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Costa Rica
9 day Adventure Tour
Upcoming Dates:
15th March to 23rd March 2004
12th April to 20th
April 2004 (Holy Week)
Average mileage: 107 km = 64.5 mi (without enduro rides)
This action-packed adventure
is led by Racho and Santiago. They are experienced tourers and knowledgeable
guides in this country,
Fluent in both Spanish and English, they are not only experts on the bikes, they
also have an enormous familiarity and ease with local customs and regulations, a
key factor for any succesful adventure tour. A couple of bikes, the guides'
knowledge, openness, and energy, and your hands on the DR's, and KLR's, is all
you need to tour the beautiful and safe Costa Rican natural treasures populated
with eager and welcoming locals.
Itinerary:
Day
1
Arrive at Juan Santamaria
Airport at your convenience and transfer to your comfortable "Best
Western" hotel in downtown San Jose. If your arrival is early enough, we
will have a pre tour meeting in a popular restaurant in downtown San Jose called
"Antojitos Cancun". There we will get to know one another over a few
drinks and discuss any details of the upcoming week.
Day 2
The group meets in the hotel lobby at 8 in the morning to go checkout the bikes.
Here we will have the opportunity to meet the rest of the group. After a
complete breakfast, we will have an orientation briefing which includes an
introduction to the country, its culture, and the laws that concern us. We will
introduce the company, its mission, and its vision. Then we will give a complete
briefing of the motorcycles, we will describe their features and
characteristics, and then we will give specifics on the riding terrain and
explain how the trip will operate.
Before noon, we will leave the region of San Jose going west towards the Pacific
Ocean. We will travel on an unpaved road across the mountains that divide San
Jose from the Pacific Ocean. After a few hours, we will reach the spectacular
national park of "Manuel Antonio" where we will spend the night on
beautiful cabins near the park. At night we may go to the beach or to the
different night clubs the town offers for dinner and a light party.
Day 3
We will rise early to find a nutritious breakfast of omelletes, exotic fruits
and the world famous Costa Rican coffee. Each member of the group will choose
between different activities such as trekking the natural park and discovering
its wildlife and shores, canopying in the rainforest, beach activities, and
enduro riding around the area. We will then get together and travel south to
Dominical through a Rally Style terrain. There we will have lunch on the beach
while enjoying one of the world's surfing paradise. We may also play volleyball
here depending on time. Then we will head south towards Playa Tortuga, or Turtle
Beach. It is one of the most biologically diverse regions on earth. We will
arrive in the evening, have a light dinner and a bonfire on the beach before
going to sleep in the breathtaking cabins next to the ocean.
Day 4
In the morning we will have breakfast and then we will separate into separate
groups to do some of the activities offered in this region which range from
sportfishing, sea kayaking, diving and snorkeling to hiking, horseback riding,
ultralight flights and more. After enjoying this paradise we will have lunch and
head south towards Pavones. When we get there we will organize ourselves in the
bungalows and go down to the "Cantina" for a few drinks and dinner. We
may organize a bonfire on the beach depending on the time and mood.
Day 5
Today you could relax a bit or continue with a variety of high energy level
activities. We will spend the whole day in Pavones, since this is such a unique
place, and one of the world’s best surfing spots. It is located in a very
rural area with just the basic needs available.
Again, we rise early to enjoy breakfast and then you can choose between enduro
riding through the southwestern most point of Costa Rica visitng Indigenous
Tribes, or stay behind and surf the world's longest break or relax on the quiet
beach.
The enduro terrain will be somewhat more demanding than the previous ones. A
group of local experienced riders will guide us through the terrain.
In the afternoon we will all meet back at the "Cantina" where we can
organize a soccer game against locals on the beach. Then we will have dinner and
a relaxed night at the beach.
