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Cycle Costa Rica

14 days
Start and end in San Jose
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    Start point
    3rd Avenue 9 & 11 st San José San José CR, San José, Costa Rica (Meet at the Sleep Inn, Hotel Reception, 19:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sleep Inn), Hotel (Sleep Inn (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Jose's barrios
    • Visit National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
    Landmarks
    National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    San Jose to Tortuguero

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Tortuguero Beachfront Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat cruise along Tortuguero River to lodge
    • Visitor Centre orientation

    Optional Activities

    • Rent kayak
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Braulio Carillo National Park
    Tortuguero National Park
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  3. Day 3

    Tortuguero

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Tortuguero Beachfront Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided boat tour along park canals and waterways
    • Jungle hike through rainforest
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  4. Day 4

    Tortuguero to Muelle de San Carlos

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Suerre), Hotel (Hotel Suerre (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycling ride approximately 20 kilometres through rural landscape
  5. Day 5

    Muelle de San Carlos to La Fortuna

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel San Bosco Inn), Hotel (Arenal Montechiari (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycling ride approximately 28 kilometres through rural landscape to La Fortuna

    Optional Activities

    • Visit La Fortuna Waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    La Fortuna Waterfalls
  6. Day 6

    La Fortuna

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel San Bosco Inn), Hotel (Arenal Montechiari (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Canopy tour
    • Zip line activities
    • Hot springs visit
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
  7. Day 7

    La Fortuna to Tilarain

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Guadalupe), Hotel (Hotel Guadalupe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycling ride approximately 27 kilometres from Lake Arenal area to Bebedero

    Optional Activities

    • Optional extended early ride approximately 17 kilometres from La Fortuna
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal
    Arenal National Park
  8. Day 8

    Tilarain to Canas

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hacienda La Pacifica), Hotel (Hacienda La Pacifica (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycling ride approximately 37 kilometres through Guanacaste region
    • Visit to Llanos de Cortes waterfall with swimming
    Landmarks
    Llanos de Cortes Waterfall
  9. Day 9

    Canas to Yoko Termales

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Centro Turistico Thermomania), Hotel (Centro Turistico Thermomania (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycling ride approximately 27 kilometres towards Miravalles Volcano
    • Natural hot springs visit
    Landmarks
    Miravalles Volcano
  10. Day 10

    Miravalles Volcano

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Centro Turistico Thermomania), Hotel (Centro Turistico Thermomania (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling ride approximately 37 kilometres through forest to Liberia (return by vehicle)
    • Hot mud baths
    • Walk to Las Hornillas active volcanic crater
    Landmarks
    Miravalles Volcano
    Las Hornillas
  11. Day 11

    Yoko Termales to Manuel Antonio

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Faro Hotel), Hotel (El Faro Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Circular bike ride approximately 20 kilometres around local area

    Optional Activities

    • Spot crocodiles at Tarcoles Bridge
    Landmarks
    Tarcoles Bridge
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Manuel Antonio

    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Faro Hotel), Hotel (El Faro Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Sea kayaking
    • Canopy walk
    • Fishing
    • Beach relaxation
    • Wildlife watching (sloths, monkeys, iguanas, birds)
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  13. Day 13

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sleep Inn), Hotel (Sleep Inn (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through San Jose city centre
  14. Day 14

    San Jose

    End point
    3rd Avenue 9 & 11 st San José San José CR, San José, Costa Rica (Depart from the Sleep Inn, Hotel reception, 09:00)
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  • A
    February 12th, 2023
    4.5
    The guided tours on the optional activities were brilliant. The last hotel in Manuel Antonio was the icing on the...
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    February 12th, 2023
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    Tortuguero night wildlife cruise, Cycling in the Arenal Volcano National park and additional optional ride.Great...
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    March 4th, 2023
    4.7
    This was a great trip - highlights were Carlos and Jonathon - our guide and driver…. They did everything to make our...
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  • S
    February 18th, 2020
    5
    This tour was an absolutely incredible experience. There were only 8 of us in the cycle group. I loved the mix of...
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    Well done on conquering those hills, the heat always makes it much harder too! Thanks for your great feedback on the trip, we hope to see you on another cycling adventure soon, The Explore Team
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    February 17th, 2020
    5
    If you want a variety of adventures, beautiful scenery, a lot of wildlife, and great riding, Cycle Costa Rica will...
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    Traveled in January 2020
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    thanks for the lovely feedback, we're glad you enjoyed your Costa Rica adventure, The Explore Team
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  • A
    December 23rd, 2019
    4.8
    The trip should be rated as a 4 as there are many challenging hills, The low number of distances attracts riders who...
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    Traveled in August 2019
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    thanks for your feedback, we'll get our product team to take a look
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    May 17th, 2019
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    This was a wonderful trip, exceeding all expectations and was very well organised with excellent accommodation. It...
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    thanks for the great feedback and also the advice on the training needed.
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    Jon

    Asked on November 5th, 2023

    Are e-bikes an option for this trip?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2023

      Unfortunately, E-Bikes are not available to hire on this tour. I have attached the trip notes on the dashboard here which gives further day to day cycling information, so you can have a clear idea of the amount of cycling.

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on February 2nd, 2023

    is the price for a child same as an adult? Child is 11 years old.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2023

      As this is not a family trip the minimum age is 14 years old so we would not be able to book an 11 year old.

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      Elizabeth

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      So What happens in case i would like to go alone but I haven't got the money to pay for a room myself? Will you guys pair me with someone else that books as single traveller?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2023

      If you decide to then book on a Twin Room basis, we will room you with another female traveller on the same departure as you.

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    Suzanne

    Asked on January 5th, 2023

    do you have a trip before the 18 of january? do you have ebikes?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2023

      Our 28 January departure is the first departure date for this trip.

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