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 Presidente Hotel, 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 Poas Volcano Lodge, 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 Presidente Hotel, standard room.(B)
Day 06 Departure
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Transfer back to airport for flight home. End of services.
$935 Costa Rican Summer
Rider in double room $935 p/p
Rider in single room $1.315
Partner sharing room with rider $ 390
November 01, 2011 to April 30,2012
Except Christmas, New Years & Easter Week
$895 Green Season
Rider in double room $895 p/p
Rider in single room $1.265
Partner sharing room with rider $ 365
May 01 to October 31,2012
Meet & Greet at the airport
All ground transfers on an A/C motorcoach.
5 days of motorcycle rental KTM 690 LC4/ LDW and unlimited mileage)
2 nts / Presidente Hotel / standard room / B
1 nt / Villa Rio Mar Hotel/ junior suite / B
1nt / Poas Volcano 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.
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.