OVERVIEW - COSTA RICA MOUNTAIN BIKING TRIPS
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In addition to our Costa Rica mountain biking trip, we offer two other Costa Rica learning adventures: surfing, and biking & surfing.
Costa Rica is a mountain biker's dream. In addition to having some of the world's most breathtaking and diverse scenery, it's also criss-crossed by a variety of tracks, paths, and cattle trails so that we can experience all the diversity of this land while staying off-road for 90% of our journey.
Our 8-day tour, 60% of which is downhill, will start at the Continental Divide and will wind its way through tropical forests, traditional farmlands, coffee plantations, cloud forests, national parks and lakeshores until it reaches the magnificent Pacific Ocean. In addition to exhilarating mountain biking, you'll receive expert instruction from our qualified instructors, enjoy a relaxing soak in a volcanic hot spring, take a river safari, and enjoy lively evenings in our carefully selected restaurants and lodges.
INSTRUCTION
Our Costa Rica mountain bike tour is ideal for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers who wish to develop their all-round riding skills. Our expert instructors will work with you to develop your riding technique, your confidence, and your technical knowledge. Beginners will learn critical skills such as climbing, descending, cornering, balance, and weight distribution. Intermediates will work on these skills as well as more advanced techniques, such as drop offs, basic front and back wheel lifts, and switchbacks. Our instructors will also teach you about bike mechanics, maintenance and repairs, and responsible trail use.
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrive & Relax
Pick-up from Juan Santamaria International Airport. Check into cozy hotel in the foothills of the Poas Volcano.
DAY 2: Biking
Warm-up ride and mountain bike instruction on scenic pasture lands, cloud forests and sugar cane plantations. Ride double tracks, cattle farm roads and some gravel roads. End in a riverside resort.
DAY 3: Bike & Hot Springs
Off-road biking through the town of La Fortuna to the base of Arenal Volcano. Evening dinner at the natural hot springs & lava lookout point. Stay at mountain resort.
DAY 4: Bike the Shores of Arenal
Mountain bike instruction continues with ride around southern shore of Lake Arenal. River and creek crossings with lots of varying terrain. After lunch, cross Lake Arenal by boat to a rainforest lodge.
DAY 5: Bike to Cañas
Ride along drier farmlands and some technical downhills. Ride ends at working hacienda near Cañas where guests can relax at the pool or stroll the grounds of the hotel. Stay at working hacienda.
DAY 6: Biking & River Safari
Ride sugar cane plantations and rice fields. Picnic lunch at Bebedero River followed by a river safari. Beach in the afternoon. Stay at luxury resort hotel.
DAY 7: Coastal Biking
Ride deserted stretch of Pacific Coast to Samara Beach and Carillo Beach. Picnic lunch. Rolling uphill and downhill stretches. Stay at luxury resort hotel.
DAY 8: Depart
Drop-off at Liberia Airport or ask us about our surf extensions.
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Duration8 Days
Dates| Year Round |  |
Prices from| USD 1890 | |
Skill levelBeg - Int
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Our Costa Rica mountain bike tour is ideal for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers who wish to explore the very best of Costa Rica's magical scenery, while also improving their mountain biking skills. The trip provides a great introduction to downhill and multi-terrain riding but does not require any previous mountain biking experience. Van support is available for those who get tired.
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| * | Excellent multi-terrain and off-road trails for beginner & intermediate riders | | * | Expert instruction & knowledgeable local naturalist guides | | * | Experience the full spectrum of CR`s diverse scenery; tropical forests, volcanoes, coffee plantations, deserted beaches | | * | River Safari on Bebedero River |
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TrailsCross country trails, exhilarating downhills, and uphills with van support
Instructor to Guest Ratio1:5
Max Group Size15
Accommodation7 nights rainforest lodge, mountain resort, working hacienda, and luxury resort hotel
FoodAll breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner
Travel InfoImportant flight, insurance, and equipment information
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Eric & Laura (CANADA): I was blown away with how good the food was in Costa Rica. Everywhere we went used the freshest local produce, meats and dairy and every meal was cooked to perfection. It was a great variety that we got to try as well. I had no problem eating gluten free and every restaurant was very flexible with changing the orders to match my diet. Natu and Julio would always translate for me so that I would get exactly what I wanted.
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