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Cycle Nicaragua to the Panama Canal

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Bicycle
Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Granada

    Granada
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Con Corazon)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Granada's cobbled streets and historic colonial architecture
    • Visit local cafes for fresh juice or coffee
    Landmarks
    Mombacho Volcano
    Lake Nicaragua
  3. Day 2

    Granada

    Granada
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Con Corazon)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle ride from hotel to Lake Nicaragua shores (approximately 11 kilometres/6.80 miles)

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride through the Isletas of Granada with wildlife spotting and fishing village visits
    Landmarks
    Lake Nicaragua
    Isletas of Granada
  4. Day 3

    Granada - Ometepe Island

    Granada - Ometepe Island
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Charco Verde)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Catarina village with Apoyo Lagoon views
    • Cycle ride through tropical countryside (20 kilometres/12.40 miles)
    • Ferry ride to Ometepe Island (one hour)
    • Final cycle ride on Ometepe Island (1-2 hours depending on hotel location)
    Landmarks
    Catarina Village
    Apoyo Lagoon
    Concepcion Volcano
    Ometepe Island
  5. Day 4

    Ometepe Island

    Ometepe Island
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Charco Verde)

    Optional Activities

    • Off-road cycling around Maderas Volcano section to Finca Merida
    • Sea kayaking at Finca Merida
    • Cycle to Alta Gracia village and swim at Ojo de Agua lagoon
    • Cycle to Santo Domingo beach for rest and relaxation
    Landmarks
    Maderas Volcano
    Ojo de Agua Lagoon
    Santo Domingo Beach
  6. Day 5

    Ometepe Island - Tilaran, Costa Rica

    Ometepe Island - Tilaran, Costa Rica
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Guadalupe)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle ride to ferry port (13-26 kilometres/8-16.10 miles)
    • Ferry crossing back to mainland
    • Border crossing into Costa Rica
    Landmarks
    Lake Nicaragua
  7. Day 6

    Tilaran - La Fortuna

    Tilaran - La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Las Colinas Arenal)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle ride around Arenal Lake with volcano backdrop (46 kilometres/28.6 miles standard route, or 68 kilometres/42.3 miles extended option)

    Optional Activities

    • Extended cycle ride of 68 kilometres/42.3 miles with early morning start
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Lake Arenal
    Arenal National Park
  8. Day 7

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Las Colinas Arenal)

    Optional Activities

    • Canopy excursion through rainforest
    • Visit to hot springs
    • Jungle walk across hanging bridges
    • Optional cycling around La Fortuna (approximately 50 kilometres/31.1 miles)
    Landmarks
    La Fortuna
  9. Day 8

    La Fortuna - Turrialba

    La Fortuna - Turrialba
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Wagelia Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle ride through Orosi Valley (46 kilometres/28.6 miles)
    Landmarks
    Orosi Valley
    Reventazón River
    Turrialba Volcano National Park
  10. Day 9

    Turrialba - Bocas del Toro, Panama

    Turrialba - Bocas del Toro, Panama
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Swans Cay)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle ride along Caribbean coast from Penhurst to Punta Uva (38 kilometres/23.6 miles)
    • Border crossing into Panama by foot
    • Boat transfer to Bocas del Toro
    Landmarks
    Punta Uva
    Isla Colon
    Bocas del Toro
    Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimientos
  11. Day 10

    Bocas del Toro

    Bocas del Toro
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Swans Cay)

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling or diving in Caribbean reefs
    • Boat trip around the archipelago and marine park
    • Visit to unpopulated outlying islands
    Landmarks
    Bocas del Toro Archipelago
    Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimientos
  12. Day 11

    Bocas del Toro - Santiago, Panama

    Bocas del Toro - Santiago, Panama
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Gran David)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle ride from Fortuna Lake with descents and natural pool stops (35 kilometres/21.8 miles)
    • Ferry ride back to Almirante
    • Cycle through Continental Divide highlands
    Landmarks
    Continental Divide
    Fortuna Lake
  13. Day 12

    Santiago - Panama City

    Santiago - Panama City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hampton by Hilton Panama)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle ride through farmland and ranches near Santiago (38 kilometres/23.6 miles)

