Our crew will have some snacks available, however, it is up to each participant to provide their own personal snacks and electrolyte replacement tabs and/or chews for our adventures. There are stores in Costa Rica where these can be purchased, however, it is recommended that you bring a supply of your favorite items from home as the selection in Costa Rica can be limited.

Yes! Once you're signed up, you will be added to our private group chat on Instagram where we’ll all get the chance to say hello, talk packing list, who's flying from where, and more.

All of our trips can cater to most dietary needs, however, make sure you tell us in advance so our team can be properly prepared. After you book your spot, we will ask you to complete your profile to notify us of any dietary needs or allergies.

Once you’re in Costa Rica, there are a variety of food options available at all restaurants to cater to most diets. The typical plate in Costa Rica is called a Casado and is a plate with rice, beans, salad and a protein (beef, chicken, fish, or fresh cheese for vegetarians). Whole foods, fresh meats, fruits and vegetables are easy to come by everywhere you go. When eating at restaurants, our group will always choose venues that are happy to cater to a variety of dietary needs.

Note that trip insurance is required for all participants on any Ride the Earth tour. You must provide proof of policy prior to departure. We recommend World Nomads to provide you with affordable trip insurance. They offer excellent coverage for adventure activities. 

Although tipping is completely up to your discretion, it is customary to provide gratuity for guides and drivers. A typical gratuity for your expert guides is 5-10% of your trip cost per person and 2-5% for drivers. This may be given to the lead guide on your trip or to each person individually.

TRIP DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS:
A deposit of 10% of the total trip cost is required to reserve your spot on the trip, which includes a non-refundable administrative fee of up to $250 per person. All remaining balances are due 60 days prior to the trip departure date. All trips that are booked with less than 60 days prior to the trip departure date must pay in full upon booking and all forms are due immediately. Ride the Earth Adventures may reject any participant for whom payments have not been received on time or by the final due date. 

CANCELLATIONS, ITINERARY CHANGES AND REFUNDS:
The initial booking deposit may be cancelled for a full refund if it is cancelled within 15 days of booking and the departure date is more than 90 days from the trip departure. If you cancel your trip more than 90 days prior to the trip start date, your deposit may be transferred to another departure. Transferred deposits expire 1 year from the date of cancellation and may only be transferred one time. Cancellations will incur an administrative fee of $250. If you cancel between 60 and 90 days prior to the start of your trip, your deposit is non-refundable and not transferrable.  Cancellation by you, less than 60 days prior to the start of your trip, will result in the loss of the total trip cost, including the deposit.

Ride the Earth Adventures reserves the right to cancel, alter, reschedule or amend any or all programs offered at any time. If Ride the Earth cancels a departure due to low participant numbers, all attempts will be made to assist participants to re-schedule on a different departure. If no other departure can accommodate the participant, then Ride the Earth will refund all monies paid, with the exception of the administrative fee. In this circumstance, the deposit may be transferred to another departure for travel within 12 months of the cancellation date or refunded. 

If Ride the Earth cancels a trip prior to its commencement due to uncontrollable circumstances or safety issues (i.e. natural disasters, public health concerns, or other "acts of God"), then Ride the Earth reserves the right to deny any refunds. In this circumstance, the deposit remains non-refundable and will not be valid for another departure. Ride the Earth requires all participants to carry travel insurance that covers trip cancellation and trip interruption. 

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