Travel privately from Puerto Viejo 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 6h, 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 Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna / Arenal takes about 6h, 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.
Out of San Carlos along Route 4 - the newer road through Bajo Chilamate - all the way across to Route 32, and then down the coast past Limón to Puerto Viejo.
Paved, with heavy truck traffic on the Route 32 stretch.
Going this way you skip San José traffic completely, which is the real advantage of the northern road.
Final price per vehicle · taxes & tolls included · not per person. For a group of 4 that works out to about $98 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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