Highlights
- Swim in the Pacific Ocean alongside your horse for 30+ minutes
- Ethically-run farm — horse welfare comes first
- Ride along Playa Puerto Viejo and Playa Conchal on a 60-minute beach ride
- Benefit from certified 'Connect with Horses' local horsemen guides
- Use the towels, changing facilities, and outdoor shower at the farm
Description
Swimming with your horse in the open Pacific is one of the rarest equestrian experiences in Costa Rica — and at Riding Escapes, an ethically-run farm founded by a South African entrepreneur committed to horse welfare, it's the centerpiece of this tide-scheduled private tour.
You'll start at the farm in Matapalo with a safety briefing and horse pairing led by certified local horsemen trained in the 'Connect with Horses' method — a horsemanship approach built on trust rather than dominance. From there you'll ride to Playa Puerto Viejo and Playa Conchal for a 60-minute beach ride, with sightings of monkeys and iguanas along the way.
Then comes the highlight: at low tide, you'll enter the ocean with your horse and spend 30 minutes or more swimming together in the Pacific — a moment few travelers ever experience. Group size adjusts swim time: larger groups stay in the water longer so everyone gets their turn.
The tour is private (minimum 2 riders, up to 15) and tide-dependent — start times shift daily, so we'll confirm yours after booking. Helmets, towels, free photos & videos, water and sunscreen included. Life jackets on request.
Includes
Certified local horsemen guide(s)
Safety briefing & orientation
Helmet
Towels
Changing facilities & restroom on-site
Drinking water
Free photos and videos taken by your guide
Sunbum sunscreen on-site
Outdoor shower
Life jackets on request
Excludes
Hotel pickup
Gratuities
Food
Bug spray
Important Information
- Tide-dependent: start time is confirmed after booking based on low tide
Total duration: 1.5–2 hours
Guests should ideally know how to swim
Minimum age: 6 to ride alone; 5 and under ride with an adult
Maximum rider weight: 110 kg / 240 lb
Not recommended for pregnant guests or guests with physical disabilities
No alcohol before the ride
Good For:
Couples · Animal lovers · Adventure seekers · Bucket-list travelers · Photography enthusiasts · Confident swimmers
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
