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Full Day Tour $ 75 per person
(including lunch & boat transport) Minimum 2 people This loop trail is approximately 5 miles long and seems to be just the right length for novice to intermediate riders. Our full day tour begins at 10am when we collect you from one of the docks in Bocas Town. As we travel back to the ranch we'll give you some background information about the area and in particular, Isla San Cristobal. Along the way we will see the mountainous hillsides through which we will be riding later in the day. But as we travel by boat we will pass over the coral reefs where we are sometimes visited by dolphins who live in Bocas throughout the year. On arrival at Isla San Cristobal we will meet the horses, discuss experience levels and general safety. We will assign horses according to best fit and adjust the saddles to fit the riders. Then our trek will begin! We ride into the jungle through old growth vegetation and wildlife. It isn't long before we arrive at one of the breathtaking vistas looking out at the ocean and other islands of the Archipelago. Along the top of one of the tallest hillsides in the area we ride through meadows of flowers and butterflies. Eventually we begin our descent back into the jungle, before finally arriving at the baseball field of the local indigenous village. The local children usually meet us with curiosity and you will get the chance to find out about the village history and culture while taking photos. A short walk takes us to the very nice and clean village restaurant where your lunch of genuine local food will be prepared. The restaurant is managed as a community women's group effort and there are full facilities including soap to wash with. Cold drinks are always on hand and are usually served by women in the traditional Ngobe dress. Lunch is followed by a walk to the artisan centre and you can discover how the locals make their products from items found in the jungle. After an interesting lunch we will return to our horses and saddle up for the journey back into the jungle and through the cacao (chocolate) trees. On this part of our journey much time is spent talking about jungle plants and animals. We ride into the grazing meadows of a beautiful ranch before beginning our climb once again up the hillside. As we reach the top the other side of the archipeligo is stretched before us and we usually take a break here fo rphotos and to enjoy the view. The ride back has lots more interesting sights, sounds and smells with a mixed terrain and vegetation before arriving back at the ranch. After more photos and final goodbyes to your horses, we take the return trip by boat to town. |
Half Day Tour $50 per person
(including boat transport) Minimum 3 people The half day tour covers a shorter version of the full day and does NOT go as far as the Indian pueblo and does not include lunch. This trek is ideal for children and novice riders. Dave has had experience of teaching young children to ride and so your kids will be in very safe hands whilst on this trek. Generally we would suggest that children from the age of 7 will be fine but if you have any concerns please give Dave a call to discuss NEW - Distance Ride for Experts
$ 150 per person (including lunch & boat transport) Minimum 3 people A full day tour for expert riders only. This ride leaves from the front side of San Cristobal and goes to picturesque Dolphin Bay where we have lunch at waterside restaurant, El Valle de las Ranas (Valley of the Frogs). Experience the inner heart of San Cristobal's jungle and indigenous farms. See Poison Dart Frogs and hear the Howler Monkeys. This is a longer tour with five hours of saddle time and you can expect to return to Bocas Town just before dark. This tour is also offered for intermediate riders but only as a overnight trip. A two person minimum applies and the price, which includes accommodation, is $200 per person. Safe storage for your belongings and showers, are available. For a MAP of our island and trails go to the contact page
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