Guided Tour Costa Rica & Panama

This ride is a long and scenic trip where you will experience two different cultures. Start riding across the Braulio Carrillo National Park, Costa Ricas central valley primary forest, to reach the Caribbean Coast and then cross the border to experience a short visit to Panama. Then back to Costa Rica riding through long golden beaches, tropical rainforest and volcanoes, nature 24/7 for you and your friends looking for an unforgettable vacation!

Sat 02.21.09
Arrival- San Jose
Meet and greet at Juan Santamaría International Airport by our representative in San Jose and transfer to the Hotel Britannia. Check in at Hotel Britannia.

Hotel Britannia is located in Barrio Amón an historic neighborhood of architectural beauty. Built in 1910, Britannia regales guests with its balance of elegant and natural style. It's high ceilings, archways with stained glass, mosaic tile floors, and English-style furniture make an exquisite contrast with the surrounding tropical gardens.

Get together at the hotel for dinner and briefing.
Overnight at Hotel Britannia (B)

Sun 02.22.09
Transfer to our office to pick up bikes, get ready and start your trip riding across the primary jungle of the Braulio Carrillo National Park, the only park in Costa Rica that is crossed by paved road!
Once passing this gorgeous mountain we will reach the low lands of the Caribbean area, with its banana, and pineapple plantation. Once we reach the coast we ride along the ocean to reach the small lazy town of Puerto Viejo. Check in at Hotel Cariblue

Cariblue is a small distinctive bed & breakfast resort located in Puerto Viejo, Talamanca in the province of Limon. Puerto Viejo is a rustic and charming town whose people are very relaxed and friendly. The town's night life includes discos with Caribbean music, fun "chill out" bars and an array of International and local cuisine restaurants.

At night a short visit to the town is a must!
Overnight at the Hotel Cariblue (B)

Mon 02.23.09
Early start riding to the south border of Costa Rica. Once we get to the Sixaola border, we must cross the famous railroad bridge; sometimes we will have to descend of the bike and cross the bridge pushing or bikes through the rails and sometimes missing wood platform of the bridge, quite an adventure!

We cross border, if we are lucky we will do the paper work fast enough to continue again along the Caribbean coast of Panama through a great curvy road, then continue inland to reach the coffee fields of Boquete. Check in at Hotel Panamonte.

The Panamonte Inn & Spa is famous for its gracious hospitality, antique charm and exquisite cuisine. The Panamonte is not a hotel or a lodge, but the true definition of a country inn: a warm and friendly place for travelers seeking a comfortable ambiance and personalized attention, a home away from home.

Dinner at the very know restaurant of Panamonte Hotel.
Night at Panamonte Hotel (B)



Tue 02.24.09
Day to enjoy the carnival or to ride and explore on your own
Night at Hotel Panamonte (B)

Wed 02.25.09
Early in the morning we will head back the same old road towards Costa Rica via the town of Volcán, until we reach Golfito, Costa Rica's most southern port town located across from the Osa Peninsula on the Golfo Dulce. Known to surfers as the gateway to Pavones and to sport fishermen for all year great offshore fishing!

Check in at Casa Roland Marina Resort.

Casa Roland Marina Resort is located in the well known Zona Americana of Golfito; a destination known for some of the best Sport Fishing in the South Pacific and very close to the Corcovado National Park.

Night at Casa Roland Marina Resort (B)

Thu 02.26.09
Drive to Dominical Beach, a surfer's paradise with 4 km long beach strip, with a few hotels, lodges, resorts and restaurants in the area. With its stunning backdrop of lush green forests and palm tress, this beach is also a great place to bird watch or take a canopy tour of the surrounding locale.
Check in at Villas Rio Mar

The hotel is perched upriver from the pristine Dominical beach on an exquisitely landscaped property adrift in clouds of orchids and surrounded by impressive tropical forests. Dominical is a village (pueblo) of approximately 500 people with small restaurants and stores.

