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A
234-kilometer adventure
expedition
from Pacific to Atlantic shores
mountain
biking, trekking, whitewater rafting
& sea
kayaking.
For the physically fit this multi-activity
adventure is a trip of a lifetime.
From the picturesque cliffs and
beaches of Manuel Antonio you will
be biking,
hiking
and trekking
to challenge the Continental Divide.
We cross the Talamanca and Central
Mountain ranges through some of
the most diverse terrain in the
world. Finally, having conquered
many of nature’s great challenges,
we drift and gently paddle our sea
kayaks peacefully to the Atlantic
shore, humbled by our deliverance.
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TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
- Beaches of Manuel Antonio
- Mountain Bike/Trek off and on-road, Los Santos to Continental Divide
- Coffee Valley of Orosi
- Whitewater Rafting Pacuare River
- Beach
of Cahuita
- Mix of hotels, cabins and camping
- Overnight rainforest tent camp – El Nido del Tigre
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You
will be met at the airport and transferred
to your hotel in San Jose.
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The
day starts with a transfer
to Quepos, a fishing village
on the Pacific coast. (It
is linked to the town of
Manuel Antonio). You have
time to relax, chill out
on the beach or visit Manuel
Antonio National Park, which
is famous for its abundant
wildlife. Make sure you
set aside a little time
to check out your bike as
it is an early start tomorrow
morning. There are a variety
of restaurants to choose
from for Lunch. The official
trip briefing is scheduled
for just after dinner this
evening. (B, D). |
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THE
ADVENTURE BEGINS...
We
awake early and enjoy a
light buffet of fresh fruit
and coffee. We leave on
our bikes and climb into
the steep mountains and
beautiful valleys of the
sparsely populated Pacific
Coast. In the small town
of Esquipulas we have a
hearty breakfast, rest up
and prepare our day packs
for the next leg of the
day’s journey. Trading our
wheels for hiking boots,
we continue by trekking
into the cool mountains
of Central Costa Rica. We
camp overnight in the valley
of Naranjillo. (B, L, D).
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Our
day begins with a trekk towards the
Continental Divide and the challenging
infamous “Cemetery Hill” - a strenuous
13 kilometer climb. We then head for
the pueblo of San Lorenzo switching
to mountain bikes along the way. The
day finishes in the quaint village of
Santa Maria where we refortify with
some typical Costa Rican fare and rest
up in comfortable local cabins. (B,
L, D).
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Today
we tackle the hardest, steepest
climb of our adventure.
The challenge before breakfast
is mountain biking a 14-kilometer
up-hill stretch to the Continental
Divide, bringing us to an
altitude of 2,330 meters
- the highest peak of our
journey. Following the rule
that everything that goes
up must come down, the remainder
of the day is mountain biking
at its best - mostly downhill
on dirt roads and single-track
trails. We finish the afternoon
in the beautiful Orosi Valley
where rich pastures and
dark green forests of coffee
carpet the land and we rest
for the night in the town
of Orosi. (B, L).
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After
a typical breakfast we are back on our
bikes for another full day of mountain
biking. The route takes us through the
town of Orosi, across a swing bridge
and into the Reventazon Valley. Along
the way we are treated to amazing vistas
of coffee covered hillsides and views
of Lake Cachi. Following a short climb
the altitude drops as the temperature
rises and coffee fields turn into sugarcane
plantations. Most of the day is on paved
roads with a fun dirt section along
the Pejibaye River. We stop for lunch
on the riverbank with plenty of time
for a swim. Tonight is spent in cabins
nestled high above the river valley.
(B, L, D). |
After
breakfast we continue mountain biking from towards
the whitewater rafting “put-in” at Tres Equis, which
is the gateway to the raging Pacuare River. Here
we have lunch and embark on a whitewater rafting
journey through pristine rainforest spotted with
waterfalls. The rapids section of the river is approximately
30 kilometers of Class II-IV rapids. By afternoon
we arrive at our comfortable riverside camp, El
Nido del Tigre. Nestled between the sounds of the
rainforest and the hum of the river, take time to
explore this lush environment first hand looking
out for toucans overhead or simply relaxing in a
hammock to the sounds of the river. (B,L,D).
Today
we spend some quality time at this unique location
on the banks of the Pacuare River. This area of
rainforest is maintained as much as possible in
its natural state. The camp takes its name from
the giant patches of ginger plants that carpet the
floor of the main area. From the center of
the camp trails radiate out to secreted areas of
rainforest, waterfalls and swimming holes. (B,L,D).
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Today
the Pacuare takes us through virgin
rainforest, cascading waterfalls and
river carved canyons. We maneuver through
the exhilarating rapids and point out
the intricacies of the rainforest at
the river’s edge. Along the way we take
time out to do some hiking to spectacular
waterfalls and have lunch on the shore.
We take-out in the heart of banana plantation
country at Finca Pacuarito, where we
rest for the night before an early start
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THE
SWEET TASTE OF SUCCESS...For the
final leg of the crossing we continue
rafting down the Pacuare leaving the
rapids behind as the river eases into
the Caribbean lowlands where banana
plantations gradually swallow the receding
rainforest. The river slows to a tranquil
pace as we are rafting the last mile
of the river, completing the mosaic
of the landscapes we have experienced.
At the end of the adventure, we reach
the mouth of the Pacuare as it meets
the Caribbean Sea, celebrating our passage
with bubbly in the surf, while enjoying
a well-deserved rest. After some time
on the beach we are picked up by a motorboat
and transferred down the canals to the
coastal town of Moin where we are transferred
to a comfortable hotel on the Caribbean
Coast. (B,L). 
The
morning is free to relax around the
hotel or on the beach. After lunch we
head back to San Jose. (B).
You
will be picked up at your hotel in time
for your departure from the airport.
(B). |
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Regular
Price:
$1,965
per person
Peak
Season Price:
$2,185
per person
All
prices based on double occupancy in
US Dollars
Single
supplement available
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Price
includes:
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
where indicated
- Group equipment
(bikes, rafts, camping gear,
etc.)
- Support vehicle
and experienced,
bilingual & fun guides throughout
the trip.
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All
dates are guaranteed departures. We
will open a new date with a minimum
of 4 people.
For
More
Adventure Trips » 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9 |
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Departures
2011
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- Jan
8 - 19
- Feb
12 - 23
- Mar
5 - 16
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- Mar
26 - Apr 6
- May
14 - 25
- Jun
18 - 29
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DO
YOU FIT OUR CLIENT PROFILE FOR THIS TRIP?
You
need to be reasonably fit and have a good stamina
as the Coast to Coast Trip is a real challenge.
Good understanding and experience of mountain biking
will make the trip more enjoyable and keep the pace
even. Experience of whitewater rating is not necessary
but you will be paddling all the time you are on
the raft so fitness and stamina are a must.
NOTE:
Please ask for the Coast to Coast Trip What to
Bring List
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