Horseback Riding Costa Rica – Horse Trek Monteverde is the premium horseback riding tour provider in this part of Costa Rica and the a top attraction in Monteverde on Tripadvisor. With trips ranging from 2.5 hours all the way up to 8 days, we offer the widest variety of horse tours. Our commitment to safety starts with the quality and care of our horses and includes fully insuring our rides and ensuring every rider has a helmet that fits their head and a horse that fits their skill level. We can accommodate riders as young as 6 and as old as 100 and we provide mounts appropriate for beginners and more experienced riders.
Your guide, Marvin Anchia, is not only a skilled horse trainer, but he also grew up the the area and he knows the roads and trails in the area like the back of his hand. He understands the areas’ rich biodiversity and enjoys pointing out wildlife to visitors. He’ll explain the history of the area, provide helpful information about local culture and traditions, all while guiding you through some of the most spectacular ranch country in Costa Rica.
Monteverde and the surrounding area are must see eco-tourism destinations in Costa Rica and there’s simply no better way to see it than from one of our horses. Whether you’re looking for a half day trail ride, a horse trek of several days, or something in between, let Horse Trek Monteverde show you the Costa Rica we know and love!
No Carbon Footprint, Just Hoof Prints!
A fun horseback ride that will take you through the countryside surrounding the ranch with stunning views and no cars.
2.5 Hour Tour From $49 Tour Details
A full day adventure with 5 plus hours of riding, a swim in a nearby river and a picnic lunch
Full Day from $110 Tour Details
Explore the Monteverde area on horseback before travelling by land, boat and horse to Arenal.
Multi Day from $399 Tour Details
Follow the trail of the Campesinos and learn about horse culture and ranch life in Costa Rica while seeing amazing scenery!
Multi day from $1595 Tour Details
Looking for something special? Let our team work with you to design the perfect horseback riding escape for you and your party.
Book Now!Adventurous ride with amazing views of the Gulf of Nicoya, cloud forests in the distance and farmlands.Ride away from the cars and tourist areas!
3 Hours from $69 Tour Details
No longer running this tour as the route has been paved. See our 3.5 hour campesino tour instead[/badge] Tour Details
Trekking on horseback is always fun. But add the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Monteverde to the experience and you are guaranteed the ride of a
Horse Trek Monteverde not only run fabulous tours, but we also breed our own horses.
As responsible horse tour providers we do everything possible to ensure the safety and comfort of both our guests and our horses.
Yohaider is Horse Trek Monteverde’s head guide and dedicates himself to making sure each tour he leads is memorable. He grew up in the area and has an extensive knowledge of the region and its customs to share.
Janet is the co-owner of Horse Trek Monteverde. She has been working in travel and tourism in the area since 1998 and is committed to creating exceptional experiences for her guests.
Marvin has combined his love of training horses with his appreciation for the amazing scenery in Costa Rica to create Horse Trek Monteverde.
Horse Trek Monteverde uses horses that are mainly a combination of Quarter Horse, Paso Fino and Criollo breeds. They are of a good size, solidly built and well suited to the trails of the area.