Private Transfer San Jose Airport to Puerto Viejo: 6 Hours

Six hours of driving, not waiting: your driver meets you at the gate

A private one-way transfer from San Jose Airport to Puerto Viejo with an English or Spanish-speaking driver, hotel pickup available, and the option to stop at Cahuita National Park along the way. Your driver arrives with a name sign and waits for your flight, then drives you through the Central Valley and down the Caribbean coast in a climate-controlled vehicle.

The experience

The driver meets you at San Jose Airport with a sign bearing your name and waits for your arrival without extra charge, even if your flight is delayed. They just need your flight details to track your landing time. If you're already at a hotel in the Central Valley, pickup happens at the time you choose instead. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the driver speaks English, so you can ask about the landscape, request stops for photos or food, or simply rest after your flight.

The route runs six hours from the airport to Puerto Viejo, passing through the Central Valley and descending toward the Caribbean coast. If Cahuita National Park interests you, the driver can stop there on the way. You decide whether to get out and walk the trails or stay in the vehicle. The driver knows the road and can point out where to eat or what to see, but the pace is yours. There's no fixed itinerary beyond getting you to Puerto Viejo.

What’s included

• Private vehicle with air conditioning.
• English or Spanish-speaking driver.
• hotel or airport pickup.
• the option to stop at Cahuita National Park en route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by AyE Tours Travel Costa Rica

Is this one for you?Six hours is long enough to reach Puerto Viejo from San Jose without rushing, but short enough that you arrive the same day: useful if you're flying in and heading straight to the coast, though not if you need time to explore the Central Valley first.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can the driver stop at Cahuita National Park on the way to Puerto Viejo?

Yes. Cahuita National Park sits along the route, and your driver can stop there if you want to walk the trails or see the beach. Whether you stop and for how long is up to you.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Your driver will wait. They track your flight using the information you provide before arrival, so delays don't trigger extra charges or cancellations.

Can I arrange a pickup from my hotel instead of the airport?

Yes. If you're staying in the Central Valley, you can choose your pickup time and location, and the driver will collect you there instead of meeting you at the airport.