Hike, E-Bike and Paddle 250km Across Costa Rica

by Much Better Adventures
Region
costa rica
Duration
12 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Make your way from the Pacific to the Caribbean on this epic coast to coast expedition, with e-bikes for a boost on the climbs. Ride, hike, raft and kayak through extraordinarily biodiverse forests teeming with wildlife, before heading up and over the Continental Divide. Stay in riverside eco-camps along the pristine Pacuare River, waking to birdsong and cooling off in hidden swimming spots and secret cascades. Craving more of a challenge? Check out the much-loved classic version of this trip for a pure pedal-powered 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

19 km 350 m

D1

The adventure begins

Day 4: Santa Maria Village

14 km 500 m

D1

Santa Maria Village

Day 5: Over the divide

49 km 1300 m

D1

Over the divide

Day 6: Tapantí cloud forest

9 km 300 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

White water

Day 10: The Caribbean Sea

26 km 100 m

D1

The Caribbean Sea

Day 11: Final beach time and back to San Jose

Final beach time and back to San Jose

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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