Private Transfer Quepos to La Fortuna: Hotel to Hotel

Five hours through Central Pacific valleys to the rainforest, with a crocodile stop built in.

A one-way private transfer by air-conditioned minivan from your hotel in Quepos or Manuel Antonio to your hotel in La Fortuna, taking approximately 5 hours with optional stops for restrooms and sightseeing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The driver speaks English or Spanish. Choose your group size at checkout (1 to 5 people, 6 to 8, or 9 to 15), and the minivan adjusts to fit.

The experience

The drive leaves your Quepos hotel and heads inland through the Central Pacific region toward La Fortuna, a route that takes you from the coast into the rainforest. The journey runs about 5 hours depending on traffic and the time of day you depart. Along the way, the driver stops at Tarcoles Bridge, where the largest population of American crocodiles in the country congregates in the river below: a moment most travelers want to see. Restroom breaks happen as needed, and if you want to get out and look around at other points, the driver can arrange that.

The minivans are new with full air conditioning, which matters on a 5-hour drive through tropical heat. Your group size determines which vehicle you ride in: groups of 1 to 5 travel in a smaller van, 6 to 8 in a mid-size minibus, and 9 to 15 in a full minibus. The driver meets you at your hotel in Quepos or Manuel Antonio and drops you at your hotel in La Fortuna, so you don't coordinate a separate pickup or navigate the route yourself. The driver speaks English or Spanish, depending on what you need.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at both ends.
• one-way private minivan transfer with air conditioning.
• optional stops at Tarcoles Bridge and for restrooms.

Options for this experience

3 options

Up to 5 per booking · Guide in English or SpanishNo fixed time

Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English or SpanishNo fixed time

Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English or SpanishNo fixed time

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Tucanes Tours

Is this one for you?Book this transfer if you're moving between the Central Pacific coast and La Fortuna without a rental car and want the flexibility to stop and see crocodiles along the way. The group-size options let you travel with just your party, no strangers added to the van, and the fixed pickup and drop-off mean you don't arrange separate transport on either end.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long does the transfer from Quepos to La Fortuna take?

The transfer takes approximately 5 hours, though the exact time depends on traffic and what time of day you depart. The route includes a stop at Tarcoles Bridge and restroom breaks as needed.

What is Tarcoles Bridge and why is it on the route?

Tarcoles Bridge spans a river that holds the largest population of American crocodiles in Costa Rica. The driver stops there so you can see them from the bridge. It's a natural wildlife moment most travelers want to witness on the drive.

Do I choose the minivan size, or is it assigned?

You choose your group size at checkout: 1 to 5 people travel in a smaller van, 6 to 8 in a mid-size minibus, and 9 to 15 in a full minibus. The vehicle is assigned based on the option you select.

What happens if I need a restroom break or want to stop somewhere along the way?

Restroom breaks are built into the route. If you want to stop at other points to look around, the driver can arrange that. Just let them know during the drive.