Aruba Horseback Ride: Countryside & Urirama Cove with Pickup

Summary

Horseback through aruba’s cunucu to urirama cove with local guide

You’ll ride through Aruba’s wild cunucu on horseback with a local guide, spotting iguanas and donkeys along sandy trails before reaching secluded Urirama Cove on the northeast coast. Includes round-trip pickup from your hotel or cruise port, use of helmet, all taxes, plus time to relax at the country bar after your ride.

What’s the experience like?

First thing I noticed was how dry the air felt out at the ranch, just five minutes from my hotel but somehow way quieter—no cars, just the wind and a couple of parakeets making a racket in the trees. Our guide, Luis, had this easy way about him; he handed me a helmet and asked if I’d ever ridden before (I hadn’t). He matched me with a horse called Luna who seemed almost as skeptical as I was. There was this moment—me trying to swing my leg over without looking like an idiot—where Luis just grinned and said, “Don’t worry, she’s patient.” He wasn’t wrong.

The trail into Aruba’s countryside—the “cunucu,” Luis called it—was sandy and full of little surprises. Iguanas darted off when we got close, and once or twice we saw wild donkeys in the brush. The sun was already high but not brutal yet; there was this salty tang in the breeze that reminded me we weren’t far from the sea. We moved slow enough for everyone to keep up (no galloping allowed, which honestly suited me), and Luis kept pointing out plants I’d never have noticed otherwise. At one point he picked a leaf and let us smell it—kind of sharp and citrusy—and told us his grandmother used it for tea.

Getting to Urirama Cove felt like stumbling onto something secret. It’s not really a beach you’d swim at—more rocky than sandy—but you could hear waves thumping against the shore and see where driftwood piled up from storms. We stopped long enough to take photos (my horse kept trying to eat sea grass), then just sat for a bit listening to nothing except wind and water. I didn’t expect to feel so calm out there. On the way back, someone tried to say “boca” like Luis did—he laughed so hard he nearly dropped his hat.

Back at the ranch there was this tiny bar where they served cold drinks—I grabbed something fizzy and sat under an old fan that creaked every time it turned. If you go early they’ve got coffee too, but honestly after that ride anything cold tastes perfect. I still think about how quiet it felt out there compared to Palm Beach; maybe that’s what I liked most.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Horseback tour to Urirama Cove

• Pickup from hotel or cruise port
• Arrive at ranch and complete waivers
• Receive horse riding instructions
• Begin guided horseback ride
• Ride through Aruban countryside
• Observe local flora and fauna
• Reach secluded Urirama Cove beach
• Take photos of coastline views
• Return horseback ride to ranch
• Enjoy cold drinks at country bar

Top questions

How long is the Aruba horseback riding tour?

The guided horseback ride lasts about 1.5 hours through Aruba's countryside to Urirama Cove.

Is hotel pickup included for this tour?

Yes, free round-trip transportation is included from most Aruba hotels or cruise ports.

Do I need experience to join this horseback tour?

No experience is needed; all skill levels are welcome including beginners and children.

Can children join this horseback riding tour?

Yes, children under 5 can ride with a parent for free; it's suitable for families.

Where does the horseback tour in Aruba go?

The route goes through Aruba’s countryside (cunucu) to secluded Urirama Cove on the northeast coast.

Is galloping allowed during the ride?

No, galloping is not allowed; rides are kept at a safe pace for all levels.

What animals might we see during the ride?

You may spot donkeys, iguanas, parakeets, and other local wildlife along the trail.

Are drinks available after the tour?

Yes, you can buy cold drinks at the cozy country bar after your ride; coffee is available for early riders.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off in Aruba, use of a safety helmet during your guided horseback ride through local countryside trails to Urirama Cove, all local taxes covered by your booking, plus time afterward at the ranch's small country bar where drinks are available for purchase before heading back.