Estrella Tour
The surrounding mountains and jungles of Quepos
and Manuel Antonio National Park provide a perfect setting for
every mountain bike riding level. Guided tours are available to
explore hidden waterfalls, traverse steamy jungle paths and thrill
at glorious coastal vistas from the mountains above. Estrella
Tour provides late model mountain bikes in excellent condition,
all with front suspension and modern components.
Quepos Mountain
Biking at its Best
Bilingual tours are organized
by Stefano and Roberta Tomirotti, champion cyclists, naturalists,
and directors of the Quepos mountain bike team. You will be amazed
by the number of colorful birds, mammals and other exotic creatures
encountered along the way. Mist-filled jungles, hidden waterfalls
and unworldly views await you in these adrenalin-charged adventures.
In addition to the regularly offered mountain bike tours below,
Estrella Tour can customize an adventure to perfectly suit your
needs.
Estrella Tour at
a Glance
In early 1994 the first Estrella
Tour began mountain biking in Quepos and the surrounding area
trying to discover and open many new cycling trails. They offer
a variety of tours to accommodate all levels. Their tours lead
you through the rain forest, to typical farms, local beaches,
and on one of their most popular tours -- a bike/boat combo --
you'll find yourself floating through a mangrove forest.
Their entertaining guides are
not only trained to pedal, but also to provide every level of
assistance that may be needed. The guides are prepared in emergency
bike mechanics, first aid, and in making sure that beginners have
as much fun as advanced cyclists. Wherever your tour takes you,
there will likely be lots of animals which the expert guides will
help you identify. It is not uncommon to see a wild tolomuco cross
your path or to have a covey of white hawks spiral around your
head. You may even see a giant toucan or the elusive scarlet macaw.
The tours often take time to
rest and swim in the crystal clear waters of a remote stream,
near a waterfall if possible. Some of the tours take you to rural
homes or typical ranches where delicious meals are served to restore
your energy.
Lightweight aluminum Specialized
and GT bicycles equipped with front Rock Shox suspension and Shimano
components are used. For your safety, helmets are available in
a variety of comfortable sizes. The staff enjoy giving personalized
tour recommendations based on your current physical condition,
level of training and the type of workout you are looking for.
They strive to ensure that your tour is the best and safest possible,
and that you have a truly wonderful experience.
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of the information on our site as it relates to Costa Rica is:
Courtesy
of Christopher P. Baker and Avalon Travel Publishing.
© 2004 Christopher P. Baker. All Rights Reserved.
A2Z Languages highly
recommends Christopher P. Baker's book: Moon
Handbooks Costa Rica. Click on the image to visit
his website where you can purchase this book or find out more
about the author.
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