If you’re looking for a memorable way to experience Aruba beyond the beaches and resorts, a horseback ride through Arikok National Park to the famous Natural Pool offers a completely different side of the island.
The Horseback Ride Tour to Natural Pool in Arikok National Park takes you through Aruba’s rugged desert landscapes on horseback, eventually arriving at Conchi, the island’s famous Natural Pool. View the horseback riding tour and book here.
Explore Aruba on Horseback
Your adventure begins with pickup from your Aruba hotel, cruise port, or a designated meeting point. From there, you’ll travel to Rancho Loco, where the horseback portion of the experience begins.
You don’t need previous horseback riding experience to participate. Riders are matched with horses according to their experience and skill level, and a professional guide accompanies the group throughout the adventure.
Once everyone is ready, you’ll head into the spectacular landscapes surrounding Arikok National Park, experiencing terrain that many visitors never see during a typical beach vacation.
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Ride Through the Rugged Landscapes of Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park showcases Aruba at its wildest. Instead of high-rise hotels and busy beaches, expect desert scenery, rocky terrain, cacti, hills, and sweeping views of the island’s undeveloped landscape.
The horseback ride follows the Nacho Trail, giving you an opportunity to appreciate the scenery at a relaxed pace while your guide leads the way.
Because this is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 travelers, it can also provide a more personal way to explore this part of Aruba.
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Cool Off at Aruba’s Famous Conchi Natural Pool
One of the highlights of the tour is reaching Conchi Natural Pool, one of Aruba’s best-known natural attractions.
Surrounded by volcanic rock formations, this secluded pool sits along Aruba’s rugged coastline. During the tour, you’ll have approximately 30 minutes to enjoy the area. Depending on conditions, you can cool off in the Natural Pool or spend your break taking in the scenery and exploring the surroundings.
Reaching Conchi on horseback makes the experience particularly memorable, combining sightseeing, outdoor adventure, horseback riding, and swimming in one excursion.
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What’s Included?
The tour includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off, Arikok National Park fees, bottled water, a professional guide, and the opportunity to visit and swim at the famous Natural Pool.
Helmets are provided, with helmets mandatory for riders ages 12 and under.
Morning and afternoon tour options may be available, although cruise ship passengers should note that the operator specifies that only the afternoon tour is offered to cruise passengers.
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Important Things to Know Before You Go
Riders must be at least 8 years old, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The operator has a strict maximum rider weight of 220 pounds when fully clothed, a rule enforced for the safety and well-being of both horses and riders.
Long pants and closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended. If you decide to ride in shorts, bringing a pool towel to place over the saddle can help protect your legs.
Travelers should also have a moderate level of physical fitness. The experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers or people with back, hip, heart, or other serious medical conditions, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Be sure to review the latest participation requirements and policies when making your reservation.
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Experience Aruba’s Wild Side
Aruba may be famous for its white-sand beaches and turquoise Caribbean water, but the island’s rugged interior and northeastern coastline offer an entirely different experience.
Riding a horse through this landscape gives you the chance to slow down, enjoy the desert scenery, and experience Arikok National Park in an adventurous way. Finishing the journey with time at the Natural Pool makes it an especially appealing excursion for travelers who want to combine horseback riding, nature, sightseeing, and swimming.
Whether it’s your first time on a horse or you already have riding experience, this excursion offers an unforgettable way to discover another side of Aruba.
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