Horseback Riding - Arenal to/from Monteverde
An incredible taxi / boat / horseback / 4x4 Costa Rica adventure!
This spectacular old mountain trail was used before the Spanish conquest of Costa Rica. There is quite a distance between the Arenal Volcano and the Monteverde Cloud Forest. La Fortuna (the town nearest the volcano) stands 350 meters above sea level, while Monteverde straddles the Continental Divide at 1,500 meters (4,500 feet- a true cloud forest). Because of the steep mountain range, one of the most direct routes between Monteverde and Arenal is by a horseback trail.
Generations of locals have used the Cano Negro Trail Pass to travel between Arenal to Monteverde, and we invite you to re-live this exciting journey with us.
The exciting horseback adventure
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Reservations and booking: write to info@arenal.net |
The tour passes through steep mountain trails and is taken at a slow pace. Since it's demanding for the horse to go up/down 1,500 meters, we don't gallop until the very end (if you
feel like it.) Besides, enjoying the great views is a major point of this adventure. We will stop along the way for a picnic and to observe birds and animals.
You don't have to worry; the majority of our guest have never ridden a horse before. Our groups are never larger than 6 people, and our guide is a local farmer that has spent his life working with horses. He is always there to assist you.
If the river is too high or the trail is in bad condition, we will either use the alternative trail (from site A to #4) or simply suspend the tour. Our taxi / boat / taxi route runs all year, and it is a great alternative if the trail conditions are too poor.
The horseback adventure tour costs $75 US per person. It includes transfers door to door, a light lunch, luggage transfer by mini bus /boat. Our horses are strong, well kept, and well fed.
Our horseback adventure climbs the Continental Divide, offering spectacular views. No experience necessary, our smiling horses are easy to handle!
- Feedback letters and photos we've received about this adventure.
- Photos and horseback photos from some of our guests, the Carlson & Baum families.
- Read one guest's journal entry
If you have a car, and you would like to do the horseback trip between Arenal and Monteverde, we can drive your car around the lake and meet you at your destination. We take full, written responsibility for your vehicle, and we ask $40 for the driver. Alternatively, you can drive around the lake, and then take a local horseback riding tour in Monteverde.
For reservations, write to info@arenal.net
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