Top 2 Cycling Tours in Costa Rica

1.San Jose Bike & Bites Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $57Our pick

Ride through central San José with guides such as Felipe, Alex, Pablo, or Malo, stopping for Costa Rican empanadas and specialty coffee. You’ll see parks, neighborhoods, city art, and the Rutas Naturbanas river walk while using a provided bike and helmet. The group is capped at five people.

“Our tour guide provided us with excellent history of Costa Rica. Very knowledgable about different neighborhoods in San Jose. We had fun biking around the city to find hidden gems, like delicious empanadas and coffee cafes. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Jose.”

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2.Water Bike Tours Water bikes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Best value

Pedal a water bike through three bays of Lake Arenal for about 90 minutes from El Fosforo near El Castillo. A guide explains the lake and vanished towns, while a support boat provides safety. Look for birds, otters, and Arenal Volcano views. Photos and videos, water, life jackets, and an energy bar are included.

“I loved the experience and the service, the guide was very accommodating for the mother of my friend who did not want to take the water bike but she could join us going in the boat”

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