Riders of the Sun - 8 Days

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Duration: 8 Days
Price: $ 2500.00
Availability: 10
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Ride Overview

This is the perfect mix of adventure, nature & luxury! Your journey begins with your Trek leader, Jorge Sauma, a local farmer and horse enthusiast whose extensive knowledge and connections will get you deep inside the real culture of Costa Rica for a truly authentic experience. Unbelievable meals, well cared for and reliable horses with exceptionally smooth gaits, incredible scenery and secluded beaches to gallop along are just a few of the highlights.

The trip will feature a variety of accommodations, including a beatifully restored hacienda, 5 Star Resort Punta Islita and beatiful beach houses. Your luggage will be waiting to meet you at each destination. We will ride through jungles, swim in estuaries, see howler monkeys, dive into lagoons & waterfalls and soak up the sun & surf as we go all the way from the ranch to the beach. This multiday trek takes you on a spectacular journey through exclusive parts of Costa Rica not seen by many tourists, and is full of the natural beauty unique to the Nicoya Peninsula.

The journey begins at a lovely ranch in the valley of the historical La Mansión, in the district of Nicoya -a small agricultural village settled in 1891 by a group of 100 families led by Antonio Maceo. We will dedicate the first day to introduce you to your horse and ride around our ranch, as a preparation for riding out on trails and handling your horse in the variety of situations you’ll encounter over the next days.

On the first day of the Trek we will head through the mountains to Hojancha (broad-leaf), a village that has been the leader in the change from farming & cattle, to reforestation and land protection, as evidenced by the many tree farms that we pass along the way. From there we will head down to the coast, through the small town of San Pedro, towards the southern part of Nandayure. The following days will be spent on the pristine and lonely beaches of Corozalito, Bejuco, Jabilla & San Miguel before arriving at the intimate boutique resort, Playa Caletas. Parts of the Trek have challenging features and the Costa Rican horses will impress you with their surefooted and calm abilities.

What includes:

Horse & tack
All lodging and meals (except last 2 dinners at the beach)
Drinks & Snacks
Transport to and from Liberia Int. Airport (LIR)
Bilingual local guide

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival
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We will pick you up at the Liberia International Airport, (or at your hotel) and take you to La Grama Ranch located in the cowboy country of the peninsula of Nicoya. When you arrive you will enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our fabulous cook Zeidy. Recover from your flight and enjoy the warm tropical breezes as you rest in a hammock spotting birds in the nearby trees and hearing the local animal sounds. Dont be surprised if you also see and hear howler monkeys making their way through their days as well, as this is their natural habitat.

Day 2 The Ranch
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You will meet the horses and we will take the time this afternoon to fit you to the saddle that works both for you and the horse. You will have the chance to ride in the ring to make sure that we match you to a horse that is perfect for your riding ability. We have horses for all riding abilities so whether you are a beginner or an expert rider we can assure you a ride that you will enjoy.  You can then spend the rest of the afternoon resting and enjoying the ranch.

Day 3 El Calvo Waterfall
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We will load the horses on the truck for their transport to El Calvo Waterfall, the tallest waterfall in Central America. We will saddle up and make our way down to the river through exciting switchbacks. We will make a stop at the water hole where we will have lunch and cool off in the river. After a light lunch, we will continue our journey to the coast, riding through the beatiful dry forest, with its amazing trees and interesting animals, following the Ora River and crossing back and forth all the down to the little town of San Pedro. After unsaddling our horses and putting them to pasture, we will take our private van and check in at the amazing Hotel Punta Islita. Dinner will be waiting for us at our villa with private pool overlooking the ocean. 

Day 4 Punta Islita Beach Resort
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Breakfast served at the Hotel Restaurant until 10:30 am. This is the day to enjoy the beautiful Punta Islita resort and all its amenities and activities available, like the twilight zip lining (included, kayaking, spa, surfing, visit the red macaw rescue center, or bring a good book and soak up some rays. Your local cook will prepare your meals right at the house. After lunch, we will go for a beautiful sunset ride (optional). Tonight we will go out to Boqueria don Ramiro for dinner, the food is amazing there and is always fun to meet the locals. 

Day 5 San Miguel Beach
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Exact departure time will depend on the tide, but we will make and afternoon ride for about 1,5 hours before arriving at Playa Corozalito. We will continue along the coast and into Playa Bejuco, a secluded paradise far off the beaten track,  where riders who wish to can gallop in the sand and surf for more great photos. We then have to cross an estuary at the end of the beach to reach a privately owned beach house in Playa San Miguel, where we’ll spend the next two nights. Enjoy the cool ocean breeze and a delicious meal served at the house terrace. The horses will stay in a pasture right in front of our beach house.

Day 6 Costa de Oro Beach
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After a good night sleep hearing the ocean, we will spend the day riding down the beach of Playa San Miguel, that strechtes for approximately 6 miles along the Pacific Ocean, a beatiful spot where we can get to enjoy the beach and our horses in relative solitude, almost feels like you were on your own private plot of seaside land. Ride across the estuary and arrive to Costa de Oro beach, and check out the sea turtle conservation project operation. All meals will be served at the house, right by the ocean.Try authentic Costa Rican cuisine served by dona Dominga, a local and native to this little town who has been cooking for visitors for over 30 years

Day 7 Samara Beach
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After another great breakfast by the ocean, we will go on our last ride on the beach. The horses will be loaded after lunch to return to the farm. We will take our private van and visit Playa Samara. This is a more developed and touristic town, where you can find some souvenirs to take home. There are many good restaurants and bars alongside the beach. We will then head back to the ranch where you can rest and prepare for going back home or for  continuing your costa rican vacation. Yes we know, its hard to leave this beatiful and peaceful country!

Day 8 Good by friends!
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Waking up at the ranch again feels like coming home. Say good bye to the horses and enjoy a good cup of coffee before heading to the airport or any other destination of your choice. Departure time of van to the airport will depend on earliest guest flight, but you can leave at any time you want. Transport at a different time can be coordinated. We can also help you arrange transportation to any other destination if you have decided to stick around Costa Rica a few more days. 
Thanks for riding with us!