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.

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.

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.

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.

Observe Costa Rica's bountiful wildlife from the hanging bridges of Mistico Park in Arenal. Trek along ground-level forest trails and suspended walkways in this private, family-owned nature reserve that’s home to a vast array of birdlife, monkeys, reptiles, and tropical plants. Learn about the area’s rich biodiversity from a naturalist guide as you explore different levels of the rain forest, from floor to canopy, and enjoy commanding views of Arenal Volcano.

Explore the rain forest around Arenal on this horseback riding adventure that takes you to the enchanting, sky-blue waters of the Rio Celeste. Here you are free to swim in a natural river pool and splash into the water on a giant Tarzan swing — things you can't do inside Arenal Volcano National Park. Well-trained horses and a local guide help ensure a safe, one-of-a-kind experience near La Fortuna.

Chocolate lovers flock to this incredible tour from La Fortuna that includes the sweetest rainforest experience and unearths the hidden secretes of local chocolate production. Visit a farm where cocoa is grown, processed and produced. This hands-on experience lets travelers eat as much chocolate as they want while learning about history, culture and traditions of this popular Costa Rican sweet.

Combine three adventurous activities in a single tour: a hike to Arental Volcano, visit to the Hanging Bridges, and exploration of La Fortuna Waterfall. This full-day tour from La Fortuna, perfect for nature lovers, includes hiking and swimming amidst Costa Rica's beautiful natural scenery. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.