I have been in contact with the owner of Moto Tours Costa Rica and have gotten us a discount for their tour. The "Cornerspeed" week would be from December 10th through the 16th. This is their deluxe tour and includes the use of a bike (2005 KTM 640 EX/C or 450 EX/C), lodging, breakfast and lunch. This is a guided tour through most of Costa Rica. The regular price for this trip is $1999.00 we can get it for $1499.00. You are responsible for your own airfare to San Jose CA, currently a non stop flight from Charlotte NC is $500.00 plus tax. They will also provide a chase truck to carry our luggage. This tour consists of about 25% rural paved roads, 25% gravel roads and 50% dirt roads. No single track but it is a very challenging trip and offroad ability is needed. You do need a passport and a $300.00 deposit each is required. If you think that you might be interested let me know and we can talk about more details.
The company address is www.mototourscostarica.com (http://www.mototourscostarica.com) go there and check out all of the pictures!
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Update, this just in from the tour owner;
For those of you planning on riding with Moto Tours Costa Rica December 10-16, its time to sign-up. The earlier we can get this taken care of, the better accommodations we can secure. The ride is $1499 per person and includes a guide (old road racer), bike, fuel, lodging, breakfast, lunch and a support vehicle. You are responsible for airfare, dinner, alcohol and any extra curricular activities. A $300.00 deposit by check or major credit card is required with the balance due at least 30 days prior to the tour.
You can fax or e-mail your reservation at the following link: www.mototourscostarica.com/tours_reservations.php (http://www.mototourscostarica.com/tours_reservations.php)
You are in for some unique experiences.
If you have any questions, please call me.
Thanks
Wayne A. Faddis
Moto Tours Costa Rica , LLC
104 Church Ave. SE
Roanoke, VA 24011
PH: 540-345-1560
FAX: 540-345-5330
Airfare just droped, from Charlotte, $365 to $410 depending on when you leave and return! Use this link to check prices;
http://matrix.itasoftware.com/cvg/dispatch/prego (http://matrix.itasoftware.com/cvg/dispatch/prego)
Still have room for a few more.
Can't go, but I have envy, this would be a really fantastic trip. Costa Rica is the coolest. Just a comment on the "rural paved roads" - you need offroad experience to drive on those too. The potholes there are the size of busses.
Just wanted to let everyone know that we still have room for 4 more riders on this trip. The trip is well worth the full price and we are getting $500.00 off that! If you want to go just go to this link http://www.mototourscostarica.com/tours_reservations_form.php (http://www.mototourscostarica.com/tours_reservations_form.php) and sign up. The dates are December 10th thru 17th ,put Cornerspeed week in the preferred tour section.. Air fare is still low on American Airlines ($370 out of Charlotte NC).