Pacos Horseback Ride Through Arenal’s Forest and Cross Rivers

Recommended by 94% of travellers

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La Fortuna, Costa Rica

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

2 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Horseback riding Helmets
Snacks

Picnic by the riverside Tropical Fruits
In-person Tour Guide

Photography package
Lunch

Lunch is an extra service we can provide for $20 extra per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

If your hotel is not on the list, contact us for more information about prices and pickup times

Meeting point

Calle Marita, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, Costa Rica
Cross the Arenal Lake Dam, then take the right for two km, you will two speed bumps, and finally you will get to a security point, take the right to get the ground rout for 300 meters, at your right hand you'll find the Pacos Horses advise

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Lake Arenal (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travellers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travellers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travellers can participate
Kids under 5 years old can't participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Gethin_B

We loved Paco’s horseback riding tour. Pick up was smooth running. The horses are well kept and well trained. The tour is great going through rainforest, river and up to a viewing point of Arenal Volcano! Stunning.

Reviews

4.8

based on 33 reviews

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One of the other riders...

Lani_L, May 2026

One of the other riders spooked my horse, and they also put me and my daughter on really wild horses and thought it was funny, There was no help from the guides on the trail.

Amazing first experience riding a horse

Trenese_J, May 2026

To make sure the straps for your feet are at just the right height. It was beautiful scenery, very patient guides, they took a few pictures of me and my daughter during the ride.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad to hear that everything—from adjusting the foot straps to the beautiful scenery—made your experience enjoyable. Our guides always do their best to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe, so it’s great to know their patience made a difference. We also love capturing those special moments, so we’re happy you and your daughter now have some memories from the ride 📸 We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you both again in the future! 🐎

Awesome experience

Jack_M, May 2026

This horseback ride through the forest and across the rivers was a highlight of my trip to the Arenal area. The trail is incredibly scenic, and getting to see the Arenal Volcano from the mountain slopes was a spectacular experience. The guides were very professional and provided great safety instructions, making the ride feel comfortable and secure for everyone. It is a wonderful, peaceful way to experience the natural beauty of the region at a more relaxed pace. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone looking for a unique and memorable adventure in La Fortuna.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled the Paco’s Horses tour was a highlight of your Arenal trip, those volcano views and peaceful trails are magic. Glad our guides made it safe and enjoyable. Hope to ride with you again soon!

We loved Paco’s horseback...

Gethin_B, Apr 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re happy to hear everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed the rainforest, river, and volcano views. It means a lot to know you had a great experience.

A great experience. My...

Heather_C, Mar 2026

A great experience. My husband has not been on a horse before and he felt perfectly safe. It was good to have a drink and snack break. The horses were totally in control and knew what they were doing! Good fun

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you and your husband had a great experience, especially knowing it was his first time on horseback and that he felt safe throughout the tour. We’re also happy you enjoyed the snack break and the wonderful work of our horses. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! 🐴✨

Excellent

Erika_L, Dec 2025

The overall value for this tour is definitely worth it in my humble opinion. Our family had the best time on this tour, the guides really made sure to provide an excellent experience and the scenery is just amazing and the animals are majestic. My youngest is 7 and she rode on her own and I felt we were in great hands the entire time. This was hands down our favorite tour for all in our party for our entire trip. Must try.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re very happy to hear your family had such a great time and that your youngest felt safe and confident riding on her own. Our guides truly care about creating a safe and memorable experience, and we’re glad the scenery and horses made it even more special. Knowing this was your favorite tour of the whole trip means a lot to us. Thank you for the recommendation!

Must do... also recommended for non-riders!

Britta_S, Jan 2026

Wonderful horseback riding tour with volcano views, dear and well-groomed horses and great guides. We were very lucky to be only two and enjoyed the ride very much. My partner (fear of horses and first ridden), it was so much fun that he definitely wants to ride again😉

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Response from Host, Jan 2026

Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre wundervolle Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie den Ausritt mit Vulkanblick, unsere Pferde und die Arbeit unserer Guides so genossen haben. Umso schöner ist es für uns zu wissen, dass Ihr Partner trotz anfänglicher Angst so viel Spaß hatte und nun wieder reiten möchte Wir schätzen Ihren Besuch sehr und würden uns freuen, Sie beide bei einer nächsten Reittour wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen. Herzliche Grüße