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Dates: |
(2 weeks - 10 cycling days) |
Distances: |
Average/day: 55 km |
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Maximum/day: 93 km |
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Total Approx: 551 km |
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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.) |
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Highlights: |
Cloudforest private reserve
La Paz, active volcano Arenal, rainforest, Lake
Arenal, Hanging bridges, Canopy Tour, hike
volcano Rincon de la Vieja, Caverns Barra Honda
N.P., Curu N.P., rafting (birdwatching), laid
back Montezuma village (beach). |
ITINERARY
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Day |
Where |
Distance |
Highlights |
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Fri June 13 |
0 |
meet in Alajuela |
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busy city, market |
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Sat June 14 |
1 |
Alajuela – Sarchi |
30 |
rolling hills, Snake and Botanic Garden |
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Sun June 15 |
2 |
Sarchi – Toro Amarillo |
27 |
challenging climb, hike Cloud forest, peaceful
Mountain village |
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Mon June 16 |
3 |
Toro Amarillo – La Fortuna |
81 |
spectacular downhill and views, flat, rolling
hills. The town for many Activities |
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Tue June 17 |
4 |
La Fortuna |
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Lava flows, Volcano Arenal nightwalk, Canopy,
Waterfalls, Hotsprings, Butterfly garden, etc. |
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Wed June 18 |
5 |
La Fortuna – Nuevo Arenal |
43 |
hilly, hanging bridges, pleasant town. |
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Thu June 19 |
6 |
Nuevo Arenal - Caņas |
51 |
rolling hills, long downhill, Scenic views of
Lake Arenal |
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Fri June 20 |
7 |
Caņas – Yoko |
43 |
flat, long uphill, rafting, View of Volcano
Miravalles |
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Sat June 21 |
8 |
Yoko - Liberia |
48 |
rolling hills, long downhill |
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Sun June 22 |
9 |
Liberia |
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Volcano crater hike or Bubbling mud pots, Or
just relax |
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Mon June 23 |
10 |
Liberia – Barra Honda N.P. |
93 |
flat, rolling hills, Caverns |
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Tue June 24 |
11 |
Barra Honda – Paquera |
90 |
flat, short steep uphills, Scenic off road,
ocean View |
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Wed June 25 |
12 |
Paquera – Montezuma |
45 |
rolling hills, the ocean, Laid back Montezuma |
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Thu June 26 |
13 |
Montezuma |
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relaxed beach walks |
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Fri June 27 |
14 |
Montezuma – San Jose |
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bus or shuttle to S.J. or Liberia |
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 |
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Guide |
Accom. |
Food/Drink |
Misc. |
Total |
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700** |
280* |
180 |
220 |
1380 |
*based in doble room
Note: Clients bring their own bikes with
panniers.
Route Map:
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