Arenal Horseback Riding: Tropical Rainforest Journey to La Fortuna Waterfall

Journey through the lush tropical rainforest, surrounded by an abundant diversity of plant and animal life, to the splendid La Fortuna Waterfall.

Duration:
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

After receiving the security briefing, participants will embark on a 3 km (2 mile) journey, guided along a trail through reforested areas and private farms, leading to the Pino Blanco Waterfall viewpoint.
During the trek, travelers will enjoy the lush vegetation of mature forests along the La Fortuna River, traverse an exhilarating hanging bridge, and…

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Horseback ride
  • Use of helmet
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 7 years
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A maximum of 14 people per booking
  • Wear long pants for the horseback riding
  • Bring your swimwear
  • Restrooms are available in between the activities
  • The maximum weight limit is 220 pounds.
  • Visitors must be in good physical condition, as the hike to La Fortuna Waterfall is considered a moderate hike.
Location
Arenal Mundo Aventura Park
La Fortuna - Catarata Río Fortuna
Travelers who come to the park directly can park their car in the parking area and go to the reception to star the check in .
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mykalcrc
Feb 17, 2026
AMAZING ADVENTURE TO REMEMBER - My experience was amazing. I had the best guide KEVIN. Absolute great guy and super nice answered all questions. I highly reccomend this to anyone reading this review
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Jonathanmp8091qj
Feb 16, 2026
Kevin and Otto were AWESOME! - Incredibly fun and beautiful. Our guides (Otto and Kevin) definitely made the trip so wonderful! Highly recommend
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265torik
Feb 10, 2026
Awesome experience - Amazing experience. Kevin, our guide, was awesome — friendly, knowledgeable, and kind! We were picked up right at scheduled time, driven to the start of tour, and put on our horses right away. Rode up about 45 minutes to top of trail and started our hike down to waterfall. The hike was pretty steep but views and waterfall so worth it. Very glad we made this a part of our trip!!!
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Markgd6829aq
Feb 7, 2026
Horseback and waterfall hike - Very nice tour on horseback through the forest, followed by a hike down to the La Fortuna waterfall. Beautiful! Saw some great birds. Otto our guide truly went all out for us, ask for him if you're going. Of note, the hike down and up are difficult and steep, there are stairs and handrails to help. 8
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Auna
Feb 3, 2026
Amazing horse back riding experience - Otto was an amazing tour guide. Getting to experience the horse back riding to the waterfall was amazing, saw a toucan and some other interesting birds on the way up. The waterfall was indescribable with how beautiful it was. On the way back we heard a puma off in the distance which was super cool. Golden hair was the horse I had the chance to ride and she made this experience so special to me. Otto made our tour once in a life time experience!
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Trail22703003964
Jan 8, 2026
An Epic Horseback Adventure to La Fortuna Waterfall — Worth Every Step - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This horseback riding adventure to La Fortuna Waterfall was absolutely unforgettable! Our guide, Otto, was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable the entire time. The horses were calm, well-behaved, and clearly well cared for, which made the ride even more enjoyable. Along the way, we were lucky enough to spot a toucan, which felt like a special bonus and made the experience even more magical. When we began the hike down to the waterfall, it honestly felt like stepping into Jurassic Park—lush, wild, and incredibly beautiful. I’ll be honest: the hike down (and especially back up) is strenuous. I’m 55 and don’t work out regularly, but by taking it slow and stopping for quick breaks here and there, I was able to complete it just fine. It was challenging, but absolutely worth it for the views and the experience. At the end of our journey, we were treated to fresh fruit and a granola bar before heading back to the hotel, which was such a thoughtful and appreciated touch. If you’re looking for an adventure that combines nature, wildlife, and a bit of a physical challenge—with excellent guides and well-trained horses—I can’t recommend this experience enough!
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Edwinbq2203pq
Jan 7, 2026
Fun Horseback Ride with Otto! - My partner and I did the horseback ride to the La Fortuna waterfall led by Otto. He was a great guide, very knowledgeable, and spotted many cool birds during our ride that we never would’ve seen. We even saw some yellow billed toucans! The La Fortuna waterfall was amazing and we even had the chance to swim in the water. Be aware, it’s a decent amount of steps to walk down and up to get to the base of the waterfall.
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Makenzie_h
Jan 4, 2026
The experience was great!... - The experience was great! Our guide Otto was awesome and made the tour great. The horseback ride was a good length without getting too sore and the falls were beautiful
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Nesreens2026
Jan 1, 2026
Must do! - We loved this experience! Kevin was a great guide and super patient and helpful to the whole group. One of our favorite days from our trip!
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Tarynnw_13
Dec 22, 2025
Best experience ever - It was the best experience I’ve had so far in Costa Rica! Kevin was amazing and the horses are so gentle. The waterfall was awesome!
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From $94
up to 14 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).