Horseback Ride Tour to Natural Pool in Arikok National Park
Recommended by 97% of travellers
Aruba
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Ride horses through Aruba's unspoiled and rugged landscapes during this small-group tour. Get matched with a horse according to your skills and experience, then follow your horseback riding guide through the desert scenery of Arikok National Park to the natural pool to cool off. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off is included; no horseback riding experience is required.
- Horseback riding tour through Arikok National Park
- Go swimming in the famous "Conchi" natural pool
- Choose from a morning or afternoon tour
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off is included
What's Included
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Helmets - 12 and under mandatory
- Swim in the famous Natural Pool
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Maximum weight 220lbs fully clothed - strictly enforced for the well being our riders & our horses
- Towels
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Begin your horseback riding adventure with pickup at your Aruba hotel, cruise port, or at a centrally located meeting point, where you climb into a comfortable tour vehicle for the trip to Rancho Loco.
Once there, meet your horseback riding guide, who matches you with a horse according to your skills or abilities. You can also get instructions and guidance on how to handle the horse; no horseback riding experience is necessary for this tour. Get comfortable with your horse and the commands before heading out on the trail.
Ride through Arikok National Park and up into the highlands for photo-worthy views of the island before descending to the coastline to reach the natural pool, a stunning volcanic rock formation. Spend about half an hour exploring the area and swimming in the pool (optional). Climb back on your horse and head back to the stables.
Say goodbye to your trusty steed, climb back into your ground transportation, and be transported back to your original departure point.
Once there, meet your horseback riding guide, who matches you with a horse according to your skills or abilities. You can also get instructions and guidance on how to handle the horse; no horseback riding experience is necessary for this tour. Get comfortable with your horse and the commands before heading out on the trail.
Ride through Arikok National Park and up into the highlands for photo-worthy views of the island before descending to the coastline to reach the natural pool, a stunning volcanic rock formation. Spend about half an hour exploring the area and swimming in the pool (optional). Climb back on your horse and head back to the stables.
Say goodbye to your trusty steed, climb back into your ground transportation, and be transported back to your original departure point.
1
Arikok National Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Rancho Loco Aruba
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Conchi Natural Pool
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Riders shall *not exceed* 220 lbs fully clothed which is strictly enforced for the well being of our horses and riders
- Long pants and closed shoes are *strongly* recommended but not required. If you choose to wear shorts, please bring a pool towel to put over the saddle to protect your legs.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- Special note to cruise ship passengers - We only offer our afternoon tour to cruise ship passengers. No exceptions. No refunds will be given for misinforming us.
- Not recommended for travelers with hip problems
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,232 reviews
Jason_L, Jun 2026
It was an amazing experience. The people there were amazing and we had an amazing group. I went with my girlfriend who loves animals and she loved it. I also am an animal lover so it was nice getting assigned your horse. You really get to bond with the animal and you see how amazing they are. The tour was great! amazing views and the natural pool. We loved it
Marilyn_B, Jun 2026
This was a great experience for me and my family. As beginners the guide was professional, friendly and patient. Would definitely recommend them!!!
Mabel_S, Jun 2026
This tour was amazing. The staff was informative and accommodating. It was the first time my kids ever rode horses and they took such good care of them. We loved the views on the trail and the natural pool. The horses were well taken care of and they were well trained. The guide was excellent so we had a wonderful experience!
Tori_M, Jun 2026
We did several excursions during our trip, we enjoyed each and every one of them, but I will say this experience topped them all. My girls are 12 and 14 and they had the absolute best time. They spent the remaining 2 days of our trip asking to go back and talking non stop about their horses. We enjoyed talking with our guide. We felt safe on our horses despite being new to riding. We went on the early morning tour. We had an incredible experience.
Kelli_D, Jun 2026
So glad we did this activity! We almost cancelled due to disinterest from the teens, but once we got on the horses that all changed. It was one of their favorite activities from the week and something we as parents will always remember. The older children also had a great time. Highly recommend!
