Private Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Tour – VIP Trail Ride & River Swim
Ride through the rainforest and countryside of Bijagua with your own guide, then cool off in the blue river.
Tour details
Price per person
Lunch included. Kids under 6 ride free with a parent. + taxes & fees
Ride Through the Rainforest & Countryside of Rio Celeste
Our premier Rio Celeste horseback riding excursion is an immersive journey through the rural countryside and tropical trails of the Bijagua valley. This private route leads your group on a scenic ride where you can watch for jungle wildlife and swim in a calm stretch of the blue river on a private estate. Swimming is not allowed inside the national park, so this river stop is a special part of the day.
What’s Included in Your VIP Horseback Riding Experience
Your private Rio Celeste horseback riding tour includes:
- ✅ Private, experienced local equestrian guide dedicated exclusively to your group
- ✅ Well-trained, sure-footed horses matched to your skill level
- ✅ Authentic Costa Rican Lunch served after your ride
- ✅ Freshly prepared Organic Fruit Platter and chilled drinks served along the riverbank
- ✅ Access to private estate trails with a swim stop in the blue Rio Celeste river
- ✅ Safety equipment, clean saddle gear, and soft post-tour towels
Why Choose a Private VIP Horseback Riding Tour
Experienced Local Guide
Our local guides don’t just lead your horse. They know the trails and the surrounding nature. Raised on the rural slopes of Bijagua, they share the agricultural history of the area and help you spot sloths, toucans, and monkeys in the trees.
Well-Trained Horses & Safety Equipment
We take pride in our animals. Our horses are calm, sound, and used to uneven terrain. Riders are fitted with professional-grade tack and lightweight helmets, so you can focus on the scenery.
Scenic Trails, Rivers & Rainforest Views
The route blends diverse terrain. You will cross rolling ranch fields, splash through clear mountain rivers, and ride beneath dense rainforest trees, with panoramic viewpoints toward the Tenorio and Miravalles volcanoes.
Personalized Pace for Riders of All Levels
Large public groups often ride in a rigid single file. On a private ride, we set the pace around your group. If you are an experienced rider who wants to trot, or a first-time family that prefers a slow, steady walk with a guide beside your horse, we adjust to you.
Is Horseback Riding in Rio Celeste Suitable for Beginners?
Yes, our private trail rides suit beginners, first-time riders, and multi-generational families. Our horses are gentle and responsive, and no previous riding experience is needed. Because the ride is private, your guide sets a calm, unhurried pace and helps nervous riders settle in during the first few steps. If anyone in your group has health or mobility concerns, tell us in advance.
Horseback Riding Near Rio Celeste, from La Fortuna & Arenal
Our staging grounds are in the mountain valley of Bijagua, between the volcanic peaks of the northern range. If you are planning a horseback riding tour in Costa Rica from La Fortuna or Arenal, we can arrange private van transportation from La Fortuna to Rio Celeste, about 1.5 hours each way. Transportation is an add-on, subject to availability. Looking for more to do nearby? See our private Rio Celeste tubing tour and our private Rio Celeste waterfall hike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The private ride is hosted on private trails, rainforest borders, and hacienda estates in the scenic foothills of Bijagua, just minutes from the main Rio Celeste region.
Our private Rio Celeste horseback riding tour costs $94.00 per guest, plus taxes and fees. Children under 6 ride free with a parent. The price includes your private guide, horses matched to your skill level, safety equipment, access to private estate trails with a river swim stop, an authentic Costa Rican lunch, a fruit platter, and towels.
Yes. Many of our guests are first-time riders, and our horses are calm and gentle. Children under 6 can ride on the same horse as a parent at no extra cost. For older children riding their own horse, our guides can lead them by hand with a tether rope for extra security.
The private riding experience lasts approximately 3 hours, including time on the trail, panoramic viewpoints, an authentic lunch, and a swim stop along the riverbank.
You will pass through primary and secondary rainforest, open countryside meadows, and clear volcanic streams. You may spot wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, toucans, and motmots, with views of the Tenorio and Miravalles volcanoes. Sightings can’t be guaranteed.
Yes. Swimming is not allowed inside the national park, but our private trail reaches an estate with a calm, hidden stretch of the blue river where swimming is permitted.
We require long pants and closed-toe shoes (sneakers or boots) for saddle comfort and protection. Bring your swimsuit underneath, eco-friendly bug spray, sunscreen, your camera, and a dry change of clothes. We provide the towels.
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