Itinerary
- Day 1
San José to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
Your driver picks you up at Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia and heads toward Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. Depending on when you land, there's a good chance to grab traditional Costa Rican lunch and coffee at a local spot along the route. Once you arrive at your accommodation, you'll have time to settle in and relax while taking in views of the foothills. If the timing works out, you might catch the sunset from your room or the grounds.
- Start point
- Boulevard Aeropuerto, Liberia - Guanacaste, 50101, Costa Rica (Main Entrance-Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional local lunch)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Daniel Oduber International Airport to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
- Traditional lunch and coffee tasting
Optional Activities
- Sunset walk in nature
Landmarks Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park - Day 2
Rincón de la Vieja - Guayabo
This cycling day takes you through the mountains heading toward Guayabo at the Miravalles Slopes. Starting from your hotel, you'll ride along the foothills of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. There's a special stop at Santa María Lodge where you'll get hands-on with traditional Costa Rican cooking, learning how meals get prepared over a wood fire and tasting authentic picadillo de papa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picadillo de papa at Santa María Lodge with traditional Costa Rican cooking experience)
Included Activities
- Cycling ride along Rincón de la Vieja foothills
- Hands-on traditional Costa Rican cooking experience at Santa María Lodge
- Picadillo de papa (Costa Rican-style diced potato dish)
Landmarks Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Miravalles Volcano Santa María Lodge - Day 3
Guayabo - Bijagua
You'll cycle through some of the best routes on this trip, riding along the foothills of Miravalles Volcano. The landscape shows you rural northern Costa Rica with its agriculture and cattle ranching. During the ride you'll get a viewpoint of Lake Nicaragua, that massive freshwater lake shared with Nicaragua. Your day finishes in Bijagua, a rural town in the Tenorio slopes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Snack (Roadside refreshments)
Included Activities
- Cycling ride along Miravalles Volcano foothills
- View Lake Nicaragua from scenic viewpoint
Landmarks Miravalles Volcano Lake Nicaragua Tenorio Volcano - Day 4
Bijagua - Río Celeste
This route gives you direct contact with Costa Rica's rural life as you cycle through small, traditional villages that really reflect the region's character. You'll pass through different agricultural areas, ending at the foothills of Tenorio Volcano near Tenorio National Park and the village of Río Celeste. The route takes you past Costa Rica's largest lake, so you're seeing both the countryside and natural attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Snack (Roadside refreshments)
Included Activities
- Cycling through traditional villages
- Exploration of agricultural landscapes
- Visit to Tenorio Volcano foothills and national park area
Landmarks Tenorio Volcano Tenorio National Park Río Celeste Lake Arenal - Day 5
Río Celeste - Lake Arenal
Departing from Lake Arenal's shores, you'll have Arenal Volcano in your view for your entire ride. Native birds singing along the way creates a nice backdrop, and if you're fortunate you might catch howler monkeys in the trees above. This day really shows what makes Arenal Volcano and Costa Rica's wildlife special.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Snack (Roadside refreshments)
Included Activities
- Cycling ride from Lake Arenal shores
- Wildlife viewing (native birds, howler monkeys)
Landmarks Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano - Day 6
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park to San José
Your tour wraps up today with a transfer to Daniel Oduber International Airport or to a hotel near the airport for your flight home. Before leaving, you have the option to extend your stay and visit some of Costa Rica's coastal areas if you'd like to add a few more days to your trip.
- End point
- Boulevard Aeropuerto, Liberia - Guanacaste, 50101, Costa Rica (Main Entrance-Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Daniel Oduber International Airport or hotel near airport
Optional Activities
- Visit Costa Rica beaches
