposit is fully refundable if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance! See prices and schedule.
This activity is available to both hotel and villa guests as well as to cruise ship passengers.
Important On cruise ship days, thousands of people are looking to do activities and tours sell out weeks or even months in advance. Secure your spot now and if you change your mind, you can still cancel for a full refund 24 hours before the start.
Kids friendly
6+ years
Round trip transfer included
Guided tour
Mobile voucher accepted
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David Jahnke
Reviewed by David Jahnke on November 17
Nestor was a superior guide. The horses were spirited and responded to commands. Not typical trail deadheads. Nestor allowed us to run whenever we wanted. Super...
Reviewed by David Jahnke on November 17
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Description

Discover the beautiful and unusual countryside of Aruba in the best horseback riding tours. Enjoy small group or private horseback riding excursions seven days a week with multiple departures daily. Horseback riding is one of the most beautiful and serene things to do in Aruba you can enjoy with your friends and family.


Your North-East Coast and Sand Dunes horseback riding tour in Aruba starts with a pick up at your hotel or cruise ship terminal by an air-conditioned van 30-45 minutes before the tour.


After arriving to our ranch close to Palm Beach, you will listen to a quick briefing from your guide and meet your horse. You will find Paso Fino, Trocha, Trotton, and the South-American Quarter horses on our ranch. We provide both Western and English tack. Your guide will help you prepare and getting on your horse, then the horseback riding excursion takes off.


This great tour shows you a little bit of everything. You will reach the north-east coast through the ‘Cunucu’ without the need of crossing busy streets. We will pass by the wish garden and have the option to take beautiful panoramic photos. Experienced riders can gallop over dunes of fine white sand. We will take a rest on the beach if time permits. Choose a 4:00 pm departure for a sunset horseback excursion in Aruba. This 2-hour trail ride is available for intermediate and advanced riders and galloping is allowed if you are experienced.


After returning to our ranch, enjoy some fresh water, say farewell to your horse then take our shuttle back to your hotel or cruise ship terminal.


We offer guided horse riding excursions for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders with a minimum age of 6 years. Our excursions are available for both hotel guests and cruise ship passengers as a shore excursion. Choose from horseback riding on the beach, explore secret lagoons, caves and the beautiful sand dunes with cactus forest


Countryside and Hidden Lagoon

From the ranch we will take you on horseback through our 'Cunucu' or Arubian countryside. The tour will lead through the outback not having to cross streets or traffic. You will follow your guide to the hidden lagoon where many donkeys, iguanas, parakeets, goats and rabbits live. Choose a 5:00 pm departure for a sunset horseback riding tour in Aruba.

For all skill levels. No galloping allowed. 1 hour long. From $70

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Beach and Sea Horseback Riding Tour

Our guides will take you from the ranch through the countryside and a residential area. We will have to cross two roads with traffic to reach the beautiful coastline of Malmok Beach where you can walk through the water with your horse if weather and tide permits.

For advanced riders. No galloping allowed. 2 hours long. Only on Monday and Friday. From $105

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Urirama Cove, Secluded Beach and North-East Coast Horseback Riding Tour

Get a taste of country and beach horseback riding in Aruba. Our guides will take you through the typical Aruban countryside to the north-east coast and Urirama beach. This tour is solely through the countryside without any traffic. This trip is fun for all ages.

For all skill levels. No galloping allowed. 1.5 hour long. From $80

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Countryside and Alto Vista Chapel Horseback Riding Tour

This scenic trail will take you through our 'Cunucu' or Arubian countryside. The tour will lead through the outback not having to cross streets or traffic. You will follow your guide to the hidden lagoon where many donkeys, iguanas, parakeets, goats and rabbits live. We will then stop at the historic Alto Vista chapel where you enjoy beautiful views. Choose a 4:00 pm departure for a sunset horseback ride in Aruba.

For all skill levels. Galloping allowed. 2 hours long. From $85

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North-East Coast, Sand Dunes and Lighthouse Horseback Riding Tour

This tour shows you a little bit of everything. The tour will lead through the outback not having to cross streets or traffic. You will reach the north-east coast through the ‘Cunucu’, passing by the Tierra del Sol Golf course. Take photos of the beautiful view and gallop over dunes of fine white sand if you are an experienced rider. Have a nice stop on top of the Coral Plateau with beautiful views of the north-coast.

For advanced riders. Galloping allowed. 3 hours long. From $135

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Beach and Countryside Horseback Riding Tour

This ride gives you the chance to enjoy both the Arubian countryside and Malmok Beach. You can choose if you would like to spend more time riding your horse on the beach or prefer more time in the countryside and see the coastline on the other side of the island, which is completely different.

