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Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano

July 31, 2025 By yeison Leave a Comment

Tours and Activities > Arenal Volcano La Fortuna > Horseback Riding to the Arenal Volcano tour

Enjoy a memorable authentic connection with the rainforest flora and fauna on the horseback riding to Arenal Volcano experience.

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horseback riding to arenal volcano
horseback riding to arenal volcano
horseback riding to arenal volcano
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Duration

3 Hours

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Description

On this horseback riding to Arenal Volcano tour, your trusty steed will take you through the pristine trails in a private reserve for stunning views of the Arenal Volcano and the surrounding lava fields.

The reserve has their own separate horseback riding trails, for a calm and peaceful riding experience through the sugar cane and wood plantations, green pastures and a nature reserve surrounded by old growth trees.

Your guide will stop at specific places on the trail to share the history and important facts about Arenal Volcano, particularly the impact of the deadly 1968 eruption. 

All horses are calm, well cared and trained, to ensure the riders safety and the horses themselves.

Starting  $81 USD

per adult

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if cancelled before 24 hours of start time

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Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano Highlights

  • Riding time is around 2 hours.
  • This tour goes through a horse only trail in a private reserve.
  • Enjoy amazing volcano views.
  • Suitable for children of 7 years old and up.

Watch a Video of Horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano

What is included?

  • Entrance fee and transportation
  • Spanish and English bilingual guide
  • Transportation from La Fortuna
  • Calm and well trained horses, equipment
  • Bottled water and fruit
  • Photographer
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be given upon tour booking.
  • Tour must be prepaid in full to book.
  • Minimum age for this tour is 7 years old.
  • These are shared experiences.
  • Each rider must ride their own horse. 
  • Maximum weight or rider is 220 lbs (99 kilos).

What to Bring

  • Long pants and closed toed shoes.

  • Rain jacket/poncho in rainy season.

  • Sunscreen, hat and insect repellent.




Booking Form

We offer a 7% discount for adults and children for this tour. Our prices include all taxes and we never charge booking fees. What you see is exactly what you'll pay. While other websites might show lower initial prices, they often add taxes and fees at the end, Mytanfeet believes in transparent pricing from the start.

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Horseback Riding to the Arenal Volcano tour

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Free transportation is included from hotels in La Fortuna to Tabacon Resort. If you do not require transportation and prefer to drive yourself, please choose the Jacamar Downtown Office. No additional discount if you do not take their transportation.
Hotels outside the free transportation zone have an extra fee. Examples are Arenal Observatory Lodge and Lost Iguana Resort. Transportation is not included from vacation rentals. Choose a hotel that you can walk to, to set as the pick-up meeting point.

Jacamar offers a free on-site parking lot for clients. You will receive the exact location in your confirmation email. The office is located near La Fortuna Central Park, where you will meet the tour bus for your excursion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous horseback riding experience?

No. As these horses are well trained, calm and gentle, you do not need any previous riding experience. The guide will choose the appropriate horse for your riding level.


The guide will teach you how to navigate your horse but as the horses are well trained on the trail, you do not need to be an experienced rider. The horses know where to go. 


What is the minimum age for the tour?

Children must be at least 7 years of age to participate in the tour. Children younger than 7 cannot participate, even if they have previous riding experience. Each person must ride their own horse, children cannot ride with a guide or other participant.


What is the physical fitness requirement?

This is an easy tour as you will do none to little walking as your horse will do all the walking for you. If you need assistance getting on the horse, the guide will help you.

The maximum weight is 220 lbs (99 kilos).

Pregnant women, those with severe heart conditions and those who have had major surgery in the last 6 months may not participate.

What if it rains during the tour?

This tour will run rain or shine but if there is inclement weather that prevents the tour from running safely or continuing to run safely, such as lightning, flooding, Red Alerts and the such, we will offer to reschedule the tour. If rescheduling is not possible, we will cancel without a penalty as long as the tour has not begun.

If you decide to turn back anytime during the tour on your own while there is no unsafe weather conditions, there is no refund.

Can I take photos during the tour?

Yes. You may bring your phone/camera on the tour but it needs to be secured in a pocket or with a lanyard. We are not responsible for any damage occurred to any items you bring on the tour. Please bring a waterproof backpack in case it starts raining.

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