2 hour(s)
English
Included
Scenic 45-minute horseback ride through lush forest trails
Swim and unwind at the breathtaking La Oropéndola Waterfall
Guided by professional sabaneros for safety and local insight
A perfect mix of adventure, nature, and relaxation in one tour
€ 41.59
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Experience Costa Rica’s natural beauty in the most adventurous way with this unforgettable horseback riding and waterfall tour. Departing from Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín, you’ll ride through lush forest trails for approximately 45 minutes, guided by an experienced sabanero. As you journey toward the Las Pailas sector of Rincón de la Vieja National Park, enjoy sweeping scenery, wildlife sounds, and the thrill of exploring the Guanacaste landscape on horseback. The trail winds through dense vegetation and rural countryside, giving you an authentic connection to nature and local cowboy culture.
Your reward awaits at the stunning La Oropéndola Waterfall — a 25-meter cascade plunging into a vibrant turquoise pool in the Blanco River Canyon. After a short hike over varied terrain and a gentle walk through shallow river water, the waterfall reveals a tropical oasis perfect for swimming and relaxation. Take your time to enjoy the cool waters and refreshing atmosphere before riding back to the ranch. Blending adventure and serenity, this tour is ideal for nature lovers, families, and anyone seeking the ultimate Guanacaste experience.
Horseback riding tour
Professional guide
Safety helmet
Access to La Oropéndola Waterfall
Gratuities
Closed-toe shoes
Long pants or knee-length shorts
Swimsuit worn under clothing
Towel, Sunscreen & Camera
Public transportation nearby
Keep personal essentials
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
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We had a fantastic time on the horseback tour, exploring Arenal and seeing La Fortuna waterfall. We also saw a blue-jeaned poison dart frog and eyelash viper and enjoyed the scenery on the route. Having lunch and access to Baldi hot springs for the rest of the day was the cherry on top!
Truly an amazing tour with our amazing guide Adrian! He was so knowledgeable, my partner & I talked to him for quite a while about his life & some local history/fun facts. The horses were very well cared for and all very sweet, all very well behaved. The riding path is great, with stunning views of the volcano most of the time. Adrian took the time to help everyone get photos. He even gave us a tour of the barn afterwards and let us meet all the horses that were in barn. This experience was one of the highlights of our trip, 10/10 all around. If you love horses like we do, you do not want to miss out on this gem!!!
This was one of the things we really wanted to do on our trip! Our daughter has a horse of her own so it’s kind of her life ❤️ Booking this was super easy. We didn’t book way in advance…maybe 3 days. Communication was often whether by email or text. It was also easy to find where to go. The location on the stables and ride was great. We went during the rainy season so we didn’t see as much of the Volcano but we were okay with that. We still went up old lava tubes, saw some other wild life and spent some time loving on the horses. Our guide, Adrian ??, was really great! He was very friendly, even let my daughter and I switch horses and I prefer a slower, hang out in the back kind of horse. The info he gave us about the property and horses after the ride was really interesting as well!
Great ride to the stables, clean bathrooms before descending about 400 stairs to the waterfall was spectacular. A beautiful plunge and back up. We also crossed a suspension swinging bridge. Unfortunately, the wildlife was not out for us. Then a nice ride back. Even in the rain.
we had the greatest time riding to the waterfall in the morning! the horses were very well behaved and we enjoyed trotting for a bit too :) got lucky that it was just me and my partner on a beautiful sunday morning. our guide was fantastic and i couldn’t recommend this enough. easy 5 stars
