Costa Rica Escape Ride
A wonderful horseback riding get-away starting at the lovely Sueno  Azul resort located at Horquetas of Sarapiqui,  only 1 hour and 15 minutes from downtown San Jose. The hotel  has a unique rustic elegance where the good taste and nature excel  equally. It’s a terrific place to rest and decontaminate your body and soul. The first ride takes you through the rainforest to a waterfall. The next day riding can be a bit more forward going through pastures and forests with good areas to canter. If you are interested we can add an exciting half day rafting trip before or after the ride. The next day a car transfer takes us to the Pacific Coast, where we arrive just in time for a fantastic Sunset ride. Here you will truly enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean as the sun slowly sets.  The next day we explore the hills and canyons with a tropical vegetation you will not soon forget along the ‘Route of the Conquistadores’. We then ride from Biajuel all the way over the mountain range to Playa Hermosa, where the next day brings a long day in the saddle, but the scenery with the ocean views will keep you enthralled. The final riding day takes you to the beach where you and your horse can run full speed through the surf at the water’s edge. A wonderful riding trip come to an end.

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Rates: Accommodations in hotels and back-country lodges, all breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner, land transportation, 6 riding days
8 days/ 7 nights  $1,695    Single: + $375
2008 Dates: 
01/06-01/13    01/27-02/03    02/24-03/02
03/23-03/30    04/20-04/27    05/18-05/25
06/15-06/22    07/13-07/20    08/10-08/17
09/07-09/14    10/05-10/12    11/02-11/09
and any time during the year with a minimum of 2 riders
Airport:  San Jose
Transfer:  Included from airport or hotel - early afternoon
Horses:   Criollos, Pasos
Tack:   Central American (Western Style)
Pace: Moderate with trots, canters, and some gallops
Level:   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, services of professional equestrian naturalist guides
NOT INCLUDED:
International Airfare, all items of a personal nature, lunch on Day 1 and dinners from Day 2 to 8, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, Costa Rica departure tax

   
Costa Rican saddles                Criollos

Itinerary

Day 1: Meet & greet at the San Jose International Airport.
Your driver and guide for the week will pick you up at the airport early afternoon and then starts out for Sarapiqui.  Dinner and overnight at Sueno Azul Resort  (D)
Day 2: Rain Forest Ride
Today you will experience the real rainforest by ridding through it. There is lots to see in the way of wildlife. The ride takes you to a beautiful jungle waterfall. return back to Sueno Azuel. Breakfast and lunch included this day.
Riding time 3+ hours
Day 3: Ride to Rio Foresta
Today we'll be riding on the FINCA of Sueno Azuel to Rio Foresta. This ride goes through pasture and forest with good areas to canter.
There is time today to do an optional white water rafting trip on the Sarapiqui River before or after today's ride. Overnight Sueno Azul resort. Breakfast and lunch included this day. Overnight Sueno Azuel Resort.
Riding time 3+ hours
Day 4: Sun Set over the Pacific Ocean
Transfer to the Pacific Coastal area, stopping en route for lunch. Arrive in time to do a fantastic Sunset ride. Here you will truly enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean as the sun slowly sets. Overnight Villa Lapas. Breakfast and lunch included this day
Riding time 3 hours
Day 5: Biajuel Route of the Conquistadors
The ride today is over incredible terrain. This is part of the “Route of the Conquistadors”, world famous bike race. This is a very remote region yet incredibly close to civilization As you ride, the beauty of the area will truly amaze you. Lunch included. Overnight Villas Lapas.
Riding time 5+ hours
Day 6: Playa Hermosa
Today we ride from Biajuel all the way over the mountain range to Playa Hermosa. This is a long day of riding but the scenery with the ocean views will keep you enthralled. Lunch included. Overnight Terrazas del Pacifico, where the sound of the ocean will lull you to sleep. (B)
Riding time 5+ hours
Day 7: Beach
Because the beach ride depends on the tide, you’ll either be riding on the beach in the morning or afternoon. So exciting is the beach ride where you and your horse can run full speed . The horses really enjoy the chance to run on the beach and through the surf at the water’s edge. Overnight at Terrazas del Pacifico Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner at your own expense There is time to do and optional Canopy Zip Line tour or perhaps do some shopping in the nearby town of Jaco Beach
Riding time 3 hours.
Day 8: Depart Costa Rica
Transfer out to the International Airport... depart. Breakfast included this day. Departures should be scheduled for an afternoon flight.

Hotels as listed or similar, itinerary is subject to change due to weather and other exterior factors.