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ARENAL LAKE TO EL CASTILLO - Half Day Mountain Bike Tour

Distance:  13 to 26 km / 8 to 16 miles
Altitude gain: 85 mts /280 ft
Terrain: Secondary road of gravel/sand with a few rocky spots. Flat with a few short hills
Difficulty:  Beginner – Intermediate
Two daily departures: 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. from La Fortuna    
Returns: 12 noon or 5 p.m.

Price per person: USD 65.00

This ride takes us on an old road connecting Arenal Dam with the main entrance to Arenal Volcano National Park.  From there we go towards the village of El Castillo, biking on a quiet lane surrounded by dense forest and a few cattle farms. Along the ride we often see howling monkeys, coatis, and many birds like toucans, egrets and king fishers.  We’ll stop for a picnic on the shore of Lake Arenal where it’s possible to swim.  The volcano is visible during most of the ride and we can often hear its activity while we bike.

DON CARLOS ORGANIC FARM TRAIL

Half Day - Traffic Free Bike Tour for Families

Distance:  12 to 18 km / 7.5 to 11 miles
Altitude gain: 20 m /65 ft
Terrain:  Flat. 50% rural gravel road and 50% traffic free double and single track 
Difficulty:  Beginner. Ideal for children. 
Two daily departures: 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. from La Fortuna    
Returns: 12 noon or 5 p.m.
Price per person: USD$65.00        

Easy family tour on a purposely built double and easy single track trail through an organic cattle farm.  Ride across pasture lands and patches of forest.  Cross a shallow stream and learn the basic skills of mountain biking.  The ride will finish at the “lechería” where we can milk a cow, witness the cheese and butter making and learn about the daily operation of the farm.  Includes a picnic with organic produce from the farm: cheese, yogurt and fresh fruit.


MOUNTAIN BIKE AT LAKE ARENAL – FULL DAY TOUR

Distance:  30 to 40 km / 18.6 to 25 miles
Altitude gain: 665 m / 2181 ft
Terrain:  dirt and gravel roads with some muddy and rocky sections
Difficulty:  Intermediate

This is an out and back ride starting by Arenal Volcano National Park.  We’ll bike on the gravel road along the south shore of Lake Arenal, famous for the abundant wildlife and stunning scenery.  After crossing the Caño Negro River we’ll ride on the abandoned road around the lake crossing a few streams and passing by small family farms and areas of protected forest.  On the way back we’ll stop in the village of El Castillo for a delicious “casado” lunch.  After lunch we have the option of riding the old dirt road all the way back to Arenal Dam.  
Price per person: USD $ 95.00

ROAD BIKE AROUND LAKE ARENAL – Paved Road Bike Tour

Distance:  18 km to 35 km / 11 to 22 miles
Altitude gain:  265 m / 870 ft
Terrain:  Rolling hills.  Paved road with a few short sections of gravel
Difficulty:  Beginner - Intermediate
Departure: 8 a.m. from La Fortuna     Returns:  2 – 3 p.m.
Price per person: USD 95.00
Also includes:  picnic stop and restaurant lunch

We’ll bike across Arenal Dam and bike on the road along the north side of Arenal Lake.  This road has very little traffic and offers the most relaxing ride through tropical forest, home of monkeys and birds.  We enjoy great views of the lake as well as a chance to experience the rural life in this remote part of Costa Rica.  We’ll offer a picnic stop and lunch will be served at a restaurant at the end.  We’ll return to our hotels crossing the lake by boat and enjoying imposing views of Arenal Volcano.

 OTHER  SERVICES

• EXPERT BIKE RIDES. Offered upon request with a minimum of 2 persons. Routes are selected according to skill level, climate and road/trail conditions
• CUSTOM BIKE TOURS can be operated anywhere in Costa Rica with a minimum of two persons.  Contact us for a quote.
• TRANSPORTATION FOR GROUPS OF CYCLSTS in our own vans with space for up to 12 bikes each.

BIKE RENTALS

Our fleet of 70 professionally maintained mountain bikes is available for rent to tour operators.  Cannondale, Orbea and Kona

• 24 and 27 speeds
• Front suspension
• Shimano components
• Includes helmet, gloves, pump, tire repair kit, lock & water bottle
• We deliver bikes for tour groups anywhere in Costa Rica




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