Day
6
In the morning we will wake up early, have breakfast and depart to "Puerto
Jimenez" which is on the well-known "Peninsula de Osa" on the
other side of the Gulf. Once we get to Puerto Jimenez, we will do some off road
riding to "Matapalo". Then we will install our belongings in the
remote, jungle-like cabins where we will stay. Those of us who want to continue
riding will continue to Carate. There we can go to the national park and to the
Ocean for a swim. Then we will head back to the cabins, have dinner and maybe
then head out to town for beer and reggae dancing before calling it a night.
Day 7
The next morning we will wake up early for a ride with some Costa Rican enduro
league riders as guides. They will show us the best terrain of the area with
time to marvel at the sights and scenery that you would never see on a regular
tour. Another group may go sailing a Trimaran and fishing with Captain Wilfred.
We will enjoy this unique place for the whole day, as we ride through the
rainforest at the southernmost point of the "Peninsula de Osa". At
night we will let our enduro guides organize us a special, local-flavored night
on the beach.
Day 8
In the morning we will enjoy a typical breakfast with some of the fruits unique
to this area. After a quick swim in the ocean, we will grab our bikes and head
North on the Peninsula towards San Isidro. It is a 4 to 5 hour ride. We will
stop for lunch on the way. Then we'll stay the night in San Isidro where we are
going to spend the night on some cabins on a spectacular, biological friendly
area. We may go to town for a Mini Pool tournament depending on time.
Day
9
This day we will travel on a variety of terrains, some being demanding. This day
we will return to the "Best Western" hotel in downtown San Jose. We
will arrive in the evening, return the bikes, enjoy an hour of Open Bar in the
Best Western Hotel and have a farewell meal/party before we retire to our hotel.
Day 10
Transportation for the airport will be provided. We will say goodbye and go our
own ways with a clear, open mind and an unforgettable experience in our hearts
and souls.
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For the long tours
(offered in summer, dates to be advised)
Day 9
The group will head up north to "Volcan Turrialba" for a calm night in
this marvelous region, known for its amazing volcano, hot mineral springs, and
lush mountains. This ride will be a long one with excellent terrain and scenery.
We will try to go off-road as much as possible depending on the conditions.
There we will spend the night at a nice hotel overseeing the mountains. There we
can watch a movie or rest on the fireplace.
Day 10
We will wake up early this morning and have a complete breakfast accompanied
with a variety of exotic fruits.
We have a choice of different activities centered around Volcan turrialba. We
may go horseback riding on a medium terrain up to the crater, or enduro riding.
We may also make a trip to the Hot Springs, or we may go canopying in the area.
Then we will head back to our cabin to have dinner and relax in the fireplace.
Day 11
In the morning we will wake up early, and have the choice of the same activities
as the previous morning. Then we meet for lunch and depart to San Jose. We will
arrive in the evening, return the bikes, enjoy an hour of Open Bar in the Best
Western Hotel and have a farewell meal before we retire to our hotel.
Day 12
Transportation for the airport will be provided. We will say goodbye and go our
own ways with a clear, open mind and an unforgettable experience in our hearts
and souls.
Included in the tour
price:
*Rental of the Motorcycle w/ basic insurance
*All lodging
*All breakfasts, all dinners, 2 lunches
*Support vehicle carrying luggage and an extra bike
*Gasoline
*Bilingual riding staff
*Open Bar for welcome and farewell drinks.
*Transfers to and from airport
*Entrance to national park
*Daily bike cleaning and preparation
*Minor activities such as Bonfires and Pool tournament
Not Included in the tour
price:
*Flights to Costa Rica
*Most Lunches
*Alcoholic beverages
*Extra-curricular day activities (such as horseback riding, surfing, canopying
etc…)
*Personal Insurance (recommended)
Prices:
10 day tour
driver...........$1,490.00
passenger.....$730.00
12 day tour (only in summer)
driver...........$1,590.00
passenger.....$830.00
*Prices are based on double occupancy (sharing room) for single rooms add $290
for the 10 day tours and $360 for the 12 day tour.
**Price does not include a $500 deposit in cash or credit card which is required
for the bikes
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