Leave the Caribbean coast at the hour that suits you, and let a private driver take you door to door to the foot of Arenal Volcano.
Your last morning on the southern Caribbean coast often has its own rhythm: a final walk along the beach, a slow breakfast, bags packed without hurry. This Puerto Viejo to Arenal transfer is designed around that rhythm. You choose the pickup time, and a private vehicle with driver collects you directly at your lodging in Puerto Viejo, Cahuita or Manzanillo.
The vehicle is reserved for you and your travel companions only. There are no other passengers to wait for and no detours to other hotels: the ride goes from your door on the Caribbean side to the door of your lodging in the Arenal Volcano area, around La Fortuna.
Crossing Costa Rica from the Caribbean lowlands to the northern plains is one of the longer journeys of a typical itinerary. A private transfer to Arenal takes the logistics off your mind, so you can watch the landscape change through the window, from coastal palms to the green countryside surrounding the volcano.
Please note that this service is a lodging-to-lodging transfer and does not serve the airport. If you need an airport connection, the agency team can help you organize a separate service.
At the time you selected when booking, your driver meets you at your lodging on the southern Caribbean coast, whether you are staying in Puerto Viejo, Cahuita or Manzanillo. Your luggage is loaded, and the private vehicle sets off with only your group on board. Gradually, the warm, humid air of the coast and the swaying coconut palms give way to inland landscapes as you head toward the northern lowlands. The journey ends where your next chapter begins: at the door of your lodging in the Arenal Volcano region, near La Fortuna. There is no need to look for a bus stop or follow a shared shuttle schedule; you simply step out, check in and settle into your new surroundings.
Price per private vehicle with driver, for 1 to 8 travelers; for 9 to 10 travelers, a supplement of USD 20 per person beyond the 8th. For more than 10 travelers, a larger vehicle can be arranged on request. No payment now: we confirm availability within 48 hours, then send you a secure Banco de Costa Rica payment link.
The driver collects you directly at your lodging on the southern Caribbean coast, in Puerto Viejo, Cahuita or Manzanillo, and drops you off at your lodging in the Arenal Volcano region, around La Fortuna.
Yes. You indicate your preferred pickup time when booking, so the transfer fits your plans for the day.
No. The vehicle and driver are reserved for your group only, with no other passengers and no stops at other hotels.
No. This service runs from lodging to lodging between the southern Caribbean and the Arenal area. The agency team can help you arrange a separate airport transfer if needed.
The rate is per vehicle for 1 to 8 travelers. For 9 or 10 travelers, a per-person supplement applies, and for larger groups a bigger vehicle can be offered on request.
Moving across the country should feel like part of the journey, not a chore to get through. With a private Puerto Viejo to Arenal transfer, you leave the Caribbean at your own pace and arrive at your lodging near La Fortuna ready to discover the volcano region. Vacances au Costa Rica, a local agency based in San Francisco de Heredia since 2014, plans trips in English, French, Spanish and German, and the team answers your questions in English. If this transfer fits your itinerary, feel free to send a request for a quote with your travel date, number of travelers and preferred pickup time.
