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Dates: |
(2 weeks - 10 cycling days) |
Distances: |
Average/day: 48 km |
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Maximum/day: 72 km |
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Total Approx: 490 km |
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Route Type: |
Regular – challenge difficulty, most of the time
hilly, 2 challenging climbs, exciting downhills,
10% off road |
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Highlights: |
Botanic Garden, climbing Volcano Poas, Rafting,
Hanging Bridges, Cloudforest, watch the lava
flow at Volcano Arenal, hot springs, rainforest
Hike, Rio Celeste (Tenorio N.P.), Rincon de la
Vieja N.P. |
ITINERARY
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|
Day |
Where |
Distance |
Highlights |
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Tue Feb 10 |
0 |
Alajuela |
-- |
busy city, market, get prepared |
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Wed Feb 11 |
1 |
Alajuela – Sarchi – Grecia |
40 |
rolling hills, snake and botanic garden |
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Thu Feb 12 |
2 |
Grecia – Mirador Poas |
42 |
challenging climb, breathtaking views |
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Fri Feb 13 |
3 |
Volcano Poas – La Virgin |
48 |
crater, a lot of downhill, rolling hills,
Waterfall La Paz, hike |
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Sat Feb 14 |
4 |
La Virgin |
-- |
rafting or hiking, Tirimbina Rainforest Reserve,
Museum Indigenous culture |
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Sun Feb 15 |
5 |
La Virgin – Bajo del Toro |
37 |
challenging uphill, peaceful mountain Village |
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Mon Feb 16 |
6 |
Bajo del Toro – Zarcero |
15 |
privat cloudforest reserve, hike, Short hilly
ride |
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Tue Feb 17 |
7 |
Zarcero – La Fortuna |
72 |
hilly, view of Volcano Arenal |
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Wed Feb 18 |
8 |
La Fortuna |
-- |
night walks (watch the lava flows), Waterfall,
Arenal hikes, hot springs |
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Thu Feb 19 |
9 |
La Fortuna - Tilaran |
66 |
hilly, views of Lake Arenal, Pleasant town |
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Fri Feb 20 |
10 |
Tilaran – Bijagua |
64 |
Long down and uphills, Heliconia Lodge, Hike,
rafting (birdwatching) |
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Sat Feb 21 |
11 |
Heliconia Lodge |
-- |
opcional: Rio Celeste Tour (hiking), Or relax
and hike at Heliconia Lodge |
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Sun Feb 22 |
12 |
Bijagua – Aguas Claras |
51 |
long down and uphills, quiet Mountain village |
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Mon Feb 23 |
13 |
Aguas Claras – Liberia |
55 |
hilly and downhill, bustling “white City” |
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Tue Feb 24 |
14 |
Liberia |
-- |
Rincon de la Vieja N.P., or relax |
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Wed Feb 25 |
15 |
Liberia
|
-- |
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
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Table of
estimated tour costs p.p. in US Dollars |
|
Guide |
Accom. |
Food/Drink |
Misc. |
Total |
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700** |
300* |
250 |
200 |
1450 |
*based in doble room
Note: Clients bring their own bikes with
panniers.
Route Map:
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