Day 1 Arrive at Liberia or Tamarindo Airport, transport to the finca, located just minutes from the beautiful Pacific beaches of Guanacaste. Check into your accommodations in Casita Mandarina suite and then a light lunch. Late afternoon you will have a ranch orientation and a Criollo horse demonstration, then meet your horse for your first ride, taking the old Spanish oxcart trails, passing through beautiful wooded countryside, ranches and small typical villages. Along the way you may see Howler Monkeys, colorful tropical birds or other wildlife, while getting a glimpse of the traditional sabanero, cowboy culture, of the Guanacaste people. When we reach the town of Portegolpe, we will tie up our horses and stop for dinner at the Paso de la Mica, a nice typical restaurant in the small town of Portegolpe, later, ride back to the ranch under the stars. (Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2 After breakfast, you will have an introductory lesson riding the beautiful Spanish Criollo horses of Costa Rica - known for their noble temperament and comfortable ride. Then later in the morning you will leave for the small cattle town of Tempate and travel the Old Spanish Trail through large haciendas and small villages. Lunch in Tempate at a typical restaurant, and then continue your ride back to the ranch. In the afternoon, you will take the short drive to Monkey Park and Rescue Center to see some of the interesting wildlife found in the region. have the option to go to one of the colorful local fiestas to see the famous bull riding and cowboys showing off their lasso skills on quick criollo horses. Dinner on your own at the fiesta or at the ranch. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 3 (or Sundays during the Fiesta Season): After brunch we will leave to spend the day at one of the local weekend fiestas. You will have a chance to be part of the traditional horse culture of Guanacaste. Ride with us in a Tope, the traditional Sunday Horse Parades. At the registration party before, you will have the opportunity to watch some of the beautiful high stepping Costa Rican horses and their colorful riders, ride with them in the parade, and enjoy a party just for the caballistas (horsemen and women) with typical food, drinks, music and prizes after. Later, back at the ranch enjoy bocas (tapas) and drinks while you relax around the splash pool. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bocas)
Day 4: After an early continental breakfast, you will be taken up into the mountains east of Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja National Park where you can select from a day of adventure activities including horseback ride to the volcano or waterfalls, hiking, zip lines, rock climbing, tubing, mud baths and more. Lunch included at one of the large haciendas. Late afternoon, you will be taken back to the ranch, stopping for dinner at a beautiful rancho restaurant in Liberia, known for a large variety of typical fare.
Day 5: After an early breakfast, we will leave for Langosta/Avellanas beaches and pick up our horses for a two and a half hour morning ride through a working hacienda and along pristine white sand Pacific beaches. Langosta Beach at the 4500 acre Hacienda Pinilla is a great place for those who want to canter their horses on the beach and surf. Afternoon free: You have the option of being taken to Tamarindo Beach or Flamingo beaches with an option for shopping, swimming, surfing or take the popular Sailing Snorkling ½ day Tours on the Blue Dolphin Catamaran. Dinner on your own with transportation back to the ranch.
Day 6 After breakfast, if time permits ride in the ring or take your last photos and say goodbye before you transfer to Liberia or Tamarindo Airport with an optional stop at a gift shop or market depending on return flights. (Breakfast, Snacks for the Plane).

Arenal Extension
on Day 5 we will leave for your extension to the famous Arenal Volcano region near the mountain town of Fortuna. You will travel up to the mountains, then around spectacular Lake Arenal passing through tropical rainforest lush with tropical flowers, birds and wildlife. Lunch en route. Stop along the way at Toad Hall or one of the other shops, known for local crafts and tasty food. You will stay at the Los Logos Hotel and Spa, Volcano Lodge, Arenas Arenal or similar. In the afternoon, you will want to explore the grounds before you are taken to the beautiful Baldi Hot Springs with thermal pools and lush gardens. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 6: After breakfast, we will pick you up for a special horseback tour up to the Arenal Volcano, ride on lava trails and canter your horse across green fields and along thermal rivers under one of the most beautiful active volcanoes in the world. In the afternoon, you may elect an optional canopy tour before drive around Lake Arenal with a stop at the ranching town of Liberia, known as the “Cuidad Blanco”, for dinner at a typical rancho-style restaurant. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7-8: see Day 5 .. of regular itinerary

Note: the order of the days may be changed depending on which day you arrive or to take advantage of seasonal, local fiestas and horse events , or weather. The itinerary is flexible so you may take additional tours or have free time at the beach. Mountains and beach extensions available by arrangement.