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THINGS TO DO / Costa Rica

We took some of the best mountain biking opportunities offered by this land of diversity and combined them with the best White Water Rafting and our favorite beaches to create these two itineraries.

It is not about screaming downhill’s or tough, technical single-track trails. Enjoy guided recreational mountain biking on scenic secondary country roads exploring active volcanoes, coffee plantations, tropical rivers and lowland rainforests all the way to that perfect beach on our Caribbean or Pacific Coast.

Note: Paved road biking option is available upon request.

Bike, Raft & Beach to the Caribbean

Day 1 - Bike Irazú Volcano
Downhill ride on the slopes of our highest Volcano, through cloud forests and cattle farms, to the colonial town of Orosi.  Situated in a river valley and surrounded by coffee plantations, Orosi offers thermal water springs and the magnificent colonial church built in 1739.  We’ll finish the day with a traditional Costa Rican “casado” dinner
 
Day 2 - Bike Orosi to Turrialba
Follow the scenic Orosi and Reventazón River valleys, biking through coffee and sugar cane plantations.  Spend the night on a lodge overlooking the valley and the city of Turrialba. 

Day 3 - White Water Rafting - Pacuare River
The Pacuare River combines the beauty of primary tropical rainforest with world class rapids. You will raft class III and IV rapids through the land of the Cabecar indigenous people.  Stop for a great riverside picnic lunch and continue rafting all the way to the Caribbean lowlands. Afternoon drive to Puerto Viejo Beach).

Day 4 - Puerto Viejo Beach
Today we can ride or walk the quiet beaches south of Puerto Viejo all the way to the Manzanillo-Gandoca Refuge.  Ride, swim, surf or hike in the rainforest or simply relax at the beach in this laid back Caribbean village.
 
Day 5 - Return
We’ll drive back to San José after breakfast this morning.

Biking distance: 80 km / 50 miles
70% gravel/dirt roads
10% single track
20% paved roads

Includes:

•  Pick up and drop off at your hotel in San José and vicinity
• 4 nights lodging and all taxes
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
• Support vehicle, mechanic, tools, water and hydrating drinks on biking days
• Licensed Bilingual local mountain biking guide
• White Water Rafting equipment and guides

Price per person: USD 1,500.00
Minimum: 2 persons

Starts every Tuesday

Note: Departures on other days of the week are possible depending on availability with a minimum of two persons

Bike, Raft & Beach to the Pacific

Day 1 - Bike to Santa Clara
Ride from the top of the continental divide, through cloud forests and cattle farms, to the Santa Clara lowlands in northern Costa Rica. 
During the afternoon we’ll shuttle to our hotel located in an operating cattle farm.

Day 2 - White Water Rafting / Sarapiquí River
The emerald green waters of the Sarapiquí River run for several miles through lush rainforest and between steep canyon walls.  Our full day rafting trip involves lots of whitewater action, exotic wildlife and great scenery.  Later we shuttle to the town of La Fortuna, which lies just east of Arenal Volcano where we’ll visit the famous thermal springs.  We’ll finish the day with a traditional dinner with home made tortillas and a visit to a lookout point to see the red glow of the lava coming down from the crater of Arenal

Day 3 - Bike at the base of Arenal Volcano and the shore of Lake Arenal
Today we’ll ride at the base Arenal Volcano National Park and along the deserted southern shore of Lake Arenal.  We’ll use an abandoned lane through secondary forest, crossing several streams and enjoying superb views of the lake and the volcano.  In the afternoon we’ll drive to the popular Sámara Beach on the Pacific coast.

Day 4 - Sámara Beach
Bike ride along the coast at this tropical paradise. Sámara beach is also the perfect place to take surfing lessons, or simply sunbathe at the beach. Sea Kayaking, Snorkeling and a Canopy tour are also available.

Day 5 - Return
We’ll drive back to San José after breakfast this morning.

Biking distance: 80 km / 50 miles
80% gravel/dirt roads
20% paved roads

Includes:

• Pick up and drop off at your hotel in San José and vicinity
• 4 nights lodging and all taxes
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
• Support vehicle, mechanic, tools, water and hydrating drinks on biking days
• Licensed Bilingual local mountain biking guide
• White Water Rafting equipment and guides

Price per person: USD 1,500.00
Minimum: 2 persons
Starts every Tuesday
Note: Departures on other days of the week are possible depending on availability with a minimum of two persons

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