Great experience to ride. Our guide was very helpful. Especially taking pictures of us along the way.
Horseback riding Rio Celeste





At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $50 / person
- Location
- La Fortuna, Costa Rica
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 23 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Hotel Sueño Real Río Celeste
Description
Horseback riding in Rio Celeste, enjoy a unique and incredible experience, you can observe the river and many species of animals, birds and others.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 12–45)
- $50
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $45
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in La Fortuna
- Starting price $50 is 23% below the typical $65 for tours of similar length in La Fortuna
Excurgo comparison of 892 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Horseback riding Rio Celeste take?
Horseback riding Rio Celeste lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Horseback riding Rio Celeste cost?
Prices start at $50 per person for this La Fortuna experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Horseback riding Rio Celeste run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
How much does Horseback riding Rio Celeste cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $45, adults from $50.
Can I cancel Horseback riding Rio Celeste for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Horseback riding Rio Celeste offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Horseback riding Rio Celeste worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hotel Sueño Real Río Celeste.
Reviews(23)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
This was hands down the best experience ever! Riding horses through the river was absolutely unforgettable. Our guide was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring—he made us feel so comfortable, like we were just talking to family. We even got lucky and had the entire tour to ourselves, which made it even more special. I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone!
This was our first time riding horses, and it couldn't have gone better! Alphonso was incredibly patient and kind, especially with my two young kids (ages 7 and 4). He made a quick stop early on just to check that everyone was comfortable and doing okay, which I really appreciated. Midway through the ride, we stopped near a beautiful creek where Alphonso served us some fresh, delicious fruit — such a thoughtful touch! Even when it started raining, he kindly offered me his poncho to keep dry. You can tell he really cares about his guests. The ride lasted about 1 hour and 30 minutes ~ 2H, which was just the right amount of time, especially with small kids. It’s a very family-friendly tour and perfect for beginners. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a gentle, scenic, and well-guided horseback riding experience!
This experienced would have been 10/10 if they wouldn’t take the horses near the street at the end. The last route going back to the meetup is a street walk and my 12yr daughter’s horse (which was being disobedient the entire time) just wondered his way into the street in on going traffic meanwhile there is a deep ditch with little room for the horses to walk on between the ditch and the grass so that part of this experience was very scary and I would make sure that route is changed before I book again. The head cowboy of this particular excursion does not speak English so communication with him is non existent if you don’t speak Spanish. Fernando was his help and he does a great job.
We are very sorry for your bad experience, we will try to change the route, thank you for the visit, your opinion is really important for us!
So fun to ride the horses through the river! Our guide was kind and the kids loved the dog that tagged along too :)
We had a great tour with my wife and three teenage boys. The scenery was beautiful and the pineapple and watermelon halfway through hit the spot! The tour guide did a great job of taking photos of our experience.
Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable! Would 100% recommend. We took the horses through the Rio De Celeste river and it was very fun. It was my first time riding a horse and it was very easy as the horses were well trained!
Great time horseback riding with this company. We were running late for our tour time and they kindly switched our time. Beautiful ride to the river. Tour guide outstanding and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
The river is so beautiful and we got to stop to swim and they provided fruit and water. Guide was Knowledgable. It was our first time ever horseback riding, sometimes our horses would not want to walk but we made it work. Being bug spray for mosquitos! Melvin was our tour guide, very nice
Amazing experience, if I could give this 20 stars I would. Pancho was the most amazing guide, I would love to come back and see him. We ate fruit off the trees and ate pineapples and fresh watermelon by the river .
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