San José to Puerto Viejo de Limón Private Transfer: 4.5 Hours

Costa Rica drive tour: 4.5-hour natural landscape trip with private driver

A private transfer from San José or Juan Santamaría Airport to Puerto Viejo de Limón takes approximately 4.5 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional bilingual driver. Pickup from any San José hotel or the airport is included at no extra cost, and you can request stops for coffee or lunch along the way without additional charges. Rates adjust based on group size, so larger parties pay less per person. The service runs every day of the year.

The experience

The route from San José to Puerto Viejo de Limón covers roughly 4.5 hours of driving through Costa Rica's interior and toward the Caribbean coast. You're picked up directly from your hotel or from Juan Santamaría International Airport after landing, so there's no need to arrange a separate ride from the airport or navigate the city to find your transfer. The vehicle is air-conditioned and modern, and your driver speaks both English and Spanish, so communication is straightforward whether you need directions, information about what you're passing, or just quiet time to rest after travel.

The pricing structure means a solo traveler pays one rate, but if you're booking for a family or a small group, the per-person cost drops as the group size grows. Bottled water is included throughout the journey. If you want to break up the drive, you can ask the driver to stop for coffee, lunch or a bathroom break at no extra charge. Those pauses are built into the service, not added fees. The transfer operates every day of the year, so you can book regardless of when your travel dates fall.

Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible for passengers with mobility needs. Service animals are welcome on board.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional bilingual driver.
• pickup from any San José hotel or Juan Santamaría Airport at no extra cost.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.
• stops for coffee, lunch or bathroom breaks at no additional charge.

Options for this experience

2 options

San Jose to PortUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeVehicle for 4 people, includes pickup

San Jose to Puerto ViejoUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeVehicle for 10 people, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Summer Travel Costa Rica

Is this one for you?Book this transfer if you want to avoid arranging multiple rides or navigating unfamiliar roads after landing. The pickup from the airport and the bilingual driver mean you can step out of the terminal and into your onward journey without delay. The per-person rate drops as your group grows, so families and small groups save money compared to booking individual seats.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long does the drive from San José to Puerto Viejo de Limón take?

The journey takes approximately 4.5 hours in the private vehicle, depending on traffic and any stops you request along the way.

Can I be picked up directly from Juan Santamaría Airport?

Yes, pickup from Juan Santamaría International Airport is included at no extra cost. The driver will meet you after you clear arrivals.

Are stops for food or coffee included in the price?

Yes, stops for coffee, lunch or bathroom breaks are included at no extra charge. You simply let the driver know when you'd like to pause.

Does the price change based on how many people are traveling?

The service accepts one passenger or more, and rates adjust according to group size. Larger groups pay a lower cost per person.

Is the vehicle wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are also available if you're traveling with a baby.