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Costa Rica - Rainforest Adventure Ride

Whether you are an advanced rider looking for a more varied holiday or a beginner rider who want to join a riding holiday whilst gaining more experience, this is a flexible and less intense riding experience. 
This Rainforest Adventure will provide more freedom than the average riding holiday and the opportunity to enjoy miles of riding on nature, coastal and rural trails. 

Two non riding days have been built in to provide comfortable rest days in between riding as providing an opportunity to experience some of the most famous Tropical adventures in Costa Rica including the highly rates Zipline Tour and Aerial Tram ride across the Rainforest Canopy, a Crocodile River Boat Safari which is ideal for Wildlife enthusiast and avid birders and some time to enjoy the Pacific Ocean doing an Ocean Kayaking tour with Snorkeling (Nov-Apr). 

This ride is equally ideal for Novice riders and Families with young children alike. 

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Program

DRAFT ITINERARY:    
Day 1: Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, meet at airport & transfer to San Jose Hotel. (No meals)
Day 2: Morning transfer to Eco-Safari Ranch, stopping by Orotina Town, horse presentation, assignment and ride. Free afternoon. Next 5 nights at Finca Los Domos or Cerro Lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Ride to Machuca river canyon and Oricuajo del Labrador, picnic lunch. (B,L,D) 
Day 4: Morning visit to the the Rainforest Park to do the Aerial Tram and and the Zipline Canopy Tour.After lunch take a Crocodile Boat Safari tour down the Tarcoles River and transfer back to your hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Countryside ride visiting local villages and La Ceiba Town. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Full day ride to the Pacific coast ride (Maravilla - Bajamar - Tivivies Crag).  (B, L, D)
Day 7: Ocean Kayaking and Snorkeling at Playa Agujas. Afternoon transfer back to San Jose. (B,L)
Day 8: Transfer to Airport in time for return flight home. (B)    

KEYS: (B) Breakfast, (S) Picnic Lunch / (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner, (LG) Local Horse Guide (where the horse guide may not speak English, an additional bilingual guide will be provided)  
    
PRELIMINARY DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, where you will be met by one of our representatives at the ramp, assisted and transferred to San Jose Hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2: This morning at 8:30 a.m. your local guide will meet you at the Lobby and accompany you today and during each riding day. After a brief meeting and introduction, you will be transferred to Eco-Safari Ranch & Stables, located along the Trinidad river in the Dry Central Pacific Region, the starting point of your riding adventure. On arrival you will be introduced to your riding horse, the ranch and its facilities, guides and an opportunity for you to fully acquaint yourself with tack and Costa Rican riding style. After horse assignment, we will ride along rolling hills and meadows into the Gallery Forest alongside the Cuarros river – an excellent spot for wildlife encounters! We meander across the river following a country lane passing en-route farmland, rural homes and finally arriving at the Finca Los Domos. If you are staying at Cerro Lodge, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Meals: B, L, D. (LG)

Day 3: Today’s ride will take you to the Machuca River basin, passing Cascajal village, you will ride into the area where this river canyon broadens onto the plains. Heading towards the Jesús María River basin, allowing exploration of the plains and forested valleys along the Machuca River Canyon, where the land is very fertile and most commonly used to cultivate melons. We finish the ride at a local hacienda and transferred back to your lodge.
Included: B, L,D. (LG)

Day 4: Today you will have a break from riding and be filled with some of Costa Rica's best Tropical Adventures including a visit to the Rainforest where you will do the Aerial Tram and and the Zipline Canopy Tour. And after lunch, you will take a sightseeing Crocodile Boat Safari tour down the Tarcoles River which will also be a very good opportunity to encounter many of the local bird species.  - See detail descriptions below. 
Meals: B,L&D. (LG)

Day 5: Today takes you into the center of rural communities, where you can visit and meet with the people of the communities that have helped play host to you during your week with us. Nothing is ‘staged’ about this event, what occurs is the natural exchange between peoples. On your way you will pass through Santa Rita village, then travel along old railroad tracks, now overgrown and returning to nature, finally arriving La Ceiba town – we will stop at a local venue for a short break and having a drink at John Wayne’s style!! Meals Meals: B, L, & D. (LG) 

Day 6: Today’s rides take you on a splendid journey (approximately 5 hours riding), following a route which was first used by the Spaniards as they began exploring and settling along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica nearly 500 years ago. Sights to be experienced include rivers, jungles, Gallery Forests and by following a rural road, Tivives Crag, (which before a land slip into the sea was formerly known as the Port of Landecho). From here you have unforgettable views of the Pacific. Indeed, from this historic site the Spaniards first started their conquest of the Central Pacific in the late 16th century.  With a really satisfying day’s riding safely behind you, there will be plenty to talk and share over dinner and well beyond.
Meals: B, L, D. (LG)

Day 7: Today’s a non-riding day, you will enjoy  an Ocean and Kayaking experience on the Central Pacific coast warm waters and will be transferred back to your hotel in San Jose.
Meals: B, L. (LG) Non-riding Activity: Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling.

Day 8: Morning at your leisure and transfer to the Airport in time for your flight and our farewells.
Meals included: B.

