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Kaleidoscope Ride - Volcanoes and Paramo


Kaleidoscope Ride - Volcanoes and Paramo
Pacific Coast Costa Rica

Ride through some of Costa Rica’s most diverse and scenic areas.  Explore volcanoes, Paramo, highland cloud forest, picturesque valleys, rainforest jungles, river crossings, rugged terrain, and experience what every rider has always dreamed of… galloping on the beach!  Here is the chance to experience the diversity of Costa Rica with the help of our four-legged friends…THE HORSES!

Our first ride will take us to Volcan Turrialba Lodge, which lies in the valley between Irazú and Turrialba Volcanoes. The whole area, abundant in natural beauty, is virtually unexplored.  On the way, we’ll be able to see Turrialba Volcano’s western face, where recent activity has occurred. From here we will work our way to the top of the  volcano to enjoy spectacular views from the lookout point 3,300 meters above. On a clear day,  breathtaking views of the Caribbean Cost line, Guarco and Central Valley, even the Golf of Nicoya and the Pacific Coast Line, can easily be seen. Then we will be heading out from the mountains, taking the narrow trail called El Tapajo to Santa Cruz, well known for being home to the famous “Queso Turrialba”. We then transfer to the Valley of Copey de Dota, within the Los Santos Forest Reserve at the foothills of Las Voltas Biological Reserve.  An amazing ride across the Paramo Las Vueltas with its unique climate - mist, fog, and sudden temperature changes, which promotes the growth of the unique flora, and gives the area a mythical feel. Along the trail you’ll sight shrub like plants, dwarfed and twisted trees, and abundant grass species, all characteristic of the paramo. We then descend from the highlands through beautiful forests to the warmer region of the coastal area. This ride is truly a spectacular trek starting at coffee farms, with panoramic mountain views along a colonial trail all the way to the Quepos Area. 
The next day we ride to incredible waterfalls - nowhere else in Costa Rica will you find waterfalls of this magnitude. 
Finally we get to the beach by wandering in and out of jungle trails. This is rough terrain but  amazing at the same time.  We’re sure to see wildlife along the way. Once reaching Matapola, we can relax and swim in the ocean as well as take a lunch break.  After your are revitilized from lunch, take a ride on the long beach where there is room for fast paced riding and plenty of surf to gallop in!
We then descend to the famous surfing town of Jaco beach. via the old Hermosa Mountain road. The views and flora and fauna are breathtaking. There will be more beach riding as well before our adventure comes to an end.




Meeting: San Jose
Airport:   San Jose
Transfer: San Jose Airport or Hotel in the early afternoon
 
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Kaleidoscope Ride - Volcanoes and Paramo
Tour Code: IT-CRIT04
10 days / 9 nights ~$2,750.00

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Tack: Costa Rican saddles
Horses: Criollos, Pasos
Pace: Moderate with trots, canters, and some...
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Airport: San Jose
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