Top Costa Rica Horseback Riding

Horse riding on a Caribbean beach should be on everybody's bucket list! Stroll along the turquoise blue sea and powder white sands on your beautiful horse. What better way to connect with nature and experience the Pure Vida. We will ride through the jungle and beaches to the stunning Punta Uva, the World's top 5 "Most beautiful beach!" A short hike takes us up to the lookout for priceless views of the coast.

Experience Costa Rica’s wild and beautiful rain forest the historic way on a scenic horseback ride to the La Fortuna Waterfall. Travel on private, forested trails away from any roads, at a pace that allows for close observation of jungle life. Dismount for a moderate hike to the famous waterfall, where you can cool off with an optional swim and enjoy more time in nature.

Discover Playa Conchal on horseback with Rigo Tours, a true local Costa Rican company that offers a peaceful, private, and ethical riding experience. This 1.5 - hour adventure is perfect for horse lovers, couples, families, and travelers who want to connect with nature in an authentic way. Ride through scenic tropical trails and along beautiful beach areas while enjoying ocean views, fresh air, and the calm company of our well-cared-for horses. Along the way, you'll have time to take photos, enjoy the Pura Vida atmosphere, and possibly spot local wildlife depending on the day. What makes this experience special is our commitment to responsible horse care. Our horses work only by reservation, receive proper rest, balanced diets, veterinary care, and daily attention with love and respect. Book this experience if you’re looking for a safe, beautiful, and meaningful way to explore one of Costa Rica’s most iconic beach destinations.

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.

Embark on a scenic horseback riding adventure to Conchal Beach in Costa Rica's Guanacaste region, guided by experts through lush jungles and rolling hills while looking out for wildlife such as monkeys and iguanas. Arriving at Conchal Beach, enjoy its powdery white sands and crystal-clear waters, whether wading in the waves, or simply relaxing under the tropical palm trees. An unforgettable experience blending adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty for riders of all levels. All transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off included

Escape the tourist crowds and explore some of the less-visited parts of the Samara area on horseback. This small-group tour takes you riding through the jungle and up a mountain where you'll find a spectacular ocean viewpoint. You'll also spot monkeys along the way and get the chance to gallop along a pristine beach.

Take an adventure through nature on this full-day, guided, horseback riding tour. Learn the history of Manuel Antonio and get up close and personal with tropical plants and wildlife as you ride through the Tocori Private Ecological Reserve. Stop for a dip in a natural pool fed by the waterfalls of Quebrada Arroyo, visit a botanical garden and eat Costa Rican casado back at the ranch.

Experience the classic Costa Rican thrill of ziplining, riding through nature on horseback, and swimming in a refreshing natural pool. Ride a tractor up a mountain and then soar back down on a high-speed zipline course. Back on solid ground, mount a well-trained horse for a scenic ride through the rainforest, then take a short hike to a waterfall and natural swimming hole, where you can cool off.

Saddle up for a thrilling 2-hour horseback riding adventure from Playa Flamingo and soak up the scenery from the back of a beautiful horse! Look out for Howler monkeys, iguanas, magpie blue jay and parakeets as you amble along rainforest trails or let loose with a gallop along the beach. Best of all: there are a range of horses and trails suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced riders.

Explore the coastal countryside around Samara on a small-group horseback riding tour down Carrillo Beach and along jungle trails. You’ll ride through areas that you might struggle to access any other way. Cover more ground than on a walking tour and get an intimate view of the landscape in the company of your horse. Look out for birds and animals, and waterfalls in the rainy season.

Many group tours can go too fast while exploring a new place, but not this Tamarindo private horseback riding tour that lets you go at your own pace without having to share your guide with a large group. Choose your departure time, with sunset and sunrise being particularly special, and explore the beauty of the forest and white-capped waves along the coast of Tamarindo beach while horseback riding.

