Costa Rica Bike Tour & Adventure
Costa Rica Bike Tours
Biking, hiking, kayaking, & more in Costa Rica, a tropical paradise
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Overview
We are pleased to offer this multi-adventure tour that features biking in Costa Rica as well as other activities that showcase this eco and adventure tourism hot spot of Central America! On this incredible 10 day adventure you will bike, swim, hike, kayak, snorkel, zip-line, surf, and, take every opportunity to bask in the sun!
Winter weary, northern souls will soak in Vitamin D on world-renowned beaches and be rejuvenated and ready to conquer the challenges offered. Don't be intimidated, however, the difficulty level can be adjusted according to your specifications!
Costa Rica is a rugged, rainforested country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific and is, simply put a tropical paradise.
On this guided and supported adventure, you can immerse in the culture and tradition, enjoy the great mix of adventure and relaxation, and experience authenticity with local guidance.
If this itinerary does not suit you, ask us! We can request a tailor-made program for you with your special interests as the focus, ranging from culture, nature, rest and leisure, family, hiking, cycling and multi adventure.
Highlights
- Arenal Volcano area and Arenal Lake
- Sea kayaking tour or surf lesson in the pristine waters off Isla Chora
- World-renowned Samara Beach
- Canopy Tour (zip-line tour): offers everyone an exhilarating opportunity to soar through the rain forest high above the forest floor. There you will view jungle life from a perspective previously reserved for a select group of researchers and photographers, observing the rainforest from a variety of different vantage points – from above, below and within the canopy itself
- Hiking in Chilamate Rainforest and in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Itinerary
Day 1: Individual arrival in Costa Rica, transfer to first hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Sarapiquí, mountain bike
Day 3: Sarapiquí - Arenal volcano
Day 4: Arenal Volcano, Pedal and Paddle adventure
Day 5: Arenal - Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 6: Guided tour to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Day 7: Monteverde - Samara Beach
Day 8: Samara Beach, Kayak and snorkeling or surf lessons
Day 9: Samara Beach - San Jose
Day 10: End of tourDay 1: Individual arrival in Costa Rica
Our local representative will be waiting for you at the Juan Santamaría International Airport to transfer you to your hotel in San José, conveniently located near downtown, close to many dining alternatives. We can provide specific tourist information so that you can take full advantage of your time in San José.Costa Rica’s capital and the largest city in the country, San Jose is considered to be among the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. Downtown San Jose is the busiest part of town. A maze of streets and avenues, here you can find most of the city’s museums as well as several hotels and plazas. In the center of the city, several attractions can be found, such as the National Theater, the National Museum, and the Jade Museum. Also, several parks like Plaza de La Cultura and Parque Morazan are interesting places to visit. In San Jose exist a wide variety for gastronomic, each corner of the city has great restaurants or the famous Barrio Escalante, a gastronomic center where high-quality food is offered. But for more local and typical food, the central market offers tasty food.
Accommodation: Park Inn by Radisson - standard room
Day 2: Transfer to Sarapiquí, mountain biking, 22 or 30 km
Get ready for the rainforest! You will enjoy a morning transfer to Sarapiquí (2 1/4 hours), to a hotel located in the middle of the dense rainforest. The afternoon will find you enjoying your first adventure, a mountain bike tour into the jungle. There are different biking routes to follow depending on your level and your wishes. You will enjoy a network of trails, dirt roads, and single tracks located in Hacienda la Linda, a typical hacienda that includes livestock, local crops, dense rainforest, and crystal clear rivers.Sarapiqui is located in the Heredia province and it has gain popularity because of the rich biodiversity as well as the adventure activities that can be done here. Surrounded by lush green forests and banana and cacao plantations, Sarapiqui was once just a small port town. Located at the junction of the Puerto Viejo River and Sarapiqui River. In Sarapiqui, several private reserves can be found such as La Tirimbina, La Selva, and many others making a great place to admire nature and wildlife.
