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Volcanoes and Beaches
Where mountains and oceans meet and the jungle spills out onto the beaches, this Costa Rica classic ride takes one to off the beaten trails. Much of the area that we’ll be riding through is fairly inaccessible and relatively unexplored by the average visitor. The panoramic route takes you through green mountain trails, cloud forest, small villages, tropical rainforest, jungle rivers, cool mountain lakes, and finishing at the fabulous La Posada Beach Resort at Hacienda Pinilla.
9 days / 8 nights with 6 days of riding
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Liberia Airport , Costa Rica to Monteverde…
Meet & greet, transfer upon arrival to Monteverde which is green all year. The average daytime temperature is a cool 18 C (64 F). It offers many great mountain views and is considered a paradise for horseback riding in Costa Rica….overnight Hotel Poco a Poco, located in the village of Santa Elena. Dinner included this day.
Day 2: Horseback riding Monteverde….
While it is not permitted to ride in the Reserves themselves, we are pleased to offer the chance to ride on a private family farm of more then 300 acres. Here we’ll have an opportunity to enjoy exclusive quiet trails, bird watching, sugar cane and coffee plantations, secondary and primary forest, open fields (great for cantering with the horses), and amazing views of mountains, canyons and the Gulf of Nicoya.. In the afternoon, there will be time to take optional tours such as the Canopy Tour, Frog Pond, Sky Walk, Monteverde Reserve, and Butterfly Garden. Overnight Hotel Poco a Poco or similar. Breakfast included this day.
Riding time 4 hours
Day 3: Monteverde/ Rio Chiquito/ Tilaran…
Today we will be riding the mountain region from Monteverde to Rio Chiquito. Incredible vistas of the Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal can be seen as we wind down the mountains. At Rio Chiquito, we stop for lunch and to give our horses a good rest. From here we continue on to Finca Los Ayotes, the farm belonging to the family of Uvi Jenkins, our equestrian naturalist who will be leading the group. Next we transfer a short distance to Tilaran where we’ll overnight at a Hotel Guadalupe. Dinner on own in local restaurant. Breakfast and lunch included this day.
Riding time 5 hours
Day 4: Tilarán / Tierras Morenas/ Tenorio//Miravalles Volcanoes / Yoko Hot Springs...
At Finca Los Ayotes, our horses are waiting for us. We’ll be riding from the farm along the, Tenorio, Miravalles Volcano range. More incredible vistas. On clear days one can see the “Low Lands” (Bajura guanacasteca) of Guanacaste. There are wonderful areas to canter along the way. Lunch en route…our destination is Yoko Hot Springs Lodge. here we have time to relax and enjoy the natural hot springs. Dinner and overnight at Yoko Hot Springs Lodge. Breakfast , lunch and dinner included this day.
Riding time 5 hours
Day 5: By the light of the moon to Rincon de la Vieja …
Since yesterday's ride was a long ride; we’ll be starting out much latter today. The sky is light tonight so we will be riding late into the night by the light of the moon. Our destination tonight is the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano area. What a magic night with the moon to light the way and the stars to entertain us as we ride along. Dinner on the trail... Overnight at Guachipilin Lodge in Rincon de la Viejo. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included this day.
Riding time 5 hours
Day 6:Parque National de Rincon de la Vieja / Canyon Waterfalls…
Today’s ride will start out a little latter so that we can have a sleep in morning. We’ll be riding to the National Park and will finish up at “Las Chorreras” the canyon waterfalls for swimming. Overnight Hacienda Guachipilin. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included this day.
Riding time 4 hours
Day 7: Hacienda Pinilla…
After breakfast we depart we’ll be transferring to the Tamarindo Beach area to Hacienda Pinilla’s own hotel, La Posada. The pure luxury of this location and the hotel will make you wish that you had time to stay another week in Costa Rica. (ask about extended stays) Hacienda Pinilla has its own stables of good riding horses. Today’s ride will be along deserted beaches within the hacienda’s own property. There will be plenty of time to come back to the hotel to relax and enjoy the pool or perhaps play a round of golf. One of Costa Rica’s finest golf courses is right here at Hacienda Pinilla. Lunch and dinner on own. Breakfast included this day.
Riding time 3 hours
Day 8: Relax and enjoy the sun and the beach…
Free day to just hang out at the beach and pool or to perhaps do an optional Canopy Tour (ZIPLINE) Lunch and dinner on own. You might like to have your driver take you into Tamarindo to try out one of the many good restaurants. Overnight Hacienda Pinilla. Breakfast included this day.
Day 9: Depart Costa Rica
After breakfast transfer to the Liberia International Airport for departure flight out of Costa Rica. Breakfast included this day.
Do we have to go back to the "real world"…….Sadly we leave Costa Rica but the memories we take with us of an incredible horse trekking adventure, will last a lifetime.
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Dates for 2009: March 7-15…April 4-12…July 3-11…August 1-9… **Dec 27, 2009-Jan 4, 2010 ** Special, New Year’s Eve Riding at night with FULL MOON…. Ring in the New Year on Horseback in Costa Rica!
Rates are per person Single $2699.00… Double $2299.00…Triple is $2172.00…
Special add on rate for the New Years Ride is $200.00 per person.
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