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OVERVIEW: COSTA RICA 5 DAY MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR
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In addition to our Costa Rica mountain biking mini-trip, we offer a longer, 8 day bike trip: Sky-to-Sea Freeride Mountain Biking Tour.
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 40% of our journey.
Our 5-day mini-trip, 60% of which is downhill, will start at the Continental Divide and will wind its way through rain forests, traditional farmlands, national parks and lakeshores. In addition to exhilarating mountain biking, you'll also receive expert instruction from our qualified instructors, enjoy a relaxing soak in a volcanic hot spring, 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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Intermediates Information
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrive & Relax
Pick-up from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). 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. Stay in riverside resort.
DAY 3: Bike & Hot springs
Off-road biking through the town of La Fortuna to the base of Arenal Volcano. Evening dinner and visit to natural hot springs & lava lookout point. Stay at stylish mountain resort.
DAY 4: Bike the Shores of Lake 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 stay at a rainforest lodge.
DAY 5: Depart
Breakfast. Drop-off at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
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Duration5 Days
Dates| Nov - Aug |  |
Prices from| USD 1240 | |
Skill levelBeg - Int
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Our Costa Rica Mountain Bike Mini-Trip is ideal for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers who wish to explore the very best of Costa Rica's magical scenery in a short time frame. The trip provides a great introduction to downhill and multi-terrain riding but does not require any previous mountain biking experience, although a strong level of comfort riding a bike is required. 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 Costa Rica's diverse scenery: rainforests, volcanoes, and working farms | | * | Shorter itinerary to accommodate busy schedules |
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TrailsCross-country trails, exhilarating downhills & uphill with van support
Instructor to Guest Ratio1:5
Max Group Size15
Accommodation4 nights boutique hotels, resorts & mountain lodges
FoodAll breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Travel InfoImportant flight, insurance and equipment information
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Victoria (Australia), 2x returning guest: Hey, just to say thanks again for a fantastic trip! With the risk of sounding corny, it has had a big impact on me and my state of mind. I`m so glad to have met so many great people from all over the world, and am also glad to have met the Access team.
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