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An Unforgettable Adventure Cycling Across Costa Rica
We started our bike ride across Costa Rica with an add-on of a two-day white-water rafting trip on the Pacuare River. The rafting, food and overnight at the secluded Pacuare River Campsite with just the sounds of the birds, cicadas and howler monkeys was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend.
After the rafting we started our cycling journey across Costa Rica. It was nothing short of spectacular. The routes chosen were a perfect mix of gravel and dirt roads. Many of the routes we followed took us off the beaten track which allowed us to truly appreciate the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Each day brought a new adventure, from biking along the ocean, to crossing rivers in small boats, to biking along quiet country roads and paths and of course, climbing hills. Every day brought a different challenge, and a wonderful sense of achievement at the end.
The logistics were handled seamlessly from start to finish - from the initial planning and logistics by Meghan and Trish to the accommodations, snacks and meals (some of the meals cooked by our amazing guide, Christopher). Christopher was an excellent guide – he was very knowledgeable and encouraging and was able to move quickly to a plan “b” if necessary.
I cannot recommend BikeHike and the Costa Rica Cycle Challenge enough to anyone looking for an adventure that combines physical challenge with the opportunity to connect with nature and some of the less travelled parts of Costa Rica.
We started our bike ride across Costa Rica with an add-on of a two-day white-water rafting trip on the Pacuare River. The rafting, food and overnight at the secluded Pacuare River Campsite with just the sounds of the birds, cicadas and howler monkeys was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend.
After the rafting we started our cycling journey across Costa Rica. It was nothing short of spectacular. The routes chosen were a perfect mix of gravel and dirt roads. Many of the routes we followed took us off the beaten track which allowed us to truly appreciate the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Each day brought a new adventure, from biking along the ocean, to crossing rivers in small boats, to biking along quiet country roads and paths and of course, climbing hills. Every day brought a different challenge, and a wonderful sense of achievement at the end.
The logistics were handled seamlessly from start to finish - from the initial planning and logistics by Meghan and Trish to the accommodations, snacks and meals (some of the meals cooked by our amazing guide, Christopher). Christopher was an excellent guide – he was very knowledgeable and encouraging and was able to move quickly to a plan “b” if necessary.
I cannot recommend BikeHike and the Costa Rica Cycle Challenge enough to anyone looking for an adventure that combines physical challenge with the opportunity to connect with nature and some of the less travelled parts of Costa Rica.
I cannot give any higher recommendation to this company that I’ve used exclusively for all my vacations since 2019. I’ve been around the world with them and thoroughly appreciated all the excellent local resources they have from the friendly patient tour guides to the choices they make on how to spend our time. I enjoy the most doing the non-tourist things like what the locals do. My passion is cycling, so I almost always am riding road bikes or mountain bikes in Europe, Thailand & South America, but I’ve also kayaked and hiked and taken my daughter for her post college graduation trip. Not only will you have fun memorable times, but you’ll learn about the community too.
I recently returned from my first trip to Thailand and cannot say enough about the guides. They went above and beyond in my personal opinion, to help me. For example, I treated myself to some custom tailored clothing and after a long day, my guide stayed with me, late into the evening in my hotel lobby addressing the misunderstanding and miscommunication with the language barrier. I am extremely grateful and will use them again and again. They have totally earned my loyalty.
I recently returned from my first trip to Thailand and cannot say enough about the guides. They went above and beyond in my personal opinion, to help me. For example, I treated myself to some custom tailored clothing and after a long day, my guide stayed with me, late into the evening in my hotel lobby addressing the misunderstanding and miscommunication with the language barrier. I am extremely grateful and will use them again and again. They have totally earned my loyalty.
My wife and I, both in our mid-60s, just returned from Peru after completing the Classic Peru Adventure operated by BikeHike Adventures. We had a wonderful time. Great travel experience is always rooted in the people you meet. And the people were outstanding, from Megan and Trish in the office at BikeHike to Henry, Miguel, and Juan Carlos, our guides, to our drivers and all various folks we met in Peru. All were friendly and very helpful. The activities were just what we had hoped for, from the one-day Inca Trail hike to Maccu Piccu to ebiking the Peruvian backroads to kayaking on Lake Titicaca. There was just enough exercise but not too much. The visit to an indigenous school one day to cooking classes in Cuzco on another were equally enjoyable and memorable. The story of Peru is fascinating. And I don't want to forget our food. Our meals were always a treat. We loved it. Thanks so much BikeHike Adventures. 5-stars all around.
Thank you so much for your efforts at pulling together our privately guided 7 day trip to Greece. We are truly appreciative and had a wonderful, WONDERFUL time. Our guide Susana was absolutely great and guided us through all the activities, check ins , ferries, transfers and schedules with seamless synchronized finesse. She truly couldn’t have been nicer. The Athens official historical guide Iliana, (on day one) was informative, engaging fun and extremely knowledgeable .
This is our fourth trip with this company. The adventures never disappoint !
This is our fourth trip with this company. The adventures never disappoint !
We went to The Galapagos and Easter Island with Bike Hike Adventures. These were two legs of one very magical trip.
In Ecuador we had the pleasure of touring with Jörgen. He knew everything, from how to get us through the airport checkpoints as quickly as possible to the tours that allowed us to get up close and personal with the wildlife and the locals. (Jörgen introduced us to an adorable couple in Santa Cruz who runs a neighborhood store, which was one of the many highlights of our trip.)
Josie was our guide in Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Not only did she know all the spots to visit, but she knew how to time it so we didn’t get lost in a crowd.
All in all, we had a wonderful time and it was all thanks to the Bike Hike Adventures crew.
In Ecuador we had the pleasure of touring with Jörgen. He knew everything, from how to get us through the airport checkpoints as quickly as possible to the tours that allowed us to get up close and personal with the wildlife and the locals. (Jörgen introduced us to an adorable couple in Santa Cruz who runs a neighborhood store, which was one of the many highlights of our trip.)
Josie was our guide in Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Not only did she know all the spots to visit, but she knew how to time it so we didn’t get lost in a crowd.
All in all, we had a wonderful time and it was all thanks to the Bike Hike Adventures crew.
We’ve been on several trips with BikeHike including Ecuador, Galápagos Islands, Chile and Bolivia. We just recently completed a trip through Argentina that they custom built for us (see photos). It was an amazing trip! We were so impressed with how every detail was taken care of. We didn’t run into a single glitch, which is impressive in the times of COVID. We’ve always found BikeHike to be incredibly responsive and they adjust itineraries to match our desires. We look forward to booking more established and custom trips with them in the future!
Our extended family of 7 recently toured Ecuador with BikeHike Adventures on their Andes to the Amazon trip (our first experience with BikeHike). It was an excellent way to experience the true beauty of the country and its people. Our trip was very well organized, and our guide, Jorgen, and drivers (Gustavo and Edwin) were both outstanding and fun. We covered a lot of ground from the mountains to the jungle, and the wide range of activities (biking, hiking, rafting, horseback riding) were very enjoyable. Food and accommodations were great. We'd wholeheartedly recommend this trip to both nature-loving and adventurous spirits, and we look forward to our next BikeHike adventure!
