Aruba's Northern Coast Horseback Adventure

Had a great experience at the Gold Mine Ranch. Everyone there was very welcoming and knowledgeable about the horses. I never once felt unsafe, all of the horses were very calm and well mannered. The guide took amazing pictures and videos for us. We never got off the horse but we did visit some amazing places and even got to walk through the water.

Overall this was a worthwhile and I think this would be an excellent addition to anyones vacation in Aruba whether you have ridden a horse or not. Just remember to wear long pants and listen to the guides.

The horses were well taken care of and the tour was beautiful. The owner has been with this ranch for several years. He cares about each rider and their experience.

My horse Gringo was a walker and not really a galloper and the tour guides didn’t really appreciate that so they kept making the gestures for him to go faster. Eventually, Gringo got sick of it and head butted the tour guides horse 😂 luckily I wasn’t harmed. They really keep the horses in one single file line so things run smoothly with the other excursions happening. Even if you’re a beginner, like myself, they ensure your safety and are patient with you. Please be more patient with the horses though. It’s hot and they do this often. Overall, we had a good time. Gringo didn’t wait for my pictures in the water because he was a bit flustered lol but I kept rubbing him and telling him he did well. If you happen to get my friend, Gringo - be kind to him and let the tour guides know, he’s doing his best.

This was amazing and Jesus was the best!!! When you come to Aruba (and you should) make sure to book a ride. It will be the one of the many highlights!

We are all beginners when it comes to horseback riding and I was slightly nervous about this adventure but the guys made me feel at ease. The horses were well behaved and healthy and the trail was perfect. In the beginning, we took our time through the terrain. The host took great pictures of the family at several locations. By the end of the ride we were able to ride a bit faster. I recommend as a family event. It was a great experience for a first time rider

Highly highly recommend booking a horseback riding adventure with gold mine ranch if you’re in Aruba and enjoy horses and horseback riding. The tour was absolutely breathtaking. We got a private tour (just my husband and I with a tour guide) due to miscommunication with pickup from the hotel and we couldn’t have been more pleased. Our tour guide was informative and made sure we had a great time. My horse elegancia (elegance) loved getting in the water and kicked and played in the water - which was one of the highlights of the tour.
Oh, and our tour guide took my phone and took EXCEPTIONAL pictures! Add excellent photographer to his resume!
Thanks again for such a great experience, and we’ll absolutely be back!

Highlight of my trip to Aruba! Safe, professional, beautiful, WELL worth the price. I was accompanying my young daughter with (truthfully) low expectations and was blown away. I’ve never ridden a horse or had any interest in doing so, so it was a pleasant surprise. The views are breathtaking, the guides knowledgeable and professional, and the horses well taken care of and well behaved. Highly highly recommend!!

My husband and I had a great time on this horseback adventure. We were able to walk, trot, and canter along the route through the national park. We were able to view the beautiful coast with the waves crashing along the rocks. Jesús and Manuela were amazing tour guides!

What an amazing experience! We took this tour toward the end of our week’s stay on the island and had spent most of our time snorkeling and exploring the many beaches up and down the coast, but we hadn’t seen much of the eastern coast. This tour was a great opportunity to explore the rocky dessert terrain of the island. We love fast-paced adventure, but it was also nice to slow down and truly appreciate the beautiful natural surroundings and the beautiful animals that brought us there. The horses were well-trained and the guides were friendly and instructive. Definitely one of the most memorable experiences from our trip.

The team was extremely attentive and knowledgeable for all levels of riding. They were friendly and made sure that we got to see the highlights of the island. They took great coast line pictures for our family. It was an absolutely wonderful time for everyone in our family! I ride horses a lot, and this was by far my favorite riding experience.

