Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna Arenal: Private Transport 5h

Five hours across Costa Rica's Central Pacific to the Arenal volcano region

A private transfer from Manuel Antonio or Quepos to La Fortuna near Arenal volcano takes five hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with a trained driver. You're picked up at your hotel or private house, travel in a single vehicle with your group, and can request stops for bathrooms or sightseeing along the way. Bottled water and WiFi are included for the journey.

The experience

The pickup happens at your hotel, apartment or private house in Manuel Antonio or Quepos. Your driver arrives trained in tourism transportation and insured to handle the route, and you travel in a private vehicle with only your party inside. The company holds all required insurance policies and operates under Costa Rica's national tourism bureau standards, so the logistics are settled before you leave.

During the five-hour drive to La Fortuna, you control the pace. Tell your driver if you want to stop for a bathroom break, a meal, or to step out and look at something along the way. The route has several established stops for passenger comfort. The vehicle stays air-conditioned throughout, and you get bottled water and free WiFi on board so you can stay connected or rest as the landscape changes from the coast toward the volcano region.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• free WiFi on board.
• hotel or house pickup in Manuel Antonio or Quepos.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by SAMA Transfers CR

Is this one for you?The driver speaks Spanish and English, so if your group is comfortable in either language, communication during stops and the journey runs smoothly. If your party needs interpretation beyond those two languages, confirm that with the operator before booking.

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Top questions

How does pickup work from Manuel Antonio?

Your driver collects you from your hotel, apartment or private house in Manuel Antonio or Quepos at a time you arrange. You travel in a private vehicle with your group only, so there's no waiting for other passengers or shared stops.

Can we stop during the transfer to La Fortuna?

Yes. You can ask your driver to stop for bathrooms, food, or to see something along the route. The driver knows several established stops for passenger comfort and will work with your needs during the five-hour journey.

What's included in the transfer?

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water throughout the trip, and free WiFi on board are all included. Your driver is trained in tourism transportation and the vehicle is fully insured.

Is the vehicle accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes. The transportation is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces in the vehicle accommodate wheelchair users. Specialized infant seats are also available if you're traveling with small children.