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Horseback Riding Tour: Arikok National Park Natural Pool
4.9
1,213 Ratings
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Embark on a thrilling horse ride through Aruba’s Arikok Park, immersing yourself in the vibrant flora and fauna. Discover the breathtaking Natural Pool, ‘Conchi’, for a refreshing swim and capture stunning island views. Book now!
Embark on a thrilling horse ride through Aruba’s Arikok Park, immersing yourself in the vibrant flora and fauna. Discover the breathtaking Natural Pool, ‘Conchi’, for a refreshing swim and capture stunning island views. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rancho Loco Aruba - Begin the adventure with a convenient hotel pickup and transfer to Rancho Loco. A welcoming local guide will offer guidance on horse handling. Partner with a well-trained horse and settle into the saddle for a 2+ hour roundtrip horseback ride, including a refreshing mid-tour stop at the pool.
- Arikok National Park - Venture…
- Rancho Loco Aruba - Begin the adventure with a convenient hotel pickup and transfer to Rancho Loco. A welcoming local guide will offer guidance on horse handling. Partner with a well-trained horse and settle into the saddle for a 2+ hour roundtrip horseback ride, including a refreshing mid-tour stop at the pool.
- Arikok National Park - Venture into the stunning Arikok National Park, riding up the hills to capture breathtaking views of the island. Trot along the coastline, taking in the picturesque scenery before pausing at the unique and pristine Natural Pool.
- Natural Pool - Relish a 30-minute break to soak in the beauty of the natural pool while cooling off. After enjoying a swim or a rest, it’s time to return to the saddle and ride back to Rancho Loco.
What's Included
- Swim in the famous Natural Pool
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Helmets - 12 and under mandatory
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Swim in the famous Natural Pool
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Helmets - 12 and under mandatory
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Maximum weight 220lbs fully clothed - strictly enforced for the well being our riders & our horses
- Towels
- Gratuities
- Maximum weight 220lbs fully clothed - strictly enforced for the well being our riders & our horses
- Towels
Additional Information
Reconnect with nature at Rancho Loco by embarking on the exclusive horseback riding tour through Arikok National Park to the Natural Pool, Aruba’s most sought-after and secluded natural attraction, accessible only by foot, horseback, or 4x4. Skilled guides will provide instruction and pair you with a horse, ensuring no prior experience is necessary. The…
Reconnect with nature at Rancho Loco by embarking on the exclusive horseback riding tour through Arikok National Park to the Natural Pool, Aruba’s most sought-after and secluded natural attraction, accessible only by foot, horseback, or 4x4. Skilled guides will provide instruction and pair you with a horse, ensuring no prior experience is necessary. The tour leads you into the Park along the serene Nacho Trail (free from vehicle traffic), offering a nature enthusiast’s paradise with a rich variety of flora, fauna, and impressive cacti. Watch for wild goats as you ascend to the highlands for breathtaking island views, then descend to the coastline to reach the renowned Natural Pool, a breathtaking volcanic rock formation resembling a miniature mountain range, locally called “Conchi.” Enjoy 30 minutes exploring or swimming in the pool before returning to the ranch. Bid farewell to your loyal horse and enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar (additional cost) before leaving.
- 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
Location
Sombre
Should you choose to drive to the ranch you must arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour time. You must also advise us that you do not require transportation. Thank you!
This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(1213 Ratings)
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819sabam
Feb 24, 2026
Amazing tour for nature and animal lovers! - My sister and I LOVED this tour. If you're not into typical touristy things, this is the perfect tour option. I love to see the natural landscape wherever I go and get away from the hustle and bustle of towns with tourist traps all over. This was perfect for that. You get to see the amazing nature in Aruba and the tour guides were SO funny, kind, and helpful through the whole thing. We felt very safe and comfortable the entire time and this is something we definitely would do again.
