--- title: Aruba's Northern Coast Horseback Adventure lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 100 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 222 duration_minutes: 100 duration_max_minutes: 120 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Trot and canter, morning rank_in_category: 2 of 11 (Horseback Riding) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-s-northern-coast-horseback-adventure/ --- # Aruba's Northern Coast Horseback Adventure **Guidekin's take:** The morning version of the north coast ride, with walking, trotting and cantering across dunes, cacti and beaches for a full riding session rather than a nose to tail walk. Helmets, water and transport are included; there is a rider weight limit and no hats allowed. 4.9 from 222 reviews at €100 per person. In our comparison: #2 of 11 in Horseback Riding, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 45 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Children from €84: ages 10 to 12 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 45 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €100 per person - Duration: 1h 40m–2h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 222 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: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.9 from 222 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 217 of 222. - 5 stars: 211 (95%) - 4 stars: 6 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise well trained horses and coastal scenery; a few describe staff as impatient. **Praised:** - Coastal and desert scenery with stops at viewpoints - Well trained horses that reviewers describe as healthy and well cared for - Helpful guides who explain riding basics and reassure beginners - Guides taking photos of riders along the route - Chances to trot, canter or gallop that many riders enjoyed **Complaints:** - Some praise patient guidance, while others report impatience with riders or horses - Photo stops without dismounting to explore on foot Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-08-09 to 2026-09-25); 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. **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... 3. **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... 4. **Arikok National Park** (pass by, no stop) - The tour starts right at the coast, as we are located right on the northern coast no entrance fee is required. 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 We are located on the road to the natural bridge and Bushiribana Gold mill ruins. Our address is Matividiri 60. Please arrive at 8:30am for the mandatory instructions. We are the last stop on that road, next to the Ostrich farm. 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 - 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 Booking asks for: weights, heights, arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Horseback Riding | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 11** | €100 | 1h 40m–2h | 4.9 (222) | 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 | | [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 | | [Horseback Riding Wariruri Beach Tour in Aruba](/caribbean/aruba/tours/horseback-riding-wariruri-beach-tour-in-aruba/?format=md) | €84 | 1h 30m | 4.85 (140) | shared | Ranked #2 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-s-northern-coast-horseback-adventure/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md