Non-Riding Activities

CROCODILE BOAT SAFARI: Crocodile Boat Safari, this two-hour boat ride explores the Tarcoles river, home of one of largest colonies of crocodiles in Costa Rica, with specimens which length range between 10 to 23 feet. The area where the river merges with Guacalillo estuary, and then both blend into the ocean is one of the best locations to see endangered birds such as the Mangrove Cuckoo, Mangrove Hummingbird, Mangrove Vireo and the Panama Flycatcher, etc. Also commonly encountered are water birds like Pelicans, Boat-billed Herons, Spoon-billed Egrets and Cattle Egrets. *Please note that this activity will be scheduled depending on sea tides (a high tide is required)*

AERIAL TRAM TOUR: The Aerial Tram is one of the most unique Costa Rica excursions, featuring 18 gondolas with a capacity of 9 passengers each including one bilingual (English/Spanish) naturalist guide for a tour to the canopy and the rich ecosystem of Costa Rican rain forests. The transitional tropical rainforest is ideal for Costa Rica bird watching. It is home to more than 50 species of native birds which Rainforest Adventures has committed to help save. During this tour visitors are shown all the different layers of the rainforest, from the floor to the treetops. The Costa Rica canopy is home to an enormous amount of flora and fauna; eager to find light and space, many plants have colonized the treetops, turning them into small, independently functioning ecosystems. This tour also includes a visit to the Heliconias Gallery, Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Garden and Snake Exhibition in the middle of the forest.

CANOPY TOUR: Glide over treetops for a compelling and exciting way to have a clearer view of Costa Rica Pacific Rainforest with our Tranopy Zip Line Tour. This adventure includes 15 platforms and 10 cables – five of them over 200 meters long (656ft.) and covering a total distance of 1503 meters.Take pleasure in the comforting atmosphere of the Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific canopy zip line tour. Glide over treetops for a compelling and exciting way to have a clearer view of Costa Rica Nature and Adventure Together At Last! This new adventure allows you to experience the thrill of a zip-line canopy tour without missing out on the rainforest’s rich wildlife. The innovative Tranopy Tour combines the up-close views of an aerial tram with the excitement of a canopy zip-line tour. A professional naturalist guide will accompany you and pointing out some of the secrets of the rainforest that surrounds you.

OCEAN KAYAKING & SNORKELLING: This tour starts in Punta Agujas located in the Central Pacific area, only 20 minutes from Jaco Beach. After a brief introduction and demonstration, your ocean adventure will start. You will get to paddle and enjoy the sensation of moving on into the ocean under your own power. You will paddle on kayaks or Hawaiian style outrigger canoes past spectacular cliffs filled with frigate birds and pelicans, finally landing on a small barrier island in Playa Limoncito where you will have the opportunity to snorkel and when conditions permit view spectacular sea-life in the warm Pacific waters. The beach is in a sheltered cove and nearby is a coral reef where it is possible to view a wide variety of marine life. Continue exploring by kayak or relax on the beach where you will enjoy a delicious fresh fruit buffet before going back to Playa Agujas. Snorkeling is included (snorkel vests provided) - Please note the water conditions depends on current rainfall so this results in good and bad days when it comes to visibility. We go snorkeling from the beach so if you are new to the sport, it is much easier to get comfortable with your feet on the ground rather than jumping out of a boat. Maybe you just want to be a beachcomber!
 

Travel Information

    
Who is it for?: Ideal for novice or casual riders looking for a more varied holiday and less intense riding experience, or beginner riders who want to gain experience without being long hours in the saddle. This ride is also a great alternative for families where one of the parents does not ride at all or only want to ride a couple of days.

Riding: 4 Days, with an average of 3-5 hours a day with special programme for children.

Type of ride / mode: Single-based

Riding Level: Beginner level upwards.

Weight Limits: 110 Kg

Group size: 2 to 12 people.

Child discount 2025: 215 EUR. Applies for children who are under 12 (11 or under) at the time of travelling and share a room with two adults or their parents. This discount is applicable for a maximum of 02 children per room. This discount will not be
applicable in conjunction with any other discount.

Non-rider Discount 2025: 465 EUR. Applies for any non-riding companions and therefore excludes all horse riding related activities

Departures: Private departures starting any day/time available upon request.

Accommodations: 5-nights at Rustic but comfortable hacienda house with 4 rooms and private shared bathrooms & 2-nights at a San Jose Hotel.

Activities Included: All riding from day 2-4 and 6-7; Crocodile Boat Safari; Ocean Kayaking & Snorkelling; Tram & Canopy Tour.

Transportation: Private on minibus or 4X4 vehicle.

Arrival & Departure Transfers: Included

Dates and prices

"Book on request" means that we cannot confirm your booking immediately, but we will get back to you as soon as possible with a booking confirmation, normally within 24 hours on weekdays.

DateDaysName of tripPrice from
01/02/20258Costa Rica - Rainforest Adventure RideEUR 1,700Book on request
01/03/20258Costa Rica - Rainforest Adventure RideEUR 1,700Book on request
29/03/20258Costa Rica - Rainforest Adventure RideEUR 1,700Book on request
03/05/20258Costa Rica - Rainforest Adventure RideEUR 1,700Book on request
07/06/20258Costa Rica - Rainforest Adventure RideEUR 1,700Book on request
05/07/20258Costa Rica - Rainforest Adventure RideEUR 1,700Book on request
09/08/20258Costa Rica - Rainforest Adventure RideEUR 1,700Book on request
22/11/20258Costa Rica - Rainforest Adventure RideEUR 1,700Book on request
06/12/20258Costa Rica - Rainforest Adventure RideEUR 1,700Book on request

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