The driver picked us up from our hotel at no extra cost. The guide is extremely helpful. The best part is they stop at beautiful sites and take your pictures on your phone for you. They don’t have ANY hidden fees or secret charges. The views are breath taking and the ride is so much fun. I rode Ringo! Highly recommend you won’t be disappointed! Entire staff is amazing

The Ranch experience was everything we expected. We were picked up on time at our hotel and once at the Ranch we were assessed for horseback experience and matched with horses. The trail was easy and the views spectacular. The Ranch hands in our group gave us a few opportunities for trotting during the trip. Very well done, they managed the horses as we went through. This is good for families with older children as well.

During our trip, we lost a cell phone on the trail. The staff stepped up with all hands searching for an hour to find it. We were impressed and grateful for the over the top effort. In the end, we did find the phone! Thank you all!

I had no horseback riding experience, while my girlfriend had some. The horses were impressively well-trained, responding to the guides’ every whistle to speed up, stop, etc. We got amazing views of the desert and ocean, and the guides were kind enough to take pictures at the most scenic spots. Even though we were almost all beginners, the guides let the horses canter for significant stretches so we’d have a chance to have a more authentic experience riding a horse, rather than just walking. The tour guides were very friendly, funny, and attentive!
It was also a really nice feature that they pick you up from your hotel to take you to the ranch and drop you off afterwards (which probably saved us $70 in cab fare).

Tour was awesome great customer service ..beautifull horses qel kept..very obedient perfect for children as to far experienced riders..just a must!! Same ranch different tours ...so great choice overall !!

My 16 year old daughter and I took a private 2 hour ride on the northern coast from the Gold Mine Ranch. The horses at the ranch all appeared to be well cared for, which was my main concern. Our horses were also well behaved and responsive. Jesus was our guide. He was very attentive and made sure our horses were right for us. Shortly into the ride, he had my daughter switch horses with me because hers was being pokey, and that worked out much better. The views from the trails were spectacular- from the ocean to the cacti! Jesus took pictures of us at all the stops, and even videoed us cantering behind him. We had several opportunities to canter, which made it really fun. I was hoping we could actually canter along the beach, and take the horses into the water, but that was not an option. The beach photos we see on the website are just posed in front of the water. There isn't actually any riding along the beach. Despite that, there was not a dull moment on the entire ride. We loved it. Jesus was also very kind and patient with our "rough" Spanish, and we really enjoyed speaking with him and learning about the sites we visited. Seeing Aruba on horseback was a highlight of our vacation, I would highly recommend this tour, with Jesus as the guide.

We had a great experience horseback riding. The guides were experienced and very attentive throughout our whole ride. They made sure we got lots of great pictures. The horses were gentle and obedient. As novice riders we felt very comfortable and at ease the whole time. We would definitely recommend this activity. We were so glad we did it! The views were amazing.

Wow! From Rocky (Transportation),
to Candy and Jesus - speechless. Let me start by saying I’ve gone horseback
Riding on 3 different islands but this one, was top tier. Candy had not 3, but approximately 18 horses On his ranch which appeared to be well
Nourished/healthy and well trained! Candy took his time w. Providing instructions on to
Control the horse and how to Mount it . He introduced each horse by name and then proceeded accordingly. Jesus, I must say is courageous. While not something a tourist wish to see on an excursion, it was one I’ll never forget. Jesus immediately spotted a rattle snake in the desert (snakes territory on Aruba which is beyond their control) and did way with it as it capable of jumping several inches (not sure of the exact measurement) to prevent their clients from being harmed, at worst; poisoned. Aside from this, the amount of beautiful pictured Candy and Jesus took of my spouses and I and how patient they were about it was most appreciated. They were super efficient and very diligent. I was skeptical to book with any company not recommended by my hotel but this was the best decision I made. Paola from Hyatt Regency Resort and Casino recommended/booked this tour for my boyfriend and I which I am grateful for. If you are researching a tour guide for a horseback ridding excursion, DO NOT HESITATE to book with them. You will know regret it . Please, do not forget to thank and tip them at the end. They work hard to train and maintain the ranch’s ne most importantly to ensure the safety of the passengers. ROCKY/CANDY/JESUS - THANK YOU - from Kim and Isidro 🫶🏼!