Arenal Lake to El Castillo - Mountain Bike Tour

Location: Arenal
This is a great trip for beginner to intermediate bike riders wanting to explore the area.
 





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"This tour guide was fabulous! He always had a smile on his face. He never rushed us and he was always making sure we felt okay. What an amazing young man."

"Great guide who pointed out a lot of wildlife and fun facts"





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Arenal Lake to El Castillo - Mountain Bike Tour Details

The road the group will navigate connects the Arenal dam with the Arenal Volcano National Park. It is primarily gravel, but with some rocky spots along the 8 mile (16 miles roundtrip) journey. As you head towards El Castillo, you'll pass dense forests, pastures, troops of Howler monkeys, toucans, coatis and the Arenal Volcano. Around lunch time, you'll stop for a picnic lunch at the beautiful Lake Arenal, where you'll have an opportunity to swim.

Terrain: Secondary gravel and sand road with a few rocky spots, flat with a few short hills.
Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate
Departures: 8 am and 1 pm (departing from La Fortuna)
Returns: 12 pm or 5 pm

Note: If you are planning to book this tour please remember to provide the height of each driver.

What to Bring: Biking clothes or other adequate for the activity, sneakers, sunscreen, camera (optional).

What this Tour Includes Picnic




About Arenal Volcano National Park

The Arenal Volcano National Park packs all of Costa Rica's allure into one place: incredible hiking, magnificent views, abounding wildlife and the country's most active volcano. Hiking and horseback riding tours allow you to get up close and personal with this incredible area, which encompasses close to 30,000 acres (12,000 ha) and extends into eight different life zones. Overlooking everything is the imposing Arenal Volcano which sits right inside this wonderful park.


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