Travel privately from Jaco to La Fortuna / Arenal with Travesia Costa Rica. La Fortuna is the gateway to the Arenal Volcano, hot springs, waterfalls and hanging bridges - one of Costa Rica's most popular destinations. The transfer takes about 3h 30min, door to door, with a professional local driver. One flat price per vehicle - taxes and tolls included, and no per-person fees.
The private transfer from Jaco to La Fortuna / Arenal takes about 3h 30min, and your driver takes you straight there — no transfers, and no waiting on other passengers. Prefer to break up the trip? Quick courtesy stops for the restroom, a coffee or a photo are included — just ask your driver, and on the longer routes they can point out a scenic spot to stretch your legs. We track your flight, so a delay is never a problem, and free child seats are ready on request. First time booking a driver in Costa Rica? See exactly how a private shuttle in Costa Rica works — what is included, how the flat price is built, and what happens on the day. Planning the rest of your trip? Browse our Costa Rica travel guides.
From Jaco to La Fortuna / Arenal we cross the San Carlos plains, climb over and down through San Ramón, and pick up Route 27 and the Costanera to the coast.
Paved the whole way - curves through the mountains, flat along the coast.
Few drives change the scenery this much: volcano in the morning, Pacific beach by midday.
Final price per vehicle · taxes & tolls included · not per person. For a group of 4 that works out to about $65 per person.
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We drop you at the door of any hotel, villa or Airbnb in La Fortuna / Arenal. These are some of the properties we drive to most on this route:
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