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A special ride will take you
from the mountains, through plantations of the Central Valley, through the
jungle forests and over to Manuel Antonio reserve, ending up at El Rey
beach. Enjoy sunset rides, refreshing dips underneath
waterfalls, relax in hot springs and explore the jungle forests.
Costa Rica it is one of the most biologically diverse countries in
the world -a treasure house of flora and fauna unequaled in so small an
area. Casual tourist and dedicated nature traveler alike come under the
spell of a nature wonderland studded with tropical forest, rushing rivers,
exotic animals, un-crowded beaches, high mountains, and awesome volcanoes.
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Rates: Accommodations in hotels and
back-country lodges, meals as indicated, land transportation, 6
riding days
8 days/ 7 nights $ 1,545 Single: + $
395
2007 Dates: NO LONGER
AVAILABLE
Airport: San Jose
Transfer: Included from airport or hotel
Horses:
Criollos, Pasos
Tack:
Central American (Western Style)
Pace: Moderate with trots, canters, and some gallops
Level:
Low intermediate+
Min/Max Riders: 2-10
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
Airport Transfers, all transportation within Costa Rica, 7 nights lodging,
meals as indicated, all equipment needed for horse trekking, local horse
guides
NOT INCLUDED:
International Airfare, all items of a personal nature, meals other than
breakfast, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, Costa Rica departure tax
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from San Jose Airport to Hotel El
Rodeo…overnight
Day 2: Morning ride at El Rodeo... nice ride near San Jose...
this ride is through a beautiful forested area passing the Famous
University of Peace... through rural farm land and tiny village
settlements. Transfer to Rancho Monterey in Esterillos East, (20 minutes
from Jaco beach) Late afternoon SUNSET Ride along the beach...overnight
Monterey del Mar. (BL)
Day 3: Cattle Drive...An all day event. You will be accompanied
by top cow hands and experience life on a working ranch as it has been
for hundreds of years with roping and riding. Overnight Monterey del
Mar. (BL)
Day 4 Morning ..The Trail Ride through mountains, plains, and
primary rain forest. Good chance to spot wildlife and tropical birds.
After the trail ride there is time relax in the pool or take a swim in
the ocean or to do OPTIONAL TOURS such as
ULTRALIGHT FLIGHT TOUR from Rancho Monterey
or transfer short distance to do a Canopy Tour . Neither the Ultra light
nor the Canopy Tour are included but either one can be arranged.
Transfer to Manuel Antonio...overnight Casitas Eclipse...(B)
Day 5 Morning tour of Manuel Antonio National Park... time to
swim if desired... afternoon Riding from Londres to Savagre. Overnight
Casitas Eclipse. (B)
Day 6 Savagre Ride through African Palm Oil Plantations to El Rey
Beach... lots of time to run the horses on the beach. If tide
permits...swim horses across the river...On the way back to Manuel
Antonio, there will be a stop in Quepos for shopping. Overnight Casitas
Eclipse. (BL)
Day 7: Finca Valmey Ride... then transfer back to san Jose
…Overnight El Rodeo.. (BL)
Day 8: Transfer out.....(B)
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Meeting Point |
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San Jose |
| Trip
Length |
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8 days - 7 nights |
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Riders |
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Minimum 2, Maximum 10 |
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Riding Per Day |
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4 - 6 hours |
| Pace |
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Slow/Moderate with some
nice canters |
| Tack |
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Costa Rican saddles |
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Horses |
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Criollos |
| Note |
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All rides are accompanied
by local guides only. |
Costa Rican saddles
Criollos
 Canopy
Tour Info:
The tour starts with a 5 minutes walk through the forest
to the first platform.
One there, we have a seat to receive out safety instructions. Once
there, we have a seat to receive our safety instructions.
The canopy has12 platforms, 2 kms of cables, finishing at the office.
The cables range from 50 to 500 meters.
for everyone’s safety we have a weight limit of 250 lbs.
All the guides communicate by radio which is monitored in the
office.
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Casita Eclipse
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