Discover volcanoes, wildlife-filled rainforests and postcard-worthy beaches on this cycling adventure through Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Central America is ripe with uninterrupted natural beauty. What’s more, it’s a part of the world that’s frequently overlooked – meaning you can often see it all without the tourist crowd. From the lakes and volcanoes of Nicaragua to Costa Rica’s forested surrounds, get to the heart of each of these destinations from the saddle. On this active 8-day adventure you’ll cycle past old colonial forts and small villages through serene Nicaraguan countryside, ancient rock carvings and cheeky monkeys on Ometepe Island, and orange groves, banana plantations, and other agricultural bounties in Costa Rica. Action-packed, though not without a good dose of relaxation, this cycling adventure through Nicaragua and Costa Rica delivers it all.
Cycle across Central America, a land of mysterious Maya ruins, active volcanoes, idyllic beaches and emerald jungles.
See the sights and engage in a wide range of activities across two different countries on this epic Latin adventure.
Volcanoes, wildlife-rich rainforest, stunning beaches and ancient rock carvings – Ometepe Island has it all. You'll have plenty of free time to explore the island, set in beautiful Lake Nicaragua.
Whether it's reflecting back at you in the lake or heating the thermal pools you're soaking in, the magnificent volcanoes always make their presence felt
To complete this trip it is important that you are both confident and competent in riding a bicycle.
This is a new trip for us - we have researched the itinerary and accommodation extensively but there is the possibility of some last minute changes if improvements can still be made.
On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
While the cycling distances on this trip are relatively short, the terrain of Central America is naturally hilly with a warm, humid climate. You’ll need a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy the trip – but remember the support vehicle will be on hand if you need to take a break for an hour or a day.
Please note that many of the road we cycle on in Central America are not of the standard you may be used to riding on at home. To avoid riding on main roads with too much traffic, most of our riding is done on gravel/dirt roads (approx 75%) with the remainder on paved roads (approx. 25%).
The terrain also varies greatly as we make our way across two countries, but hills are a constant feature on this trip.
Cycling and driving distances may vary due to local circumstances.
There’s the possibility of a few hiccups along the way, perhaps a puncture here and there, but there’s no doubt this is an incredibly rewarding adventure.
The weather in this region varies seasonally. Be prepared to get sweaty, and even encounter the occasional rainstorm which may require a change of plans.
Trip departures are unavailable.
There are currently no scheduled departures on our Cycle Nicaragua & Costa Rica trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
1. A Single Supplement is available on this trip with the exception of Day 7 (Homestay). Please ask your booking agent for more information.
2. Bicycle hire is included in your trip price. Please advise your height at time of booking so as we can organise a suitable sized bike.
3. Bike helmets are compulsory on this trip. We are unable to hire bike helmets locally so please ensure you bring your own bike helmet from home.
4. On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
5. Border crossing fees are not included in the trip cost
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