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All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner.
San José, Costa Rica
Horseback Ride, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Rainforest Exploration, Tropical/Winter Sunshine, Water Activities
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Costa Rica is paradise for anyone who loves wildlife and fun-filled adventure. Here, howler monkeys sleep inconspicuously in trees and toucans color the sky, against a natural backdrop of lush greenery. Jungle hikes, mountain biking and a kayaking adventure expose you to the incredible biodiversity of the country: from Arenal Volcano National Park to the Monteverde Cloud Forest and the Pacific coast. You’re sure to have fun, relax and learn the true meaning of pura vida!
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Pedal through a landscape of palms, ferns and bromeliads en route to La Fortuna, nestled near the foot of rumbling Arenal, one of the world’s most active volcanoes 
Trek across a lava field in Arenal Volcano National Park The afternoon is yours to try out a zipline canopy tour, go horseback riding, continue hiking or just relax by the pool 
Take in volcano views while soaking in hot springs.
Explore the lush rain forest around beautiful Lake Arenal on your bike Learn about the century-old tradition of sugar cane processing and the cultural heritage of the Ticos on a visit to a working farm Hike in the renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, one of the most outstanding tropical wildlife sanctuaries on earth Toucans, hummingbirds, quetzals and hundreds of species of orchids and ferns thrive here An evening chat with a local settler caps off our day.
Stroll on hanging walkways amid the forest canopy Relax poolside or bask on the sand at quiet Playa Esterillos Este Watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean during our farewell al fresco dinner Shuttle to Punta Quepos for a leisurely sea kayak excursion Paddle to a beautiful beach on the other side of the bay before a scenic charter flight returns us to San José.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
Our leaders did an awesome job! The drivers were wonderful. It was a great trip. I felt like I made 18 new friends. The physical activity was just right.- Jonesville, WI
For more than 29 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Costa Rica tour experts. For multisport tours in Latin America, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our Latin America multisport tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Latin America biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Latin America walking and hiking tours click here.
La Fortuna (2 nights): A hotel featuring colonial-style guest rooms, a swimming pool and great views of Arenal Volcano.
Monteverde (2 nights): These welcoming hillside bungalows are set at the edge of the cloud forest and facing the Gulf of Nicoya.
Playa Esterillos Este (1 night): A beachside hotel with Spanish-style bungalows, a swimming pool and an open-air restaurant.
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Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
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| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
