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Bike in Costa Rica

Bike tours specialists in Costa Rica

 

Bike rides completely customized to you!!

You decide the dates, the number of days in Costa Rica and the days biking, guided or self-guided, the kind of roads, the speed and stops, the support, the lodging…

 

 

Main tour

From the Pacific to the Caribbean

Usually in 6 days (also in 4 to 8 days).

 

Most usual program, in few words…

-From the Pacific to the Caribbean in 6 days/5 nights

-2 nights for Arrival and Departure in San José

-Self Guided with Assistance car (for luggage, and in case someone gets tired…).

-Great Landscapes: Beaches, wild forest, climbs, great descents…

-4 people: from $890/790€

-Includes transfers, assistance car, gps-tracks, lodging…

-Optional: Bike rental, activities for people non biking.

 

Full information

 

 

 

 

Other rides....

 

Arenal, Guanacaste, San José, Turrialba, Jacó, Orosi…

 

From half day, to as many days as you want…

 

 

 

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FULL INFORMATION OF OUR MAIN PROGRAM

From the Pacific to the Caribbean Sea

in 6 days

 

SELF GUIDED WITH SUPPORT VEHICULE

All biking, no mandatory transfers!

(just transfers out and back to San Jose)

 

This is probably one of the best bike rides in the world, with amazing tropical forest, hard climbs, great downhills, 2 oceans, many beaches…

Just great!!!

 

About 400 km. / 250 miles on the bike (plus transfers out and back to San Jose).

Most of this distance goes through un-paved country roads, or paved roads with little traffic.

We have also many optional sections in double and single tracks, for those who want something more technical.

 

 

Ride information

Daily distances and climb - Map - Physical and technical levels

Daily description

 

 

stages:

1

2

3

4

5

6

km:

65

60

65

70

90

15

climb in meters:

200

1500

1300

200

1500

50

 

stages:

1

2

3

4

5

6

miles:

40

37

40

43

56

10

climb on feet:

650

4900

4200

650

4900

160

 

 

Physical level

Medium.

There are some very hard climbs, but in case you want, you can ride on the assistance-car, so really, it is not necessary to be very fit.

 

Technical level

Easy/medium.

High, in some special sections.

Most of this ride goes trough quiet country roads, paved and un-paved.

Optional single and double track sections will be available some days.

What if get tired? No problem. The assistance-car will be available everyday in case someone gets tired...

 

1st day. Arrival. Enjoy San Jose.

 

2nd day. Pacific coast. Beaches, palm trees...

Transfer to the Pacific coast. After swimming in the ocean, enjoy riding by the beach, palm trees... Very flat day.

We sleep near the coast, where we can swim again...

-65km. / 200m. elevation gain.
-40mi. / 650f. elevation gain.

 

3rd day. Hard climb trough tropical forest.
We start early as we have a very hard climb ahead. Some of us might ride in the assistance-car... The rivers and the tropical forest around us are just breathtaking!! We sleep over the clouds, on the way to the continental divide.

-60km. / 1500m. elevation gain.
-37mi. / 4900f. elevation gain.

 

4th day. Up to the continental divide and down!
Climb continues in the morning. Then, the downhill begins!!

We can choose the way down according to our skills...

-65km. / 1300m. elevation gain.
-40mi. / 4200f. elevation gain.

 

5th day. Central valley. Tropical forest, sugar plants...
In the morning we have 2 options... By a small road around a mountain... or crossing it!! We will give you details so you can decide... After lunch we bike trough sugar plants. We will sleep under the Volcan Turrialba and its smoke...

-70km. / 200m. elevation gain.
-43mi. / 650f. elevation gain.

 

6th day. Hard climb and down near the sea.
We start again with a hard and very beautiful climb. From the top, for the first time, we see the Caribbean sea!! We start an easy and fast down hill... We arrive to the sea after some kilometers under banana trees.

-90km. / 1500m. elevation gain.
-56mi. / 4900f. elevation gain.

 

7th day. Caribbean forest and beaches!

Today is very easy, but a great day too. The nature and the beaches are just great. After lunch we will go back to San Jose.

-15km. / 50m. elevation gain.
-10mi. / 160f. elevation gain.

 

8th day. San Jose and departure.

 

Beside this 6 days trip, you can arrive earlier or leave later, to enjoy our beaches, National Parks...

