Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Matividiri, ArubaOur 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 their riding experience.Duration: 10 minutesPass By: Arikok National Park, Arikok National Park, ArubaYou 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 personal attention to you in our small groups that ensure safety first and fun at all times.Pass By: Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, Spanish Lagoon, Oranjestad ArubaExperience 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. Learn about the history of the Gold Mine Ranch and surrounding areas as you explore on horseback. As you pass the ruins you will ride towards the splash bay and arrive at the first beach; Budui Beach. Stop At: Wariruri Bay, ArubaWariruri 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 bucket list!Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Natural Bridge, Windward Coast Andicuri Beach, Arikok National Park ArubaCome and enjoy the wonderful sights of the northern coast on horseback. The views are fantastic, with a wide range of Caribbean flora and desert landscape, such as cacti, beautiful beaches, sand dunes, and a breathtaking ocean view. Don’t miss it!Duration: 15 minutes
Supplier Name
The Gold Mine Ranch Horseback Riding Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Infants must sit on laps,Not recommended for travelers with back problems,Not recommended for pregnant travelers,Near public transportation,Not wheelchair accessible,Long pants and firm shoes strongly advised. No hats allowed.,Our weight limit is 200 Lbs. per rider,We pick up at hotels in the high-rise and low-rise area. Pick up time starts at 3:00 pm. Please remember to inform us about your pickup location.,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Inclusions:
Bottled water,Transportation starts one hour before (3pm),Use of horseback riding tack,Helmets (optional but recommended for adults, mandatory for children),Riding and safety instructions,History and information about the Gold Mine and area,Lockers available
Exclusions:
Gratuities,Please do not book if you exceed our weight limit of 200 lb
We loved the experience. We were a family of 4 beginners, 2 adults and 2 kids. They took good care of us and guided us through the trip with patience and care. We made great memories and this was one of the best attractions of our vacation in Aruba.
Reviewed by: sheilasJ8754OA, 12/01/2021 12:00:00 AM
It was really bad experience for us. They provided me a really weird horse and when I requested them to change it, they refused to do it as they were so rude. The whole experience was so bad. The pictures they show on the website seems like fake. We didn’t rode the horse on the beach.
*DO NOT BOOK THIS*
Reviewed by: TheSaraEdition, 10/31/2021 12:00:00 AM
It was a great experience, I had the male horse name Colorado he was a beautiful brown and was kinda wild for the ladies. But he was well kept. I absolutely loved this excursion but the only thing I suggest is cotton shorts because your inner thought will hurt and eventually be bruised.
Reviewed by: Arkeonia_R, 08/15/2021 12:00:00 AM
To me, this is a must do. I think amongst all the activities we did, this was the most favorite. The sights were amazing and riding a horse on the beach is magical. I did it with my tweens who are not experienced riders and they were ecstatic. The staff is very caring. One staff members went with a car and took pictures of us from afar (so the horses were not disturbed at all) and we were given the opportunity to purchased the pictures through electronic download, and guess what: we did! We loved it so much it was nice to take that souvenir with us. Worth every pennies!!!
Reviewed by: Patricia_B, 08/13/2021 12:00:00 AM
The horses are well taken care of. They have a firm weight limit to protect their beautiful horses. The guides were good at accommodating all levels of rider. Horses were mostly cooperative. The ride is very meditative - not much talking from the guides, which was a welcome relief! They will offer pictures for extra (a lot). I will admit, the pics were lovely, but half the cost of the tour. The only downside is the abundance of 4x4's driving around, but the horses seem to have right of way, and everyone cooperated. Still, do everyone a favor and avoid the 4x4 rentals. Super destructive and noisy. Horses are a much better option. The ranch is located near the gold mine ruins, and the setting is beautiful!
Reviewed by: darstar1, 07/29/2021 12:00:00 AM
