Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
San José
San JoséOptional Activities
- Explore San José city
- Individual dinner in the hotel or surrounding area
- Day 2
San José
San José- Meals
- Breakfast (Tropical breakfast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour: El Rodeo route (22 km, approximately 2 hours, moderate difficulty climbs 550m on asphalt)
Optional Activities
- Stop in Ciudad Colón for money exchange or shopping
Landmarks Ciudad Colón El Rodeo - Day 3
San José to Sarapiquí
San José to Sarapiquí- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike tour: Poás volcano slopes to La Paz waterfall and San Miguel (35 km, approximately 2.5 hours, steep downhill with medium difficulty climbs 1,300m on asphalt)
- Visit La Paz waterfall
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting along the route
Landmarks Poás Volcano La Paz Waterfall Vara Blanca - Day 4
Sarapiquí
Sarapiquí- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Access to thermal springs on day 4
Optional Activities
- Bike tour: Jungle route through Sarapiquí (25 km, approximately 2 hours, high difficulty on gravel and asphalt with 340m altitude)
- Bike tour: Laguna de Rio Cuarto route (depending on circumstances)
- Canopying
- Rafting
- Bird watching
- Hiking
Landmarks Sarapiquí Laguna de Rio Cuarto - Day 5
Sarapiquí to La Fortuna
Sarapiquí to La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at thermal springs)
Included Activities
- Bike tour: Lake Arenal route with volcano views (25 km, approximately 2 hours, easy difficulty on partly gravel road with 110m altitude)
- Dinner at thermal springs
Optional Activities
- Afternoon excursions in La Fortuna area
Landmarks Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano 
- Day 6
La Fortuna to Tenorio
La Fortuna to Tenorio- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour: Nuevo Arenal to San Rafael de Guatuso route (35 km, approximately 3 hours, moderately difficult on gravel and asphalt with 710m elevation gain)
Optional Activities
- Climb the famous Peace Tree
Landmarks Nuevo Arenal San Rafael de Guatuso Tenorio Volcano Peace Tree 
- Day 7
Tenorio
Tenorio- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike: Tenorio National Park and Santa Elena Reserve exploration (approximately 3 hours through cloud forest)
Optional Activities
- Optional bike tour depending on weather and day of week
Landmarks Tenorio National Park Celeste River Celeste Waterfall Teñideros - Day 8
Tenorio to Monte Alto
Tenorio to Monte Alto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour: Quebrada Honda to Nicoya route through lowlands (45 km, approximately 40 km, moderately difficult on gravel and asphalt with 60m elevation gain)
Optional Activities
- Sleep under mosquito nets on semi-open first floor for a special experience
Landmarks Amistad Bridge Tempisque River Quebrada Honda Nicoya Monte Alto Forest Reserve - Day 9
Monte Alto to Samara
Monte Alto to Samara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike tour: Monte Alto to Carrillo beach and Samara route (45 km, high difficulty on gravel and asphalt with 560m altitude)
Optional Activities
- Early morning sunrise walk in nature
Landmarks Tortura Slope Carrillo Beach 
- Day 10
Samara
Samara- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at the beach)
Included Activities
- Bike tour: Samara to Playa Garza route visiting multiple beaches (50 km, easy difficulty on gravel road with 40m elevation)
Optional Activities
- Return to Samara by bus instead of bike
Landmarks Playa Garza Playa Buena Vista Playa Barrigona Playa Barco Quebrado - Day 11
Samara
Samara- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Various optional excursions available (consult guide for best tips)
- Day 12
Samara to Monteverde
Samara to Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour: Puente de la Amistad to Porozal route (30 km, easy difficulty on asphalt with 90m elevation)
Landmarks Puente de la Amistad Porozal Monteverde - Day 13
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike: Santa Elena Reserve cloud forest trail
Optional Activities
- Afternoon activities and excursions in Monteverde area
Landmarks Santa Elena Reserve - Day 14
Monteverde to San José
Monteverde to San José- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike tour: Final ride to Río Lagarto (35 km, easy downhill difficulty on gravel and asphalt with 1,210m descent)
Optional Activities
- Swim in Río Lagarto
Landmarks Río Lagarto - Day 15
San José
San José- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay for additional days in Costa Rica (e.g., Caribbean coast visit)
- Day 16
Arrival
Arrival
