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San Jose · Costa Rica
Volcanoes, Forest and Beach - 7 Day Mountain Bike Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Our most popular Bike Tour combines great rides through rural Costa Rica, the northern Volcanic Range and tropical beaches on our Pacific Coast. Ride at the base of Arenal Volcano, and around Lake Arenal. Visit the amazing Rio Celeste (Blue River) and finish it all with a great seafood dinner on a tropical beach.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Ride through rural Costa Rica, the northern Volcanic Range and tropical beaches
- La Tigra: Fortuna / Hot Springs
- Visit the amazing Rio Celeste (Blue River)
- Great seafood dinner on a tropical beach
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
San Jose
We meet you at the airport, then we drive five minutes to our destiny which is a nice place in Heredia province. In here, three provinces form the Metropolitan Area, so, if you want (depending on time) we can offer you a "city tour" at the capital, a place involved in a lot of history, or just staying in our hotel getting ready for the coming days.
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San Jose
Tonight we have our first dinner together.
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San Jose
Accommodations provided.
Day 2
La Fortuna
Mountain Biking at Arenal Volcano. We shuttle to the quiet village of La Tigra where we start our scenic bike ride by the true rural Costa Rica. We’re heading towards Arenal Volcano, the most spectacular of Costa Rica’s active volcanoes.
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La Fortuna
Hot Springs at Eco Termales. This evening we’ll visit the beautiful Eco Termales Hot Springs and enjoy a special homemade meal prepared by Do a Mireya and her family.
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San Jose
Accommodations provided.
Day 3
San Jose
Hiking at Tenorio Volcano National Park. Do a guided hike on the slopes of Tenorio Volcano to the magnificent Rio Celeste (Blue River). Hiking time 2-3 hours.
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San Jose
Accommodations provided.
Day 4
La Fortuna
Eco Tour at Arenal Volcano. Today we ride the quiet northern shore of Lake Arenal. Using a narrow road through secondary forest we have great chances of spotting wildlife and enjoying superb views of the lake and the Volcano.
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San Jose
Accommodations provided.
Day 5
La Fortuna
Eco Tour at Lake Arenal. Today’s ride will take us away from Lake Arenal into the Northern Guanacaste Volcanic Range. We’ll experience a dramatic change of scenery today as we go from the lush rainforest, to the brownish tropical dry forest on the west.
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San Jose
Accommodations provided.
Day 6
Playa Samara
Mountain Biking at Samara Beach. Our final ride takes us on quiet rural dirt roads along the nicest beaches of Guanacaste. Enjoy a beautiful sunset and a splendid farewell seafood dinner.
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San Jose
Accommodations provided.
Day 7
Playa Samara
Swimming at Samara Beach. Enjoy the morning at the beach; take a last swim in the Pacific.
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San Jose
Do some extra mileage on your bike before driving back to San Jos or the Airport this afternoon.
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Playa Samara
Transportation at Samara Beach. Enjoy the morning at the beach; take a last swim in the Pacific or do some extra mileage on your bike before driving back to San Jose or the Airport this afternoon.
Day 5
Nicoya
Mountain Biking at Nicoya Peninsula. Today\\\'s ride will take us away from Lake Arenal into the Northern Guanacaste Volcanic Range. We\\\'ll experience a dramatic change of scenery today as we go from the lush rainforest, to the brownish tropical dry forest on the west. Distance: 26 km / 16 miles. (14 km on gravel) Altitude gain: 365 m (1200 ft)
Day 3
San Rafael
Nature Walks at Tenorio Volcano National Park. We\\\'ll take the morning off our bikes today and do a guided hike on the slopes of Tenorio Volcano to the magnificent Rio Celeste (Blue River). Hiking time 2-3 hours.
Day 2
La Fortuna
Mountain Biking at Paradise Hot Springs. After a splendid breakfast at our hotel, we shuttle to the biggest county of the country; San Carlos, where we start our scenic bike ride by the true rural Costa Rica. We're heading towards Arenal Volcano, which use to be the most spectacular of Costa Rica's active volcanoes (now dormant). This evening we’ll visit the relaxing “Termales” (Hot Springs) and enjoy a special buffet for dinner while you enjoying the outstanding spot. Biking distance: 31 km / 19 miles Altitude gain: 585 m (1931 ft)
Day 1
San Jose
Enjoy the morning at the beach; take a last swim in the Pacific or do some extra mileage on your bike before driving back to San Jose or the Airport this afternoon.