Night at Villa Rio Mar (B)

Fri 02.27.09
We leave the town and we ride through a nice winding road and reach the little border crossing of Rio Sereno, a not any more so typical border, very rural but fast enough to continue to San Vito and descend to the Pan-American highway north, crossing the pineapple, sugar and coffee fields in Buenos Aires and continue to the town of San Isidro, from here we will ascend the Cerro de la Muerte (Hill of Death), famous for the fog and curvy road.

We reach San Gerardo de Dota, a small town midst in the cloud forest. Check in at Dantica Lodge

Dantica is a cloud forest lodge and gallery with Latin American indigenous art, located in San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica. All the rooms offer a spectacular view of the valley with its cloud forest covered mountains. A walking trail system provides access to the nearby nine hectare cloud forest, only 50 meters away.

Night at Dantica (B)

Sat 02.28.09
Continue to Turrialba passing the sugar and coffee fields of the area. Check in at Casa Turire.

A small distinctive hotel which recalls the gracious charm of a colonial plantation home! It is settled in the heart of the verdant Turrialba agricultural region, a beautiful estate which is enfolded by the wild Reventazon River and the imposing presence of the Turrialba Volcano and mountains.

Night at Casa Turire (B)

Sun 03.01.09
We continue our trip leaving behind the hill and its wonderful views of the cloud forest via the old capital of Costa Rica to reach Cartago; we continue and ascend to the Irazu Volcano using a nice winding road going up to the top. Then we will descend to Turrialba through the sugar and coffee fields of the area to continue to the Caribbean area to reach once again the other town of Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui. Check in at La Quinta Lodge.

La Quinta Country Inn is a tropical rain forest resort, an ideal spot for visitors interested in bird watching, hiking, river rafting and a peaceful stay in paradise. It is one of the few Costa Rican hotels certified for sustainable tourism. It is located within two hours of San Jose and just minutes from world class river rafting, mountain biking trails and the vast Braulio Carrillo National Park, an extensive primary tropical rain forest, and La Selva Biological Station.

Dinner at La Quinta
Overnight at La Quinta Lodge (B)

Mon 03.02.09
Today an early rafting at the Sarapiqui river and explore the beautiful wildlife or the area. This tour takes you through a beautiful part of the river filled with exciting white water rapids and beautiful ponds, all surrounded by a wonderful natural scenery.

In the afternoon continue with our bikes to the Arenal volcano. Check in at Arenal Paraiso

Located in the northern region of Costa Rica, just in front of the glorious Arenal volcano, the Arenal Paraiso hotel is the perfect place to enjoy Costa Ricas real spirit of peace, nature and adventure. The hotel has a quiet and cozy atmosphere that blends to perfection the powerful view of the volcano and the exuberant tropical gardens.

Overnight at Arenal Paraíso (B)

Tue 03.03.09
Take the early morning canopy tour, located in the Arenal river canyon for a perfect combination of nature and adventure. With 12 platforms, over 1000 foot long cables and heights averaging 250 feet make it an unforgettable adventure.

In the afternoon continue around the lake of Arenal, then into the Pan-American Highway north to reach the surfing town of Tamarindo beach. Check in at Tamarindo Diria Resort

El Diria Beach Resort is located in Tamarindo, Guanacaste, one of the most popular beach destinations in Costa Rica. The hotel is set right in front of Tamarindo beach, a 2 mile stretch of white sand and warm blue water. Nature is abundant in this area, and Leatherback Turtles lay their eggs in the northern part of the bay.

Night at Tamarindo Diria Resort (B)

Wed 03.04.09
Day to relax and enjoy the beach, or if you want take the bike and explore the area
Night at Tamarindo Diria Resort (B)

Thu 03.05.09
After breakfast departure back to San Jose
Check in at Britannia hotel, drop off bikes and lets get together for a great dinner to share all your great experiences of this trip.
Night at Hotel Britannia (B)

Fri 03.06.09
Transfer to the Juan Santamaría International Airport
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Costa Rica : Summer

$3.345

• Double Occupancy
• Rider in single room USD 3.915.00
• Partner sharing room with rider USD 2.015.00

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