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Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Tour

Travelers will be able to swim in the Celeste river in beautiful natural pool something not available and forbidden in the national park. No waiting lines or crawly tourist destination Not a commercial tour, travels will experience a personalize tour by a local guided and owner
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Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano

Take this amazing horseback ride tour to the neighbor slopes of Arenal Volcano. The route goes through a private Cattle farm, which is 50% primary forest, and 50% pastureland, and offers a unique experience of riding a horse on the slopes of Arenal Volcano on a Cattle farm.
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From $110
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Arenal Volcano River Horseback Riding Tour

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 animals and vegetation found along the tour.
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Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall

We want to invite you to live a beautiful experience riding through the beautiful slopes of our farm where you can enjoy the beautiful natural landscape with the imposing view of the Arenal Volcano, during our tour you can experience and learn about Costa Rican equine culture, rural tourism and history since we are the pioneers of this activity more than 25 years ago when our founder Don Gerardo Chaves and another group of peasants decided to undertake the journey through the mountains until they reached the same place where he will be riding with us to relive this beautiful experience when visiting and discovering for the first time La Fortuna Waterfall where you can enjoy swimming in the natural pools of the waterfall. We are the only official operator of the Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall legally constituted, we have all the necessary permits, insurance as well as the rules established by the ICT (National Tourism Institute).
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From $65
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Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano

Enjoy a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from your centrally located Arenal accommodations to the starting point. Before taking the ride you will take part in a short safety briefing, given by your bilingual guide. Then, you’ll be ready for your 2-3 hours scenic horseback ride, surrounded by the Arenal rainforest, your guide will talk about the flora and the fauna of the area and teach you some history about the lava . You'll began at the base of the mountain and end, in the ancient lava of ARENAL volcano with the with the colossus in front of you. At the end of the tour you will return to your hotel in our transport vehicles
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See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $95
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Horseback Ride to La Fortuna Waterfall

A great way to visit the well-known “La Fortuna Waterfall” is by riding a horse through the forest and farms.Beautiful example of the Costa Rican country site will be found along the way, cattle farms and agriculture, also the chance to see some birds as oropendolas and tucans. When you’re ready to walk to the waterfall, the guide will lead you to a descending trail with about 600 steps of stairs as the canyon is quite steep. However a slow pace and a couple stops to catch some breath will take to the very base in nearly 20min. Ideal for relaxing in family !
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From $130
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Half Day Tour and Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall

Enjoy the unique landscape of the only nature reserve with direct access to La Fortuna Waterfall. Embrace your inner jungle explorer by venturing into the lush rainforest around Arenal Volcano on an exhilarating horseback ride from La Fortuna.  There you will ride for around 45 minutes to get to Pino Blanco Lookout, where you will leave the horse to start a hike for around 20 minutes going down 500 steps to arrive at the majestic La Fortuna Waterfall. Once there, you will have about 40 minutes to swing, take pictures, or just relax. After that, we will go back, and at the end, you will enjoy some fruits.  
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See Details → Duration :4 hours
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Horseback Riding Next to the Arenal Volcano

Experience a mountainous and forest horseback riding tour, located next to the volcano. Thrill at our 100% off-road adventure on a private farm, featuring the iconic impact craters of the 1968 eruption and breathtaking vistas of the Arenal Volcano and Lake. During this 2-hour tour, you will meet our well-trained horses and receive expert guidance from our knowledgeable tour guide. Then, you will embark on your journey across open plains with a horseback riding excursion at the volcano's base, surrounded by natural beauty and friendly farm animals. Relax as our horses lead the way through scenic pathways, allowing you to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and spot various bird species. The impact craters of the last eruption in 1968 are our very first viewpoint. As we continue through the rainforest, you'll relish the calm and serenity of the jungle throughout the tour. Finally, we visit our viewpoint where you can admire Arenal Volcano and its surrounding lake.
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From $69