About this trip
This is a once in a lifetime experience to not only ride horses on pristine white beaches and mountain trails with fabulous views, but also to hang out with them on the beach and play/swim with them in the ocean!
A treat for ALL the senses - and a physical, emotional, spiritual dose of pure joy.
Wonderful Guides / Horse Partners
This trip is with Enrique, his family and his horse herd (many are babies of Tula Vida herd members!) up on the Northern, deserted beaches of the Pacific Coast in Costa Rica.
All the horses are great to ride (for all levels) - willing, connected, huge-hearted partners.
Simple Accommodation
Accommodation is in a simple, relatively basic but clean and comfortable local hotel. This area is not at all touristy, so we get to stay local-style! You will have AC but you may not have hot water - so this trip is for those who prioritise adventure, amazing horses, great riding, and so much horse-time over luxury.
Delicious Food
Meals are home-cooked Costa Rica fare with fresh ingredients. We usually eat lunch at the beach and sometimes dinner too, while the horses relax in the sand eating hay and joining us to splash about in the water.
Horse-riding
Riding trails can depending on weather / what the group wants to do (we can customise), but typically we will ride for 2-3 hours each morning through mountainous farms with great views or along local beaches or ocean side paths, ending up at a wonderful beach for lunch and hanging out the rest of the afternoon. It is often optional to ride your horse home in the sunset or to get a ride in the car.
Weather
Between December and mid-May, beach weather is typically hot and dry (subject to strange global weather!) so we ride in the mornings and find the shade and the cool water for the hottest parts of the day.
Mid-May to December is a mix of hot, dry periods and rain - so while there is a risk of getting wet it is generally cooler and everything looks green and lush.
What’s included
- Accommodation4 nights in a simple hotel room with AC
- MealsHome-cooked Costa Rican food
- Horse-ridingDaily horse-riding on stunning trails
- Herd TimePlenty of time with the horses (they stay across the road from the hotel) & swim & play with them on the beach
- TransportFrom Liberia Airport (LIR) to the hotel & back at a set time on arrival day
What’s not included
- Flights
- Travel InsuranceThis is required
- AlcoholThere is no bar at the hotel but we can take you to a local store or bar if you'd like to have some drinks
- TipsSome guests like to leave a tip for the crew
Available Packages
Make the most of your trip and add on a 2 night stay at Tula Vida Ranch, with 14 rescue horses abundant wildlife and stunning volcano views it is the ideal place to fully restore your positive energy and inner reserves before you head back to daily life.
You will experience a totally different part of Costa Rica (cooler, with mountains/rainforest) and and may even meet the mother of your beach horse partner in the Tula Vida herd! Package includes a transformational horse experience, where you can integrate any insights or ideas from your beach ride trip.
Package includes:
- 2 nights at the ranch (private or shared room)
- all meals at the ranch
- a group horse experience with the Tula Vida Herd
- transport to/from Tula Vida Ranch to Liberia Airport (LIR)
$880 + 13% tax
Available options
This includes everything in the 2 night package, plus an extra day/night to relax or do another activity in the area.
$1,130 + 13% tax