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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 Nov 7 |
0 |
meet in Alajuela |
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busy city, market |
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Sat Nov 8 |
1 |
Alajuela – Sarchi |
30 |
rolling hills, Snake and Botanic Garden |
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Sun Nov 9 |
2 |
Sarchi – Toro Amarillo |
27 |
challenging climb, hike Cloud forest, peaceful
Mountain village |
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Mon Nov 10 |
3 |
Toro Amarillo – La Fortuna |
81 |
spectacular downhill and views, flat, rolling
hills. The town for many Activities |
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Tue Nov 11 |
4 |
La Fortuna |
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Lava flows, Volcano Arenal nightwalk, Canopy,
Waterfalls, Hotsprings, Butterfly garden, etc. |
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Wed Nov 12 |
5 |
La Fortuna – Nuevo Arenal |
43 |
hilly, hanging bridges, pleasant town. |
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Thu Nov 13 |
6 |
Nuevo Arenal - Caņas |
51 |
rolling hills, long downhill, Scenic views of
Lake Arenal |
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Fri Nov 14 |
7 |
Caņas – Yoko |
43 |
flat, long uphill, rafting, View of Volcano
Miravalles |
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Sat Nov 15 |
8 |
Yoko - Liberia |
48 |
rolling hills, long downhill |
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Sun Nov 16 |
9 |
Liberia |
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Volcano crater hike or Bubbling mud pots, Or
just relax |
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Mon Nov 17 |
10 |
Liberia – Barra Honda N.P. |
93 |
flat, rolling hills, Caverns |
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Tue Nov 18 |
11 |
Barra Honda – Paquera |
90 |
flat, short steep uphills, Scenic off road,
ocean View |
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Wed Nov 19 |
12 |
Paquera – Montezuma |
45 |
rolling hills, the ocean, Laid back Montezuma |
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Thu Nov 20 |
13 |
Montezuma |
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relaxed beach walks |
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Fri Nov 21 |
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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