Tamarindo to La Fortuna Private Transfer: Van with WiFi

Air-conditioned minivan with a bilingual driver, WiFi on board, and built-in flexibility for the four-hour journey north.

A private minivan transfer from Tamarindo to La Fortuna de Arenal seats up to six passengers with luggage, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and runs about four hours. The van is air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi. Your bilingual driver can stop for up to an hour along the way for photos, meals or rest without extra charge. Specialized infant seats are available on request.

The experience

The minivan picks you up from your Tamarindo hotel or a landmark you name, then heads north toward Arenal. Your bilingual driver handles the route while you settle in with air conditioning and onboard WiFi: useful for uploading photos or checking messages during the drive. The vehicle is built for this terrain: well-maintained, reliable, and sized to fit a family or small group without cramping.

One hour of free wait time is built into the journey, so you can stop for a meal, use a restroom, or step out to photograph the landscape without watching the meter run. This flexibility means the drive itself becomes part of the trip rather than something to endure. Water is provided, and the driver knows the route well enough to suggest stops if you want them.

The price covers transport for one to six passengers. If your group is larger, contact the operator. Specialized infant seats can be arranged when you book. For airport pickups, provide your airline, flight number and arrival time so the driver can time the pickup correctly.

What’s included

• Private minivan transportation.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bilingual driver.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• WiFi on board.
• water bottle.
• one hour of free wait time for stops along the route.
• taxes and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Faro Travel Costa Rica

Is this one for you?Book this private transfer if you're based in Tamarindo without a car. Your bilingual driver picks you up from your hotel and handles the four-hour route to La Fortuna, with stops whenever your group needs them.

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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. No refund if you cancel.

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

The drive is approximately four hours. The journey includes one hour of free wait time, so you can stop for photos, meals or rest without extra charges.

What's included in the private transfer price?

Private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, hotel pickup and drop-off, WiFi on board, a water bottle, and a bilingual driver. Taxes and fees are included.

Can the van accommodate children and car seats?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available and can be arranged when you book. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the vehicle.

What if I'm arriving at the airport? How does pickup work?

The driver can pick you up at the airport. When you book, provide your airline name, flight number, and arrival time so the driver can time the pickup to meet you at baggage claim.

How many people can fit in the minivan?

The van accommodates up to six passengers with their luggage. For groups larger than six, contact the operator to arrange additional transport.