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Rancho la Ponderosa Day Horseback Riding Tours

Papaya 30, Aruba
297-5871142
Ranked #5 of 62 tours in Aruba
5.0 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Type: Tours, Horseback Riding Stables
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
1
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If you are in Aruba and you like activity, this is a must. For grown-ups and kids. I am 30, and this was an incredible experience. I took a 2 hour tour with a visit to an ostrich farm. Don’t miss the ostrich farm!!! I was picked up by a car from the hotel (on time) and we went to... More

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New York City, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We took this ride with our young kids in our laps and my retired parents. The horses are extremely well trained and very safe. You'd have to go out of your way to fall or hurt yourself on one of these horses. I recommend bringing some water, along with plenty of sunscreen and a hat. The trail is very rocky... More

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Kitchener, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We've had a wonderful experience at Rancho la Ponderosa. This was our very first time horseback riding (three teens, mom and dad), and I'm certain that after this we will for sure ride again. We came in late for our ride, and then found out that our reservation was never confirmed because of miscommunication (I accept the fault!). Yet the... More

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Rochester
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I highly recommend this place if you like to ride horses. They provided enough guides to assist with those who were first time riders to ensure not only thier safety but that they had fun and were able to enjoy their ride. It doesn't rain much in Aruba and we were furtunate to be able to ride in the rain,... More

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Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

I had a great time at Rancho la Ponderosa! You have your own horse and you ride through a path to the North Shore. The view was amazing as you walk, trot and gallop along the beach with a group of other people! I would love to do it again. More

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Schomberg, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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My boyfriend and I booked a private morning tour. We both own horses and felt that the horses at Rancho La Ponderosa were well cared for. Our guide was phenomenal and put us on good horses that suited our skill level. The ride was 2.5 hours long and it was fabulous! We would absulutely do it again. Amazing scenery &... More

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Bridgewater, New Jersey
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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We had a really fun tour in the morning. The scenes are beautiful and the tour is now slow and boring, like in the US. You go through hills, on trails, walk, gallop and run - very fun! More

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Chicago, Illinois
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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My wife wanted to ride a horse in the surf. Shee did it and liked it. he took the 2hr ride in the morning. She would do it again! More

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Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We were on vacation in Aruba and decided to go horseback riding. We went to the Rancho La Ponderosa. The horses are well cared for and the guides really know what they are doing. Our guide has been riding for 10 years at the ranch and has ridden many years prior so he really knew what to do. The views... More

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Kleve, Germany
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

An enjoyable morning of horseback riding the unique terrain of Aruba. We were picked up from the hotel and driven to the place. The guide was giving running commentary in his own typical jouvial style. We had a very nice time riding on the beaches and came back to hotel totall exhausted. Do not miss it. More

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