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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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0 |
meet in Alajuela |
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busy city, market |
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1 |
Alajuela – Sarchi |
30 |
rolling hills, Snake and Botanic Garden |
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2 |
Sarchi – Toro Amarillo |
27 |
challenging climb, hike Cloud forest, peaceful
Mountain village |
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3 |
Toro Amarillo – La Fortuna |
81 |
spectacular downhill and views, flat, rolling
hills. The town for many Activities |
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4 |
La Fortuna |
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Lava flows, Volcano Arenal nightwalk, Canopy,
Waterfalls, Hotsprings, Butterfly garden, etc. |
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5 |
La Fortuna – Nuevo Arenal |
43 |
hilly, hanging bridges, pleasant town. |
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6 |
Nuevo Arenal - Caņas |
51 |
rolling hills, long downhill, Scenic views of
Lake Arenal |
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7 |
Caņas – Yoko |
43 |
flat, long uphill, rafting, View of Volcano
Miravalles |
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8 |
Yoko - Liberia |
48 |
rolling hills, long downhill |
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9 |
Liberia |
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Volcano crater hike or Bubbling mud pots, Or
just relax |
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10 |
Liberia – Barra Honda N.P. |
93 |
flat, rolling hills, Caverns |
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11 |
Barra Honda – Paquera |
90 |
flat, short steep uphills, Scenic off road,
ocean View |
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12 |
Paquera – Montezuma |
45 |
rolling hills, the ocean, Laid back Montezuma |
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13 |
Montezuma |
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relaxed beach walks |
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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 double room
Note: It's recommended to bring your own bike, but bike rental is possible.
Route Map:
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