Top Costa Rica Airport & Hotel Transfers - page 46

I used this company when I traveled to la fortuna and from. They were very nice and through my flight delay, they remained in contact with me. The shuttle waited extra time for me and I very much appreciated them for that! If I’d missed the shuttle, I would’ve lost time in La fortuna. They had WiFi (spotty bc most of the drive is remote) and A/C which you can control (like a plane). Little tip: if you have a habit of getting motion sickness, take Dramamine or likewise, and sit towards the front; the drive through the narrow winding roads at higher elevations, was a bit much. (Not complaining bc completely expected that drive :) )

Our driver, Jeffrey (?) was terrific. Turns out our flight was cancelled 1.5 hours before our pickup so we had to find a hotel quick. When he arrived, we told him of the change of plans and he was fine with it. The hotel was on the way to the airport. When we arrived, the hotel looked closed. He called the number on the door and made sure we were in before he left us.

From before we even arrived, I knew we were in great hands. Stephanie was an excellent communicator and immediately put me at ease. Due to weather our flight was cancelled, rescheduled and changed at least 4 times. I reached out and Stephanie immediately assured me me that she had our arrival ready to change whenever arrived. That took so much stress off of us. Arrival day was chaotic, as international arrivals often are, but we knew exactly what to expect. Our driver would be waiting with a sign with my name, and Stephanie even checked in to make sure we connected without any issues. Fernando, our driver, was outstanding. He speaks English very well and has a warm, natural conversational style that made the ride easy and enjoyable. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the region and answered all of our questions about agriculture, local industries, and how the economy works. The conversation was genuinely educational and helped us understand Costa Rica beyond just the tourist view. I speak very rudimentary Spanish, and Fernando went out of his way to help me with pronunciation and basic words. He also pointed out practical things along the drive, like supermarkets, quick marts, and local equivalents to stores like Walmart and Home Depot, which was incredibly helpful for first time visitors. What impressed me most was how engaged and intuitive he was. Knowing this was our first visit, he quickly picked up on what we were curious about and tailored the conversation around that. The drive was about an hour and a half, but it went by quickly because the experience was so engaging. This was more than just transportation. It felt like a welcoming introduction to the country, and it set the tone for our entire trip. I would absolutely recommend this service and especially Fernando to anyone visiting Costa Rica for the first time. We booked them for roundtrip and they are worth every penny (or colón). Thank you On The Road Costa Rica for impeccable service.