Your 9-Day mountain biking tour
Pedal Through Paradise
Push your limits and immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s wild landscapes on this one-of-a-kind mountain biking adventure. Ride coast-to-coast connectors, jungle backroads, singletrack, and rugged coastal routes — every day a challenge, every evening a reward. Along the way, connect with local communities and natural wonders that make Costa Rica unforgettable.
Join us for a mountain biking adventure that blends endurance, discovery, and elegance. With limited spaces, now is the time to claim your place.
Journey Highlights
Crafted for riders who crave adrenaline without compromising on comfort.
Two luxury hubs: Santa Teresa (Mal País) and Tamarindo
Tackle the Queen Stage, a 70 km Nicoya traverse from Lepanto to Montezuma
Ride point-to-point days: Lepanto→Santa Teresa, Nosara→Tamarindo, and Tamarindo→Las Catalinas
Flowing singletrack polished trails around Hacienda Pinilla
Full support: vehicle leap-frog, mechanical assistance, and on-route snack/aid stops
Seamless finish: fly back to San José on Day 8; Day 9 unplanned for departures
Included items: Lodging, all breakfasts, and many meals (as noted in the itinerary below)
Itinerary
Day 1 — Saturday, January 23 | Arrive in San José
Arrive in Costa Rica’s vibrant capital, where you are welcomed and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to rest and assemble bikes with guide assistance.
At 17:00, meet your expedition leader and fellow riders in the hotel lobby for the welcome briefing, followed by a relaxed welcome dinner.
Included Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: San José
All lodging included.
Day 2 — Sunday, January 24 | Lepanto to Santa Teresa
After breakfast, shuttle to Lepanto and begin a 55 km ride across the Nicoya backcountry. Expect ranch roads, jungle doubletrack, short singletrack connectors, and a few river crossings before rolling into Santa Teresa by the beach.
Included Meals: Breakfast (snacks and aid stations provided during the ride)
Accommodation: Santa Teresa
Day 3 — Monday, January 25 | Queen Stage: Lepanto to Montezuma
Return to Lepanto for the 70 km Queen Stage, a point-to-point traverse ending at Montezuma. Ridge views, rural villages, and a fast coastal approach to finish. Celebrate at the falls, then shuttle 30–40 minutes back to Santa Teresa.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (snacks and aid stations provided during the ride)
Accommodation: Santa Teresa
Day 4 — Tuesday, January 26 | Santa Teresa Coastal & Forest Loop
A 35 km loop linking Mal País shoreline tracks, forested climbs toward the Cabo Blanco sector, and flowing ranch-road returns. Beach swim finish.
Included Meals: Breakfast (snacks and aid stations provided during the ride)
Accommodation: Santa Teresa
Optional Activities: Private surf lesson; restorative yoga.
Day 5 — Wednesday, January 27 | Nosara to Tamarindo
Dawn transfers to Nosara for a 65 km point-to-point ride north to Tamarindo. Mix of dirt/gravel ridgelines and coastal connectors with short paved links. Check into your Tamarindo resort.
Included Meals: Breakfast (snacks and aid stations provided during the ride)
Accommodation: Tamarindo
Day 6 — Thursday, January 28 | Tamarindo to Las Catalinas
Roll out from Tamarindo on a 35 km point-to-point to Las Catalinas (Playa Danta) via village backroads, ranch tracks, and quiet lanes through Huacas–Matapalo–Brasilito–Potrero.
Lunch in the car-free town, then shuttle back to the Tamarindo base.
Included Meals: Breakfast (snacks and aid stations provided during the ride)
Accommodation: Tamarindo
Day 7 — Friday, January 29 | Tamarindo Loop
A polished 25 km finale on coastal trails and backroads around Hacienda Pinilla toward Avellanas/Langosta.
Included Meals: Breakfast (snacks and aid stations provided during the ride)
Accommodation: Tamarindo
Optional Activities: Massage or spa session; sunset catamaran.
Day 8 — Saturday, January 30 | Return to San José & Farewell Dinner
Fly back to San José this morning and enjoy a leisurely afternoon at your hotel or exploring the capital’s lively cafés and markets.
In the evening, toast your achievement with a festive farewell dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: San José
Day 9 — Sunday, January 31 | Departure
Enjoy a final Costa Rican breakfast before your transfer to the airport.
No planned activities.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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