Coast to Coast Trip NotesThis is definitely the most exciting and challenging trip that we offer. There are a large variety of activities and most people are usually not experienced in all three of the main sports. However, as long as participants are reasonably healthy and are willing to learn, we will do the rest. The trip is not advisable for children under 14 years of age, people with a medical condition for which strenuous physical exercise is not recommended or those who will be upset if they get sweaty, wet, or dirty. |
| DAY | ACTIVITY | KMS | PLACE | DETAILS | LODGING |
| 1 | Arrival in Costa Rica | San Jose | C to C representative will meet guest(s) at the airport - transfer to hotel in San Jose - short evening group talk on details for following day. | Hotel in San Jose | |
| 2 | Flight to Quepos | Manuel Antonio | Morning flight to Quepos - time to explore Manuel Antonio and get to know other members of the group - afternoon overview of the trip. B, D | Hotel in San Jose | |
| 3 | Biking-25 kms
Hiking-14 kms |
39 kms | Pacific Slopes | 4:30am departure from the beach - approx. 2 hours of biking then breakfast - 4-5 hours of hiking - great spot for camping in the mountains. B, L, D. | Camping |
| 4 | Hiking-7 kms | 7 kms | Los Santos | The day is basically one big climb (Cemetery Hill) - great swimming holes along the way - Afternoon free to explore the area. B, L, D | Camping |
| 5 | Hiking-6 kms Biking-13 kms | 19 kms | Santa Maria de Dota | 3 hours of hiking - 3 hours of biking - lunch in the town of San Marcos - early arrival to the town of Santa Maria - time to walk around and enjoy the local color. B, L, D | Hotel in Santa Maria |
| 6 | Biking-46 kms | 46 kms | Continental Divide | Hardest day of the trip - 4:30am departure - 14km. climb before breakfast - great mountain biking on roads and trails the rest of the day - 8-10 hr. day. B, L, D | Cabins in the Orosi Valley |
| 7 | Free day | Orosi Valley | Free day to recover, relax and explore the area. | Cabins in the Orosi Valley | |
| 8 | Biking-9 kms
Hiking-13 kms |
22 kms | Tapanti | Easy biking through coffee plantations - relaxing breakfast before the start of the hike - 4 hrs. of hiking without packs - camping near a river. B, L, D | Camping |
| 9 | Biking-6 kms
Rafting-10 kms Biking-3 kms |
19 kms | Pejibaye River | A little bit of everything - biking along the Pejibye River - first day of rafting (inflatable kayaking in low water) - long day, but easy going - last 3 kms is a steep up-hill climb. B, L, D | Hotel in Turrialba area |
| 10 | Biking-18 kms
Rafting-8 kms |
26 kms | Pacuare River | 3 hrs of biking on paved road - last 5kms on dirt road to Pacuare River put-in - 1 ½ - 2 hours of rafting (10 kms) - time at the camp to explore the area, hike to a nearby waterfall, play in the river, or relax in a hammock. B, L, D | Camping at El Nido del Tigre |
| 11 | Rafting-17kms | 17 kms | Pacuare River | 3 - 5 hr of rafting - time in the morning to enjoy the area - relaxing buffet breakfast - lunch on the side of the river - side hike up a creek to great swimming hole. B, L, D | Camping |
| 12 | Rafting-40 kms | 40 kms | Caribbean | Ten hour day of drifting & paddling (no rapids) - lots of bananas along the way - scorching sun - bubbly in the surf. B, L, D | Hotel in Tortuguero |
| 13 | R & R in Tortuguero | Caribbean | Optional activities includes a boat trip through the canals and a hike to Cerro Tortuguero or explore the canals in a "panga" B, L, D | Hotel in Tortuguero | |
| 14 | Return to San Jose | Caribbean | Motor launch winds ride through the Tortuguero Canals to our awaiting bus. B | Hotel in San Jose | |
| 15 | Departure | San José | Transfer to the airport. B |