Horseback Riding at Arenal Volcano Foothills

La Fortuna, Costa Rica

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

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Overview

Saddle up for a thrilling horseback ride through the El Silencio Reserve in the foothills of the Arenal Volcano. After choosing a horse suitable for your ability level, follow your guide on a scenic ride along forest trails and mountain passes. Ride up to a lookout point with views of Arenal Volcano and the crater lagoon, and refuel with included snacks before returning to the ranch.

Horses suitable for all abilities, including beginners
Choice of morning and afternoon departure times
Hassle-free pickup and drop-off at some La Fortuna hotels
Small-group experience with a maximum of 15 people

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

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Meeting point

Arenal Canopy Adventure (Athica)
142, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, Costa Rica
We are located in front of the El Silencio reserve

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
The maximum weight for this tour is 264 pounds (120 kilos)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.2

based on 6 reviews

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Karma_G, May 2025

The tour was too short and didn’t feel worth the price. The horse also went really interested in the tour which made it slightly frustrating having to coerce it to move when they stopped

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely appreciate your honesty, as it helps us improve our tours. We’re sorry to hear that your horseback riding experience near Arenal Volcano didn’t fully meet your expectations—especially regarding the duration and the horse’s behavior. Our tours are designed to balance safety, comfort, and immersion in nature, which sometimes means a gentler pace to accommodate all riders. However, we understand your frustration when the horse paused during the ride. These animals have their own personalities, and while we train them to be responsive, they can occasionally get distracted by the lush surroundings. Regarding the tour length, we’ve found that most guests enjoy the current duration as part of a multi-activity day, but we’ll certainly review your feedback to see where adjustments can be made. Pura Vida, and we hope to welcome you back for a more seamless experience.

Best trail ride ever!

Jacqueline_Y, Dec 2024

If we could rate this a 20/10 we would! Best trail ride ever. We've ridden many places in USA and traveling. Gorgeous vistas and amazing fun guide. There were four in our family group and we unknowingly got gifted a private tour. We asked to canter and we got to a few times. It was an exhilarating blast! Horses/ponies healthy, responsive, full of personality and happy.