250km Coast to Coast Expedition through Costa Rica

by Much Better Adventures
Region
costa rica
Duration
12 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Difficult
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Hike, bike and paddle yourself from the Pacific Ocean all the way to the Caribbean Sea. Journey through cloudforest, mountain villages and virgin rainforest teeming with wildlife before heading up and over the Continental Divide. Rest up at beautiful eco-camps on the banks of the pristine Pacuare River and cool down with swims and dips at secret swimming spots in the rainforest. Love the idea of the coast-to-coast crossing, but not the leg burn? Check out our e-bike edition for a pedal-assisted version of this adventure

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Welcome to Costa Rica

Welcome to Costa Rica

Day 2: The Pacific Coast

The Pacific Coast

Day 3: The adventure begins

33 km 1000 m

D1

The adventure begins

Day 4: Santa Maria Village

33 km 1000 m

D1

Santa Maria Village

Day 5: Over the divide

49 km 1300 m

D1

Over the divide

Day 6: Tapantí cloud forest

52 km 500 m

D1

Tapantí cloud forest

Day 7: The Pacuare River

43 km 700 m

D1

The Pacuare River

Day 8: Rest day

Rest day

Day 9: White water

20 km 0 m

D1

White water

Day 10: The Caribbean Sea

38 km 100 m

D1

The Caribbean Sea

Day 11: Final beach time and back to San José

Final beach time and back to San José

Day 12: Goodbye Costa Rica

Goodbye Costa Rica

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the costa rica

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