Horseback Riding in La Fortuna: River Crossings & Forest Trails

You ride across rivers, not just past them.

Horseback riding in La Fortuna takes you through tropical forest trails and across river crossings on well-trained horses, led by a bilingual local guide. The experience runs about 2 hours with flexible pacing for photos and breaks, includes fresh fruit at the start and a natural drink at the end, and suits all ages and riding levels. Groups stay small (2 to 15 travelers), and you get time to feed the horses before leaving.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horseback Riding and Nature Experience

• Taste fresh regional fruits
• Horseback ride through forest trails
• Relax and take photos by river
• Horseback ride back to meeting point
• Enjoy natural drink and feed horses

The experience

The day starts with fresh regional fruit: a way to settle into the landscape before you mount. Then comes roughly 80 minutes of riding through forest trails, moving at a pace that lets you breathe in the canopy and stop when something catches your eye. A bilingual guide rides with you, and the horses are trained for mixed skill levels, so whether you've ridden before or never have, the rhythm stays steady and safe.

The river crossing is the centerpiece. You'll ride into the water, cross it, and keep going, not a photo stop, but part of the actual route. After that comes a break by the riverbank to rest, shoot photos, and let the landscape settle. Then a 25-minute ride back to where you started.

At the end, you get a refreshing natural drink and time to feed the horses: a quieter moment that most riders say stays with them. The whole thing is run by a local family, so the hospitality has the texture of people who actually live here and know the trails.

What’s included

• Fresh regional fruit tasting before you ride.
• a well-trained horse and all riding equipment.
• a bilingual guide for the full experience.
• a refreshing natural drink at the end.
• time to feed the horses and say goodbye.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 to 60 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nature Tours La Fortuna

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon in La Fortuna and want to move through the landscape instead of watching it pass: the river crossings and forest trails are part of the ride itself, not a backdrop, and the small group size means the pace stays yours.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

Can I ride if I've never been on a horse before?

Yes. The experience is designed for all skill levels, and prior riding experience is not necessary. The guide adjusts the pace to match the group, and the horses are trained for mixed abilities.

How long is the horseback riding part of the day?

The riding itself is roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes through the forest, plus a 25-minute return ride after the river break. The whole experience, including the fruit tasting and horse feeding, runs about 2 hours.

What happens at the river crossing?

You ride across it as part of the trail, not a staged photo moment, but an actual part of the route. The crossing is part of what makes the ride feel like a real forest experience instead of a loop around a ranch.

What's included in the price?

The experience includes a horse and all riding equipment, fresh regional fruit at the start, a refreshing natural drink at the end, and a bilingual guide throughout. You also get time to feed the horses before you leave.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the meeting point?

Yes, transportation to the meeting point is not included, so you'll need to arrange your own way to La Fortuna.