Top Central Valley Horseback Riding

Soak up the beauty and biodiversity of Arenal by horseback on a ride through the family-owned nature reserve at Mistico Park. Known for its hanging bridges, the thoughtfully developed park also features a new riding trail that winds up to hilltop pastures boasting fantastic views of Arenal Volcano and Lake. The slow and natural pace of a horse allows you to appreciate the surrounding flora and look for native wildlife on this relaxed and memorable tour.

Animal lovers will enjoy exploring some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful landscapes on the back of a horse. Trek along jungle trails, through rivers, and across open pastures between hills, admiring the views along the way and learning about Costa Rica from your guide. Riding on horseback lets you visit places that would be hard to reach any other way while having fun.

Feel like a jungle explorer as you venture into the lush rain forest around Arenal Volcano on a horseback ride from La Fortuna. Climb atop a tame and trusty steed to follow a guide along a scenic trail that hugs a river canyon, stopping to admire the cascades of the Pino Blanco Waterfall and the famous La Fortuna Waterfall. Cool off with an optional swim at the base of the falls, and learn about Costa Rica’s indigenous culture with a visit to the Maleku Indian Cultural Rescue Center.

Enjoy two outdoor activities in one day on this 3-hour combo tour from La Fortuna. Admire views of Arenal Volcano as you fly through the air on a zipline course, and then explore the rainforest on a horseback ride. Fruit and bottled water included.

Connect with nature and explore the dramatic beauty of Arenal Volcano on a horseback ride through the lush primary and secondary rain forest surrounding Costa Rica's most famous peak. Ride a well-trained horse along leafy jungle trails and across rivers on a private farm, catching new perspectives on the looming volcano and sweeping San Carlos plains. Slow down and appreciate the area’s amazing biodiversity as a nature guide points out native plant species and wildlife like monkeys and exotic birds.

Get a taste of Costa Rica’s famed biodiversity without straying too far from the city with this all-access day pass to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park. Featuring hiking trails through the cloud forest, cascading waterfalls, a rescued jungle cats educational program, and numerous specialty wildlife exhibits, La Paz Waterfall Gardens guarantees good fun for the whole family. This pass can be redeemed anytime during the park’s normal operating hours and is good for accessing all of the exhibits.

The landscape around Arenal Volcano National Park is covered in thick forest and green pastures—an ideal environment to explore on horseback. This small-group tour provides basic riding training and allows you to explore the Costa Rican wilderness atop a healthy, well-trained horse. See the volcano and its steaming craters, pass by rich gardens, and get a chance to spot birds such as orioles and toucans.

The tour consists of an experiential activity in Finca Agropecuaria Queveri. It consists of going to the paddocks of the farm, and herding the cattle (with the support of Queveri staff) all the way to the old dairy. While doing it, you can enjoy the views and learn about the importance of the place. If the weather let us do so, the tour is going be completed with a visit to the viewpoint, where you can see the volcanic mountain range of Costa Rica (Poás Volcano, Barva Volcano, Irazú Volcano, and Turrialba Volcano) and Tapanti National Park. At the viewpoint, you can visit the Piedras del Alto and mark them with your name to remember that you were there.

Your private driver will meet you at the airport or your hotel and escort you to your first destination. He describes the culture and the country and shares little known facts on the way. An example of just one of our tours: You arrive to the river where your guide meets you to go over safety rules and make sure you are comfortable and ready for your experience. You start your adventure down the class III and IV rapids with an experienced guide who demonstrates his skills navigating down the river. Hold on, smile and enjoy!! You will stop midway on the river shore for a unique lunch Pacuare river style! After lunch you continue down the river where you meet indigenous families and see native wildlife. Look for turtles, birds and sloths! At the end of the tour we meet up with our driver to take us back to the hotel. Pura Vida!! Well Done!!

Horseback riding in Rio Celeste, enjoy a unique and incredible experience, you can observe the river and many species of animals, birds and others.

While visiting La Fortuna, take a horseback ride through Costa Rica’s lush rain forest and get great views of the Arenal Volcano. This half-day small-group tour provides you with a horse and riding instruction, then sets out through Arenal Volcano National Park. Learn from your guide about the animal and plant life of the region, and keep your camera handy for photo ops of Arenal Volcano.

