Would you rather not drive? Traveling around Costa Rica without a car is entirely possible: shared shuttles take you from hotel to hotel, from one region to the next. We book your lodges and transfers; in each region, you choose the excursions and activities that appeal to you.
Each trip is designed to measure, or based on one of our sample shuttle itineraries.
Transfers are made in shuttles shared with other travelers, run by established companies: Interbus and, depending on the region, Caribe Shuttle or Shuttle Sierpe. The shuttle picks you up at your hotel and drops you off at the hotel of the next stage.
| Without a car | Self-drive | Private driver-guide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting around | Shared shuttles, hotel to hotel | You drive an SUV or a 4×4 | Your own private driver-guide |
| On the ground | Optional excursions and activities, booked for you | You move around freely | A guide who explains and knows where to look |
| Best for | Those who don’t want to drive and like to choose their activities on site | Independent travelers comfortable driving | Those who want support from start to finish |
See also our self-drive tours and private driver-guide tours.
The price depends on the itinerary, the lodges, the season and the activities you choose: we give it to you in a free quote, with no obligation. Sample shuttle itineraries show a “from” price.
No. Transfers between stages are made by shared shuttle or, on request, by private transfer.
One suitcase and one personal bag per person in the shared shuttles.
Yes, on request, for one or more legs. The supplement is shown in your quote.
From San José, the journey is organized by the Tortuguero lodges, from your hotel. From other regions, it is made by private shuttle.
A shuttle takes you to the port of Sierpe, then a boat takes you to Drake, where your hotel awaits you on the beach.
They are offered as options, region by region: you choose the ones you like, and we book them with the rest of the trip.
Let’s talk about your trip
Tell us your dates, how many of you are traveling and the regions that appeal to you: a travel consultant will suggest a car-free trip within 48 business hours.