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in the Pacific Ocean
    Landmarks
    Panama City
  14. Day 13

    Panama City

    Panama City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hampton by Hilton Panama)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Miraflores Lock and Panama Canal museum
    • Cycle along coastal path from Canal Zone through Panama Vieja (7 kilometres/4.4 miles on flat terrain)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through historic Panama Vieja from colonial times
    • Farewell dinner in Panama Vieja
    Landmarks
    Miraflores Lock
    Panama Canal
    Gatun Lake
    Panama Vieja
  15. Day 14

    Panama City

    Panama City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Panama City

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  • Martin4.5•April 2025
    Granada and Panama Viejo - beautiful colonial era cities. The optional cycle round Omatepe - tough but do it! Bocas...
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    Traveled in February 2025
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  • Alison4.0•November 2025
    cycling - varied but taxing enough a few days off to do extra things - like in la fortuna snorkelling one day.
    Traveled in November 2025
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  • Elizabeth4.3•March 2025
    Crossing the continental divide in Panama on bikes. Fantastic views. Swimming in the river and pacific at the end of...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Deborah4.5•November 2025
    Highlights were Granada, Nicaragua Ometepe island and Bocas del Toro
    Traveled in November 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • John4.7•November 2025
    71k cycle in Costa Rica in the rain. Bocas del Torres Islands, night walk in La Fortuna.
    Traveled in November 2025
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  • Hilary4.7•February 2020
    As mentioned previously this was an ambitious itinerary. Chris the leader made it work, so I feel very grateful to...
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    Traveled in January 2020

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    Asked on December 30th, 2025

    What are the currently supplied bikes? Is bringing your own bike an option?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written December 2025

      The included bike in Costa Rica and Panama will be a 27 gear Trek 4500 mountain bike with front suspension and will be the correct frame size for your height. A 21 gear mountain bike with v-brakes is used for the Nicaraguan section. A water bottle holder is included as well as the facility to fit your own pedals or saddle if you wish to bring them. A support vehicle accompanies the rides throughout the trip except on day 10. We provide spare parts and take care of the day to day maintenance. All you need to bring is your own helmet. We can always check into the ability to bring your own bike, however we would require details on the bike including make and model. We would also need to know if you would be bringing it in a bike box and if so the dimensions of the box to ensure we can transport it.

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    Courtney

    Asked on April 29th, 2024

    Is bike hire included? Is breakfast the only meal included? What nationalities normally undertake your tours?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written April 2024

      The bike is included in price. Your included bike in Nicaragua and Costa Rica will be a 27 gear Trek 4500 mountain bike or similar with front suspension and will be the correct frame size for your height. A 21 gear hybrid bike is used for the Panama section. A water bottle holder is included as well as the facility to fit your own pedals or saddle if you wish to bring them. A support vehicle accompanies the included rides throughout the trip except on days 3, 5 and 13. We provide spare parts and take care of the day to day maintenance. All you need to bring is your own helmet. E-Bikes are not available to hire on this tour. Meals included are 13 breakfasts. The majority of people travelling with us are British, also there may be Americans, Canadians and Australians.

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    Monica

    Asked on April 10th, 2023

    Will the full backpack be transferred by car during the day's bike ride, so we only bring the daypack on the bike? And for the accommodation is there any available for a single room and how much is it

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    • Explore!Operator•Written April 2023

      A support vehicle accompanies the included rides throughout the trip except on days 3, 5 and 13. A single supplement is available. The cost is £545 per person.

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    Andrew

    Asked on June 27th, 2022

    are e-bikes available for these trips (Nicaragua to Panama)

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    • Explore!Operator•Written June 2022

      E-Bikes are not available for this trip. Your included bike in Costa Rica will be a 27 gear Trek 4500 mountain bike or similar with front suspension. A 21 gear hybrid bike is used for the Nicaraguan and Panama sections. A support vehicle accompanies the rides throughout the trip except on days 4, 7 and 10. We provide spare parts and take care of the day to day maintenance. All you need to bring is your own helmet.

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