Just got back from an afternoon ride with Valentin of Finca Valmy. There were 5 people on our tour, so it was nice that it was quite personalized. You could see that Valentin is very concerned for the safety and well being of both his clients and his horses. Before the ride, he explained to us that helmets were mandatory.... more

My boyfriend and I decided to spend our last day in Manuel Antonio with Finca Valmy Tours for a 1/2 day excursion horseback riding. What a perfect ending to a fantastic trip. We spent the day with our guide, Valentin, who opened our eyes, and our taste buds, to the wonders of this ecosystem in Costa Rica. Toucans were pointed... more

Our ride with Valentin at Finca Valmy was so beautiful it was like a dream! The whole day was incredibly well-organized and relaxing. As we drove out to the farm, Valentin (the manager of Valmy Tours) pointed out the surrounding farms and gave us the history of the small towns we drove through. He grew up in the area and... more

I had an amazing time! The trails are beautiful and the views are completely stunning! You walk through the rain forest and up on open mountains! It is great for riders of all levels. There is an easy trail for more inexperienced riders. More experienced riders are allowed to take a harder trail and the host allows you to gallop!!!... more

My wife and I honeymooned in Costa Rica in February and booked a horseback riding trip through our hotel (La Mansion). The tour was loop visiting a small waterfall, with a chance to swim, through the mountains, and back through a neighborhood to the stables. The horses were amazingly well trained and easy for a beginner. We did get to... more

February 9, 2009 A friend and I spent 10 days in Costa Rica and I thought that every adventure we experienced was the best. We waited until the last day to go horseback riding. I had asked several tour operators who had the best horses. I had read many comments about unhealthy horses and certainly did not want to contribute... more