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The Zipline and Horseback Combo is a perfect way to discover Costa Rica's biodiversitty

The tour begins with an introduction to the adventure park and a brief lesson on ziplining through the canopy. After the safety briefing, you will board a Jungle Bus that takes you to the top, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the tropical canopy, La Fortuna waterfall, Pino Blanco waterfall, and Arenal Volcano. There is a 15-minute hike accompanied by a highly trained guide. The guide will explain the area's significance and help you spot any wildlife along the way. Upon arriving at the ziplines, you will first complete three shorter cables to familiarize yourself with the equipment and the sensation of ziplining. There are 12 ziplines, totaling 3.5 kilometers. The longest cable, measuring 980 meters, spans the famous La Fortuna Waterfall, and two additional cables cross over the Pino Blanco Waterfall. After completing the ziplines and visiting the Maleku Indians, enjoy a 20-minute horseback ride through pastureland and secondary forest, returning to the entrance.

Zipline Horseback Combo

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Sarapiqui Forest Horseback Riding Experience in Costa Rica

Sarapiqui Forest Horseback Riding Experience in Costa Rica

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Zipline, Rappel and Horseback Riding Adventure Tour in La Fortuna

Experience the adventurous side of La Fortuna on a half-day tour that includes a waterfall rappel, climb through the forest, zipline course, and a return trip on horseback. Combining some of La Fortuna’s top activities into one high-energy tour means you can explore even more of the rainforest: get wet, soar through the air, learn about indigenous Maleku culture, and watch for wildlife in the lush rainforest canopy.

Zipline, Rappel and Horseback Riding Adventure Tour in La Fortuna

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Queveri Horseback Riding Tours

The tour consists of an experiential activity in Finca Agropecuaria Queveri. It consists of going to the paddocks of the farm, and herding the cattle (with the support of Queveri staff) all the way to the old dairy. While doing it, you can enjoy the views and learn about the importance of the place. If the weather let us do so, the tour is going be completed with a visit to the viewpoint, where you can see the volcanic mountain range of Costa Rica (Poás Volcano, Barva Volcano, Irazú Volcano, and Turrialba Volcano) and Tapanti National Park. At the viewpoint, you can visit the Piedras del Alto and mark them with your name to remember that you were there.

Queveri Horseback Riding Tours

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Horseback Riding around Arenal Volcano base

Enjoy a ride across the slopes of Arenal Volcano, following a route that moves from lower pastures to elevated viewpoints. This guided horseback experience includes a professional bilingual guide, helmet and safety gear, and air-conditioned vehicle transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off at selected La Fortuna hotels. The gradual ascent provides wide views of the volcano when weather permits, making it a practical way to experience the landscape beyond roadside lookouts.

Horseback Riding around Arenal Volcano base

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Adventure

Join us for an unforgettable horseback riding adventure lasting a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes. After a brief introduction, we’ll set off through the lush landscapes surrounding Costa Rica’s mesmerizing Rio Celeste. The ride includes 2 hours on horseback. This exclusive experience, available only on our private trails, offers a unique chance to dive into the river—something not permitted within Tenorio Volcano National Park. This journey unveils exuberant forests, rich biodiversity, and breathtaking natural wonders at every turn. A fruit snack is served at the end of the ride, and on cooler days, we’re happy to treat you to a warm drink, like a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Adventure

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Views from the horseback riding tour

Rural Horseback Riding Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Private and Customized Horseback Riding Adventures

Private and Customized Horseback Riding Adventures

3 hours 30 minutes

Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano with Hot Springs

Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano with Hot Springs

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Horseback Riding and Cooking Class with Lunch

Enjoy panoramic views of the Chachagua Forest Reserve and the guide will be able to take photographs of different animals, including birds and sloths. The tour also includes a short walk to visit a 60-meter-high ceiba tree. Our guides have extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna and will provide explanations about nature during the horseback tour. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch, which is a part of a cooking class. You can also roast your coffee and make tortillas at the end of the tour. The tour covers a total of 5 kilometers around our rainforest reserve and is highly recommended for families and nature lovers. Guests can collect ingredients during the horseback ride to cook their lunch at the typical Don Lelo ranch

Horseback Riding and Cooking Class with Lunch

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Horseback Riding To The Arenal River Canyon

Horseback Riding To The Arenal River Canyon

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Arenal Volcano Horseback Riding Tour and Baldi Hot Springs Combo. Private Tour from San Jose

Horseback Riding & Arenal Hot Springs. Private Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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The zipline crosses the tropical canyon, bringing you to the Rappel platform next to the Pino Blanco Waterfall

Tallest zipline, measuring 340 meters (1246 ft.) in length. The platform is suspended 18 meters (59ft) above the jungle. The zipline crosses the tropical canyon, bringing you to the Rappel platform next to the Pino Blanco Waterfall. Rappel is 80 meters (262 ft.) alongside the Pino Blanco Waterfall. After rappelling, you climb back up using a steel cable ladder next to the waterfall to enjoy the remaining 5 ziplines through multiple layers of the tropical canopy and river below. The longest cable stretches 980 meters over the famous La Fortuna waterfall. After completing the zipline and rappel, you’ll visit the Maleku Indian Cultural Center. There, you’ll learn about the people’s traditions and cultural roots and how to protect one of the smallest ethnic groups in Costa Rica. The tour finishes with a small horseback ride through the pasture lands and secondary forest, returning to the entrance. (20 minutes) No experience is needed. (Small lunch included)

Zipline Rappel Combo - Pure Adrenaline!

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Combo Zipline, ATV and Waterfalls Tour from San José

If you’re short on time and having trouble choosing just one activity around San Jose, this fun combo tour is ideal. Enjoy the thrill of ziplining along ten cables in the forest canopy, followed by a two-hour ATV safari through the jungle. Stop at refreshing waterfalls and admire the views of the Jaco Beach area. Hotel pickup and an included buffet lunch make this an action-packed day that adventurous travelers will love.

Combo Zipline, ATV and Waterfalls Tour from San José

Río Celeste Full Day Pass Tubing and Horseback Riding.

Río Celeste Full Day Pass Tubing and Horseback Riding.

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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