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Tour Code : MUD
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Exodus Adventure Travels
Destinations : Costa Rica
Tour Starts : San Jose (near to)
Tour Ends : San Jose (near to)
Group Size : 4 - 16
Ages : 16+
Activity :
14 days from
NOK 46 415

Overview

Cycle stretches of the Pacific coastline and see the highlights of Costa Rica

Take in the variety of Costa Rica by bike, pedalling past rainforest, volcanoes and stunning coastline. From San Jose, we cycle south with vast Pacific views to the right and dense forest to the left. Crossing the 11,150ft (3,400m) Cerro de la Muerte pass into the Orosi Valley, we ride past coffee plantations and volcanoes to arrive on the fertile Caribbean plains where banana plantations take over the landscape. We take a break from the saddle to explore the wildlife-rich rivers and waterways of Tortuguero before travelling to La Fortuna, a lovely spot at the foot of Arenal Volcano.

Highlights
  • Cycle along the stunning coastal highway with incredible Pacific views and beaches
  • Ride through ever-changing tropical scenery, alongside coffee farms, volcanoes, banana plantations and rainforest
  • Hike in Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Search for wildlife in the waterways of Tortuguero National Park
Key Information
  • 13 nights in hotels, all rooms en suite
  • 12 days cycling with full vehicle support
  • 97 percent paved, 3 percent unpaved tracks
  • Routes mainly follow quiet roads
  • Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader and staff. Minimum age: 16
Included
  • All breakfasts, four lunches, two dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour/cycling leader and support team throughout
  • Local bike hire
Not included
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

Itinerary

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Important Information

The trip destination
  • 13 nights in hotels, all rooms en suite
  • 12 days cycling with full vehicle support
  • 97 percent paved, 3 percent unpaved tracks
  • Routes mainly follow quiet roads
  • Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader and staff. Minimum age: 16
Food
All breakfasts, thee lunches and two dinners are included. Hotel breakfasts are normally buffets. Expect plenty of gallo pinto, a Costa Rican speciality, and lots of rice, beans, fruit and grilled meats. Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for – please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so our local team can be well prepared.
Weather

Costa Rica is 10 degrees north of the equator and has a tropical climate. The average annual temperatures are around 22C-26C (72F-79F) in the lowlands, dropping as low as 10C (50F) in the highest mountain regions.

There is a rainy season from May to November when there are often downpours, although these are usually quite short and there is still plenty of sunshine. The typical weather pattern during this time of year is bright, sunny conditions until approximately 1pm-2pm and then a build-up of cloud from around 3pm resulting in late afternoon rain (most likely showers between 3pm-5pm). Usually, the sky clears by 6pm.

Our cycling tours are scheduled to make the best of the weather and we aim to get going early so we have arrived at our overnight hotel before any rain. In our experience, June, July and August are the most pleasant times to travel to Costa Rica – following rainfall, the vegetation will be at its most lush and temperatures are more pleasant than at other times of the year.

December to April is the driest period of the year and can get incredibly hot; on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, temperatures may exceed 37C (98F). If passing through areas of dry tropical forest it can be hot, dusty and dry. Prepare for some rain even during this time of year.

Is this trip for you?

This trip is classified Road and Activity Level 3 (Moderate). See here for our grading classifications: www.exodus.co.uk/activities/adventure-activity-holidays/info/activity-levels.

Average daily distance: 25mi (41km)

Number of cycling days: 12

Vehicle support: 100 percent

Terrain and route: 97 percent paved, 3 percent groomed dirt road with some moderate climbs

Though many of the roads are good, expect some potholes and poor road conditions in places. Routes mainly follow quiet backroads apart from some sections on the Pacific coast, where only one road is available. This tour also covers some remote regions.

Please note, the sea has very strong rip currents in Tortuguero and Cahuita and is not suitable for swimming from the beach.

Prices / Dates

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AVAILABLE DATES PRICE (1 ADULT) PRICE (1 CHILDREN) Single room supplement TRAVEL STATUS
Sat, 30 Mar 2024 / Fri, 12 Apr 2024 NOK 46 415 On request NOK 10 650 Available
Sat, 06 Jul 2024 / Fri, 19 Jul 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 Available
Sat, 10 Aug 2024 / Fri, 23 Aug 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 Available
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 / Fri, 25 Oct 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 Available
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 / Fri, 08 Nov 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 Available
Sat, 02 Nov 2024 / Fri, 15 Nov 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 Available
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 / Fri, 29 Nov 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 Available
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 / Fri, 27 Dec 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 Available
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Sat, 30 Mar 2024 / Fri, 12 Apr 2024 NOK 46 415 On request NOK 10 650 On request
Sat, 06 Jul 2024 / Fri, 19 Jul 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 On request
Sat, 10 Aug 2024 / Fri, 23 Aug 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 On request
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 / Fri, 25 Oct 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 On request
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 / Fri, 08 Nov 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 On request
Sat, 02 Nov 2024 / Fri, 15 Nov 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 On request
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 / Fri, 29 Nov 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 On request
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 / Fri, 27 Dec 2024 NOK 47 780 On request NOK 10 650 On request

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