Ride from a country ranch into Aruba’s raw cunucu landscape, with potential beach gallops and rugged north-coast views. This two-hour private tour is aimed at experienced riders ready for controlled speed and island scenery.
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The horse breaks into a steady walk and the wind off the northeast coast starts to push salt through the air, daring you to look up from the bluff and take the full view. You ride out from a small ranch set in Aruba’s dry ‘cunucu’ countryside — scrubby divi-divi trees, low limestone ridges and sudden pockets of soft white sand where the island meets the sea.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate to strong core and balance; riders should be comfortable posting at trot and controlling a horse at speed.
Wildlife
History
The cunucu countryside reflects Aruba’s rural past of small farms and cattle ranches carved onto coral limestone, with features tied to colonial-era land use.
Conservation
Operators limit off-trail riding and enforce weight limits to protect fragile dune vegetation and minimize erosion; respect wildlife and keep distance from nesting shorebirds.
Reserve your spot on the Aruba Private, 2 Hour Horseback Riding Tour For Advanced Riders today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Weight & booking requirements
Maximum rider weight is 200 lbs; provide exact weight and full names at booking to ensure safe horse assignment.
Footwear & clothing
Wear long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes or paddock boots to protect legs and provide a secure grip in the stirrups.
Timing to avoid heat
Book early morning or late afternoon rides to avoid midday heat and stronger onshore winds that can roughen the sea.
Hydration & sun protection
Bring a refillable water bottle and SPF — Aruba’s sun is intense and rides can be exposed with little shade.
Helmet (provided or personal)
Protects against falls and is required for safety on varied terrain.
Closed-toe riding boots or sturdy sneakers
Improves grip on stirrups and protects feet from brush and rocky ground.
Long riding pants or jeans
Prevents chafing from saddle and provides leg protection on scrubby trails.
Hydration bottle & SPF
Keeps you hydrated and protected from Aruba’s strong tropical sun.