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Horseback Riding and Natural Pool Adventure in Aruba

4.9 · 60 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Aruba Operated by The Gold Mine Ranch Horseback Riding Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h–6h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 45 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A combined day: a ride through Arikok desert trails to the Wariruri natural bridge, then a private jeep on to the Natural Pool and the coast, with lockers, helmets, water, a local pastechi snack and hotel pickup included.

It runs most of a day and suits children from about six. 4.87 from 60 reviews at €181 per person.

In our comparison: #5 of 11 in Horseback Riding, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €181 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Use of restroom facilities
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local snack "pastechi"
  • Use of horseback equipment
  • Use of lockers and helmets (optional)

    Children from €165 (ages 8 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

    Reviews

    4.9
    60 ratings
    Tripadvisor 43 · Viator 17

    97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 58 of 60

    Star breakdown of all 60 ratings

    5 stars
    57 · 95%
    4 stars
    1 · 2%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    1 · 2%
    1 star
    1 · 2%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the riding guides and natural pool visit; the recurring caveat is the rough, jolting jeep ride

    Praised

    • Patient riding instruction and horses matched to experience
    • Chances to trot or canter for riders who feel comfortable
    • Guides sharing island history and taking photos along the route
    • Coastal scenery, cave visits and swimming in the natural pool
    • Horses that reviewers describe as healthy and well cared for

    Complaints

    • Very bumpy jeep travel that some found physically uncomfortable

    Written by Guidekin from the 57 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 January 2023 to 6 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    We are located on the road to the Natural Bridge and Gold Mill Ruins. Follow directions to the Natural bridge, we are the last stop on the paved/asphalt road. Our address is Matividiri 60. Please allow 20 minutes driving time from your hotel (Palm beach/Eagle beach areas). · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    09:00, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    Hotel pickup from 45 pickup points (45 pickup points listed by the operator, 44 of them hotels)
    Operator
    The Gold Mine Ranch Horseback Riding Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    Experience the north coast of the Arikok National park with all your senses. Join us and ride through the desert trails to the Wariruri natural bridge on horseback. The views of the coast during the tour are beautiful and best experienced on horseback. After the 90 minute horseback riding excursion, we will continue our adventure in the National Park to the Natural Pool in our private Jeep. The Jeep tour has a duration of 3 hours and includes visits to the Natural Pool and Fontein Indian cave. Local snack included.

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Good to know

    • Food included Local snack "pastechi"
    • Children from €165 ages 8 to 11

    The booking form will also ask for: weights, heights, arrival flight or ship details

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Horseback Riding

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #5 of 11€1815h–6h4.87 (60)shared
    Horseback Ride Tour to Natural Pool in Arikok National Park€1413h 30m4.86 (1268)shared
    Aruba's Northern Coast Horseback Adventure€1001h 40m4.9 (222)shared
    2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour to Little Natural Bridge in Aruba€1051h 40m4.86 (276)shared

    Ranked #5 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. Compare all 11 Horseback Riding

    From €181 per adult