-Tours by Activity-
BIKING

Biking is an important recreational and professional sport in Costa Rica, it must because of the rugged terrains found, the countless paths and the savannahs that offer a great deal of opportunities for mountain and speed biking. Moreover, please don’t expect to find biking trails in the city; that’s why there are more appealing options for mountain and off.-track rides. Every year, the country hosts the “Vuelta Ciclística de Costa Rica” (Tour of Costa Rica) an important biking competition for younger cyclist who are aiming to become professional, and come from different countries in Latin America compete in different stages and cross the country from North to South. Also, as mountain biking becomes more popular, several competitions have gained and importance among Costa Rican enthusiasts such as the “Ruta de Los Conquistadores” (The Conquerors route) competition that goes off the beaten track with a medium to high level of difficulty, suitable for the adventurous ones.

If enjoy the outdoors, a biking tour is a great way to get up close with nature, to see the ways of life of the people in the small towns, and probably, have a good chance to meet the “ticos” (Costa Ricans) you will find along the way. Magnificent volcanoes, lush vegetation, incredible biodiversity, waterfalls, river crossings are just a few of the amazing things you will encounter in the different biking routes and trips.

Due to Costa Rica’s topography there are opportunities for bikers in every level, from beginners to experts and trips can be combined with other outdoor and adventure activities such as rafting, canopy tours, among many others. Check out our Jungle Adventure package which contains a glimpse of all these activities.

If you want to bring you own wheels, you’re most welcome to do so, just check with the airline what their regulations are in this respect. Otherwise, you will find bike rental options in most of the towns in the country; the quality of the equipment available is improving all the time.

Mountain Bike Central Valley Routes and Tours:

1. Puriscal / University for Peace Route:

This one day Central Valley tour departs from San José heading east on the Highway to Santa Ana and Ciudad Colón. The biking trip starts in the dirt road to Ciudad Colón. Along the way, there are incredible mountain views. This means that most of the route is down hill, however, you will also find some up hills several times We bike until reaching Puriscal, a small town located in the Continental Divide, famous for it’s church (its believed that it’s sinking a few centimeters every year). As we arrive to the Turrucares intersection we turn right heading towards Ciudad Colon, where we will admire the “University for Peace” a non profit university created to “provide humanity with an international institution of higher education for peace with the aim of promoting among all human beings the spirit of understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence”.

Rate: $ 79.00 USD per person including lunch

 

2. Pejibaye River Route:

We leave the city heading toward the city Of Cartago (First capital city of Costa Rica) and stop for breakfast in Cervantes, a small town en route. Later the tour begins at Angostura’s hydroelectric plant; biking through sugar and coffee plantations. The route is flat with a mountain segment of dense jungle and up hills. Finally, we arrive to Pejibaye town, area of sugar cane and coffee plantation workers and then on a flat road we stop at “La Posa” a natural pool where you will have a chance to refresh in its fresh water. After the tour, a typical lunch will be offered at a local restaurant.

Rate: $ 79.00 USD per person

 

What do our day tours include?

· Round trip transportation
· Lunch
· Bicycle
· Helmet
· Tropical Fruits & Nuts
· Bottled water
· Bilingual tour guide
· Insurance provided by the Costa Rican National Institute of Insurances (INS for its initials in Spanish)
· Most of our day tours include a support van; moreover, some of our tours go through inaccessible paths for the support van. These kinds of routes are recommended only for experienced bikers. +

 

Bicycle specs:

Frame: TREK & Cannon dale Aluminum Front. Suspension: Rock Shox Quadra 21 (TREK) and Head Shock (Cannon dale). Front Derailleur: Shimano LX Deore. Rear Derailleur: Shimano LX Deore. Shifters: Quick shift (TREK) and Shimano LX (Cannon dale). Tires: Connection, Avenir, Continental ó specialized. Brakes: V-Brakes.

 

Recommendations:

It is important that you are physically fit for these tours and that you have previous mountain biking experience. The difficulty of the tours depends on your own level, so let us know if you prefer an easier (class I-II) or a more difficult (class III-IV) mountain biking tour and we will arrange the specific routes and itinerary.

Costa Rican topography is very irregular and there is a lot of climbing; our recommendation is that you train a little before taking this tour and that you visit your physician for a complete check up before departure.

When taking a biking trip on your own make sure you are provided with the necessary equipment including helmet and gloves (if you prefer you can bring your own) and always make sure that the company has the necessary insurance policy covered by Costa Rica’s National Institute of Insurances (INS for its initials in Spanish).
Rental Bikes are usually equipped with front suspension, toe-clip pedals, water bottles and case. You might like to bring your own pack and pedals.

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