Itinerary
Embark on a journey that will make you feel like a true jungle explorer. Ride through the lush rainforest surrounding the Arenal Volcano on horseback, guided by our expert. Our scenic trail winds alongside a breathtaking river canyon, pause and take in the beauty of the Pino Blanco Waterfall.
Descend 500 steps, a series of staircases, to reach the base of the magnificent La Fortuna Waterfall. There, you can refresh with an optional swim in the pristine waters. And that's not all; your adventure continues with a visit to the Maleku Indigenous village, where you'll gain insights into Costa Rica's rich indigenous culture. It's a complete and unforgettable experience that immerses you in the heart of the rainforest.
- Ride a horse through the tropical rainforest of Arenal
- Hike to and cool off at the La Fortuna waterfall
- Learn about Costa Rica's indigenous roots at the Maleku Villa
- Wear long pants for the horseback ride
- Bring your swimwear
- No horseback riding experience required
- Family-friendly activity suitable for ages 5 and up.
Stop At:
• Arenal Mundo Aventura, La fortuna de San Carlos carretera a Chachagua, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
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Arenal Mundo Aventura Park, La Fortuna - Catarata Río Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, San Ramón, Costa Rica
Traveler pickup is offered
Your Pick Up time will depend on the Hotel Location. If your hotel is not listed, please contact us!.
4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum age is 5 years
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 14 people per booking
Wear long pants for the horseback riding
Bring your swimwear
Restrooms are available in between the activities
The maximum weight limit is 220 pounds.
Visitors must be in good physical condition, as the hike to La Fortuna Waterfall is considered a moderate hike.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : deborahsL8622BA
We took a horseback ride through the forest to reach the falls viewing area, then went down 500 steps to see La Fortuna falls. The horses were a lot of fun and well behaved, and our guide did a fantastic job.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : HennesseyJJSP
Spectacular trip out.
The horse ride was magnificent (never ridden before) the horses were beautiful and patient and the guide was wonderful.
The walk to the waterfall was magical, steep and rocky
felt like we were in Jurassic park (without the dinosaurs) as the flora around us was wonderful.
We swam in the waterfall and we just throughly enjoyed ourselves.
Highly recommended
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Posted On : 2024-04-07
Posted By : Jen_M
The guides were amazing and the waterfall was as well. The problem I had with this tour is as a horse owner myself, I felt the route for the horses was very unstable and unsafe. All concrete and rock hills, the horses were actually slipping going back down. Rather than a scenic trail, it was actually a rocky/semi-paved road that was shared by large tractors carrying tourists. The horses were often trotting up and down these steep hills. I wouldn’t do this tour via horseback again, although the guides were great and so was the waterfall.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : xi123
Denny is a great tour guide. He safe guarded the horseback riding for a group of 6 and took us for a nice hike to the waterfall
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : Tom_G
Great staff and horses were quite easy to control. We had several small children in our group and they all had a blast. Very safe and beautiful ride and the hike to the waterfall also amazing. Great for beginners . A little tame for experienced riders.
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Posted On : 2024-03-14
Posted By : alexandra s
Really cool experience and well behaved horses! Loved how we got to swim close to the waterfall as well! Thank you we loved it!!
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Posted On : 2024-01-24
Posted By : Relax675958
An amazing and exciting hike due to Will our guide and the wet weather. We were in and out of many rivers next to waterfalls and across farmland. Will was so very encouraging and made the experience perfect. He took my phone and recorded many videos and photos to ensure we kept the amazing memories. Thank you so much. We will never forget it. Ronnie and Lynne, Scotland
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Posted On : 2023-12-25
Posted By : Brad and Kim S
What an unforgettable experience with a horseback ride to the La Fortuna waterfall! Danny, our guide, made the trip even better! We would definitely recommend this adventure to anyone!
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Posted On : 2023-12-18
Posted By : 187jaidac
Daniel was an excellent host for the horse riding. He ensured our safety on the horses and during the hike to the waterfall. I have never been on a horse, but this was a nice and easy experience and the horses were lovely to ride on. The waterfall was beautiful. The guides gave us water which was helpful for the somewhat strenuous hike to the waterfall, coming back will involve around 500 steps or so but very doable if in decent shape. 10/10 experience, thank you Daniel.
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Posted On : 2023-11-07
Posted By : Getaway28403638936
Our family were guided by Jackson and Sebastian on horseback to the waterfalls. Both were very nice and made sure we were safe and comfortable on the horses. Once to top of trail we hiked to the waterfall where it was fun for our family to swim and take some pictures. Thanks again Jackson and Sebastian for showing us a good time. Definitely recommend this place for family fun.
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Posted On : 2023-08-16