We start and finish our tours at the ranch. All riding levels welcomed from first time riders to experienced riders. Come join us on an epic horse ride through the open range and into the lush beach jungles of Jaco Costa Rica, for an adventure of a life time. You'll embark on a journey apart from the rest, experiencing the bio-diversity that Costa Rica has to offer. Usually seen on our adventures are sloths, white face monkeys, scarlet macaws, neo-fauna and much more wild life. We'll match a horse that's right for you. Our horses are well trained and gentle, for a safe ride. We offer a tailored adventure that aligns with your preferences. Unlike standard tours, our approach ensures an experience that's distinctively yours.

Feel like a jungle explorer as you venture into the lush rainforest around Arenal Volcano on a horseback ride from La Fortuna. Mount your horse and follow a guide along a scenic trail that hugs a river canyon, stopping to admire the Pino Blanco and La Fortuna waterfalls. Cool off with an optional swim, and learn about Costa Rica’s indigenous culture at the Maleku Village.

For an exciting half-day adventure, book this small group, intimate tour that takes you on boats, horses, and much more. Your local guide will inform you about the local flora and fauna, all the while looking out for your safety and well being.Your boat captain will take you smoothly across the river to meet your well groomed horse. You can just enjoy the rides.

During the tour, you will visit the beach and see other amazing natural surroundings. You will have the chance to visit as well a hidden beach that only a few know in this area. Our local tour guide is very experienced having more than 20 years been working with horses and other animals. We have brand new horse equipment bought in July 2023. We do not organize big tours, only small groups so you can enjoy the tour 100%. This area is one of only five blue zones in the world! You will have to see as well the famous Isla Tortuga watching from Playa Organos.

Set off on horseback through the mountains and trails around beautiful Manuel Antonio on this full-day, guided tour with lunch included. After a safety briefing and riding instructions, hop on your horse and follow your guide into the mountains to an altitude of 1,900-feet (600-meters) taking in amazing views, wildlife, and vegetation along the way. Enjoy a swimming break on the way down and a local lunch at the ranch.

Spend a full day in Brasilito Guanacaste searching for adrenaline by tubing, ziplining, rappelling, horseback riding, and then relaxing in the hot springs on this tour. There is a lot to fit in today. Your guide will pick up you and your group (maximum 4) to take you to all the activities. Discuss which one is your favorite over the included lunch.

Horseback riding tour at Bijagual Waterfalls, one of the highest and most majestic waterfalls in the entire territory of Costa Rica.

Set off on a leisurely horseback ride along the beach in Esterillos Este, Costa Rica. This small-group tour is a great way to admire the beautiful coastal scenery of Costa Rica. Ride through jungles and admire the local flora and fauna including almond trees, toucans, and sloths until you reach the Esterillos Este Beach on the Pacific Ocean.

Animal and nature lovers will enjoy exploring the Monteverde Cloud Forest on a horseback tour. Tours depart at three different times, with each being best for a different type of activity: bird watching, clear landscape views, or sunset skies. Cover a lot of ground without getting tired when traveling on a horse. Look out for toucans, parrots, monkeys, and other wildlife as you peacefully trek through the forest.

Immerse yourself in the culture, nature, and adventure of Costa Rica on this all-day experience. First, learn about coffee, sugar cane, and ceramics, then head out on a ziplining adventure or traverse the hanging bridges. Go for a horseback ride through the forest. Finally, relax in a natural hot water pool and slather yourself in volcanic mud.

Animal lovers will enjoy exploring Costa Rica’s landscapes on horseback during this private, customizable half-day tour. Trek along jungle trails, through rivers, and across open pastures between hills, admiring views and learning about Costa Rica from your bilingual naturalist guide. Riding on horseback lets you visit places that would be hard to reach any other way while having fun.

Book this group tour to Rincon de la Vieja Volcano for a chance to do several activities, without having to organize them separately by yourself. Try the zipline, waterslide, horseback riding, sauna, hanging bridges, volcanic mud baths, and a buffet lunch to keep you energized. You’ll have all the fun, but keep costs down, since this is a group tour.