As one of Costa Rica’s last remaining areas of primary rainforest, Sarapiquí is home to over half of the country’s total species of birds. The species diversity is astounding, with more than 1,850 plants, 448 birds, 70 species of bat and five of Costa Rica’s six felines. (B)
Accommodation: Ara Ambigua Lodge, Standard room
Day 3: Sarapiquí - Arenal Volcano, hiking
The morning is free for exploration of the rainforest reserve on your own. Your lodge accommodation has a private reserve with many trails to hike and explore. You will find many species of animals including 3 species of monkeys, sloths, poison frogs, and many others. There is so much to see that you will want to rise early! By mid-afternoon, you will be transferred to the area of the Arenal Volcano and your overnight accommodations, Los Lagos Hotel Spa and Resort, located on the west side of the volcano between the National Park and La Fortuna Village. At the hotel, you can enjoy the naturally heated hot springs!La Fortuna is home to the greater Arenal recreation area, the entire region is paradise on Earth for outdoor adventurers. Volcanic views grace the landscape and heat several geothermal hot springs. A lake and rivers beckon you toward aquatic adventure. Refreshing waterfalls reward you after hikes, offering crisp pools and spectacular views. Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most notable natural features. Standing at 5,437 feet (1,657 meters), this volcano has been resting (i.e. not active) since 2010. However, it is no less majestic to behold, as it’s practically a behemoth against the region’s perfect skies. Rising above the rainforest that surrounds its base, Arenal Volcano frames the skyline with near-perfect symmetry. (B)
Accommodation: Los Lagos Hotel Spa and Resort
Day 4: Arenal Volcano, pedal and paddle adventure, 19 km
Start your unforgettable voyage as you embark on our private boat loaded up with all the necessary gear. Once you're ready to give it a try your guide will plunk your board into the water. Start by paddling out on your knees and when you are ready, stand up and find your balance.Stand Up Paddling looks exactly as it sounds: you stand up on a large, wide, super buoyant board (similar to a surfboard) & use a long paddle to move yourself along. As you embark on your journey out to the middle of Lake Arenal, you’ll be blown away by all of the natural beauty of Volcano Arenal.
After this tour, you will have the chance to change into your dry clothes and fuel up with a refreshing snack before heading to your next adventurous mountain bike challenge. Picnic lunch is included. You will bike along Lake Arenal pass along the rainforest, rural farmlands, and wildlife. You'll have the chance to see different kinds of monkeys, toucans, coatimundis, and more throughout this beautiful landscape. You will bike on a gravel road that stretches 24km crossing the Caño Negro river towards Rio Chiquito (B, L)
Accommodation: Los Lagos Hotel Spa and Resort
Day 5: Arenal - Monteverde Cloud Forest, hiking and zip line
The trip combines comfortable door to door minivan transfers with a fun and scenic cruise across the tranquil Lake Arenal, where you will experience beautiful views of the majestic volcano and the forested Tilaran Mountain Range. You will also have the chance to see a variety of wetland birds such as kingfishers, flycatchers, waders, and other exotic species that abound on the lakeshore.You will be picked up from your hotel in Arenal and be driven to the Lake Arenal dam, where you will board a covered boat. This is where the scenic 45-minute cruise across the lake begins. Next, you will begin the impressive 1.5-hour journey up the mountainside on a steep road offering stunning views of the lush, green valley. You will be driven directly to your Monteverde area hotel.
IMPORTANT: Passengers should expect to carry their bags/luggage to and from the boat. Drivers will do their best to help if you have any problems with carrying heavy bags. Just let them know in advance.
