Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall: Private Trails, Trained Horses, Certified Guides
4.7
10 Ratings

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- Entrance to La Fortuna Waterfall included.
5- Magical landscapes full of flora and fauna.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Arenal Mundo Aventura Park - Prepare for an exciting horseback journey to the stunning La Fortuna waterfall. Take in the breathtaking views as you ride towards this magnificent 65-meter cascade in La Fortuna, which descends into lush rainforest and shimmering natural pools. Along the trail, keep an eye out for toucans, iguanas, parakeets, and sloths. After alighting from the horses, embark on a 15-minute trek to the waterfall, descending some steps and traversing a suspension bridge for a panoramic view of the treetops. At the waterfall’s base, seize the opportunity to take a dip in the invigorating pools. On the return trip through the forest, we’ll pause at the Maleku Indigenous Village before making our way back to the starting point on horseback.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • All fees and/or taxes included
  • Security equipment provided
  • Well-trained horses
What's Not Included
  • Tips for driver or guides
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Caitlyn_p
Apr 27, 2024
Great morning in LA fortuna - Horses were well trained and guides were great. Bring swim clothes and water shoes for the waterfall. There are 500 steps to the waterfall so would only recommend to fit travelers. Transportation was great!
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John_h
Apr 15, 2024
This was an amazing tour.... - This was an amazing tour. Our guide was great. He took photos for us and pointed out toucans, a sloth and even a snake. The horse back ride was a lot of fun. Bring a bathing suit and water shoes. The rocks are slippery in the water by the falls. All around a great experience.
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Bryony_m
Dec 30, 2023
Great fun, but surprisingly hard work riding - good fitness levels needed! - I really enjoyed this trip. It is a bit scary when the horses all decide to trot and get competitive and swap places with each other though! This is a good experience for adults and teens/tweens but not suitable for young children. There was a lot of walking to do up and down to the waterfall too. The swim was lovely- lots of fish in the water and the waterfall is beautiful.
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Tanya
Jun 27, 2023
Amzing tour and views! - Our guide Cell was very pleasant and gave us a great tour. We were beginners for riding horses and they were a perfect match! The waterfall was beautiful. The walk to and from was a little bit of a hike since I'm out of shape but I made it!!!
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Hailey_l
Apr 4, 2023
Amazing fun, great horses, experienced guide - The best part of our trip so far! This isn’t your average horse trail ride. Our guide let us go as fast as we were comfortable with. trotting and galloping when the horses wanted to. They were well trained and it was very easy to slow them down if fast wasn’t your speed. Absolutely beautiful hike down 397 stairs to La fortuna waterfall were we got great pictures and had a fun time swimming in the natural pool. Cell was a great guide and answered all of our questions and had cool facts about the area.
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Aisha
Feb 13, 2023
Amazing waterfall experience - Beautiful experience with the one and only guide! Amazing and very comfortable! Full access to the waterfall and enough time for swimming and getting loads of pictures. Highly appreciated
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Sdemaris_b
Dec 4, 2022
Great Experience! - The horse ride was fun and the waterfall and river were amazing! The hike to the waterfall was a little long but worth it
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Lynnj0hnd
Jan 24, 2022
Beautiful - Beautiful scenery and well trained horses. They keep the groups small There were only 3 of us our afternoon. The hike down to the falls was intense but we’ll maintained. We had plenty of time to swim in the river and play near the falls. Beautifully presented fruit snack before heading back. Guide answered tons of questions and is very interested in the safety and well being of his horses and the preservation of the area.
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Chivas_j
Jul 14, 2021
Nice - Our guide, Harrison, was amazing! He was very patient. He talked with us a lot and we learned that he even lived in Dallas at some point in his life. Great and beautiful tour.
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407janetg
Jul 31, 2023
Joshua is great. But Varco forgot us. - horseback riding to waterfall with Joshua. Joshua was amazing and the only reason for the 2 stars. Otherwise I’d give 0 stars. We booked and pod and I communicated several times including 2 days before to confirm our trip details. They were supposed to pick us up at our hotel at 8:15 am They forgot us and I had to WhatsApp Varco. (I booked through Varco). The group waited on us but the pickup was 45 late. They sent an Uber for us. The other family on our ride told us that they were told no other person would be on their ride. (Again, confirming they forgot us). An Uber picked us up. The horse ride was good. And the waterfall was amazing. The stairs back up are BRUTAL and we are very in-shape. When I booked, I communicated w Varco about the steps. And I was told that there are 2 sets of steps. And this tour was at the “half” steps. That is not true. There are one set of 500+ steps. I didn’t appreciate the “misinformation “ and I felt tricked. My husband has MS so it was an important detail. Joshua was great and that is the reason I gave this review any star since they’d forgotten us.
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