CYCLE NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA AND PANAMA

16 days from GBP2,139 to GBP2,589 including flights
Tripcode: MUC

Countries Visited: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama

Discover Central America's natural wonders, colonial cities and friendly people by bike

Central America's narrow isthmus lends itself perfectly to exploration on two wheels. Starting in the graceful colonial city of Granada and ending in bustling Panama City, our route takes us into Costa Rica's steamy cloud forests, alongside several active volcanoes and to the tropical island paradise of Bocas del Toro. We visit the island of Ometepe in Lake Nicaragua, search for the Howler Monkeys as we take a boat trip on the Tenorio River and take some time out for snorkelling on Panama's reefs. A ride along the impressive Panama Canal is included at the end of the trip - a great climax to an unusual and interesting itinerary.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Fly to Managua; transfer to historic Granada.

Day 2

Short ride along shore of Lake Nicaragua; afternoon visit artisan market and Masaya Volcano N.P.

Day 3

To Catarina for views of Apoyo Lagoon; ride through Pueblos Blancos towards Pan American Highway; ferry transfer to Ometepe Island in beautiful Lake Nicaragua.

Day 4

Ferry to mainland and ride to San Juan del Sur on the Pacific.

Day 5

Ride to and along the Pan-Am Highway to border with Costa Rica; transfer to Canas.

Day 6

Morning gentle raft trip on Tenorio River; transfer to Lake Arenal and cycle around lake.

Day 7

Cycle to La Fortuna, near active Arenal Volcano;

Day 8

Ride through jungle and rural areas close to La Fortuna, with stop at refreshing springs; evening visit thermal springs

Day 9

Ride down to the tropical lowlands; transfer or cycle to Cahuita on the Caribbean coast.

Day 10

Cycle alongside towering mountains and through banana plantations into Panama; boat transfer to Bocas del Toro Islands.

Day 11

Free day for optional diving, snorkelling, dolphin spotting or even more cycling!

Day 12

Return to the mainland; transfer to Fortuna Dam; fast descent to Pan-Am Highway; transfer to Santiago passing traditional indigenous villages.

Day 13

Ride through tropical lowland forest and farmland around Santiago; transfer to Panama City, stopping to see Panama Hat production.

Day 14

Ride along Panama Canal from Miraflores Locks to Lake Gatun.

Day 15

Depart Panama City.

Day 16

Arrive London.

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Guide cycling along beach road neat Cahuita

Leader and support vehicle, Ometepe Island

Concepcion Volcano, Ometepe Island, Lago Nicaragua

Cycling on the Chocolate Route

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Average Review Rating:
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I had a fantastic holiday - was really looked after by the staff and the group was fantastic. A great…

John Pollard
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An interesting, varied itinerary through little-visited parts of the world, taking in towns and beaches, cloudforest and volcanoes; excellent equipment…

Penelope Bradbury
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We have been lucky enough to have had some great holidays over the years. This was one of the very…

Gail Hopper
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