San Cristóbal Highlands by Bike
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate/Strenuous
DURATION: 5 hours
SAN CRISTOBAL HIGHLANDS TOUR MAP:
ITINERARY DETAILS:
Our guided bike tour takes you to a different part of the highlands than you see on the standard car tour. We meet in our office at the designated time. We will load the bikes into a truck and drive 20 minutes to El Junco crater. We climb the stairs to visit the freshwater lagoon where we can observe birds such as frigates and ducks. We then set off by bike to La Soledad, enjoying the picturesque scenery. We visit a private farm and a beautiful viewpoint (to be confirmed depending on availability). We continue to the first human settlement on the island, El Progreso. Then we pass through the coffee-growing region of El Socavón. The final stretch downhill to town is along the paved bike path.
This itinerary may be customized to include Puerto Chino beach and La Galapaguera tortoise conservation center. See “Highlands Tour by Car” for more details.
IMPORTANT:
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Most of the tour takes place on dirt trails and roads, some of which are quite steep and may be muddy and slippery. This activity is only suitable for participants with some off-road cycling experience.
- The tour operator will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur and you will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to your tour.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- It often rains in the highlands. You will likely get wet and muddy.
- The only restroom is at the farm.
- Make sure you have eaten sufficiently prior to the start of the tour and bring snacks if you might need them.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- English- & Spanish-speaking certified tour leader
- Ground transportation to the starting point
- Bicycle
- Helmet
- Entrance to the farm
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING:
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Plenty of drinking water
- Enclosed shoes that can get muddy
- Light jacket
- Backpack
