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Discovery Horse Tours

La Quina | Mata De Platano, Jaco 00000, Costa Rica
00506 88387550
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Ranked #1 of 55 activities in Jaco
Type: Tours
Owner description: Horse riding Jaco. Discovery horse tours were awarded a "Certificate of Excellence" in the Trip Advisor awards 2011,2012 and 2013. If you want an... more » Owner description: Horse riding Jaco. Discovery horse tours were awarded a "Certificate of Excellence" in the Trip Advisor awards 2011,2012 and 2013. If you want an unforgettable tour (tours duration ranges from 2.5 hours up to a full day, or a full week!) through the rain forest, on the beach or into the mountains Discovery Horse Tours are total equine professionals. Renowned for making sure the horses as well as the clients have a fabulous time they are "so much more" than just a horse tour! Specializing in small groups of no more than 8 people (4 on the beach)your tour will always feel personal. Located on a stunning 1500 acre private rain forest reserve, you will share the trails with no one but the wildlife. You will LOVE the horses who are safe, fun and most importantly happy and incredibly well cared for. Ride through pristine rain forest to the secret spring fed waterfall, or gallop along the deserted beaches. If you are on Honeymoon check our website for details on your private rain forest adventure with champagne and a private mud bath. No experience necessary. 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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Pearland, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We had a great time riding. It is obvious that Chris and Andrea enjoy their horses and their horse tour operation. We were provided a pair of nice horses to ride that were in very good condition. The only challenge was trying to mix riders of different skill sets. They were happy to split our group to account for the... More

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17 June 2013

It was great riding with you and fab to exchange training ideas. The beauty of having two guides on the tours is that we can make sure that those who can ride are not limited by those who are not. This is a great ride for all levels. I hope to come and see your horses one day! More

Scottsdale, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I took my family on this and it certainly didn't disappoint! Andrea was amazing in not only pointing out the wildlife but you can tell she and Chris really love what they do! This is a highly recommended tour for anyone in the Jaco area!

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Jaco, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Andrea and Chris are so amazing. took my 5 year old on a tour with them this morning and we both loved it! they were so caring and attentive my of daughter to make sure she had a good time, so informative about horses, other wildlife, costa rica, everything I had questions about. You can truly see how much they... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I have been riding for thirty years and have never had such great ride with a incredible horse named Whisky. It was the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica and Andrea and Chris are the best to make all of this happen from start to finish, a five star ride to do. If you have a Bucket List, riding... More

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Clarksburg, West Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

When you dream of a place that you want to visit and anticipate it for years, its quite difficult to meet your full expectations. But Chris and Andrea did that for me when we booked our Parelli in Paradise vacation with them. Years ago I fell in love with Costa Rica and hoped to return one day, and when I... More

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Belmar, New Jersey, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I was lucky enough to experience an entire vacation with Discovery Horse Tours. You can be too if you sign up for one of their amazing Parelli in Paradise clinics. This particular clinic was given by the lovely and talented Alejandra Gonzales. She is an extremely talented Parelli instructor and dressage rider who grew up in and lives in Costa... More

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

I had seen photos of horse riding on the beach in Esterillos Este before leaving for Costa Rica, and I was determined to go. I thought it would be good - but I had no idea it would be so wonderful. For a start Julia was very welcoming and easy to be with. She matched me and my friend to... More

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Rumson, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I've been going to CR for nearly 10 years and this was one of the best things I have done! Chris and our guide Julia were both great and very informative. The ride is so interesting, with all of the wildlife you see as well as the beauty of the jungle and all it has to offer...we ate berries that... More

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Long Beach Island, NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

It's easy to see why this is the #1 attraction in Jaco. We have a vacation home here, and this is something we will be happy to do over and over with friends when they come on vacation with us! We saw monkeys, lizards, cool birds, and a couple of blue morpho's. It was evident that the horses are very... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

I am SO glad we booked this tour! From the moment we met Chris and Julia, we knew we were in great company! We were new to horse back riding and they calmed my nerves and were with us 100% of the way. We did the jungle spa tour. We saw monkeys and macaws, and rode through the farm, countryside... More

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