Travel privately from Samara 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 4h 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 Samara to La Fortuna / Arenal takes about 4h 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.
Around Lake Arenal and out at Cañas, then into the Nicoya Peninsula through Nicoya, between Samara and La Fortuna / Arenal.
Curves and a few unpaved stretches along the lake, easy road across the savanna, slower at the end.
This one crosses the country from east to west, so we always suggest a morning start and you count it as a travel day rather than a quick hop.
Final price per vehicle · taxes & tolls included · not per person. For a group of 4 that works out to about $92 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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