In the afternoon, you can enjoy a Canopy Tour (Zip Line)! The tour is located in a private reserve created in 1994. It starts with a short guided walk through the private 70-acre reserve of the cloud forest. The first part of the tour will take you through primary (old growth), and secondary (new growth) forest. You will fly through the treetops listening closely to the vast variety of birds that can be seen throughout the reserve. Then, just when you think you have become one with the canopy the tour ends with an exhilarating rappel down from the “Scary Tree”. The tour has 14 cables, 17 platforms, 1 rappel, and 1 Tarzan swing. (B)
Accommodation: Cala Lodge, standard room
Day 6: Guided tour to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, hiking
The tour is essentially a natural history walk in which you will learn about the incredible diversity of flora and fauna and many of the unique relationships various cloud forest species have with each other. Guides are equipped with a spotting telescope as well as binoculars and several informational guidebooks. Be sure to bring your cameras, as you can take pictures through the guide's scope. This walk normally takes about 3 hours. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is where some of the best-kept cloud forests in all of Costa Rica can be found. It is a cloud forest, not a rainforest, due to its elevation of 4,724 feet (1,440 meters) above sea level. (B)Accommodation: Cala Lodge, standard room
Day 7: Monteverde - Samara Beach
A morning transfer will take you to Sámara Beach (4 1/2 hrs.) Here you will have optional activities to choose from such as a surf lesson, dolphin boat tour, or a walking tour.Samara Beach is located in the northwest part of the Nicoya Peninsula and is one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, inside a long crescent-shaped bay. Known for its breathtaking sunsets, great surfing waves, and healthy atmosphere, it’s the ideal place to go for a low-key beach getaway. The town is quite small, and you can easily walk to get around. Samara beach is perfect for relaxing and swimming. The west end has better waves for surfing and the east end is a bit calmer. On the west end of the beach is where the center of town is, it’s much busier. You’ll find restaurants, surf lessons, beach lounges, massage stands, bars, and tour operators on the beach. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel Giada, standard room
Day 8: Samara Beach, kayak and snorkeling or surf lessons
There are adventures on the agenda today! After breakfast, there is an opportunity for a kayak and snorkeling excursion to exotic Isla Chora. Here you can escape into a relaxing underwater world, snorkeling with tropical fish, swimming in the clear waters, or simply sit and take in the rays. After a refreshing snack of tropical fruit, you can paddle back to Samara Beach. If you do not like to kayak or snorkel, there are surf lessons available as well! The afternoon is free to relax on the beach or enjoy the hotel facilities.Accommodation: Hotel Giada, standard room
Day 9: Samara Beach - San Jose
After breakfast, transfer to San José (5 1/2 hours), with arrival around noon. The rest of the day is yours to explore the surroundings! (B)Accommodation: Park Inn by Radisson - Standard room
Day 10: End of tour
All good things must come to an end! Say good-bye to the beautiful Costa Rican and its people. Transfer to San Jose International Airport is included! A driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you straight to the International Airport, located just 15 minutes from the hotel. In Costa Rica, you must arrive 3 hours prior to the departure time at the airport.If Costa Rica isn't your thing, check out all our featured bike trips, specials, and news, or look at our list of bike tours in Europe and beyond.
Accommodation
The hotels included are a mix of 3 and 4-star hotels in standard rooms only. In each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred hotel listed. Please note that the final hotel list is based on availability.
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 9 nights
- Collective transfers (airport-hotel-airport)
- Transfders as indicated in the itinerary
- Local, bilingual guide during activities
- Daily breakfast & one lunch
- Cannondale F7 or Marin mountain bikes with helmet, water bottle, gloves, & spare tube
- Canopy Tour in Monteverde (zip-line)
- Biking & Kayaking Around the Arenal Lake (Lunch included)
- Naturalist guided hiking tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Mountain biking in the afternoon, Sarapiqui
- Mountain biking in the morning, Arenal Volcano
- Access to Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve.
- Sea kayak with snorkeling tour or surfing lessons in Samara Beach
- Support van for rides & private transportation throughout the tour
- Professional biking & naturalist guide
- Ocean Kayak to Chora Island & Snorkeling
- Hotel taxes
What’s Not Included
- Meals other than those mentioned
- Costa Rica Exit tax (payable before departure from the airport): $29
- Tips for guides & drivers
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
2021
Tour takes place every Saturday with a minimum of two people.
It is very important to take note to book early! Hotel availability may be limited.
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
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Pricing
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Skill Level — Moderate
The terrain of Costa Rica is moderately hilly. Seventy percent of this tour is on quiet roads with little or no traffic. Dirt or gravel roads make up 80 percent and dirt trails make up 20 percent. There is a support vehicle during the entire tour. Minimum age for this tour is 14.
Airport Info
Fly into and out of Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Local Travel
Arrival and departure transfers are included. A local representative will be waiting for you upon your arrival at the airport, holding a sign with your name on it. A private transfer will be provided to your hotel in San Jose. At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the airport.
Departure Exit Tax: Depending on the airline, a departure tax of $29 USD may be levied on departure. For more information, visit the Costa Rican Immigration Agency website.Climate
It is very important to note that although Costa Rica is a small country, there are microclimates, which cause different types of climate within a short distance. The Central Valley may have temperatures around 24 degrees throughout the year. In the summer temperatures can reach 30 degrees. Usually, it has a lower temperature during the night and you might need a layer and a jacket with long pants. Monteverde Cloud Forest can get a little cold, especially at night. Expect rain! In the area of the Northern Plains, you can find the popular Arenal volcano. It is an area with warm weather and where rain can be expected. Please check local conditions before your arrival.
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This tour is run by GWA.
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