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San Jose
Our final ride takes us on quiet rural dirt roads along the nicest beaches of Guanacaste. Enjoy a beautiful sunset and a splendid farewell seafood dinner. Distance: from 22 to 50 km / 14 to 25 miles on gravel roads Altitude gain: 290 m (950 ft)
Continued
San Jose
Today\\\'s ride will take us away from Lake Arenal into the Northern Guanacaste Volcanic Range. We\\\'ll experience a dramatic change of scenery today as we go from the lush rainforest, to the brownish tropical dry forest on the west. Distance: 26 km / 16 miles. (14 km on gravel) Altitude gain: 365 m (1200 ft)
Continued
San Jose
Today we ride the quiet northern shore of Lake Arenal. Using a narrow road through secondary forest we have great chances of spotting wildlife and enjoying superb views of the lake and the Volcano. Today\'s distance: 33 to 53 km / 20.5 to 33 miles all on pavement. Altitude gain: 470 m (1542 ft)
Continued
San Jose
We\\\'ll take the morning off our bikes today and do a guided hike on the slopes of Tenorio Volcano to the magnificent Rio Celeste (Blue River). Hiking time 2-3 hours.
Continued
San Jose
After a splendid breakfast at our hotel, we shuttle to the biggest county of the country; San Carlos, where we start our scenic bike ride by the true rural Costa Rica. We're heading towards Arenal Volcano, which use to be the most spectacular of Costa Rica's active volcanoes (now dormant). This evening we’ll visit the relaxing “Termales” (Hot Springs) and enjoy a special buffet for dinner while you enjoying the outstanding spot. Biking distance: 31 km / 19 miles Altitude gain: 585 m (1931 ft)
Continued
San Jose
We meet you at the airport, then we drive five minutes to our destiny which is a nice place in Heredia province. In here, three provinces form the Metropolitan Area, so, if you want (depending on time) we can offer you a "city tour" at the capital, a place involved in a lot of history, or just staying in our hotel getting ready for the coming days. Tonight we have our first dinner together.
Day 7
Playa Samara
Transportation. Enjoy the morning at the beach; take a last swim in the Pacific or do some extra mileage on your bike before driving back to San Jose or the Airport this afternoon.
Day 6
Playa Samara
Mountain Biking at Samara Beach. Our final ride takes us on quiet rural dirt roads along the nicest beaches of Guanacaste. Enjoy a beautiful sunset and a splendid farewell seafood dinner. Distance: from 22 to 50 km / 14 to 25 miles on gravel roads Altitude gain: 290 m (950 ft)
Day 5
La Fortuna
Mountain Biking at Lake Arenal. Today\\\'s ride will take us away from Lake Arenal into the Northern Guanacaste Volcanic Range. We\\\'ll experience a dramatic change of scenery today as we go from the lush rainforest, to the brownish tropical dry forest on the west. Distance: 26 km / 16 miles. (14 km on gravel) Altitude gain: 365 m (1200 ft)
Day 4
La Fortuna
Mountain Biking at Lake Arenal. Today we ride the quiet northern shore of Lake Arenal. Using a narrow road through secondary forest we have great chances of spotting wildlife and enjoying superb views of the lake and the Volcano. Today\'s distance: 33 to 53 km / 20.5 to 33 miles all on pavement. Altitude gain: 470 m (1542 ft)
Day 3
La Fortuna
Nature Walks at Celeste River. We\\\'ll take the morning off our bikes today and do a guided hike on the slopes of Tenorio Volcano to the magnificent Rio Celeste (Blue River). Hiking time 2-3 hours
Day 2
La Fortuna
Mountain Biking at Arenal Volcano. After a splendid breakfast at our hotel, we shuttle to the biggest county of the country; San Carlos, where we start our scenic bike ride by the true rural Costa Rica. We're heading towards Arenal Volcano, which use to be the most spectacular of Costa Rica's active volcanoes (now dormant). This evening we’ll visit the relaxing “Termales” (Hot Springs) and enjoy a special buffet for dinner while you enjoying the outstanding spot. Biking distance: 31 km / 19 miles Altitude gain: 585 m (1931 ft)
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Support Van Bilingual Guides Front Suspension Cannondale Mountain Bike
Restrictions
Distance: 143 km to 181 km (89 to 112 miles) Altitude gain: 1710 m (5610 feet) Terrain: Mostly rural gravel and dirt roads. Some abandoned roads and some paved secondary roads
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up and drop off at your hotel in San José and vicinity.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-03-05
5.00 / 5
Ride leaders were excellent, they knew the area very well. The bicycles were very good. Enjoyed the hotels and food. Really enjoyed seeing the Costa Rica countryside. My only quibble - your website described the riding as "easy". I would describe it as "medium difficulty".
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