Susan_P, Jun 2026
Really enjoyable and fantastic way to explore Aruba! Beautiful horses, excellent guide, and kristy it was running behind the scenes show that day is a lifesaver! Thanks for the ride kristy we enjoyed my birthday dinner. Thanks to you!
Debbie_G, Jun 2026
Book it! You will be glad you’re did. The guide was very informative and made me feel comfortable even though I haven’t rode a horse in many years.
Kiana_P, Jun 2026
Amazing experience! Everyone was so kind and took their time assigning horses to make the trip as smooth as possible. I definitely recommend coming to this ranch, they really care for their animals and customers.
Russ_C, Jun 2026
Fun ride to beautiful place and back. Guide was fun and very helpful. The ride was mixed with walking, trotting, and whatever you call a little faster.
Jeseca_D, Jun 2026
What a great day experience, my tour guides Peter and his daughter were so professional and knowledgeable! They made me feel like I had been riding horses for years. The views and the natural pool made it that much more worth it !!
Deborah_F, May 2026
This was a wonderful trip by horseback into the Aruba outback, but you need to be comfortable around horses. The trail for us was very windy, dusty and at times fast. I loved it! The scenery is breathtaking! Unfortunately the winds and tides did not allow us to go into the natural pool, but there was a surreal beauty and respect to the ocean and its fury that day.
P_J, May 2026
Very good ride and awesome Tour Guide. The horses were very well trained and we recieved a lot of training prior to getting on the horse. Everyone on the tour team was amazing and we had a really good time.
It was the first time my wife was on a horse. The Tour Guide made the experience very easy and now my wife loves horses.
Michael_C, May 2026
Our horseback riding trip with Patrick was great! He was awesome and the trail was beautiful. We had a great time!
Kadie_S, May 2026
We had a great time! This was a great experience for both beginners and experienced horsemen. Our guide was fantastic and you can tell the horses are well taken care of. We highly recommend this activity! Of course the natural pool was beautiful, but the ride there and back was the best part.
Lori_C, May 2026
Amazing experience. Pick up at our hotel made it easy to get there. Hosts were knowledgeable and fun. Horses were great. I was happy I had a sun shirt and long pants plus a hot. Stop at the natural pool was perfect. Highly recommend this tour. Great way to see the beauty of this side of the island.
Paula_S, May 2026
Rancho Loco Horseback riding has become a staple on my annual holiday to Aruba. I enjoy the challenge of being pushed out of my comfort zone to do something natural and enjoyable. This is my sixth time and counting of being with Rancho Loco. I keep coming back because I always feel safe with the staff. I appreciate their attentiveness to each rider. I trust their expertise in horse pairing and safety guidance. I had a great time again and I am looking forward to my next visit!
Paul_K, Apr 2026
The staff was very friendly. They took very good care of me to alleviate my nerves about riding a horse.
Dwayne_D, Apr 2026
Never got picked up. There was a discrepancy in pick up times and miscommunication.. We were given a start time of 9am . The hotels wifi was out and we never received the pick up time
Response from Host, May 2026
The tour time is 9 a.m. your ticket clearly states that pick up begins one hour before the tour time at 8 a.m. for the morning tour which you booked. You do not need WiFi to make a telephone call in Aruba. If you had any questions about transportation you could have easily called us. You could have asked the concierge or front desk to make that call. However, just to set the record straight we notified you through the Viator portal on March 27th of your pick up time as well as the evening of April 27th which was 14 minutes after you sent us the message requesting the pick up time. We also called your phone the morning of your tour 6 times beginning at 8:01 a.m. with no answer. The second to the last call at 8:15 a.m. you declined. We also tried to reach you at your room at 8:11 a.m. We tried repeatedly to reach you while our driver waited for you.
