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

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - Prepare for an exciting horseback adventure to the stunning La Fortuna waterfall. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you journey to this majestic 65-meter waterfall in La Fortuna, cascading into lush jungle and shimmering natural pools. Along the way, keep an eye out for toucans, iguanas, parakeets, and sloths. After…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Trained horses
  • All fees and taxes
  • Security equipment
What's Not Included
  • Tips for driver or guides
Location
La Fortuna Waterfall
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ronald_s
Aug 30, 2025
Great horses, right in La... - Great horses, right in La Fortuna. You ride up to the the Waterfall, leave the horses, go hike to the Falls and return on horseback. We did some trotting, the horses were very lively and fun. The guides were outstanding, and of course the Falls are magnificent.
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Roderick_h
Jul 25, 2025
Amazing mountain forest ride to the waterfall. - The horses were amazing--they knew the way. No need for the guide, but he was great too. The stop at the Arenal waterfall was a treat and required a fairly lengthy and treacherous hike down the other side of the mountain--not recommended for those with a weak legs. The hike back up the mountain to the horses and changing station was a challenge even for me, and I run 15 miles a week. Wear your hiking tennis shoes for the hike to protect your feet. The waterfall was amazing, powefull, and a lot bigger than it appears in the photos. My wife enjoyed this tour more than ziplining or the ATV tour. It was her first time in a horse.
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Pamela_m
Jul 23, 2025
My family really enjoyed... - My family really enjoyed this! The guides were great and we had a nice steady paced journey on the horses. The waterfall views were amazing, and although we couldn’t go into the waterfall due to water conditions it didn’t put a damper on our experience. The walk up from the waterfall is pretty strenuous, but well worth the view.
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Maria_t
Jul 9, 2025
Costa Rica Marravilloso - Excellent food, the people treat you as if they've known you for years, very helpful, the accommodation is excellent, everything is wonderful, I will return.
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Yanique_c
May 29, 2025
Best tour ever !!! - If you're traveling to Costa Rica please book this trip , from start to beginning it is very beautiful. The tour guys are amazing the horses are amazing the waterfall is beautiful and the entire thing was just wonderful . The horses are well trained so please don't be scared as I was but it was great . Take water shoes and rain coat as it gets rainy and rocks in waterfall is slippery .
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Angsmith49
May 26, 2025
Rainy day in the rainforest - This was an amazing experience. The guides were very helpful and friendly and the horses and gear were well cared for. It is a wide, paved trail to the waterfall. A place with bathrooms and a few lockers at the top where you can change before hiking down about 500 steps to get to the waterfall. The waterfall was beautiful. We left our hiking shoes (being water shoes as you will be scaling rocks and pebbles to get close). About 30 minutes to enjoy and the. You have to climb back up those stairs. I had a bad back and the guide was very gracious to let me take my time. He pointed out sloths and wildlife whenever I stoppped. Then fresh water at the top and back in the horses to ride back to the stable. Cien and Christobal were wonderful guides and I highly recommend this experience.
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Craig_r
May 22, 2025
Great outing - Great outing with Cell. He was professional, informative and patient. The riding was just long enough with very well trained horses. The waterfall and river beautiful and a refreshing place to swim
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Hannah_t
May 11, 2025
Best part of our trip !!!! - Christian was our tour guide and he was great! The horses were well trained. Amazing adventure, we loved every second of it!
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Helene_b
May 16, 2025
Our guide was great and... - Our guide was great and Very friendly! My particular horse was gentle and calm, as I am VERY new. Absolutely beautiful scenery. Mother Nature did its thing so we got hit with a lot of rain, so we chose not to partake in the hike part. However, please be advised the actual hike itself is quite a bit longer than advertised. More like 40 min give take each way. BUT you’ll see such beautiful waterfalls.
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Latoya_p
Aug 29, 2025
Buyer Beware! - I would not recommend for someone with no riding experience. Tame horses were given to kids thankfully. My friend and I expressed that we were not comfortable riding the horse back after reaching the area for hiking. I had become so anxious we decided to sit out the hike. I was shaking so badly I refused the water offered by the guide. He made me feel bad for not taking it saying “I need to help him”. I asked if we could end our tour requesting to go back without having to ride the horse. He shook his head no and we were told to stay in the waiting area until the group returned. While waiting another guide with a different tour came near my area. I pleaded with him to help my friend and I end our tour because we were afraid. He said he couldn’t help us. I contemplated walking back, but realized how far out we actually were and was afraid to be caught in the jungle after dark. Not to mention the trail was full of horse poop. When my guide returned from the hiking portion I begged for a car to come and take us back to the reception desk. After being told there was no other way back other than the horse several more times the guide finally agreed to call a car for us after I expressed to him that I was holding back tears the whole time and was so afraid I thought I was going to urinate on myself. He replied for me not to feel bad because grown men have cried. After being brought to the reception desk, I asked the woman how many people come back from that experience in tears. She laughed and said “A few. Why? Was it your horse”. We scheduled a zip lining tour that we cancelled because of anxiety caused from this experience. We were under suspicion that it was run by the same people. We were also denied our money back. It’s ok though. I’m just thankful my friend and I were able to hold on and didn’t get hurt and ruin the duration of our trip or worse.
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).