For advanced riders. Galloping allowed. 3 hours long. From $135

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Price includes
  • 2-hour horseback riding tour
  • Hotel transfer
  • Guide
  • Helmet
  • Water
What to bring
  • Comfortable clothing
Good to know
  • Minimum age: 6 years
  • Maximum weight: 221 lbs / 100 kg
  • Children under 6 years may ride with their parent (free)
  • Children under 15 years most wear helmet (provided)
  • This tour is for advanced and intermediate riders
  • Galloping is allowed for experienced riders
Flexible cancellation policy
  • Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the commencement of the activity, no refund after.
  • Full refund if cruise ship does not dock in time or does not dock at all and tour is missed.
  • Full refund if supplier cancels the tour.
  • If there is no specific check-in time then booking must be cancelled at least 24 hours before tour day.
  • No refund if you don’t show up for the activity or if it starts with a pick up and you miss it.
  • Supplier gets to decide if the weather is good enough to run the tour.
  • In case of a dispute, Twistour has the final word in deciding the amount of refund.
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  1. Click on the Book now button and choose the date and amount of tickets
  2. Proceed and fill in your billing details
  3. Pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal
  4. You will receive your voucher via email or you can download it from this site in your Tickets submenu
  5. On the day of the activity, follow the instructions in your voucher to the check-in location
  1. Go to the reserve your spot section on this page and choose the date and amount of tickets
  2. Click on the Book now button and fill in your billing details
  3. Pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal
  4. You will receive your voucher via email or you can download it from this site in your Tickets submenu
  5. On the day of the activity, follow the instructions in your voucher to the check-in location
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Check-in location
We pick you up at your hotel or cruise ship terminal 30-45 minutes before the tour. Exact pick up time will be advised after reservation.
Cruise ship passengers will be picked up at the Citgo gas station outside of the terminal, by the ice machine.
If you want to come on your own, our ranch is located in Boroncana 8D, Noord.
If you stay in a remote area where we do not offer transfer, you will need to come to the ranch 30 minutes before the tour.
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4.8
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David Jahnke
Great Experience(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
Reviewed by David Jahnke on November 17, 2019
Nestor was a superior guide. The horses were spirited and responded to commands. Not typical trail deadheads. Nestor allowed us to run whenever we wanted. Super fun, awesome sights from 1 side of the island to the other. Highly recommend
Frugal65
Frugal65(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
October 26, 2018
reate unforgettable memories in Aruba with your special one in a romantic excursion designed for couples and honeymooners.
maurajo
maurajo(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
September 23, 2018
Our family had a wonderful time on a trail ride with Nestor in June. I am an advanced rider (riding for 6 years) and Nestor offered to give me an advanced lesson the next day. All I can say is, the lesson was outstanding! I have never been able to gallop in my lessons in the US, because the riding rings are too small. I was so nervous, but Nestor taught me how to gallop within the first ten minutes of the lesson. I spent the rest of the time galloping on the beach on Jaunes. To say the least, that was one of the best days of my life! Thanks to amazing Nestor, I learned to gallop and had a great time at Racho Notourious!!
Hannah V
Hannah V(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
September 12, 2018
Our tour guide Nestor was so knowledgeable and kind! We got to see some of the greatest parts of the island and there was no better feeling than galloping on these horses along side Aruba's beautiful desert and beaches. My girlfriend said this was her favorite part of our trip! The ranch was small, but quaint, with a pig, some goats, and several horses, we got to learn all of the animal's stories! There were even two barn dogs who were very friendly and made us feel welcome. Highly recommend this tour and Rancho Notorious!
frank G
frank G(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
August 01, 2018
rode at notorious on July 19th 2018. Myself and my 2 daughters aged 10 and 14. i am an advanced rider and my daughters are intermediate rides. Our guide Nestor was amazing. He was informative, friendly and help my intermediate daughters advance their skills all while being safety conscious. That day it was only my daughters and myself on the ride, which was a great advantage to advance my daughters skill level.
I would highly recommend Rancho Notorious to anyone looking to enjoy a fun 2 hours with a great guide.
i will certainly ride at Notorious our next trip back to Aruba
Thanks again Nestor and the whole Notorious crew.
Deanna C
Deanna C(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
June 26, 2018
Typically a trail ride ends up being a little boring for riders who have a little more experience in the saddle, but in spite of being with a small group of other riders who were not up for trotting and/or cantering, I was allowed to open up a bit and get some cantering in where the trail allowed for it. I rode a pretty boy named Bandito who was a pleasure. My guide was so pleasant and extremely confident - based upon previous reviews I read here I was HOPEFUL to get Nestor and luckily I did! It was great to get to stop and take a few pictures along the water too. Nestor was great for conversation along the ride where I asked him loads of questions about the island, his homeland, family, etc. I had a wonderful time! I will definitely be coming back to visit Nestor during my next visit. :)
victoriamcgoey
victoriamcgoey(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
June 14, 2018
This was the best ride my daughter and I have ever been on! Nestor was an awesome guide—so happy and joyful. It’s evident that he loves the animals and connects with them. They respect him and listen to him, for he is kind and gentle with them. It’s clear that he loves being a guide and treasures the beauty of Aruba. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the ride was smooth and fun! My daughter, who is an advanced rider, enjoyed cantering while I was comfortable walking and trotting. We stopped at the top of a mountain and had an amazing 360-degree view. There is no better way to see Aruba! We stopped at the beach too—spectacular! This morning ride with Nestor is one we’ll never forget! Thank you, Nestor! And thank you to Juanes and Jesse James (the beautiful, agreeable horses) and Lucky the dog, who was a spirited and darling sidekick! You all made our trip to Aruba extra special!
Stewart B
Stewart B(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
May 07, 2018
I booked this tour for my daughter, daughter-in-law, and bonus granddaughter. They all agreed, the best riding experience available. The tour guide was great and the view of the island from the high point, probably a hill not mountain, was exceptional. Better value, for experienced riders, than cruise tour. They say five star and highly recommended.
probson1
probson1(*)(*)(*)( )( )
December 21, 2017
After the reviews with Nestor we were expecting a fun time. However Max was our guide and he was fine, BUT the terrain was all rocky and there was nowhere to let the horses run. All we did was walk for two hours, it was only suitable for beginners. We did go to the sea and a rogue wave provided some excitement. All in all rather boring. The horses were in excellent condition, if only there was someplace to let them run.
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