Giddy up and explore the surrounding landscape of the Samara area on this horseback riding tour. From downtown, you’ll head out to the nearby jungle where you’ll be able to spot wildlife like monkeys and a variety of birds. Plus, during the afternoon ride, you might be able to catch the sunset while on the beach.

Embark on the trail less traveled in Costa Rica on this horseback riding tour that takes you off the beaten path. On a well-trained horse, thoughtfully matched to your ability and experience, soak up the lush landscape and secluded atmosphere as ride through a private reserve in the Sarapiquí rainforest.

Experience Costa Rica’s wild and beautiful rain forest the historic way on a scenic horseback ride to the La Fortuna Waterfall. Travel on private, forested trails away from any roads, at a pace that allows for close observation of jungle life. Dismount for a short hike to the famous waterfall, where you can cool off with an optional swim.

The jungle trails around La Fortuna are perfect for horseback riding and this 4-hour tour is suitable for all abilities. Saddle up for a scenic 1.5-hour trail ride, marvel at the La Fortuna Waterfall, then cool off with a swim in the La Fortuna river. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Experience Costa Rica’s rich natural environment on an all-day private tour from San José. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to beautiful Miskito Park and take a horseback ride with an informative guide to towering Arenal Volcano. Soak in a thermal hot spring, relax in a steam room, zip down giant water slides, and enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour.

Guided horseback tour through private farms, surrounded by dense jungle, primary, and secondary rain forest to the Canyon of the Arenal Volcano river. Horses are well trained, cared for and happy to take you along for the ride, guides have years of experience and filled with wisdom passed down through generations of Costa Rican culture. Professional Guides will train you to be your own expert so that you can fully appreciate the Costa Rica’s Bio Diversity for the rest of your travels throughout this beautiful country. Discovering the Costa Rican landscapes by horseback riding is great fun for the whole family, the tour does not require much effort and allows you to reach locations in the basin of the Arenal Volcano un-accessible by other means of transportation. Getting up close and personal to the Arenal Volcano, while learning of its eruptive history on horseback, is a natural adventure for people of all ages, and will leave the whole family in awe of Costa Rica.

Enjoy two outdoor activities in one day on this 8-hour private combo tour from San Jose. With a naturalist guide, visit the Sarapiqui region of Costa Rica for both adventures — whitewater rafting and horseback riding. Lunch and private transportation are included.

A unique adventure for Nature lovers and animal lovers alike. After enjoy the mistic hike at the hanging bridges, we will visit a volcanic lagoon and the Arenal Volcano viewpoint, this tour mix two of the most impressive attractions of the area. From the viewpoint, you can take breath-taking pictures upon your horse with the volcano as your backdrop.

You will be enjoyed the indigenous Maleku culture, itslanguage and tradition whatevery you like. You will be picked up in the lobby of your Hotel in the Arenal La Fortuna area of San Carlos with a view to enjoying relaxing horseback ride in the middle of nature. The Indigenous Cultural Rescue Center proposes that students, families and people both national and foreign can visit this small representation.

Our signature saddle and paddle rafting and horseback ride combo is a complete day of riding adventure and white-water fun. You’ll love our horseback riding adventure by a fun-filled trip down the class 2/3 tropical Balsa river.

The more than 15 years of experience in riding we have horses for beginers or for experienced riders. A unique way to see the rural area of Turrialba, learn about the plantations and the way of life for the communty surrounding Casa Turire.

1- Trained and certified guides for greater security. 2- Horses trained from babies to have peace of mind when riding. 3- Totally private trails, at no time will you go by road. 4- You can use a private hot springs in the Hotel Los Lagos for free!!! 5- Magical landscapes full of flora and fauna.

Take a horseback journey along the beach and into the rainforest with a professional guide on this tour, suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. You'll spend around two hours riding along the beach and through the rainforest with a professional, English-speaking guide to lead the way. After your ride, you'll sit down to dine on an included lunch of Costa Rican fare.