 

 

 

 

 

Pictures of riding options - More pictures

 

 

Pictures of riding options

 

Pics on paved and un-paved roads

   

 

Pics on special sections by double and single tracks

   

 

 

 

 

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Benefits & prices

 

Benefits in most tours:

Transfers out and back to San Jose

Assistance car (6 days)

Luggage transfer (6 days)

Lodging and breakfast (5 nights)

GPS tracks

 

Rates per person according to the number of bikers

2 people, $1290/1190€ >> Special until 90 days before the tour: $1090/990€.

4 people, $1090/990€ >> Special until 90 days before the tour: $890/790€.

8 people, $1040/940€ >> Special until 90 days before the tour: $840/740€.

Why our prices are so low?

 

Discounts or supplements

These are our regular benefits and prices. Discounts or supplements can apply according to final number of bikers, dates of registration, dates of the tour... Don’t hesitate to ask!

 

 

 

Optionals

Also, we can take care of:

-Nights in San Jose. Depending on the lodging each group prefers, and the number arrival and departure. From $20 to $80/person/night.

-Bike rent. Let us know if you want to rent and we will send you the options... $20 to $60/bike/day.

Also, Meals and special meals, Guide on bike…

 

We can also help you with every other activity you would like to do. We will not take care of them, but we can advise you, and then you can book by your self.

 

 

 

Why our prices are so low?

-Because we have many groups, and everything is already prepared and working!

-Because as we said before, this is mostly our passion!

-And because one of our concerns is helping the regions we cross, and the little business we work with, and we know each group means a lot for them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lodging and meals

 

Lodging

Lodging included is basic, but groups always tell us it is good enough. We will send you the details according to each group. Also, we will send you more options in case you want to upgrade or choose a different lodging...

In case you want, it is possible to warranty double rooms for just $10 more/night.

 

Meals

Lunch and dinner are not included in most groups. This way, you can choose where, when and what you want to eat.

All lunches and dinner usually don’t go over $110/100€ (without alcoholic drinks).

 

Nights in San Jose

Depending on the lodging each group prefers, from $20 to $80/night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration - How to book

 

 

First step is to send us an email with the itinerary you want, the approximate dates, the number of days biking, the number of people... and every other thing you consider important.

In very short time we will send you a proposal.

 

We will probably exchange some more emails... Till we get your perfect program!

 

When you say it is ok, your group will be confirmed...

We will make the local bookings...

And you can buy plane tickets.

 

About payment, we don’t need any money in advance.

About payment, sometimes we need some money in advance to warranty some bookings… We will let you know…

Usually, groups only advance, by credit card, the first night in San Jose.

The main payment is made once we meet face to face in Costa Rica.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bike Rent

 

 

Let us know if you want to rent and we will send you the options... $20 to $60/bike/day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful information

 

 

Please, be nice with our country

While riding in the nature, please, be careful not to throw anything in the nature!!

Also, please, be kind with the animal and plant life.

Thank you!

 

Costa Rica

Our country is worldwide known for our friendly people, our culture, and for being one of the happiest countries in the world. Soon after your arrival you will also be saying... Pura Vida!!!

 

Passport

Depends on your country, but it is very possible you can come to Costa Rica with just your valid passport.

Don’t hesitate to ask us…

 

Climate

Nice temperature all year. Usually warmest month is April... It is advisable to avoid September, October and November because of heavy rains in many parts of the country.

 

 

 

 

 

Contact

 

Email: info@bikeincostarica.com

WhatsApp: +506.1234.5678

 

To send you a program, please, tell us…

-If you know how many you will be… (more or less)

-If you know when would you like to come…

-How many days you would like to spend in Costa Rica

-And how many days biking…

-If you want to do our Coast to Coast tour…

-Or if you prefer a different one…

-If you require any special lodging.

-And any other thing you consider important.

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

Frequently asked questions

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About us

We have been running this tours for more than 5 years. We are passionate about cycling, nature, sports... and about showing everyone the best of our country.

We organize this tour together with the best travel agencies in Costa Rica.

 

How many people can participate?

These tours are design for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 24 bikers.

Special offers will be possible for the first people to join, so don’t hesitate and join as soon as possible!!

 

What is included?

Transfers from airport to hotel and from hotel to airport, on the days provided for arrival and departure.

Transfers from San Jose to the Pacific coast and back to San José from the Caribbean side.

6 days guide/driver and assistance vehicule to transport luggage and bikers.

6 days cycling guide (from 8 people).

7 nights. 2 in San José and 5 on the tour, with breakfast.

6 days picnic lunch.

 

What is not included?

