Ride Costa Rica’s province Guanacaste, on the wide, tropical beaches of the Golden Pacific Coast where dreams come true. A canter in the surf at a wonderful tropical palm beach at low tide, a climb with the horses on one of the numerous peaks with view over the ocean or a ride to ravines and rivers on farmland are options for an unforgettable riding experience on the Creole horses. The horses are calm, well tempered and sure footed, our guides are trilingual and well experienced.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Sunday
Transfer from airport to your hotel in the tiny village of Junquillal on the Pacific Ocean. Meeting with your tour guide at dinner time.

Day 2: Monday
Ride north along the beach to popular Golf Course of Hacienda Pinilla. On the way you pass several peaks on the cliffs to have an amazing view of the coastline, and you will visit the beaches Playa Negra and Avellanas witch are famous for their surf. After lunch in Avellanas ride back to the hotel.

Day 3: Tuesday
The ride starts along the beach and heads past the village of Venado where afterwards you will climb the hilly back land to have an impressive view of the coastline. You ride by huge trees of Costa Rica while monkeys, iguanas, tropical birds and butterflies keep you company. Enjoy Costa Rican’s hospitality by lunch under a typical rancho with home made food. On the way home beach gallops end the day.

Day 4: Wednesday
A day to relax or explore. You can enjoy sun bathing at the pool or  beach or decide for Costa Rica’s famous Canopy Tours in the rainforest.

Day 5: Thursday
Check out from the hotel in Junquillal, prepare luggage for transfer and let`s go south to the famous turtle beach Ostional. The trail ride head to the fishing village Lagarto, passing the long sandy beach of Marbella and across many hidden lonely bays and beaches on the way south.  Ride quiet paths and watch howler monkeys overhead. See the tree bays of San Juanillo and check in to the next hotel.

Day 6: Friday
Transfer back to the airport or other destinations.

Details:

Dates: Sunday to Friday, November through mid August.
Length of ride: 3 days guided trail riding.
Meeting Point: Liberia or Tamarindo Airport.
Riding Ability: Walk, Trot, Canter
Horses: Criollo Mix
Group Size: 2 - 8
Saddles: McClellan or Australian
Non-Riding Activities: Fishing, surfing, snorkelling, golfing, tennis, scuba diving.
Accommodations: 3***
Price: $1,425 per person, shared, $230 single supplement. Room upgrade to studio with queen bed, sofa and kitchen available.

Included: 5 nights hotel accommodation, 3 days guided trail riding. all meals (drinks and beverages not included), horse, tack, guide and tax.

Not Included: Airfare and transfers to and from airport.