Short but sweet, this mini-vacation in Costa Rica will lead you from San Jose, across the highest point on the Pan American Highway, down from the cool mountains to the tropical village of Dominical on the Pacific Coast where you will reside in bungalows nestled within the forest. The journey will continue through the highlands near Poas Volcano and on to La Fortuna, the staging area for the fiery antics of Arenal Volcano. A ride back to San Jose will complete this adventure.
Day 01. (Arrival - San Jose)
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Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel for your first night
Overnight at Hotel Britannia, standard room.(B)
Day 02. (Dominical Beach)
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Early in the morning, transfer to our office to pick up your bike. Ride south the Panamerican Highway crossing the "hill of death" into Dominical Beach on the South Pacific Coast.
Located south of Manuel Antonio this area has become in the last couple of years, a favorite stop for many tourists. In here you will find miles of unspoiled lonely beaches, beautiful bays along the coast, and the tiny village of Dominical which offers various cozy restaurants and "sodas" (local food). For surfing, fishing, and diving, you will be at the right place!
Overnight at Hotel Villas Rio Mar, junior suite (B)
Day 03 (Poas Volcano)
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Today will be a long ride, start early riding via Manuel Antonio National Park to the Poas Volcano Lodge, alongside the active Poas Volcano National Park.
Poas National Park protects an epiphyte-laden cloud forest and elfin (small tree) forest, a blue crater lake (Laguna Botos) and the volcano's active crater which is nearly 1 mile long and 1,000 ft deep (one of the largest active craters in the world). If you visit the park early in the morning or on a sunny day, you might be able to watch the stunning green turquoise crater and its smoky fumaroles. You can also walk to Laguna Botos, through a trail that crosses a forest of dwarf trees.
Overnight at Buena Vista, junior suite (B)
Day 04. (Arenal Volcano)
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Early morning visit to Poás Volcano, continue your ride to Arenal Paraiso Hotel, at the base of the world famous Arenal Volcano.
One of the most active volcanoes of the world, cloud forests, a lake world-famous for windsurfing and an incredibly diverse population of wildlife is what you will find in this area. The flawless silhouette of Arenal Volcano, its loud rumblings and frequent explosions of lava and ash are a sight not to be missed by any visitor to Costa Rica.
Overnight at Hotel Arenal Paraiso, superior (B)
Day 05. (Return San Jose)
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Ride back to San Jose on the route of your choice (through Guanacaste or Zarcero). Overnight at Hotel Britannia, standard room.(B)
Day 06. (Departure)
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Transfer back to airport for flight home. End of services.
Costa Rica : Summer
$825
- Double Occupancy
- Rider in single room $1.170
- Partner sharing room with rider $ 475
- November 01, 2009 to April 30,2010
- SaExcept Christmas, New Years & Easter Week
Discount Season
$780
- Rider in double room
- Rider in single room $1.090
- Partner sharing room with rider $ 465
- May 01, 2010 to October 31,2010
Incuded:
- Meet & Greet at the airport
- All ground transfers on an A/C motorcoach.
- 5 days of motorcycle rental KTM 690 LC4/ Aprilia Pegaso 650(LDW and unlimited mileage)
- 2 nts / Britannia Hotel / standard room / B
- 1 nt / Villa Rio Mar Hotel/ junior suite / B
- 1nt / Buena Vista Lodge/ junior suite / B
- 1 nt/ Arenal Paraiso Hotel/ superior room / B
- Set of soft panniers if desired.
- Detailed Maps of your tour and Costa Rica & Briefing
- One full tank
- All breakfast, taxes and service charges.
What to Bring:
- Riders: Bring helmet, riding gear, jacket, leather boots, and a valid motorcycle drivers license.
- Clothing: Costa Rica is a very informal and casual country. Formal attire is only used in the city of San Jose and on very special occasions (Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries)
- We recommend to bring a sweater for the highland areas, and light loose fitting shirts, pants or jeans, and shorts for the lowland areas.
- For the beach areas please don't forget to bring a hat or cap, sunscreen, and sun glasses.
- For the rainforest and the National Parks we recommend hiking boots, a small backpack, water bottle, pocket knife, flashlight, insect repellent, rainwear, and a pair of binoculars to observe animals.