-Dinners, because we are sure that it ‘s better (and cheaper) to eat what you want paying directly to the restaurants (dinner, incluiding drinks as juices or beers, cost about $10).

-Bike rent, because many people prefers to bring his own. Don’t hesitate to ask us if you prefer to rent.

-Travel insurance, as it is much better (and cheaper) to get it in your own country.

-Arrivals before or departures after, the provided dates. Don’t hesitate to ask, as well as any other information about spending more days in Costa Rica.

 

How is the lodging?

7 nights with breakfast are included.

In San José, 2 nights in 3 stars hotel and probably in double room (may be triple according to the size of the group, and the rooms available). Of course, couples will not share room with any other participant.

On the tour, every night is different, as we pass by very touristic beaches, as well as very remote valleys... But don’t worry!! Bikers always tell us that lodging is good and always better than they expected!!

 

The bike tour

Most of this tour goes trough quiet country roads (paved and unpaved). All this tour will be followed by our assistance car.

Optional single and double tracks sections will be available some days, according to the group, the weather... This sections usually cann’t be followed by vehicules, so from 4 to 7 people, as there will be no biking guide, we will give you the tracks and sketchs to make them. From 8 people, a biking guide will we with you in these sections.

More information on distances and climbs...

 

Physical level

Medium/high, not because of km, but because of some hard climbs.

The assistance car will be available in case someone gets tired...

 

Technical level

Easy/medium technical level.

High technical level in some optional sections.

 

What if I get tired.

No problem. You just have to wait for the assistance car.

 

Bike rent

Please, send us an email with your height and the specifications you would like your bike to have.

 

Prices and discounts

Regular price is $1490 (about 1190€ / 930£), but some discount are available, specially according to the date you join the tour. Don’t hesitate to ask.

Prices are in US dollars. Final prices in other coins will be adjusted 72 hours before the begining of the tour, according to the New York Times currency web page: http://markets.on.nytimes.com/research/markets/currencies/currencies.asp

 

Legal documents

Most countries can come to Costa Rica with just his passport (with a minimun validity of 6 months after your arrival). If you have any doubt please, don’t hesitate to ask!!

 

How to join-in? You just need to send as your personal data and $200 by Visa or bank transference. The rest of the money will be paid by Credit card or cash (cash in $ will have 5% discount) upon your arrival in Costa Rica.

 

What happens if after join, I have to cancel?

In every case, we will do our best so you will get your $200 back. Here are some examples...

If you have to cancel 30 days before the begining of the tour, and finally there more than 4 participants...

-We will give you your money back, except $50 for bank transfers and other expenses.

-Or you can send a friend in your place (and he should give you your money back). In this case, your friend will get the same price and discounts you were getting.

-Or we will keep all your money for whenever you can participate in the furure.

If you have to cancel in the last 30 days, or finally there are less than 4 participants, it will be more difficult, but again, we will do our best!!

 

What if I can arrive earlier or leave later?

Great for you!! Costa Rica is a wonderful country to visit. Don’t hesitate to ask us if you need any help.

 

Collaborations

If you are a sports store, sports magazine, travel agency (in Costa Rica or elsewhere)... don’t hesitate to tell us how you would like to colaborate with us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Optional, beside every other change your group wants...:

-Bike rent

-Suppers

-Single room

-Other activities beside cycling (during, before, and after the tour...)

-Lodging reservation before or after the tour everywhere in Costa Rica.

 

 

Registration

Prices are in US dollars. Final prices in other coins will be adjusted before final payment according to the currency exchange in the NYTimes web page.

 

Register with just $200!!

 

To register, please, go to more information or send us an email info@bikeincostarica.com, and we will send you all the details.

 

In short, you will need to send as your personal data (name, last name, passport number, country and city...), together with our Release of Liability, and make a $200 deposit by credit card or wire transfer. The rest of the payment will be made upon your arrival in Costa Rica, unless, of course, you prefer to make the whole payment before arrival. Up to you!!

 

 

Questions? Support - How can we help you?

Just send un an email with all your questions!

 

 

 

 

Physical level

Medium.

There are some very hard climbs, but in case you want, you can ride on the assistance-car, so really, it is not necessary to be very fit.

 

Technical level

Easy/medium.

High, in some special sections.

Most of this ride goes trough quiet country roads, paved and un-paved.

Optional single and double track sections will be available some days.

The assistance-car will be available everyday in case someone gets tired...

 

More information - info@bikeincostarica.com

 

 

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Friends, topbikers, families…

 

Spanish and English speaking guides. Other languages, ask!!