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title: Sunset Horseback Ride in Aruba
lang: en
type: tour
city: Aruba
country: Caribbean
price: 118
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.69
reviews: 137
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en, nl, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Sunset ride?
rank_in_category: 10 of 11 (Horseback Riding)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/sunset-horseback-ride-in-aruba/
---

# Sunset Horseback Ride in Aruba

**Guidekin's take:** A ranch ride for all levels through the cunucu countryside, with iguanas and parakeets along the trail, up to a hill on the north east coast to watch the sun go down, with helmet, hotel or port pickup and local taxes in the price. Drinks and snacks at the ranch bar are extra. 4.69 from 137 reviews at €118 per person.

**Sunset ride?:** Ranch ride for all levels to a sunset hilltop at €118 per person for 1h 30m; helmet and pickup in, bar drinks extra, weight cap. 4.69 from 137 reviews. Trade-off: Bar drinks and snacks extra; weight cap. (last checked September 19, 2026)

In our comparison: #10 of 11 in Horseback Riding, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

From the ranch you will be taken on a 1.5-hour guided horseback riding tour through the 'Cunucu' or Aruban countryside free of streets and traffic. Your guide will take you through the rugged countryside where the iguanas, parakeets and other animals live to the North East coast of the Island. watch the beautiful Aruban SUNSET from atop of a hill , spectacular views  . - all skill levels are welcome! 

Before and after the ride we have cold drinks, coffee/ thee and our famous delicious Dutch Grilled sandwiches you can purchase at our cozy Country Bar

Galloping is not allowed! Free round trip transportation Palm beach / eagle beach area Hotels / condo's / Tierra del Sol area ,Cruise ship terminal and renaissance hotels is included.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 37 pickup points
- Starts 17:00, 17:30: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase),…
- Children from €118: ages 6 to 13

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 37 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €118 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.69/5 from 137 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Rancho Notorious Enterprises NV
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Dutch, Spanish
- Start times: 17:00, 17:30
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.69 from 137 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 125 of 137.

- 5 stars: 121 (88%)
- 4 stars: 4 (3%)
- 3 stars: 4 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 7 (5%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the scenery, gentle horses and photo stops; some rides ended before sunset.

**Praised:**
- Desert trails, ocean views and sunset scenery
- Calm, well trained horses that many beginners found easy to ride
- Patient guidance that helps nervous riders feel comfortable
- Guides taking photos of riders at coastal viewpoints

**Complaints:**
- Some found guides informative, while others struggled with limited English
- Less riding along the beach than some travellers expected
- Some rides ended before sunset or lacked a dedicated sunset stop
- Some reported frightened or frustrated horses, while others described them as well cared for

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-02-18 to 2026-09-15); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Local guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Use of helmet
- Local taxes
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

## Not included

- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Grilled sandwiches, snacks and cold drinks are available to purchase at Cozy Country Bar

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 17:00, 17:30
- 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 recommend navigating directly to "Rancho Notorious" using Google Maps or Waze.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJLVl8R_Y3hY4Rji8TUuTVe7Y

Pickup points listed by the operator: 37

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
- Children under 5 years of age may ride with a parent for free.
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival /no shows and of cruise ship
- Pick up time is between 45 minutes and 20 minutes prior to tour departure time .pleas call or e-mail to confirm your pick up time and location
- If you have your own transportation you need to be at the ranch 20 minutes prior to tour departure time
- The driver will leave after 5 minutes after pick up time at you pick up location. please be on time. we can only reschedule you at extra cost if there is availability
- Please call to confirm your pickup time or arrival time if you have your own transportation. This can vary by season
- Maximum weight limit is 200 LBS

Booking asks for: weights, arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Horseback Riding

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #10 of 11** | €118 | 1h 30m | 4.69 (137) | 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 #10 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.

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