Jungle Mountain Biking in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Combine nature, adventure, and exercise!
If you are in the mood for action, jungle mountain biking with Guanacaste Tours is a great way to explore and experience the beauty of the rainforest at Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Along our 30 kilometers of shaded singletrack mountain biking trails, you’ll pass through pristine forest, encountering spectacular wildlife along the way. We’ll make sure you’re equipped with a high-quality mountain bike, helmet and gloves, water bottle, and, of course, an experienced mountain biking guide. Longtime cyclists and beginners alike will love biking through one of the world’s lushest, most diverse settings.
As you navigate your bike along a narrow trail, you finally emerge from the forest, blinking at the unfamiliar sunlight. The view nearly takes your breath away. You’re perched on a hilltop, in full view of the majestic Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. This view alone was worth the trip. But more than that, your mountain biking ride has been jam-packed with excitement, with new discoveries at every twist of the trail!
Why You’ll Love Jungle Mountain Biking With Guanacaste Tours
Mountain biking at Rincon de la Vieja National Park provides a rollicking adventure through the jungle. Our expert guides will make sure you’re safe and prepared so that you can satisfy your adventurous spirit. You’ll certainly be challenged physically and bring home a sense of accomplishment — plus great stories to tell your friends and family!
Even advanced bikers will delight in exploring a wholly new, wild and diverse environment. In fact, the trails at the foothills of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano are a far cry from forested mountain paths anywhere else in the world. This is your opportunity to explore an area that is full of incredible jungle scenery, including rivers, waterfalls, and of course, Costa Rica’s most active volcano.
About Our Singletrack Mountain Bike Trails
Guanacaste Tours offers one of the best places for mountain biking in Costa Rica. Our Tropical Trails Singletrack Mountain Bike Tour is the home to one of the toughest mountain bike tracks in the world and the only biking trails in Costa Rica that are on an active volcano! Peddle and coast along your choice of three different routes, from beginner to advanced. Each option takes you on shaded mountain trails through the pristine Guanacaste jungle where there is always a good chance to encounter incredible wildlife.
Starting at 500 meters above sea level, the Tropical Trails Mountain Biking Tour takes you past the remarkable Oropendula Waterfall. This is the perfect location half-way through your tour to stop and take a refreshing dip in the river’s crystal blue water. Or book in for a One Day Adventure Pass that includes a full day of excitement, including horseback riding, waterfall swimming, mountain biking, river tubing and zip lining — for a day you’ll surely never forget!
Our trails are covered and maintained with a combination mulch made from shredded plant debris and sawdust which binds the soil in place and helps to soak up rain water and reduces the mud during the rainy season. There are a few mud holes on the more difficult for hard-core purists! The challenging sections of the trail include natural obstacles like rocks and roots, as well as wooden beams, tabletops, and other man-made hurdles that increase the fun for those who enjoy pushing themselves to the limit.
The beginner and intermediate trails have been groomed to allow newer riders to have a great experience. The trails are wide enough to avoid most obstacles and the inclines are modest, making for a more leisurely ride. All of our mountain biking trails are marked for levels of expertise recommended to ride them.
When you come to Guanacaste, we invite you to ride with us. We know you’ll have a great time cruising the trails within our lush tropical jungle. This tour is a sensational way to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park.
Guanacaste Tours Jungle Mountain Biking Details
- Recommended for: Morning or Afternoon
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Difficulty Level: I-III
- Available at: Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Guanacaste Tours’ bike rental offers hardtail or full-suspension bicycles for adults, sizes Medium and Large, with frames of 26” and 28” respectively. We have optional motorized bicycles for those who want support to climb hills. We do not carry bicycles for kids.
BEGINNER: 12.5 km ride (7.7 miles); Ascent: 5.5 km (3.4 miles); Descent: 7 km (4.3 miles); Duration 1.5 – 2.5 hours. Minimal experience is required for the Beginner Tour.
INTERMEDIATE: 16 km ride (10 miles); Ascent: 5.5 km (3.4 miles); Descent with ups and downs: 10.5 km (6.5 miles); Duration 2 – 3 hours.
EXPERT: 30 km ride (18.7 miles). The first half of the ride involves 5.5 km (3.4 miles) of ascent and 7 km (4.3 miles) of descent with ups and downs. The second half rides singletrack 17.5 km (11 miles) alongside the Rincon de la Vieja National Park on variable terrain with ups and downs; mostly under forest tree cover. Duration: 3 – 4 hours.
TOURS BETWEEN: 8:00am and 2:00pm.
TOUR DURATION: Beginner: 1.5 – 2.5 hours; Intermediate: 2 – 3 hours; Expert: 3 – 4 hours.
RATES: Full suspension mountain bike: Beginner $85.00 / Intermediate $97.50 / Expert $110.00
TOURS INCLUDE: Full suspension mountain bike, helmet, gloves, fruit and water or hydrating drink, and Bilingual Mountain biking guides (English-Spanish).
MINIMUM: 2 people; or the tour can be operated with only one person with an extra charge of $20 USD.
WHAT TO BRING? Please bring sport shoes, sport clothing (preferably for cycling), sport sunglasses, and insect repellent; swimsuit is optional. If you have your own clip-in cycling shoes, please inform us when you make your reservation.
Book your mountain biking adventure with Guanacaste Tours today!