Staying at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive, in Playa El Jobo? A horseback riding day trip can add an active outing to your coastal holiday without changing where you stay.
At Buena Vista del Rincón, you can make riding the reason for your visit, then choose how much of the surrounding destination you would like to experience.
A mountain ride rather than a beach excursion
Our Horseback Riding Tour explores Guanacaste’s forest and mountain surroundings with local guides who know the routes and terrain. This is an inland visit to Buena Vista del Rincón, on the slopes of Rincón de la Vieja, not a ride along Costa Elena’s beach.
The change of setting is part of the appeal: horses and mountain surroundings bring a different experience to a holiday spent beside the Pacific. Choose this outing for the chance to explore inland, with the ride itself as a highlight rather than simply another stop on a sightseeing circuit.
Should you book a ride or a complete Day Pass?
Choose an individual horseback experience when riding is your main activity. Choose a Day Pass when you also want other experiences around it. Our website offers both formats.
The Exclusive Eco Adventure 12-in-1 Day Pass includes horseback riding, Los Higuerones Hanging Bridges, access to the hot springs and lunch, among other experiences. It combines outdoor activities with time for a meal and a thermal visit.
A complete Day Pass is a choice about variety, not a promise of more time in the saddle. Compare the full program with the individual option, including what each one actually offers. A horseback route described as an individual experience should not be assumed to be the route used within a Day Pass.
Make horseback riding the priority when planning
Tell our team that riding is the main reason you are coming. The Exclusive format offers personalized itinerary planning, so that interest provides a clear starting point for discussing your day.
Explain who wants to ride and whether others in the group have different interests. Ask which arrangements can be confirmed for everyone before making the reservation; participation and substitutions should not be assumed to be identical for each person.
When you receive the proposed arrangements, check that they reflect the priorities you shared. This is the moment to clarify anything that would affect your decision, rather than waiting until you arrive from the coast.
Arrange the outward journey and the return together
Transportation from Costa Elena is separate from the Day Pass rate. Buena Vista del Rincón can quote transportation according to the pickup point, passenger numbers and service requirements, subject to operational feasibility.
Share your complete accommodation name and the date you are considering. For a round trip, mention any time you need to be back at the coast. The duration of an on-site experience does not include the journey from your resort and back.
Once your transportation reservation is confirmed, our team coordinates the pickup time and meeting point. Keep those details with your activity confirmation so the travel arrangements and the booked experience remain clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is guidance available in English and Spanish?
Yes. The Exclusive Eco Adventure 12-in-1 Day Pass includes guide service in English and Spanish.
2. Is specialized safety equipment included?
Yes. The Day Pass includes the specialized and safety equipment required for its booked activities. Personal clothing and belongings are separate.
3. Is the hot springs visit part of the horseback ride?
No. On the Exclusive Eco Adventure 12-in-1 Day Pass, horseback riding and access to the hot springs are separate parts of the same visit.
Give your coastal holiday a day on horseback
Keep your coastal base and make space for a different side of Guanacaste.