Best Waterfall Horse Rides — Our Top 6

1.West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 845 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187Our pick

Ride for about two hours through West Maui with guides such as Kai, Cierra, Richard, or Cole. Expect mountain slopes, distant seasonal waterfalls, ocean overlooks, optional trotting or cantering, and a farm visit with pigs, sheep, rabbits, and mini horses. The route is scenic, dusty, and not on a sandy beach.

“Really well organised and very professional, checked suitably and skill level to assign horses , the trial ride was so relaxing , had even a chance to canter the horses for those who wished , great ride”

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2.Triple Action pack Combo (Blue Hole, Horse back riding and river tubing)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · from $141

Spend about five hours in Trelawny and Ocho Rios with horseback riding through forest and seawater, Blue Hole jumps and rope swings, and a relaxing White River float. Driver-guides such as Sean, Courtney, Adrian, and Tyrone provide transfers and local commentary.

“Really fun day! Horse riding on the beach was great! Awesome pics and guides were so helpful and took so many pics for us! Blue hole was really awesome! But it is not for the feint of heart or those not in shape. Really unstable climbs in the waterfalls with multiple jumps!!! (We loved every second of it but some were too scared or not able to do it). River tubing was very relaxing but colddddd! Overall really good excursion!!”

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3.Arenal Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $94

Ride about 3 kilometers through reforested land and farms, then leave the horses for a steep hike to La Fortuna Waterfall. Guides such as Otto, Kevin, Danny, Pablo, Carlos, Paz, and Crystal have earned praise for their patience and humor. Swimwear, long pants, and solid fitness are essential.

“It was the best experience I’ve had so far in Costa Rica! Kevin was amazing and the horses are so gentle. The waterfall was awesome!”

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4.Horseback Riding and Swimming then Dunn’s River Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $85Best value

Ride a guided horse into the sea, take beach photos, then climb or relax at Dunn’s River Falls. Hotel and Airbnb pickup, air-conditioned transport, and admission are included. Guides such as Jason, Jay, Jerome, Omar, and Nardo have helped first-time riders feel safe, while the falls require solid fitness.

“This experience was everything plus more. We enjoyed every second of this excursion. Tour guide wearing the #33 shirt is the best.”

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5.3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Waterfalls, Wild Trekking and Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $116

Start high in the Monteverde hills and hike about 5 kilometers downhill past four waterfalls, river crossings, and hanging bridges. Swim if weather permits, then ride horseback for roughly 35 minutes uphill before lunch. Hotel transport is included from Monteverde and Santa Elena.

“This is the BEST Monteverde hike! It is breathtakingly beautiful and just when you think it can’t get any better, you move to an even more fantastic location! There were stunning waterfalls, rope and wood suspension bridges that seemed right out of a scene from Jumanji. We swam in a pool of crystal clear fresh water and sunbathed on the rocks while gazing up at the towering trees of the rainforest. Spectacular! We finished the hike with a horseback ride back up out of the valley and walked into an awesome restaurant with a wall of windows overlooking the rolling hills from Lake Arenal to the Arenal Volcano! Brilliant!”

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6.Blue Hole, River Tubing, and Horse Ride with Swim Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $150

Spend about five hours from Ocho Rios combining the Blue Hole, river tubing, bamboo rafting, and a coastal horseback ride with an ocean swim. Tracy, Brittany, Riri, and Frank are among the guides associated with this experience. Pickup, water, rum punch, transport, and entry fees are included.

“Tracy was excellent! I would definitely book with her again for any excursions, food, and shopping. Anything else you need , you can definitely ask her.”

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