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David_w
Feb 19, 2026
Amazing experience from start to finish. - I have no experience on horseback, my wife is very experienced. We both loved the tour. Riding through the cactii made me feel like a cowboy and the mid tour swim in the natural pool was a welcome break from the heat. The guides and other staff were brilliant, fun but giving the air of complete competence and concern regarding safety. I simply cannot recommend this tour too highly. JUST DO IT you won't be disappointed.
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Erick_l
Feb 19, 2026
Excellent Adventure - It is an excellent and unique way to see that part of Aruba. The sights on the way to the Natural Pool were beautiful. The saddlebags are roomy enough to bring a small towel, sunscreen, cell phone and I suggest water shoes for walking into the Natural Pool. There are water bottle holders on each side of the saddlebags. Everyone we came into contact with was friendly and helpful, from the driver that picked us up to the woman who welcomed us once we arrived. Our tour guide, Patrick, did a fantastic job of informing us on what to do and what to expect on the tour. Do not pass up the chance to take this tour while vacationing in Aruba.
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Paul_l
Feb 15, 2026
Fantastic trail ride experience! - This is one of the best, most unique adventure experiences we’ve ever been on! A full afternoon of riding and horsemanship in the great hands of Patrick, our fantastic guide. Cool ocean swimming spot halfway through the ride, loved it! Bonus gratitude to Carlos and Christie, who went above and beyond in retrieval of important items we had left behind - you are a top notch touring company and we would very much recommend you to anyone we know!
Note to Viator: the pickup directions provided by the Viator app are not correct, the coordinates take you elsewhere, we experienced confusion as a result and had to use Google Maps to search for ‘Rancho Loco’, which then provided the right location.
Please fix this.
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Grace_t
Feb 12, 2026
Aruba Horseback riding-Awesome - It was great fun. The wranglers were very informative and a lot of fun. Horses are gentle and mind well. The ocean views are breathtaking.
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Bonnie_s
Feb 12, 2026
High light of out trip - On Feb 4th my son, my sister, her husband and I did this horseback ride. I rode Muneco, my son rode Apollo and it was a great ride. These horses were well trained. Would recommend to anyone who wants to ride. Our tour guide and assistant were terrific and so much fun. We would do it again if we ever return to the island.
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Janeesa_l
Feb 10, 2026
Awesome - Very fun experience and would highly recommend to anyone! Very beginner friendly and the horses are easy to ride with. Patrick was also an amazing guild, very down to earth.
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Lacey_c
Feb 10, 2026
The BEST day!! - This was the best horse back riding experience we have ever done. They take such good care of their horses and do enforce the weight limit rule which is awesome to see. The horses were absolutely wonderful and so well behaved that we didn’t even have to do anything to guide them, they already knew exactly what to do. Patrick was our guide and he was amazing. He cares and knows those horses like the back of his hand.. we learned a lot from him for riding in the 3-4 hours we spent together for our ride. Next time we come back to Aruba we have already said we will be doing this ride to the natural pool again, it was the best way to see and experience it!!
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Colleen_r
Feb 8, 2026
As an experienced rider... - As an experienced rider and former horse owner, Rancho Loco's tour is top notch. They take excellent care of their horses and their guide matched the riders ability with the horses with incredible accuracy. Highly recommended this tour to see the rugged northern side of the island from horseback.
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Andrea_t
Feb 8, 2026
Views that you’ll remember forever - Truly amazing! Pickup at hotel was easy and on time.
Once at the ranch you fill out a waiver and get weighed in. Then you meet with Selene and Patrick to meet the horses and learn about the ride. They are both amazing.
Patrick is witty, fun and knowledgeable and Selene is kind, patient and a true animal lover. Don’t forget to bring cash to tip- they more than earn it
Wear pants and closed toe shoes or you’ll feel it.
The ride is amazing though the park. Beautiful sites (including goats and ship wrecks).
The natural pool is stunning but very slippery - bring water shoes and a camera bag and towel. It gets deep fast. Stunning.
Then you ride back. It was about 3 hours and worth every monites
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