Here are some of the most popular horseback riding tours of the area. We are also glad to help you book customized tours.
Description: Rancho La Merced is a working cattle ranch dedicated to the production of beef cattle in harmony with the ecological balance of the surrounding tropical rainforest and mangrove. Come and have an unforgettable experience riding with the cowboys, driving cattle, checking calves and cows on the pastures, learning to rope calves, and many other ranch activities.
Departure: 8:00 am
Estimated time: 3-4 hrs
Price: U$45
Highlights: Slots, monkeys, a great variety of birds. Watch tower 20ft above the ground, traditional sugar mill, and swimming holes.
Description: Oro Verde belongs to the Duartes, a Costa Rican family who have lived in the community of San Josecito of Uvita for over 40 years.
They offer two options for a horseback riding tour. You can choose between a ride through primary and secondary forests or along the Morete River.
Departure: 8:00 am
Estimated time: 3 hrs
Includes: Guide, snacks, observation platform, natural swimming holes
Price: U$25
Highlights: Wildlife Refuge and sustainable cattle operation. Primary forest, waterfall, river, and a long beach to ride.
Description: Rancho La Merced offers two options for horseback riding tours: to the waterfall or to the beach (Hermosa Beach). Longer rides by side roads connecting country villages are offered. Ask for their price.
Departure: 8:00 am and 1:30 pm (especially during the dry season)
Estimated time: 3-4 hrs
Includes: Guide, saddles and helmets.
Price: U$45 (Breakfast $6 and lunch $9 can be ordered when booking your tour)
They also offer a Sunset Ride, a romantic ride at sunset on the beach. Fall in love again!
Estimated time: 2 hrs
Price: U$50 per person
Highlights: Two gorgeous waterfalls: One is a free-fall, 147ft waterfall, and the other is a tiered, 65ft waterfall with a 20ft deep swimming hole at the bottom.
Description: Nauyaca Waterfalls is a Costa Rican, family business which has dedicated for many years to operate horseback tours to two spectacular waterfalls that border the family farm. During the ride, you will be able to observe abundant flora and fauna and also see Don Lulo’s house, where both breakfast and lunch are served. There is also time to enjoy and swim in the waterfalls’ pools.
Departure: 8:00 am
Estimated time: 6 hrs
Includes: Typical Costa Rican breakfast and lunch cooked on a firewood stove.
Price: U$50
