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Rainforest Horseback Riding

La Fortuna, San Carlos, Costa Rica
4.6 Very Good 542 reviews
$80 $72 /pp
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$80$72 / Shared

$160$144 / Private

DURATION Approximately 3 hours
DEPARTURE TIME 8:30am / 1:30pm
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED 1
MINIMUM AGE 10

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Small-group horseback ride through rainforest
  • Maleku Indigenous cultural experience included
  • Hot springs and a volcanic mud bath to finish the day
  • The best route for nature lovers
  • Great for couples & families from age 10

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TOUR DESCRIPTION

Book a horseback riding tour in La Fortuna that climbs through a private farm of primary and secondary rainforest, out to panoramic views over the Arenal River canyon.

No riding experience needed. These horses know the trail, and a naturalist guide rides with you, naming the trees and the birds. Free hotel pickup in La Fortuna and all gear are included.

Partway through, you share a Maleku cultural experience, told by members of the community themselves. Watch the branches for monkeys, toucans, hawks and falcons.

You end the ride in the hot springs, with a volcanic mud bath waiting. From age 10.

TOUR DETAILS & WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Free hotel pickup from Zone 1, La Fortuna
  • Guided horseback ride
  • Helmet and rain poncho
  • Bilingual certified guides
  • Maleku cultural experience with members of the Indigenous community
  • Hot springs entrance · Volcanic mud bath

                ⚠ Not included: meals

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Closed-toe shoes (required)
  • Sunscreen
  • Small fanny pack allowed
  • Phones carried at guest’s own risk
  • Pregnant women are not allowed
  • Maximum weight: 254 lbs (115 kg)
  • Not suitable for guests with recent surgeries, fractures, casts, mobility limitations, or difficulty walking
  • Sandals are not allowed; closed-toe shoes are required
  • Cancellations made 24 hours or more before departure receive a full refund
  • Cancellations less than 24 hours before the tour, and no-shows, are non-refundable
  • Reservation changes are subject to availability and must be requested in advance
  • If the operator cancels due to weather, safety, or unforeseen circumstances, guests may reschedule or receive a full refund
  • Refunds are processed to the original payment method and may take several business days

What our guests say

Don't just take our word for it. Read recent stories from travelers who experienced the thrill.

  1. “Horseback Riding Volcano Tour”

    “The tour was amazing, the guides were lively and the horses were well maintained! This is probably as close to the volcano you will get and the sights are out of this world!… I ride a lot and this tour gets my seal of approval! Outstanding time!”
    Patrick H TRIPADVISOR

  2. “Incredible experience !”

    “Victor and Miguel made riding a horse for the first time such an adventure! I had no idea I would love riding a horse so much! We saw the river and the rainforest and even a white faced capuchin monkey in the rainforest. An incredible experience indeed!”
    Renee N TRIPADVISOR

  3. “Amazing moment”

    “We did the zipline and the horse riding tour to the volcano with Jorge. Wonderful and friendly guys… The horse tour was great because the guide adapted to our level, so we really could have fun. Also the best way to have easy access to the best view point of the volcano…”
    Vic TRIPADVISOR

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