The tour begins in our stables and continues through “El Silencio Reserve”; a quiet place with trails that gradually climb through cattle grazing fields to forest patches. You will enjoy the large shade trees and a variety of flora and fauna. We will visit the lagoon crater and the Arenal Volcano viewpoint, two of the most impressive attractions in the area. From this viewpoint, you can take breathtaking pictures of your horse with the volcano as your backdrop. Here, you will also observe impressive rock mountains; the product of the volcano's past eruptions.
If everyone knew the benefits of horseback riding as a recreational activity, we would not have enough horses. Feel how each gallop increases your self-esteem, self-confidence, and love for living creatures, and even makes you forget the existence of cell phones, except to capture a good photograph. Even Sigmund Freud could not achieve the same results as a simple horseback ride!
After this relaxing ride, we will return to the stable, where our transportation will be waiting to take us to the next part of today’s adventure. We will drive 30 minutes to the La Fortuna Waterfall where we will begin with a 300-meter (984 ft.) walk down steps and comfortable rest areas to the base of the impressive waterfall. Your expert naturalist guide will share interesting information about the geological aspects of the rock formations and the history of the tall basalt columns that gave rise to this waterfall. The trail ends right in front of the powerful 70-meter (230 ft.) waterfall, the perfect place to take impressive photographs. You can swim in the river at the base, just not too close to the falls. The combination of these two activities makes for one unforgettable experience.
Transportation, entrance fees, riding equipment, fruits, bottle of water, specialist guide on equine activities
Hiking shoes, long pants, light clothing, rain coat, extra clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, swimsuit, camera.
Pick-Up Information
Round-trip transportation is included for hotels and pick-up locations within a 5-mile radius of La Fortuna’s Main Office.
If your hotel is outside this area or not listed among the available pick-up options, no worries — we can still arrange transportation for an additional fee. Please note that your booking will be confirmed once the extra transportation payment has been completed.