Horseback Riding Tour

A calm experience designed to move through the landscape at a different rhythm, where the motion of the horse and the openness of the surroundings allow for a deeper connection with nature.

About this experience

Exploring nature on horseback offers a different way of approaching the landscape. The Horseback Riding Experience invites guests to move through green pastures, tree-covered hills, and clear rivers at an unhurried pace, where each stretch of the route allows the surroundings to be felt with greater clarity, texture, and stillness. As the journey unfolds, the gentle movement of the horse turns the experience into a more contemplative way of inhabiting the landscape. The wind, the sound of leaves, the rhythm of the trail beneath the horse, and the constant presence of the forest create an atmosphere that encourages observation and quiet release from the pace of everyday life. Throughout the experience, knowledgeable guides share details about the local flora and fauna, adding an interpretive dimension to the route. This is joined by the natural connection that develops with the horse, a presence that gives the journey a sense of harmony, trust, and closeness to the landscape. From Chachagua Rainforest Hotel, this experience can be seamlessly incorporated into a personalized itinerary for travelers seeking a scenic, serene, and restorative outing.

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel

9:30am -1:30pm

Bilingual guide

7 years

Highlights

  • Location: Chachagua natural surroundings / horseback riding area
  • Main experience: guided horseback ride through natural landscapes
  • Approach: landscape contemplation, connection with the environment, and observation of local flora and fauna
  • Guidance: experienced guides throughout the route
  • Previous experience: not required
  • Ideal for: travelers who wish to discover the landscape through a calm, scenic, and distinctive experience
  • Wildlife sightings: possible during the route, though not guaranteed

Your day, step by step

8:45 a.m. · Arrival and preparation
Guests arrive at the meeting point with time to prepare and begin the experience at ease, in a setting where the landscape already begins to set the rhythm of the journey.
9:00 a.m. · Beginning of the experience
The route begins with an introduction to the experience and to the assigned horse, allowing for a first moment of familiarity before setting out.
9:20 a.m. · First stretch of the route
The ride moves through open paths and areas of vegetation, where the horse’s steady pace allows the surrounding landscape to be observed more attentively.
9:45 a.m. · Scenery, flora, and fauna
As the experience continues, the guides share details about the local flora and fauna, enriching the route with a closer reading of the natural environment.
10:15 a.m. · Final stretch of the ride
The experience approaches its close among open views, the sounds of the landscape, and the calm feeling that accompanies the steady rhythm of the trail.
10:30 a.m. · Closing the experience
The route concludes with a closer sense of the landscape and the feeling of having moved through it in a slower, more attentive, and more harmonious way.

What's included

  • Guided horseback ride
  • Accompaniment by experienced guides
  • Basic interpretation of local flora and fauna

What to pack

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Long pants or appropriate riding attire
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera, if desired

Design your trip with the concierge

Want to combine this adventure with hot springs, gastronomy, and nights in the jungle? Our team creates a personalized itinerary at your pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a guided horseback ride through natural landscapes, designed to explore the surroundings at an unhurried pace and enjoy a closer connection with nature.
No. It is an accessible experience for guests with or without previous horseback riding experience, with guides accompanying the route throughout.
Its main value lies in the opportunity to discover the landscape at a gentler rhythm, where the relationship with the horse and the openness of the surroundings transform the route into a contemplative and restorative experience.
Depending on the conditions of the day, guests may enjoy views of green pastures, tree-covered hills, clear rivers, and signs of local flora and fauna.
Not necessarily. It is designed as a calm-paced experience focused on enjoying the landscape and connecting with the natural surroundings.
Yes. Experienced guides accompany the route throughout and share information about the natural environment.

Experience route

From the starting point to the place where the experience unfolds.

Starting Point
Chachagua Rainforest Lobby
Destination
Trails
Transfer
Inside the Hotel
Departure
9:30am – 1:30pm

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