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Horseback Riding Tour: Explore Volcano Foothills and La Fortuna Waterfall

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La Fortuna

This excursion fuses equestrian endeavors with exquisite natural splendor. Explore two of the top attractions of La Fortuna in a singular thrilling pursuit!

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Arenal Volcano riding tour - The tour begins in our stables to continue through “El Silencio Reserve”; a quiet place with trails that gradually climb through cattle grazing fields to patches of forest. 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 area’s most impressive attractions. 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 past eruptions of the volcano.
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!
La Fortuna Waterfall - 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, which is 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.

What's Included

Bottled water included
Entrance ticket to the waterfall
Transportation provided
Fresh fruit offered

What's Not Included

Lunch (Available to purchase at the waterfall)

Additional Information

Children must be accompanied by an adult
The maximum weight for this tour is 264 pounds (120 kg).

Location

Jacamar Naturalist Tours

Main Office located up the stairs of Lava Rocks Restaurant, beside La Fortuna Church. La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Wendymu3539ri

Feb 18, 2024

Great family horseback riding tour - Our family of 4 (kids age 9 and 12) did the horseback riding of El Silencio Preserve. The guides were kind and very good with the horses. Horses all looked healthy and were easy to ride. Along the way, guides pointed out a snake and helped us get photos, and they also arranged us at the highest point in the ride for some family photos. Kids really enjoyed it. Great activity and tour of the preserve!