Cycle stretches of the Pacific coastline and see the highlights of Costa Rica over 14 wonderful days. Take in the variety of Costa Rica by bike, pedalling past rainforest, volcanoes and stunning sections of coastline. From San Jose you'll cycle south with vast Pacific views to the right and dense forest to the left. Crossing the 3400m Cerro de la Muerte pass into the Orosi Valley you'll ride past coffee plantations and volcanoes to arrive on the fertile Caribbean plains where banana plantations take over the landscape. You can take a break from the saddle to explore the wildlife-rich rivers and waterways of Tortuguero before traveling to La Fortuna, a lovely spot located at the foot of Arenal Volcano.
Exodus TravelsCycle along the stunning coastal highway with incredible Pacific views and beaches as you ride through ever-changing tropical scenery, alongside coffee farms, volcanoes, banana plantations and rainforest. Spend some time hiking in Manuel Antonio National Park and explore the waterways of Tortuguero National Park in search of wildlife.
The tour takes place on 80% tarmac, 20% groomed dirt road with some moderate climbs. Routes mainly follow quiet backroads and cover some remote parts of the region. Though many of the roads are good you should expect some potholes and poor road conditions in places. Routes mainly follow quiet backroads apart from some sections on the Pacific coast, where only one road is available.