| Dates: |
(11 days - 7 cycling days) |
Distances: |
Average/day: 50 km |
| Maximum/day: 75 km |
| Total Approx: 351 km |
| Route Type: |
REGULAR difficulty. Most of the time hilly, some
challenging climbs, exciting downhills, most
paved roads are good, 10% of the tour is on good
dirt roads. (see FAQ for tyre rec.) |
| Highlights: |
Heliconia Lodge Hanging Bridges, Remote Rio Celeste, Caño Negro W.R. Rincon de la Vieja N.P., Samará beach
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|
ITINERARY
| |
Day |
Where |
Distance |
Highlights |
| |
0 |
Liberia |
------- |
meet and get prepared |
| |
1 |
Liberia – Bijagua |
38 |
bus to Corobici, and cycle.Mostly uphill, Heliconia Lodge,hike |
| |
2 |
Bijagua – Rio Celeste |
18 |
up hill, beautiful rio celeste, hike |
| |
3 |
Rio Celeste – Caño Negro |
54 |
downhill, some off road, Caño Negro Wildlife reserve |
| |
4 |
Caño Negro |
------- |
birdwatching, boat tour or kayak, Relax in this laid back village |
| |
5 |
Caño Negro – Aguas Claras l |
75 |
short transport, flat and uphill |
| |
6 |
Aguas Claras – Liberia |
55 |
hilly, down to Liberia City |
| |
7 |
Liberia |
-- |
hike at Rincon de la Vieja N.P. Crater of bubbling mut pots. Or relax |
| |
8 |
Liberia – Nicoya |
72 |
mostly flat, Peninsula de Nicoya |
| |
9 |
Nicoya – Samará |
39 |
hilly, enjoy this relaxed beach town |
| |
10 |
Samará |
-- |
Beach |
| |
11 |
Samará |
-- |
bus to Liberia or San José, fly home |
COSTS
Our Fee** is
only for our guiding. You will be required to pay for
all your own food, drink, accommodation, transportation,
entrance fees to National Parks and fees for local
guides. The following table lists our Fee for each tour
as well as approximate tour costs.
MotMot trips are
designed to be economical, however costs will differ
from person to person as food and accommodation choices
may vary. All fees and costs are in US dollars
|
Table of
estimated tour costs p.p. in US Dollars |
|
Guide |
Accom. |
Food/Drink |
Misc. |
Total |
|
600** |
240* |
150 |
180 |
1170 |
*based in double room
Note: It's recommended to bring your own bike, but bike rental is possible.
Route Map:
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