Aruba Horseback Tour: Sunset Views & Cacti Trails

Experience a breathtaking 2-hour horseback riding tour through the picturesque Aruban countryside and beach at sunset. All skill levels welcome!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Boroncana - Your driver will collect you from your Aruba hotel or cruise port (approximately a 10-minute drive) and transport you to the ranch, conveniently located just 5 minutes from most major hotels in the Palm Beach area. The ranch is nestled in the charming Aruban countryside. Upon arrival, you’ll complete the necessary waivers, and your…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Use of helmet
  • Local taxes
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

From the ranch, participants will embark on a 2-hour guided horseback riding tour through the ‘Cunucu’ or Aruban countryside, free from streets and traffic. Riders will follow a new trail through the typical cacti landscape to a large rock formation. Those who are able to climb can reach the top to enjoy a stunning view. The journey then continues to…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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496randalr
Nov 5, 2025
Great memories made - Thank you Viator and Rancho Notorious Aruba - LOVED LOVED LOVED this horseback ride!!! First of all, the staff at Rancho Notorious is amazing. So kind and sweet and treated us like family. Secondly, the horses were FANTASTIC. Not a single issue or "scary moment" with either of them. And then the ride itself was awesome - through desert rocky landscape down to the ocean. And our guide made the ride even more special by stopping at various points and taking pictures for us. He really is the best. Note: My wife had never ridden a horse before and she was totally comfortable and she loved it. This horseback ride is THE ONE to choose in Aruba.
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Gary_a
Oct 22, 2025
Phenomenal Sunset Tour! - This is our second time with Rancho Notorious! I was terrified of riding a horse.until we met our guide Nelson in March 2025 and another lovely guide in Oct 2025! They are phenomenal! The gorgeous scenery in the hills feeling the constant trade wind seeing the cactus and other wonderful plants was so refreshing! Then you arrive at the ocean around sunset and that was breathtaking! We will return in March for the same tour! Each time I see or notice something different
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Ivanna_o
Sep 25, 2025
had the best time! - 10/10 must do trail! easy, horses are fun and easy going, very sweet and you can feed them a snack after the trail! was my husband and i’s first time on horseback, got easy and clear instructions on how to get on and how to ride the horse. went during our honeymoon and got to see a beautiful sunset and walk by the ocean. overall such a peaceful trail. tour guide was very sweet and fun, made sure to wait if a horse was taking its own pace and would always check in with everyone. the horses know what they’re doing and make sure to follow the trail of the lead. was truly an amazing experience, will do again next time in aruba!
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H8851dfdouglasa
Jun 12, 2025
First Horse Riding Experience - Barbara was very friendly and knowledgeable. This was our first time on a horse and put us at ease. Nelson was our guide. He was very patient. Loved the horses and the scenery to and from the beach. Highly recommend!
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Mshafe2018
Mar 11, 2025
Very professionally run and worth every penny. - Did this from the cruise ship. Absolutely wonderful family and friends running this place. The ride is pretty easy and the horses are excellent. Can’t miss with Rancho Notorious
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Kait
Feb 22, 2025
Sunset Horseback Ride - My husband and I had an amazing horseback riding experience! It was so nice that it was just the two of us, making the ride feel private and peaceful. The scenery was beautiful, and the horses were incredibly well-behaved, making the ride enjoyable and relaxing. The guides were friendly and made sure we felt comfortable the whole time. If you’re looking for a quiet, scenic ride with well-trained horses, I highly recommend this experience! Would definitely do it again.
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Tommy1317
Jan 3, 2025
Great trip friendly folks. Sweet horses - Excellent guide, sweet horses and a great time. Very knowledgeable. Made sure we were paired with the right horse. Ensured everyone was comfortable and safe. Really good time.
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Thomas_v
Dec 21, 2024
Sunset 2 hour tour very good - The people were great, pickup was on time and part of the package. The 2 hour tour was very scenic. I suggest the early morning or sunset (which we did) as the day tours are HOT. Two hours is plenty on the body. I’d rate this 4.5 only as one of the four horses “Bob” is “old or lazy” and makes it hard to keep up with the group. Overall great time.
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Pamela_f
Jan 17, 2025
Beautiful Ride! - Took a trail ride with Rancho Notorious in Aruba. it was great that they picked us up at our hotel. The Ranch was NOT fancy by any means, but the horses were clean, seemed happy & well cared for. You ride out thru a trail which winds thru the cactus forest, which is really neat. You get to the beach & ride along the beautiful North Coast. Our guide, stopped us a few times & used our phones to take photos of us, which was really nice. We did the two hour sunset ride & coming back I could really see the sunset thru the horses ears. My only bad observation is that our guide spoke NO ENGLISH. None, at all. He was nice & all but it would have been interesting to have someone to tell you a bit about the scenery of Aruba or the beach. It made for a quiet ride. Still I'd definitely recommend Rancho Notorious for a horseback ride while in Aruba.
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Amit_k
Jul 25, 2025
Not exactly sunset - Horse ride was fine. The scenery was interesting. Biggest issue was it was labeled as a sunset ride but we done before the sun even set. Picked up at 440 and back at the hotel by 650. We watched the sun set from our hotel room at the StRegis lol
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From $145
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).