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Jaco Beach Horseback Riding Tour

4.944 reviewsJaco Beach

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover the natural beauty of Jacó on a relaxing horseback riding experience through tropical forest to the Pacific coast. Your adventure begins at Horseback Riding Jaco, where our friendly local guides will welcome you and pair you with a gentle, well-trained horse. Before setting off, you'll receive basic riding instructions, making the experience comfortable even for first-time riders. Follow completely flat terrain through scenic tropical surroundings toward the beautiful north end of Jacó Beach. Along the way, keep an eye out for local wildlife and enjoy great opportunities for photos. At the beach, take a relaxing break and enjoy fresh tropical fruit with beautiful ocean views before riding back through the scenic trail. With gentle horses, attentive guides, flat terrain, and a relaxed pace, this experience is ideal for beginners, families, kids, and older travelers looking for a memorable way to experience Jacó.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Stay refreshed throughout your journey with complimentary water.
  • Friendly Horse: Meet your four-legged friend, ready to accompany you on you journey.
  • Proper Equipment: We prioritize your safety and comfort. We provide proper equipment to ensure a smooth and secure ride. From saddles to helmets, we've got you covered.
  • Fresh Tropical Fruit: Fresh tropical fruit served during a relaxing break at Jacó Beach.

Itinerary

  1. Arrive at Horseback Riding Jaco and meet your local guides and horses. Before setting off, your guide will match you with a horse based on your riding experience and provide a brief safety orientation with basic riding instructions. Once everyone feels comfortable and ready, begin your horseback adventure toward the tropical trails and Jacó Beach.

    15 min

  2. Continue your horseback adventure toward beautiful Jacó Beach, enjoying a relaxing and scenic journey surrounded by the area's natural beauty. Along the way, take in the tropical surroundings and keep an eye out for local wildlife before reaching the beach, where you can enjoy the beautiful Pacific coastline from horseback.

    45 min

  3. Take a relaxing break right on Jacó Beach, where you'll enjoy fresh tropical fruit while taking in the ocean views. It's the perfect moment to rest, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and capture some memorable photos before continuing your horseback adventure.

    20 min

  4. After your beach and fresh fruit break, get back on your horse and enjoy the scenic ride back to Horseback Riding Jaco. Take in the tropical surroundings one last time as you make your way back to the starting point, bringing your horseback adventure to a relaxing end.

    40 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

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Ratings come from 44 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Meeting point
Start your adventure at the designated meeting point on google maps "Horseback Riding Jaco''.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Operated by
Horseback Riding Jaco
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Jacó

  • Its from-price is 61% below the median of the 231 experiences we list in Jacó.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 59 of 231.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Jacó

Jacó is a surf town on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast, with a long dark-sand beach, nearby rainforest and an easy base for Manuel Antonio and Carara.

Jacó is a beach town on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, about two hours by road from San José. A long crescent of dark sand curves along the shore, with steady waves that have made it a surfing centre, and surf schools, cafés and small hotels line the main street. A few kilometres south, Playa Hermosa has heavier breaks that host surfing competitions.

Top-ranked sights in Jacó: Tortuga Island (Isla Tortuga), Carara National Park (Parque Nacional Carara), Jaco Beach.

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