Day 1: Arrival
Pick up in Liberia Airport with private transport, by arrangement, to the ranch located just minutes from the beautiful Pacific beaches of Guanacaste. Accommodations in comfortable air-conditioned casa or casita. Late afternoon, you will have a Ranch Orientation and a Criollo Horse Demonstration, with a short introduction to riding the beautiful Spanish Criollo horses of Costa Rica known for their noble temperament and comfortable ride. Dinner at the ranch or a favorite restaurant. Itinerary depends on arrival times.
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 2: Cartagena Ride
After breakfast, riders will have a chance to work our trainer. Become comfortable on your horse using Natural Horsemanship Training.  After lunch, when it is cooler, you will leave for the colorful town of Cartagena, a colorful, historic village. You will ride along the historic oxcart trails to the village and learn the history and culture of this Guanacaste town. Load up your horses in a truck after which you will have dinner at El Roble, a favorite cantina/restaurant.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 3: Tico Trails Ride
Today, we will take you on a ride to explore a large cattle ranch with spectacular wetlands (with an option for a canopy/zip line). After the ranch, you will visit a colorful pueblo: El Llano. Ride back home at sunset.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 4: Tenerio Volcano Visit (no riding)
You will have an early breakfast before you are picked up for your private tour to the Tenerio Volcano to visit the spectacular Rio Celeste waterfall and your best opportunity to see sloths. Choose from a variety of hikes through the rainforest and after visit sloths before lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner at the ranch.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 5: Tempate Ride
This morning, visit the Monkey Park Rescue Center to see all the local wildlife, or take a riding lesson. In the afternoon, you will leave for the cattle town of Tempate. Admire beautiful views of large working Haciendas and the historic village where you will stop for a cold drink and dinner at a local cantina.
Look for monkeys, tropical birds and dry tropical flora and fauna on the back country trails. 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 6: Palo Verde National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up for your half day trip to Palo Verde National Park for a river tour, looking for monkeys, crocks, water birds and other wildlife from your covered motor launch. Experienced guide will show you the wonders of the tropical river ecosystem. Before dinner our trainer will work with young horses using Natural Horsemanship training.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch 
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 7: Beach Ride
After breakfast, load your horses on the truck and leave for the beach. When you reach the beach, saddle up your horses, then continue riding along the beautiful white sand Pacific beaches along the beautiful beaches of Puerto Viejo, Conchal and Brasilito. Time to play in the water and take photos when you reach the beach end. Take a swim or walk on the beach before a picnic lunch or dinner at the beach.
Times depend on low tide.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 8: Departure
After breakfast take your last photos before you are picked up for your transfer to Liberia for your trip home.
Meal included: Breakfast

Small group or private rides can be tailored to riders experience. Sequence of days and times may change.

To this trip can also include Additional programs can be booked:

Arenal Volcano: 2 nights with visit and exploration of the volcano, horse riding and spa. Prices upon request. 

Beach extension: Beach resort with numerous opportunities for water sports. Prices upon request.