Christine Chauvin (Ltd.)
430 East 56th Street
New York, NY 10022

Tel: 212 421-0671
Fax: 212 935-0559

e-mail:
christine@adventuresonhorseback.com

 

COSTA RICA

An Exclusive Ride in the Tropics (Pacific Coast)
March 14–22, 2009
8 Riders

Wonderfully disciplined horses, great riding in a lush and beautiful tropical environment. Visit to the Monteverde Rainforest with canopy walk or experience the ziplines. Comfortable, rustic accommodation.

LOGISTICS OF THE TRIP

Day 1
Marcy 14, 2009
Arrive Juan Santamaria International Airport (own arrangements) where you are met and
transferred to your Hotel.

Overnight Costa Rica Colonial Marriott Hotel.

Day 2
Marcy 15, 2009
Depart 7:30 A.M - drive to Cien Fuego EcoRanch (Pacific side), stopping en route to visit a
butterfly farm and lunch in Orotina.

At Cien Fuego, horse assignment and a 3-hour ride to La Maravilla to connect with your mount and familiarize with the local tack.

Short drive to our hotel in Tarcolitios.

Dinner and overnight Villa Lapas Ecolodge / or Cerro Lodge.

Day 3
Marcy 16, 2009
Return to our horses at La Maravilla for a three-to-four hour ride (subject to tide times) to and on the beaches of the Pacific (Tivives, Guacalillo and various craigs) where we will enjoy some exhilarating canters.

Boat ride through the Mangrove swamps and up the Tarcoles River, home to the largest Crocodile colonies in Costa Rica, before heading back to the ranch. Short drive to Tarcolitios.

Dinner and overnight Villa Lapas Ecolodge / or Cerro Lodge.

Day 4
Marcy 17, 2009
After packing up and breakfast, we head to La Ceiba District where we meet our horses and set off for a 3 hour ride to Machuca River Canyon and a picnic.

Afternoon transfer to Monteverde.

Dinner and overnight Montana Monteverde Hotel .

Day 5
Marcy 18, 2009
Visit the Cloudforest at Selvatura Park, walk on the hanging bridges or explore the canopy zipping between the trees covered with moss, ferns and bromeliads.

Visit the Hummingbird Garden and Insect Museum.

Transfer to Abangaritos, stopping for lunch en route.

Afternoon ride at La Ensenada Lodge (new horses).

Dinner & overnight La Ensenada Lodge.

Day 6
Marcy 19, 2009
Morning ride visiting the salinas (salt lagoons) and mangrove swamps.

Afternoon at leisure or more riding.

Dinner and overnight La Ensenada Lodge

Day 7
Marcy 20, 2009
Four-hour ride towards Manzanillo, visiting rural communities, crossing Canamazo River reforestation areas and farmland.

Afternoon at leisure.

Dinner and overnight La Ensenada Lodge.

Day 8
Marcy 21, 2009
Two-to-three hour ride towards the Eastern part of the ranch visiting various lookout points. After lunch, transfer to San Jose, visiting the artisan’s town of Sarchi en route.

Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight Costa Rica Colonial Mariott Hotel

Day 9
Marcy 22, 2009
Private transfers to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) for your flights back home.

 

End of Services

 

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Horses: The sturdy Criollo horse – the Costa Rican Criollo is of a lighter build than its South American cousins – a well mannered agile horse. All the horses are trained to work the cattle and respond to neck reining. They range from 14 to 16 hands.

Saddles are modified McClellan. No English saddles available. Both open and covered stirrups are commonly used. The majority of the horses are ridden in “Jaquima” with a "bozal" – a type of bit-less bridle made of rope or leather. The horses are trained to this system which is not only more comfortable for horses but practical for long-distance riding.

Pace: Moderate with periods of trotting and exhilarating canters on the beach.

Riders weight limit: 190 lbs (87kg)

 

COST ON THE BASIS OF 8 RIDERS*

$ 2,760 Per person on a sharing basis ($460 Single supplement)

Includes: Meet and greet service upon arrival, all ground transfers, accommodation in twin/double occupancy, full board as of day 2, all rides as outlined, water on the rides, private bilingual guide (days 2 to 8), entrance fees.

Not included: International airport tax of $26, extras at hotels (telephone calls, room service, laundry, alcoholic drinks, or wine with meals, etc.), tips and gratuities for guides, driver and service providers.

*Fewer than 8 riders: cost to be adjusted accordingly

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For further information about this ride please call
Christine at (1) 212-421 0671, or email christine@adventuresonhorseback

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