Equestrian vacations in Costa Rica - Establo San Rafael - Puriscal
Return to the home pageFacilitiesEquestrian VacationsOur HorsesLearn about usClick here for events schedule
 

 



Costa Rica is known for being one of the top tourist destinations around the world. Booking one of our Equestrian Vacation packages with Establo San Rafael can make your holidays an extraordinary experience to remember.

 

 

Riders Vacation (riding for riders)

Horseback riding vacations. jpg Come and enjoy our costarican horses.
This package is for those who want to ride a lot. Start with a lesson in the morning in dressage or jumping, then enjoy a 1.5 hour trail ride. Later, practice on your own in the ring 30-40 min. or choose to spend your day with barking horse farm for a 4-6 hour trail ride.

Your day consist of:

1 lesson $30

1 trail ride $30

1 practice $25

total x day $85

Barking Horse long trail ride  $65

 

Lessons and Vacations

Horseback riding lessons. jpg On this vacation learn to ride or improve your riding skills.
We offer two, one hour riding lessons per day in the ring. Intermediate riders can take classes in dressage and jumping.
You can substitute an afternoon lesson for a trail ride or try some games on horseback.
When not riding, you may enjoy our variety of farm animals, or have a night of music by local musicians around the bon fire.

$60 x day

 

Pairing up

Costa Rican holidays. jpg Discover the frendship and close conection of having your own horse.
Meet our horses and choose one to pair up with as if it were your very own.
you will be the only rider of your chosen horse during your stay.
Spend time with your horse, washing, grooming or just hanging out.
Advance your riding skills with a morning lesson or a trailride.
in the afternoon gain confidence with practice time on your own with your Costa Rican waterfalls. jpghorse in the ring.
Your horse must have 1 day of rest every 4th day.
On the horses day off, you can choose to go on a barking horse farm long trail ride for 4 to 6 hours.
Or you can choose to visit two Costarican stables and meet the trainers and horses.
Or tou can go on a day of ridding for riders.

Your day consist of:

One lesson or trail ride 1 to 1.5 hours $35

One practice 30 to 40 munutes $25

Total per day $55

On your horses day off, choose from:


Barking horse farm long ride  $65

Estable tours $50

Riding for riders $85



For more information about our vacation packages please contact us at
vacations@establosanrafael.com




Our vacations can be customized for individuals couples
and groups. Groups can include riders of all levels
for families, women's groups, mothers and daughters, corporate groups and any others.
Lodging at Barking Horse Farm is $40 night, with three meals included.
You may decide what kind of ridding you would like to do on a daily basics, choose from our list of activities, or choose one of our Day trips.

Your days can include

  • Lessons in jumping and or classical dressage.   $35

  • Practicing in the ring alone.   $30

  • Playing games on horse back, barrel racing, relay, drills, etc.   $35

  • Ridding out to explore mountains, farms, rivers and waterfall.   $35 - $65 Depending on length of ride

  • Swimming at nearby river and waterfall.

  • Excursions to visit Costa Rican stables including a chance to meet the trainers and experience their horses.   $50


During the dry season (Dec - April), there are several local horse events such as Rodeos and Topes. Topes is a kind of a horse parade that involves the entire community with fun activities, raffles, food, dancing and more.
Plan your vacations around these events and experience the pure Costa Rican horse culture.Adventure rides in Costa Rica. jpg

 


For our longer adventure rides visit www.barkinghorsefarm.com

 

We are one hour from San José

Costa Rican horse day trip
Approximately 7 hours with transportation
Day trips in Costa Rica. jpg Join us for a fun-filled day with Costarican horses, experience their movement and beauty.
Meet and learn about the costarican breeds; Iberoameracana, Costarriccence de Paso and Criollos, then ride sevral diferent horses in our ring.
Let us guide you on a 1.5 hour ride through this beautiful mountanious farmland.
We also offer a riding lesson/day-trip for thoes looking to begin or improve their riding skills.


$80 x person - $50 each if 2 people or more
Lunch not included

 

Cattle herding day trip
3 hours total
Costa Rican rural life. jpgHave fun herding cattle with a neighboring farmer.
You have been to the beaches, seen the volcano's and zip lined the rain forests. Now see the farms and meet the farmers.


$50



Meet the farmers day trip
3 hours total
Costa Rican farmers. jpgTake a ride through the beautiful farm land of Puriscal with a stop at a working farm. Take a tour of the farm and see how sugar is made. This farm produces milk, eggs, honey and they also have chickens, pigs, oxen, and more. Meet the friendly family . Then have lunch at a nearby local restaurant.

$40



Basic trail ride
2 hours
Trail rides in Costa Rica. jpg Ride out among the beautiful farms with lovely views then descend into a little town to stop for lunch and then continue back to our farm.

 

$30



Trapiche ride
4 hours
Costa Rican traditions. jpg Ride to a panoramic view point and then tour a traditional sugar mill called a Trapiche. On the way home stop for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. 4 hours of riding, including stops it takes all day.

$40



Puente fiero
5 hour ride
Costa Rican rivers. jpg A guided horseback ride to Puente Fiero at Rio Negro for a swim in the cool waters and enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of the river.

 

$40



Tabarcia de Mora
5 hour ride
Towns of Costa Rica. jpg A Climb to a ridge with a 360 degree view, cross rivers as you descend into a valley to have lunch at a local restaurant in a quaint village. Take your horses over a suspension bridge on the way home.

$40



For more information about our equestrian day trips please contact us at
vacations@establosanrafael.com

 

Costa Rica equestrian vacations.jpg

"Enjoy your Costa Rican Holidays by experiencing any of our Equestrian Vacations"
     
   
 

 




Spanish Version
Learn about our seminars
Take a day trip
Lessons
Learn about our volunteer program
Bulleting board
See our accomodations
Vacation camps
Barking Horse Farm
Visit our photo gallery
Feel free to contact us
Related Links
 


 

About Us | Facilities | Vacations | Our Horses


Events | Costa Rica Links
| Home


©2008-2010 Establo San Rafael