We were on a cruise ship excursion sponsored by Celebrity Cruise Lines and booked this excursion. It was a very worthwhile way to spend our time in port in Aruba. The horseback ride was lots of fun. The horses were easy to manage. Daniel and Pedro were our tour guides, both very capable and friendly. We did the walk through the desert to the ocean. It was super scenic with amazing views. Would highly recommend this tour, either through a cruise ship excursion or just as part of a visit to Aruba. One recommendation: wear long pants. I wore shorts, and the straps for the stirrups rubbed against my legs and hurt.

We were a party of four and wanted to experience Aruba from a non-tourist perspective. We chose La Ponderosa horse back riding because the attendant at our hotel recommended them. We were not disappointed! Daniel, our guide was absolutely amazing, calm, and kept riders with little to no experience calm while encouraging confidence. I can't say enough about the ride - I am an avid rider, but this would not have made a difference as the horses were calm and knew what to do without a lot of guidance. Great experience and one of the best things to do in Aruba! Don't miss this opportunity - you'll be glad you did it.

My husband and I went on the horseback riding adventure with Daniel and Pedro. They both were very helpful with matching a horse to fit our experience. The horses had just enough spunk without being too docile. We both enjoyed our ride to the beach. It was nice to see the undeveloped areas with plant life and animals that you would normally miss in Aruba near a hotel. The beach was very beautiful! The arched rock is amazing!