Costa Rica Multisport Family • Explorer • Central America • Latin America

Absorb the bountiful colors, rich textures, and musical rhythm of Costa Rica’s tropical rain forests, romantic beaches, and volcanic peaks. From the steep-sided Orosi Valley to the jungles of the southwest, Trek Travel’s Costa Rican family bike tour meanders across the isthmus. Taking you through forests, farmlands, and national parks; along lake shores and papaya fields teeming with life, this family bike trip captures the true soul of this unique nation. Exotic, beautiful, exhilarating, and sublime, our Costa Rican multisport bicycle vacation is full of tropical rides interspersed with countless exciting pit stops along the way. Take a dip in turquoise pools beneath the mighty La Fortuna Waterfall, kayak the Nicoya Peninsula’s rugged coast, or visit the deserted white sand beaches and tiny oceanside villages that dominate the coastline. With its spectacular geography, extraordinary wildlife, and endless opportunities for adventure, Trek Travel’s family bike tour of Costa Rica is sure to offer everyone their own slice of paradise. Start & End Alajuela Trip Length 8 Days | 7 Nights Activity Level Moderate Daily Rides Options from 10 – 30 miles Beyond Biking Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Cooking Class, Cultural Tour, Food Tasting, Boat Cruise, Beach Price (USD) $3095 per person $800 single occupancy supplement $3095 price per child, minimum age 14 2009 Feb 13

Map & Itinerary

Day 1 | Turrialba Region Stay at Guayabo Lodge Mountain bike near the dormant Volcan Irazu | Enjoy a tropical cooking school Days 2 & 3 | Pacuare River Stay at a Tropical Rafting Camp Raft the Rio Pacuare, one the top rivers in the world for whitewater rafting | Swim in natural pools | Hike to serene waterfalls | Delight in a gourmet Costa Rican meal from the river camp alongside the Pacuare Days 3 - 5 | La Fortuna Stay at Rancho Margot Tour the self-sufficient organic ranch | Ride to La Fortuna | Experience the La Fortuna waterfall | Visit the locals favorite hot pools | Day hike in the Children's Eternal Rainforest Days 6 - 8 | Playa Carrillo Stay at El Sueno Tropical Hotel Bike into a Costa Rican ranching town | Visit a coffee plantation and learn about organically grown coffee | Soak in the beauty of Playa Carrillo | Kayak on the Rio Ora to Playa Camaronal | Indulge in fresh seafood

Accommodations Guayabo Lodge | Turrialba You'll feel right at home while staying at the Guayabo Lodge, thanks to the rustic and comfortably appointed rooms and authentically delicious homemade food. Combine with the exotic enjoyment of tropical food cooking school it will be a stay you'll never forget. Pacuare River Camp | Pacuare River A luxury camp in the wilds of the jungle next to the Pacuare River, complete with a gourmet kitchen and inspiring memories to last a lifetime. Rancho Margot | La Fortuna On the shores of Lago Arenal and the valley of the Rio Cano Negro surrounded by the Children's Eternal Rainforest and the Arenal Forest Reserve you will find a little piece of paradise that the owners call Rancho Margot. El Sueno Tropical Hotel | Playa Carrillo El Sueno Tropical Hotel is located on the edge of the jungle near Carrillo beach, which has been awarded the “blue flag” as one of Costa Rica’s cleanest beaches. El Sueno is a small boutique hotel promising a relaxing stay far from the crowds.

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