Arenal Volcano River Horseback Riding: Private Farm Tour with Panoramic Views and Wildlife
4.6
51 Ratings
La Fortuna

Experience the thrill of horseback riding through a private farm near Arenal Volcano. Enjoy panoramic views, encounter wildlife, and learn about the diverse flora and fauna.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

The tour begins with a hotel pickup in La Fortuna. Following this, participants will embark on a guided tour lasting approximately 3 hours. Riding on healthy and well-trained horses, they will traverse rivers and trails through the rainforest, taking in the stunning views of the San Carlos plains and the incredible paths leading to the Arenal Volcano….

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What's Included
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
Additional Information

This tour takes place inside a private farm surrounded by primary and secondary forest, giving you the opportunity to enjoy excellent panoramic views of the canyon and the rain forest. This tour is recommended for adults and children.
During the journey, the specialized nature guides will give you important information about the different species of…

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Location
Montana De Fuego hotel
142 route
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Cancellation Policy

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

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C7158icstefanieh
Jul 20, 2025
Beautiful and fun horseback riding adventure! - We had the best time horseback riding down to the river! The scenery was gorgeous and we saw some wildlife. Our guides Miguel and Victor were amazing and made the experience phenomenal. Whether you want to be adventurous or take it leisurely you will have a great time.
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Meganhk9775ab
Jul 20, 2025
Best Horseback Riding Trip Ever!! - SUCH a wonderful experience! The horses were beautiful, well trained, and well taken care of. The whole horse riding experience was so fun too! For more experienced riders, the trail was fun to trot and gallop :) Was great to learn about the history of the tribes as well! Thank you so much for everything!
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Eugeniasw5564qo
Jul 5, 2025
Maravilloso! - Incredible experience! I would definitely do it again! The guides are excellent and the horseback riding is unparalleled! Super safe!
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955lilliannab
Jun 4, 2025
Incredible - There were many people there who had never ridden a horse before and they all did great! Miguel and Jorge were very helpful and communicative. The views were great and we got to see a sloth. Very very fun
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Courtcell
May 31, 2025
Amazing horseback riding adventure - Amazing horseback riding adventure by the river! Our guides were fantastic & we had the opportunity to ride along & through the river, see waterfalls, monkeys & a fantastic view of Arenal volcano.
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Z4875ukangelao
Apr 13, 2025
Incredible afternoon! - The horses were very good with us and we tour guides made sure we felt safe throughout. The scenery was INCREDIBLE AND ESPECIALLY the river views! Highly recommend and such an exciting and enjoyable afternoon 🥰
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Shaynaa17
Mar 30, 2025
Thrilling, gorgeous, unique - Victor was a hilarious and engaging tour guide. We did the jungle/river route and it was secluded and the most incredible horseback riding trip I could have imagined. The horses trot and gallop which scared me at first because every time I’ve ridden before the horses just walked. But I became more confident as the tour progressed, as I realized that he had full command of all 5 horses with verbal cues and I was not. If you are a thrill seeker, this is the horse back tour for you.
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Nickpaesano
Mar 26, 2025
Gitty up! - It was my first full day in Costa Rica and I can't imagine a better way to experience the beautiful country and the rainforest. It was pouring down rain but that didn't stop us from going full speed through the mud and into the river. The guides were friendly and funny. For first time horse riders it may be a little intimidating at first but they help you get the hang of it, and before you know it you are living Pura Vida! I'd recommend wearing pants, the stirrups did a number on my ankles and shins, but that was my fault. Highly recommend!
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Melissa_f
Feb 20, 2025
Lovely day out - Jorge worked hard to give us a great experience despite my inability to go very fast on the horse (I could NOT get to trot without feeling like I was being paddled by a beefy nun!). The trail up to Arenal was lovely and we got to sit and soak in the amazing views.
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Kelsey_p
Apr 30, 2025
Painful - I used to ride horses when young in competitions, I work out and strength train 5 days a week so I'm not a weak person nor was this my first rodeo. Due to stirrups not being suitable for someone with a small stature and they could not adjust the besides to tie them up and twist them in a way that injured my ankle so much so I ended up with a swollen ankle I had to ice the next day. Aching muscles for 5 plus days since I had to use all my leg muscles to stay on horse with feet falling out of stirrups. Even hot springs could not help soreness. I had to cancel a $300 excursion the next day because of the pain. However Victor was a funny tour guide but I wish I had never done the tour due to unnecessary injury. Safety should come first for any company, if you can't accommodate smaller people do not offer service. I now have to file a claim for trip insurance.
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