The 4 Best Costa Rica Horse Riding Tours

1.Arenal Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Ride a calm horse for about 3 km through reforested land and private farms, then hike steep steps to La Fortuna Waterfall for photos or a swim. Guides such as Otto, Kevin, Danny, Carlos, and Paz help beginners. The return includes Pino Blanco Waterfall and a Maleku cultural stop.

“We had an amazing time on our horseback riding/waterfall tour with Danny and Pablo. Both Danny and Pablo went above and beyond to make our trip one we won't forget! We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone-make sure to ask for Danny and Pablo as your tour guides!”

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2.Safari & Barigona Beach on horseback

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79Best value

Ride with Horsejungle from Sámara through Guanacaste forest, jungle, and river crossings to Barrigona Beach. Your three-hour outing includes wildlife watching, a short snack stop, photo breaks, and time to ride along the white sand. Bring your own bottled water.

“We had a wonderful experience! Thank you to our amazing guide for this wonderful memory and honestly being one of the most fun guided tours we have ever experienced.”

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3.Horseback riding through the beaches of Esterillos near Jaco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89Top rated

CR Beach Barn takes you on a 90-minute horseback ride along the beaches of Esterillos near Jaco. Guides Micha and Sylwia work with beginners, families, and experienced riders. Expect gentle horses, ocean views, a short forest stretch, possible wildlife sightings, and a relaxed group of no more than six.

“I had not been on a horse since I was a kid, so I didn't know what to expect. But Sylwia was extremely helpful and the horses were so well trained that everything went very smoothly. Riding on the beach during sunset is a magical experience that I would recommend to anyone traveling in this area. I will definitely come back on my next trip to Costa Rica.”

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4.Arenal Canopy and Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $162

Pair eight rainforest zip lines with a one-hour horseback ride to Silencio Observation Point. Guides match you with a suitable horse, keep the pace gentle, and help first-time zipliners feel secure. Hotel pickup, fruit, water, and return transport are included.

“Hotel shuttle pickup and drop off was smooth. Our 2 guides were amazing, I forget their names. Very professional. Felt safe the entire time. Would visit again!”

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