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Private Shuttle from San Jose airport to Arenal La Fortuna

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Alajuela, Costa Rica
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Avoid waiting for taxis or taking slow public transit with a private transfer from San Jose International Airport to La Fortuna. With this door-to-door service, you’re picked up from the main exit door of the airport and taken directly to your hotel or private address in Arenal La Fortuna. Relax during the roughly 3-hour journey with onboard Wi-Fi, and stop along the way if you wish.
  • A private transfer from San Jose Airport to La Fortuna
  • Avoid waiting in taxi lines or taking slow public transit
  • Relax while traveling in a private vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi
  • Make stops along the journey on request

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We do pickups in all Costa Rica , some hotels such as Lost Iguana Resort, El Castillo, La Mansión In , Nuevo Arenal have an extra charge as They are 30 minutes away from La Fortuna

    Drop-off point

    • Costa Rica

      We do drop offs in all Costa Rica

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Select your preferred transportation option to see hours.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Moss_D
    Erick was very prompt, great driver We enjoyed talking with him about the area. He was very courteous

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 23 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great driver

    Moss_D, Mar 2026
    Erick was very prompt, great driver We enjoyed talking with him about the area. He was very courteous

    Amazing service!

    vanessa_B, Dec 2024
    Great communication before the pick up. Ronny the driver was friendly, on time, and he took me to my destination efficiently and safely! Would highly recommend

    Easy peazy

    Maria_R, Jun 2024
    We coordinated with Hilda & Carlos was our driver. Both were great! Easy to find find him & peaceful ride. We asked to stop for lunch & an ATM and he made sure we could do both. Thx!

    Excellent drive

    Corina_C, May 2024
    Very professional service and driver, Rodriguez! While heartedly recommending them to get you anywhere you need to travel safely and comfortably

    Great experience

    Lisa_C, Mar 2024
    Oscàr was an amazing driver! He was super friendly and gave us a great tour on our way to our resort. He took us to a fabulous lunch place. The tour bus was comfy for our long drive. We would definitely book with them again!

    Best experience EVER

    Velvet_L, Oct 2023
    Hilda & Eric went above and beyond to give us the best experience of Costa Rica. They arrived on time with a sign showing my name. My husband left his passport at the airport and they helped us each step of the way. Even volunteering to help bring us earlier to the airport. Very clean shuttle. Eric and Hilda was so knowledgeable with tips on things to do and history of Costa Rica during the ride. The most relaxing 3 hour ride to our hotel. A+ experience!

    Travel from SJO to La Fortuna

    Darnell_W, Aug 2023
    Erick was on time and very professional. He even made a stop before our hotel drop off to get something to eat. This was very thoughtful and nice of him given the drive was 3 hours from SJO to our hotel in La Fortuna.

    Excellent service!...

    Sowjanya_A, Jul 2023
    Excellent service! Knowledgeable driver, took us to a good diner with vegan options! Timely and professional, would recommend!

    Great transfer from SJO to La Fortuna

    Elizabeth_M, Jun 2023
    Oscar was waiting as we exited the airport - easy to find. Van was clean, well air conditioned. Oscar was a great guide, pointing out and discussing everything we were seeing. Made a nice stop about an hour into the trip for snacks and coffee. He was very gracious to stop an extra stop when some of our group got a little car sick. Would highly recommend.

    Comfortable Ride

    TRICIAGARTZ, Mar 2023
    What a pleasant surprise! We didn’t know what to expect when lining up transportation. This operation has it together! We received texts before our trip and after we landed to assure a quick and easy meet up with our driver. Oscar was fantastic! He was friendly and accommodating and also taught us a lot about Costa Rica. The van was comfortable and we enjoyed making a short stop to get snacks along the way. If you are looking for a ride, look no further. This group will also help with other transfers if needed.

    Anniversary trip to Costa Rica

    Jennifer_T, Oct 2022
    We were greeted by Erik (driver) at planned pick up time from hotel in San Jose. We headed to La Fortuna. It was a beautiful 3 hour drive. Erik was a great, safe driver through the narrow, winding roads. He removed our stress... had we rented a car. He stopped, as we needed, and was friendly and extremely knowledgeable on Costa Rica. I would highly recommend using him as your driver!

    Great drive from SJO to Arenal Observatory with Erick

    jgatchley, Apr 2022
    Perfect trip from the pick up at the airport to the drop off. We stopped and had a nice lunch along the way.

    Awesome!

    Janelle_W, Nov 2021
    Oscar was fantastic and very knowledgeable. He made a long drive entertaining and even stopped for breakfast.

    From $197.34

    per group (up to 6)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 45 days in advance.

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