--- title: "Aruba North Coastline: Small-Group Horseback Riding Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 100 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 226 duration_minutes: 100 duration_max_minutes: 120 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 8 of 11 (Horseback Riding) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-north-coastline-small-group-horseback-riding-tour/ --- # Aruba North Coastline: Small-Group Horseback Riding Tour **Guidekin's take:** An afternoon ride along the wild north coast past the Bushiribana gold mill ruins and empty beaches, with instructions, helmets and transport from the hotel zone. Riders must be under the stated weight limit, wear long trousers and closed shoes, and the start time is fixed. 4.74 from 226 reviews at €100 per person. In our comparison: #8 of 11 in Horseback Riding, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Canter your way through the northern coast, passing by the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, secluded beaches, and hidden gems only seen on horseback. This wonderful horseback ride is fun for anyone — couples, family, friends, and experienced riders. We are located right on the North-East coast and offer the best ocean view right from the start. We also strive to provide you with a safe ride by means of our personal service to you. Instructions and plenty of attention are provided to all our guests. 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 45 pickup points - Starts 16:00: one departure a day - Children from €83: ages 10 to 12 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 45 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €100 per person - Duration: 1h 40m–2h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 226 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: The Gold Mine Ranch Horseback Riding Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.74 from 226 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 212 of 226. - 5 stars: 200 (88%) - 4 stars: 12 (5%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 3 (1%) - 1 star: 8 (4%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the horses and coastal scenery, but some report distracted guides and shouting **Praised:** - Coastal and desert views along a route past cacti and rocky shores - Calm, responsive horses that reviewers describe as well cared for - Guidance that helps many first time riders feel comfortable - Guides take photos at scenic stops using guests' own phones - Chances to trot or canter for riders who enjoy a faster pace **Complaints:** - Some find the guides attentive, while others report distraction and shouting - Bumpy terrain and saddle soreness make the ride uncomfortable for some Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-03-14 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Please do not book if you exceed our weight limit of 225 lbs - Private transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Our guide will meet you upon arrival at the ranch and accompany you to the st...** (10m) - 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... 2. **Arikok National Park** (pass by, no stop) - You start off in the park as soon as you leave the Ranch, as we are located right on the northern coast. 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... 3. **Bushiribana Ruins** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 4. **Wariruri Bay is a dream come true for riding on the beach, galloping through ...** (15m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Arrival time is 3:30 pm for the mandatory riding instructions. We are located on the road to the natural bridge and Bushiribana gold mill ruins. We are the last stop on that road, Right next to the Ostrich farm. Please contact us if you need transportation. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJD0kWz5g5hY4RCP8F1rC_WEo Pickup points listed by the operator: 45 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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 exceed 220 Lbs. - Riding instructions start at 3:30 PM - Arrival time at our address is 3:30 PM - Make sure to contact us with your hotel information for your pick up time Booking asks for: weights, heights, arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Horseback Riding | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 11** | €100 | 1h 40m–2h | 4.74 (226) | shared | | [Horseback Ride Tour to Natural Pool in Arikok National Park](/caribbean/aruba/tours/horseback-ride-tour-to-natural-pool-in-arikok-national-park/?format=md) | €141 | 3h 30m | 4.86 (1268) | shared | | [Aruba's Northern Coast Horseback Adventure](/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-s-northern-coast-horseback-adventure/?format=md) | €100 | 1h 40m | 4.9 (222) | shared | | [2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour to Little Natural Bridge in Aruba](/caribbean/aruba/tours/2-hour-horseback-riding-tour-to-little-natural-bridge-in-aruba/?format=md) | €105 | 1h 40m | 4.86 (276) | shared | Ranked #8 of 11 in Horseback Riding by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €84 to €181, median €105; typical length 1h 40m. 0 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/horseback-riding-aruba/?format=md ## More in Aruba - All Aruba tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-north-coastline-small-group-horseback-riding-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md