Free cancellation

San Jose to Guanacaste: Private Transfer

★ 5.0 (3 reviews) · By Summer Travel Costa Rica

This private shuttle will take you anywhere in the Gulf of Papagayo, including Riu hotels and other destinations in the area.

Our service guarantees an efficient, comfortable and competitively priced transfer, allowing you to enjoy a worry-free trip.

Fares are adjusted for the number of passengers, so the more people travel, the lower the cost per person. During the tour, you can relax and enjoy the scenery in a safe and comfortable journey to your destination.

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Duration 5 hours

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Live tour guide

English, Spanish

Key facts

Duration 5 hours
Languages English, Spanish
Group size Up to 10
Ages Traveler 0–120
Accessibility Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Tour type Private

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Tips (optional)

Itinerary

Enjoy a comfortable and flexible private transfer from San Jose to the Papagayo area of Guanacaste, with pick-up from your hotel, Airbnb or directly from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) upon arrival.

We adapt to your needs, offering an accessible and efficient private transportation service to get around without worry. Being a private service, you choose the departure time that suits you best.

Travel in modern and comfortable vehicles with bilingual drivers, available any day of the year. The journey to Guanacaste takes approximately 4.5 hours, during which you can enjoy the spectacular landscapes of Costa Rica.

Also, if you wish, we can make a stop on the way to have coffee or lunch at no extra cost. We will take you directly to your hotel in Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco or to the Riu hotels in Guanacaste.

Book now and experience a safe, relaxed and at your own pace.

Meeting point & pickup

Hotel pickup included for all travelers

If your hotel is not listed, you can request pickup elsewhere, including accommodation on Airbnb or elsewhere in the city. We adapt to you and pick you up where you need it.

Our service departs from San Jose and we also offer pick-up at Juan Santamaria International Airport upon arrival, at no additional cost.

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How to get there

Pickup is available from 121 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

Cancellation & confirmation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
  • 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
  • May be cancelled for bad weather
  • May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers

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From $337.84 per person

Traveler Age 0–120
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