Horse Tours of Volcanos in Costa Rica
- The Arenal Volcano is the most active in Costa Rica.Rauchwolke am Vulkan Arenal in Costa Rica image by JoeC from Fotolia.com
Out of the approximately 200 volcanoes in Costa Rica, five are classified as active. Located in the northern Guanacaste region, the most active volcano in the country is the Arenal Volcano. Other beautiful but dormant volcanoes in the region include the Miravalles Volcano. Already a popular international tourist destination, Costa Rica provides a number of tour companies that offer excursions on horseback that range from a couple of hours to day-long adventures led by experienced guides to beautiful vantage points (see Reference 1). - The cone of the Arenal Volcano is approximately 5,358 feet above sea level.arenal 0003 image by Tanguy de Saint Cyr from Fotolia.com
The Don Tobias Horseback Ride to the Volcano Arenal, managed by Arenal Volcano Tours, offers a three-hour horseback tour through forests, cow pastures, a lagoon and eventually to a lookout point near the Arenal Volcano. Named after a local horse breeder, it provides two tours a day (8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.). As of August 2010, prices are $55 for adults and $45 for children under 13 years of age. Transportation is also available from a number of regional hotels for an additional fee (see Reference 2).
Arenal Volcano Tours
888-456-3212
Costa Rica
011-506-2479-8811
arenal.net - Horseback tours provide a slow-paced way to enjoy Costa Rican nature.Horseback Riding in Meadow image by aurorapoint from Fotolia.com
The Monteverde Treehouse Tourist Center, located in Santa Elena, offers one daily five-hour horseback tour to Arenal Volcano. It leaves at 8 a.m. and provides a knowledgeable guide for groups of up to six people with no riding experience necessary. As of August 2010, prices are $75 for adults and children 12 years or older (see Reference 3).
Monteverde Treehouse Tourist Center
Santa Elena Monteverde
Costa Rica
011-506-2645-7070
monteverdeinfo.com - The Lake Trail is a path on the southern shore of Lake Arenal.sunset arenal lake costa rica image by jean-francois rheaume from Fotolia.com
The Desafio Adventure Company offers five-hour horseback tours between the forests of Monteverde and the Arenal Volcano. The journey leaves at 8 a.m. and follows the Lake Trail, a path on the south shore of Lake Arenal that avoids steep climbs. It includes: guides, riding gear, land transportation, a boat ride on Arenal Lake, fruit and water break and luggage transfer. As of August 2010, prices are $85 per person (see Reference 4).
Desafio Arenal Volcano Tours
Costa Rica
info@arenalvolcanotours.com
arenalvolcanotours.com - Horseback tours journey through farms and forests to reach volcano vantage points.costa rica image by Yohann Zaoui from Fotolia.com
The Miravalles Volcano Adventure Center offers an eight-hour tour to the Miravalles volcano. The first two hours are on horseback through farms and the town of Guayabo, followed by a two-hour hike on foot to the volcano.The tour includes an experienced guide, riding gear, lunch and water. Reservations and prices are provided by phone or email (see Reference 5).
Miravalles Volcano Adventure Center
7km Norte de Guayabo, Bagaces
Guanacaste
Costa Rica
011-506-2673-0469
info@volcanoadventuretour.com
volcanoadventuretour.com
