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Combine a wild downhill trek through cloud forest, riverside waterfalls and a horseback ascent in one five-hour adventure near Monteverde. Expect river crossings, rustic bridges, volcano views and a typical Costa Rican lunch.
Combine a wild downhill trek through cloud forest, riverside waterfalls and a horseback ascent in one five-hour adventure near Monteverde. Expect river crossings, rustic bridges, volcano views and a typical Costa Rican lunch.
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Operated by Faro Travel Costa Rica · Monteverde, Puntarenas
Fog clings to the canopy as you step off the wooded track and the cloud forest exhales—humid, green, alive. The trail leads downhill through moss-limned trunks, the river daring you with the sound of distant falls. Midway, a clearing opens onto a viewpoint where, on a clear day, four volcanoes—Arenal, Rincón de la Vieja, Tenorio and Miravalles—stack along the horizon like a line of sleeping giants.
moderate.
5 hours.
Suitable for people in fair fitness: able to handle several hours of hiking with steep, uneven sections and short horseback ascent.
The full experience runs about five hours and covers roughly 6–8 km with a 300–500 m elevation change; expect steep, uneven sections but no technical climbing.
Yes—guides use calm, well-trained horses for the 35-minute climb back up; riders should be able to mount unassisted and hold basic balance.
Swimming is allowed when conditions are safe; guides decide based on water flow and weather—bring swimwear and a quick-dry towel.
Yes—pickup and drop-off from Monteverde/Santa Elena are included in the tour price.
Monteverde’s reserves grew from 1970s conservation efforts converting pastureland to protected cloud forest, driven by local and international scientists and landowners.
Stick to marked trails and avoid disturbing flora; local guides support community conservation projects and responsible tourism funds reforestation.
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