Divided by four mountain ranges and boasting the most diversity of flora and fauna in the hemisphere, Costa Rica is an adventurer's utopia. This beautiful tropical paradise is the setting for our tour, a trip of pure magic and unsurpassed beauty. Enjoy five days of activities and fun through lush forest surrounded by giant trees, exquisite tropical flowers, exuberant wildlife, and high quality lodging. On this trip you will experience mountain biking in some of the Central America's top bike trails, delight the canopy experience! Where you will traverse the forest high up in the canopy, from tree to tree, suspended by ropes and harnesses, watch the Arenal Volcano and its pyrotechnic shows, and challenge yourself while rafting on the class III - IV Sarapiqui river.
Your itinerary:
Day 1 - Pick up at airport and transfer to hotel
No activities and no dinners. You will be met at the airport exit by one of Banana Adventure Tours representatives and accompanied to your hotel in San Jose. The evening is at your leisure. For those renting one of Banana Adventure Tours bikes it is recommended they visit our office for bike and equipment fitting.
Day 2 - Bike San Mateo Transfer to Monteverde
Early morning transfer from San Jose to San Mateo-Orotina. At breakfast you will be met by your guide who will introduce you to the days activities. Once ready we will board our vehicle and transfer to San Mateo and on to Mahogany Park. Here we will mountain bike through lush forest and test our skills on a fun 12 Km purpose built single-track. The trails offer not only an excellent ride but also many points of interest and our guide will stop often to show you the local nature and wildlife. A visit to the small pool and waterfall is a must. After lunch we will experience the forest from a different point of view. From it Canopy! Here we will traverse the forest high up in the canopy, from tree to tree, suspended by ropes and harnesses. Our guides will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. In the late afternoon we will transfer from San Mateo to Monteverde. Evening at leisure.
Day 3 - Bike Monteverde to Arenal
Today’s activity is a fantastic bike ride from Monteverde to the Arenal Volcano area. Early in the morning and after breakfast our support vehicle and driver will join us at hotel. Once we are all ready and after a good warm up we will begin our bike ride. The route is on dirt roads that will take us through some beautiful small pueblos and down to the Arenal Lake. Here we will board a motorboat and cross the lake, on a clear day you can enjoy spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano and its pyrotechnic shows. Once across the lake we will board our vehicle and transfer to our hotel in time for our late lunch. In the early afternoon we will transfer to the Tabacon Hot Springs and Spa for our evening meal and to enjoy the many beautiful pools of this resort. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4 - Sarapiqui Rafting - San Jose
Yet another fun filled day. After breakfast we will be joined by our driver who will transfer us to the La Vergin area of Sarapiqui. Our guides will be waiting for us at the rivers put-in point and here they will give us instructions and a thorough safety talk. The Sarapiqui is a challenging class III - IV, this river offers great fun and the possibility to spot wildlife on its shores. One of our kayakers that will accompany us along the river is also a professional photographer. If interested you can have many images of your rafting trip sent to your home address at a reasonable cost. Lunch will be at a typical restaurant and we will transfer to San Jose in the early afternoon. Overnight at Edelweiss Hotel. Evening at leisure. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 5 - End of the tour.
Transfers to the airport will be arranged depending on departure times.
Testimonials:
"If you are considering a trip to Costa Rica, these are the guys - we were lucky to have stumbled upon company. After listening to what we wanted and determining our skill level, they set up a biking trip that turned out to be a perfect combination of culture, scenery, challenge, hard work and laughs". Chris and Martha
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes:
- 2 night at Hotel Edelweiss in San Jose;
- 1 Night at Hotel El Establo in Monteverde;
- 1 Night at Hotel Jardines de Arenal;
- All transportation in air-conditioned vehicle with driver;
- Entrance to Mahogany Park and use of single track
- Original Canopy Tour;
- White Water Rafting Tour Rio Sarapiqui level III & IV;
- Support vehicle during bike tour on day 3;
- Boat tour of Lake Arenal;
- Meals: 4 Breakfasts 3 Lunches and 1 Dinner;
- All ground transfers;
- Insurance;
- Energy snacks and drinks during bike tours.
Not included:
- Bike rental available at $ 80 per person.
Also see tour packages in:
Central America and Caribbean
Costa Rica
Bicycle Touring
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
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