Amanda_W, Apr 2026
I was so excited for this, it was the first excursion we booked! When we got there they weighed us. I also weighed myself and husband before we left on our vacation. I was 148 and my husband 218. There’s a 220 lbs weight limit. We did this on day 3 of our vacation. Their scale said I weighed 157 and my husband 229… there’s no way!! just got home after 7 days of vacation weighed myself again. I’m 150 and he’s 220, that’s more like it. so they scammed us out of $310 since he wasn’t able to ride. I changed the batteries in our scale and everything to make sure. So have proof of what you weigh in case they scam you too.
Response from Host, May 2026
We have a weight limit in place for your safety as well as the safety of our horses. This is NOT A SCAM. We weigh you fully clothed and with shoes on and advise you in advance of this so you are well aware. We will give a 2lb leeway but your husband was 9lbs over the limit and 14lbs over what you indicated on the booking. So again…not a scam your husband weighed 9lbs over the limit. I would advise anyone who is close to the limit to weigh themselves with exactly what they will be wearing on the horse before booking this tour. We take the weight limit and our horses welfare very seriously and your horses were reserved for you in advance.
Lori_P, Apr 2026
We had such a great time. Our guides were great. Loved the horses and the ride. Would highly recommend.
JUDITH_E, Apr 2026
I almost passed on this excursion and I am so glad I didn't! The family that runs this stable is just so friendly and our guide Patrick was really awesome! We had a very nice ride, a great visit through Arikok to the natural pool. I am so happy I did this excursion, loved my sweet boy Muneco! Thank you for an excellent adventure!
Jillian_A, Apr 2026
This experience was worth every penny! We did the morning ride and the ranch was super helpful with hotel pickup. The natural pools were closed due to high surf but it was still breathtaking and beautiful.
Bring closed toe shoes, and pants! Lots and lots of sunscreen. There is absolutely no shade on the trails.
Megan_W, Apr 2026
Patrick was amazing especially with my daughter who is incredibly shy & was nervous about her first ever horseback riding. He was very thoughtful in his placement of each horse to the rider & gave a lot of good instruction to help us feel safe while enjoying the ride. We very grateful for the experience with Muneco, Arian, & Ringo. They were great horses!
Tamara_G, Apr 2026
Highly recommend this excursion! The ranch takes great pride in their care of their horses. We rode up and over the desert mountains to the natural pool. Our family has done a multitude of vacation adventures and we all agreed this was our favorite we have done! The horses were so incredibly well trained, the scenery was beautiful, and the guides were excellent.
CHARLES_A, Mar 2026
This is a LONG ride… What can I say, these folks are exceptional at what they do(love)! Horses are well trained, & groomed. Employees & animals are family, and they’re fantastic! The vibes are LOVE, & we will be back again & again, as long as they’ll have us! Thanks for the memories!
PAUL_V, Mar 2026
Great ride with a guide that took care of the group. Good conversation and awesome scenery made it a memorable experience. The natural pool provides break to cool off and get great pictures. Sunscreen, covered legs, insulated water bottle and a secured hat are highly recommended. Listen to your guide… respect the horses and you’ll have a good time.
Michele_T, Mar 2026
Patrick was a great guide! The horses were gentle and well cared for. It was a lot of fun! Great views and time to cool off at the Natural Pool. I would do this again!
William_R, Mar 2026
I cannot speak highly enough of this experience. The perfect excursion for my family and making memories.
Our guide, Patrick, is a true gift to the world and anyone who gets to experience riding horses with him. He was a pure leader, genuine, kind, funny, uplifting… the best teacher for all involved.
I really can’t find the perfect words to express how much I appreciate having him as my family’s guide.
Thank you my friend. We will see you again.
Hailey_A, Mar 2026
This was an amazing experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly; he made the experience truly enjoyable. The views were absolutely beautiful and the entire trip was not too long or too short. Unfortunately, we were not able to swim in the natural pool due to rough waters, but this is not something that ruined the entire experience.
Lisa_T, Mar 2026
Perfect experience, amazing guide, spectacular scenery. Remember to put sunscreen on multiple times :)
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