Top La Fortuna 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Saddle up for a thrilling 2-hour horseback riding adventure from Playa Flamingo and soak up the scenery from the back of a beautiful horse! Look out for Howler monkeys, iguanas, magpie blue jay and parakeets as you amble along rainforest trails or let loose with a gallop along the beach. Best of all: there are a range of horses and trails suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced riders.

Horseback riding through the jungle might sound too good to be true, but this tour certainly isn’t. Saddle up for a relaxed ride through a private jungle ranch outside of Tamarindo—well-trained horses make this tour suitable for beginner and advanced riders alike. As follow your guide through forests and pastures en route to waterfalls, vista points, and natural springs, look out for wildlife like iguanas and monkeys in their natural habitat.

For the ultimate Arenal adventure, this tour combines the weightless speed of ziplining with a canyoning challenge among tropical waterfalls. After flying through the rain forest canopy on extra-long cables, recharge with an organic Costa Rican lunch. In the afternoon, ride a 4x4 up mountain roads to a natural playground where you’ll rappel down waterfalls and scramble up steep canyon walls.

Mount a well-trained horse for a tranquil journey through the heart of the Mayan jungle on this thrilling package that also includes three signature adrenaline adventures. Begin with a jungle zipline circuit, then brave a rugged track in a solo or shared all-terrain vehicle (ATV). After riding your horse through the forest, refresh in a Mayan cenote then unwind over a Mexican meal. For ease, your package includes transfers.

As one of Costa Rica's biggest exports, coffee plays a big role in Costa Rica's economy—and its culture, too. Learn about artisanal Costa Rican coffee from bean to cup complete with harvesting, roasting, and grinding on this tour of a family-owned coffee farm near Arenal Volcano. As a bonus, try other favorite Costa Rican crops such as chocolate and sugar cane.

Zipline through Costa Rican rain forest on a canopy tour that goes over the spectacular La Fortuna Waterfall—an opportunity not offered on similar excursions. Between cables, take in views of Arenal Volcano and Cerro Chato and talk to your guides about the La Fortuna area. Your tour ends with a trip to the Maleku Cultural Resource Center for a chance to wind down before hotel drop-off.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Saddle up for a thrilling horseback ride through the El Silencio Reserve in the foothills of the Arenal Volcano. After choosing a horse suitable for your ability level, follow your guide on a scenic ride along forest trails and mountain passes. Ride up to a lookout point with views of Arenal Volcano and the crater lagoon, and refuel with included snacks before returning to the ranch.

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.

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.

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.

Ride by horse to La Fortuna waterfall on this small-group half-day tour from La Fortuna. Your guide matches you with a horse suited to your riding skills, then leads you on a scenic ride through the Costa Rican countryside. Take a short hike to the waterfall, then have the option to swim in a natural pool at its base. Includes pickup and drop-off at La Fortuna hotels.