OVERVIEW: COSTA RICA 6 DAY MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURE

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In addition to our 6 day 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 90% of our journey.

Our 6-day mini-trip starts at the base of the breathtaking Arenal Volcano, and winds its way through rain forests, traditional farmlands, national parks and lakeshores and finally down to secluded beaches of the stunning Pacific Coast. In addition to exhilarating mountain biking you'll receive expert instruction from our qualified instructors, relax in a volcanic hot spring, view wildlife on a river safari, 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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ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arrive & Relax
Pick-up from Liberia International airport. Check into mountain lodge at the base of Arenal Volcano. Visit hot springs and group dinner.

DAY 2: Bike Lake Arenal
Warm-up ride and mountain bike instruction 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 rainforest hotel & spa.

DAY 3: Bike to Cañas
Ride along drier farmlands and some technical downhills. Ride ends at working hacienda near Cañas where guests can relax at the pool or take a nature hike. Stay at working hacienda.

DAY 4: Biking and River Safari
Ride sugarcane plantations and rice fields. Picnic lunch at Bebedero River followed by a river safari. Beach in the afternoon. Stay at luxury resort hotel.

DAY 5: Coastal Biking
Ride deserted stretch of Pacific Coast to Samara Beach and Carillo Beaches. Picnic lunch. Rolling uphill and downhill stretches. Stay at luxury resort hotel.

DAY 6: Depart
Breakfast. Drop-off at Liberia Airport.

QUICK FACTS

Duration

6 Days

Dates

All Year

Prices from

USD 1440

Skill level

Beg - Int

QUICK LINKS

	Email Us
	+1 (650) 492-4778
	Skype us: accesstravel

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IS IT FOR ME?

Our Costa Rica Mountain Bike Mini-Tour is ideal for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers who wish to explore the very best of Costa Rica's magical scenery on 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.

HIGHLIGHTS

*	Excellent multi-terrain and off-road trails for beginner & intermediate riders
*	Expert instruction & knowledgeable local naturalist guides
*	Experience the full spectrum of CR`s diverse scenery: rainforests, volcanoes, working farms, secluded beaches
*	Shorter itinerary to accommodate busy schedules

TRIP DETAILS

Terrain

Cross-country trails, exhilarating downhills & uphill with van support.

Instructor to Guest Ratio

1:5

Max Group Size

Accommodation

5 nights boutique hotels and resorts & mountain lodges

Food

All breakfasts, 3 lunches, and dinner

Travel Info

Important flight, insurance and equipment information

LOCATION

TESTIMONIALS

Tim (Canada): The trip leaders were excellent. They were very entertaining and fun to hang out with, and they always went out of their way to ensure that they did everything they could (short of controlling the weather) so that everyone enjoyed the trip. The trip was very well organized, with a full slate of day time and evening activities, group meals etc.