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Xtreme Adventure |
ACTIVE JOURNEYS
MOUNTAIN BIKE-HIKING
ARENAL-RINCON DE LA VIEJA
NORTH WEST-GUANACASTE
8 DAYS – 7NIGHTS
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Day 1:
Pick up: Liberia Airport.
Drop off: Arenal Volcano (One of our select hotels).
Meals: dinner only.
Activities.
Traveling day
Day 2:
Lodging: Arenal Area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Half Day Mountain Bike Tour
Arenal Lake to El Castillo
- Distance: 13 to 26 km / 8 to 16 milesAltitude gain: 85 mts / 280 feet
- Terrain: Secondary road of gravel and sand with a few rocky spots.
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate, flat with a few short hills.
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 Arenal Observatory Lodge and the village of El Castillo. We'll be 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.
Activities:
• Morning: Mountain Bike
• Afternoon: Hiking in Fortuna Waterfalls.
• Night: Eco Termales Hot Springs.
RINCON DE LA VIEJA, NATIONAL PARK
GUANACASTE-WORLD HERITAGE BY UNESCO
RINCON DE LA VIEJA (3NIGHTS)
Day 3:
Lodging: Rincon de la Vieja Mountain Ranch.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Road Biking around Lake Arenal.
- Distance: 30 km to 45 km / 19 to 28 miles
- Altitude gain: 575 m / 1,886 ft
- Terrain: Rolling hills. Road mostly paved with some sections of gravel.
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
This is our traditional tour on the road around the north shore of Arenal Lake. This lane has very little traffic and offers the most relaxing ride through tropical forest full of monkeys, birds and the views of the lake as well as a chance to feel the unhurried rural life in this remote part of Costa Rica. We'll offer a picnic snack and lunch will be served at a restaurant at the end of the ride.
Day 4:
Lodging: Rincon de la Vieja.
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
Activities.
• Morning: Mountain Bike.
• Afternoon: Hiking in Rincon de la Vieja (Geysers Section)
• (Park entrance fees not included).
• Enjoy Rincon de la Vieja Waterfalls.
Day 5:
Lodging: Rincon de la Vieja
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 box lunch, 1 dinner.
Activities.
• Full day: Hiking in Rincon de la Vieja Volcano 12,000 feet.
• (Park entrance fees not included).
• Late in the afternoon: Relax in the pool.
PAPAGAYO GULF
PAPAGAYO GULF (2NIGHTS)
Day 6:
NORTH WEST PACIFIC
Lodging: Papagayo Area (One of our select hotels).
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
Activities.
• Morning: Mountain Bike from Rincon de la Vieja Mountain Range to the Main Panamerican High Way.
• Afternoon: Papagayo Arrival.
• Nigh: FREE.
Day 7:
NORTH WEST PACIFIC
Lodging: Papagayo Area (One of our select hotels).
All meals included. FREE DAY.
Note: Guide and transportation in the beach portion not included.
Optional Activities/not included in the price: Scuba Diving.
Day 8:
NORTH WEST PACIFIC
Transfer from the Hotel to Liberia Airport included.
Day 8. DEPARTURE DAY.
Or YOU CAN TAKE THE FOLLOWING OPTION (ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY, ADDITIONAL COST)
MASAYA VOLCANO
NICARAGUA. OPTIONAL PORTION (ADDITIONAL COST)
EXTREME ADVENTURE.
THREE DAYS

Day 8:
CLASICO GRANADA MASAYA VOLCANO
Lodging: In Granada Nicaragua (One of our select Hotels).
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
This fascinating tour has it all. We’ll start in the morning, heading towards Masaya Volcano National Park. Here, we’ll reach the active crater and explore the surrounding countryside. Then, we’ll visit San Juan de Oriente and the Pueblos Blancos (The White Towns), which are picturesque villages. You’ll be able to watch artists in action as they work in their traditional studios. On the way back we’ll stop at Catarina’s breathtaking overlook and take in the unparalleled view of the Lagoon of Apoyo and other places of interest.
The next stop is the handicrafts market in Masaya, where 90% of Nicaragua’s art is produced. The tour ends with a peaceful boat trip through the languid waters that divide the dreamy islands of Granada, followed by a tour of the city itself. We’ll visit the main buildings, monuments and museums that comprise the oldest colonial city in the Americas.
This great mix of different destinations makes this tour one of the most complete and exciting ones in all of Nicaragua.
Day 9:
Mombacho Volcano
Lodging: In Granada Nicaragua (One of our select Hotels).
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
Description
Leaving the hotel early in the morning we will be taken to the Mombacho Volcano that hosts one of the few cloud forests located on the pacific side of Nicaragua. The altitude is 1,400 meters above sea level. This is the fifth volcano in the chain and tourists are taken to the top to watch a great number of orchids unique for the site and a diverse fauna, appreciated in particular by bird lovers. On the top there is a small museum and a scientific laboratory. From this level, you can observe the crater of the volcano and an impressing view of the city Granada, the Lake of Nicaragua and Zapatera Island. As well you will have the opportunity to try the safe and enjoyable canopy tour, situated in "Hacienda Cutirre". This is a tour you shouldn't miss during your visit to Nicaragua.
Day 10:
Departure from Nicaragua to Costa Rica.
Fly Home
Price per person in USD Minimum 4 - 5 PAX $1,699.00 / including Nicaragua $2,349.00*
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High Season |
Low Season |
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CR |
CR/Nic. |
CR |
CR/Nic. |
4 -5 pax |
1,699.00 |
2,349.00 |
1,619.00 |
2,269.00 |
6- 11 pax |
1,409.00 |
1,979.00 |
1,329.00 |
1,899.00 |
12 pax |
1,219.00 |
1,739.00 |
1,139.00 |
1,659.00 |
13 and + |
1,139.00 |
1,649.00 |
1,069.00 |
1,569.00 |

BACK
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IT IS FOR ME? |
For all in a good physical condition.
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ACCOMMODATIONS |
08 days and 07 nights in Costa Rica portion.
03 Days more if customer takes Nicaragua portion, total of 11 days.
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FOOD INCLUDED |
All meals included.
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TRANSPORTATION |
Private transportation, guide and driver through your traveling except in the beach portion
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WHAT IS INCLUDED |
All meals specified in the itinerary, total of two nights in Arenal, three nights in Rincon de la Vieja, two nights in Papagayo (one of our select Hotels), Eco Termales Hot Springs (one time), National Park entrance fee. Private transportation, Mountain Bike equipment, English Speaking Guide. Personalized Service!
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OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: |
Two nights in Nicaragua (Granada), departure border taxes only for Nicaragua Portion, National Park Entrance Fees, private transportation, English Speaking Guide. Personalized Service!
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WHAT TO BRING |
Swimsuit and bring dive booties, tevas or sneakers.
Bring power bars and Cytomax (exercise and recovery drink).
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BUDGET |
Allow USD $10.00 - for additional expenses per day.
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NOTE |
Price based on double occupancy. If one customer require sleeping in one single room,
extra charge would be applied.
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GROUP SIZE |
Groups over 6 or more the rack rate would be USD1,409.00 / w/Nicaragua USD1,979.00
Groups over 12 or more the rack rate would be USD1,219.00 / w/Nicaragua USD1,739.00
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Where would you like to go?
CENTRAL AMERICA
(Nicaragua, Costa Rica)

SOUTH AMERICA
(Perú - Machu Picchu)

WE RELEASE FOR TOMORROW
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