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Discovery Horse Tours

La Quina | Mata De Platano, Jaco 00000, Costa Rica
00506 88387550
Ranked #1 of 32 tours in Jaco
5.0 of 5 stars 145 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Voted the No 1 tour to do in the whole of Costa Rica, and also Central America! Discovery Horse tours were also awarded the coveted "Certificate of...... more » Owner description: Voted the No 1 tour to do in the whole of Costa Rica, and also Central America! Discovery Horse tours were also awarded the coveted "Certificate of Excellence in the Trip Advisor 2011 awards. Whether you want an unforgettable day tour (tours duration ranges from 2.5 hours up to a full day) through the rain forest, on the beach or into the mountains Discovery Horse Tours will not disappoint. Maybe you want to take part in Parelli Natural Horsemanship Costa Rica vacation and join us for a week to learn the art of natural horsemanship! Discovery Horse Tours Jaco provides "so much more" than just a horse tour! Specializing in small groups of no more than 8 people. Located on a stunning 1500 acre private rain forest reserve, you will share the trails with no one but the wildlife. Join us for the Jungle Spa Experience, and ride through pristine rain forest on our wonderful, responsive and safe horses to our secret spring fed waterfall. If you are on Honeymoon check our website for details on your private rain forest adventure with champagne and mud bath. No experience necessary, with two guides everyone stays within their limits. Beginners will feel secure,confident and in control. Experienced riders can enjoy the thrill of galloping our fit and healthy horses across the open hay fields. Consistently described as "The highlight of our trip to Costa Rica". Famous for the love of their animals, customer care and attention to detail; you will love your time with Discovery Horse Tours! All our horses are trained using Parelli Natural horsemanship, they are treated with respect, dignity and love, we take our time to match clients with the right horse making sure they have a wonderful time. « less
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Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Julia and Chris took 7 ridiculously talkative and sometimes hard to control women on the horseback ride of their lives! Thank you soooo much for the tidbits of information along the trail, the skin-softening and healing mud-baths (one of the best experiences of our lives!), and for taking such good care of the gorgeous animals upon which we rode. We... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Today my husband, my 7 year old son and I took the rainforest / spa ride with Julia, who is from Canada. The trip started when Chris, one of the owners, picked us up from our hotel, which was greatly appreciated. The horses were just right for us, especially considering the fact that two of us had never ridden horse... More

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Frisco, Colorado
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This horseback riding tour is like nothing you have ever seen before! You are riding an extremely cared for horse through the rainforest. The scenery is unbelievable. You get to hear the long history of the German people who homesteaded at this ranch in the 1830's. Following is a volanic mud bath in cascading pools. Your skin, hair and SOUL... More

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Esterillos Oeste, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The team at Discovery are highly knowledgeable folks with a deep love of horses! They are incredibly professional, yet fun and adventurous! They hand pick the perfect horse for you, which by the way, the horses seem as though they are smiling(very healthy and well cared for) and guide you through a lush jungle all the while offering information about... More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

When it comes to tours you never know what to expect. We had a group of 8 that is usually too large for them but they willingly accomodated for us and we loved it. They were real horse lovers and taught all of us a lot about our surroundings, such interesting facts. I particularly loved how all the horses were... More

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New Orleans
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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Hey, this is Ricky – I usually write all our Trip Advisor reviews but my wife, Jan, went on this tour with a friend so here’s her review: We had another couple staying with us in Los Suenos and Ricky did some research on horseback riding tours before the trip and found Discovery Horseback Tours. My friend Cindy is a... More

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Seattle, Washington
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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2 and 1/2 hour ride in the morning was fresh and exhilarating right on the beautiful beach at Esterillos Este. This is an excellent beach equestrian experience for all riding skill levels offered by very skilled trainers and overall horse lovers dedicated to rescuing and humanly training abused animals in Costa Rica. Julia was A+ and was very patient with... More

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Key West
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

This was my #1 hand down thing to do. Andrea was amazing. The views was breath taking. We saw so many diffrent kinds of birds. The waterfall experience was wonderful. I just loved my horse Saunta . She wLYas easy to ride. I strongly recomend this tour. Rita & Miles Wright More

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San Francisco
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

My friend and I did the Mango Trail ride with Julia. She is amazing, knowledgeable and so kind. The horses (mostly rescues) are very well cared for, responsive and well-mannered. From the top of the hills we could see from the ocean to deep into the verdant lands. An excellent experience for anyone. And, if you are a horse person,... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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This was my second time in Costa Rica and my second time doing Discovery Horse Tours. Both times were so much fun! They take you to some gorgeous places, and the mud-bath stop is a great way to cool down and get your spa-fix at the same time (if you choose this tour)! The guides speak fluent English (ex-pats), and... More

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