Our rainforest trails combine exciting hiking with viewing many species of jungle wildlife. Ask for a map at our reception area and you can explore our beautiful rainforest reserve at your own pace. The hiking trails are designed to give you a good expedition into the rainforest and cover a variety of landscapes. This is an outstanding opportunity to observe the diversity of Costa Rican nature.

This very popular tour gives you a fantastic horseback riding experience while letting you see the beauty of the Costa Rican rainforest. You will ride from the hotel up through the rainforest to a scenic point to visit a local town, stopping at the town church and other places of interest before commencing a picturesque descent back to the hotel.

While you are immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest listen closely for howler monkeys or see if you can catch the daytime nap of a sleeping sloth in a tree. You will ride on trails and dirt roads, across rivers and jungle on a thrilling adventure with stunning views of the countryside, La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. Additionally, you can include an extra stop at a local house to learn how to make handmade corn tortillas.

Our signature horseback riding tour is arguably one of the most stunningly picturesque horse rides in Costa Rica. Located in the heart of the jungle and surrounded by a mixture of forest and pastureland, we offer exhilarating trail riding in Costa Rica.

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Ecolodge is an authentic working ranch. We have real cowboys and working ranch horses. Guests of all levels of riding ability from absolute beginner to advanced riders are accommodated, making this tour an outstanding adventure for all.

One of our resident cowboys will meet you in reception to organize and prepare for the exciting adventure ahead. The ride takes in a variety of landscapes, including crossing our on-site river and a thrilling climb into the jungle canopy to stop at our beautiful spring-fed waterfall where you will have the opportunity to swim in the refreshing water. Bring a swimsuit and towel for this memorable experience and be prepared to take some great photos.

Riding out of the resort on one of our trails, you will take a route that climbs up to a local peak in the rainforest. The views are some of the best in the Chachagua Rainforest Reserve and allow for unrivaled photo opportunities.

We are happy to offer a number of tailor-made horseback rides for guests. These tours are dependent upon availability and guests’ riding ability.

Please contact our guest relations team for further information.