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Costa Rica Tour Transportation: How To Use Tours To Travel Between Destinations

Costa Rica Tour Transportation: How To Use Tours To Travel Between Destinations

Last updated on September 9th, 2023 at 02:10 pm GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)


Written by Nikki Solano

Nikki is the CEO of Pura Vida! eh? Inc. (Costa Rica Discounts), and the author of the guidebooks Moon Costa Rica (2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 editions) and Moon Best of Costa Rica (2022 edition) from Moon Travel Guides. Together with her Costa Rican husband, Ricky, she operates the Costa Rica Travel Blog, created the online community DIY Costa Rica, built the Costa Rica Destination Tool, oversees the brand-new (summer 2023) Costa Rica Travel Shop, and designed the Costa Rica Trip Planning 101 E-Course. Also, Nikki wrote the Costa Rica cover feature for Wanderlust Magazine's sustainability-focused Travel Green List issue, showcased Costa Rica destinations and experiences on Rick Steves' Monday Night Travel show and podcast/radio show, and served as the Costa Rica Destination Editor for Essentialist, a luxury travel brand. Want to show your appreciation for her free article below? Thank Nikki here. ❤️️

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Costa Rica tour transportation efficiency

As we mention in our related blog post Costa Rica Transportation: 12 Ways To Get Around Costa Rica, city-to-city transportation-inclusive tours (i.e., Costa Rica tour transportation) permit travelers to get to and from trip destinations the most time- and cost-efficient way possible. Specifically, the tours combine a day’s activity with a pick-up in one city and a drop-off in another, allowing you to not only save the cost of arranging separate transportation between destinations but also previous vacation time.

Types of Costa Rica tour transportation

The most popular types of Costa Rica tour transportation are white-water rafting tours, safari float tours, canyoning tours, waterfall jumping tours, mountain biking tours, stand-up paddling tours, boat tours, national park tours, and other hiking tours. More specifically, these activities can be customized to include transportation between two cities: Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV), Sarapiqui River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV), Tenorio River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV), Balsa River Rafting Tour (Class II/III), Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III), Tenorio River Safari Float Tour (Class II/III), Sarapiqui River Jungle Safari Float Tour, Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping Tour, Lost Canyon Canyoning Tour, Rio Celeste Tour (Tenorio Volcano National Park Tour), Tarcoles River Boat (Crocodile) Tour, Carara National Park Tour, combined Mountain Biking and Stand-Up Paddling Tour, 2-Day Tortuguero Tours, 3-Day Tortuguero Tours, 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours, and 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours. (Continue reading below to learn which of these tours can be used as transportation for particular routes in Costa Rica.)

Costa Rica tour transportation and logistics

What happens to my luggage?

Travelers who participate in city-to-city transportation-inclusive tours don’t return to their departure location upon tour completion, so they must bring all of their luggage with them during the tour. This action begs the question: “What happens to my luggage while I participate in the tour?” If you’re wondering the same, here’s what you should know.

Depending on the type of tour you select and the operator who runs the activity, one of two things will happen the day of your tour: you’ll either be taken to a central office, an operation center, or another tour hub where your luggage will be stored for the day, or else your luggage will be stored in the tour operator’s tour bus. If you’re wondering if your luggage will be safe, know this: though anything can happen and 100% security can never be guaranteed, your luggage should be safe so long as you choose a reputable tour operator. When luggage is stored in tour vehicles, the vehicle is locked and the driver typically stays close by. When luggage is stored at central offices, operation centers, or other tour hubs, such as the one we describe in our related blog post Pacuare River Rafting Tour: Must-Know Info From A Former Rafting Guide, luggage is often stored in giant, suitcase-friendly lockers.

As an added precaution or for your own peace of mind, you’re welcome to bring luggage locks, a small padlock, or another type of bag lock with you to Costa Rica to prevent any individual from being able to access your things. Keep in mind, though, that tour operators assume a degree of liability and responsibility for your luggage while you participate in their tour, and they don’t want you to misplace items on their watch either. Though playing it safe by bringing your own locks is smart, not assuming that Costa Rican tour operators are out to steal your stuff is just as important.

Will the tour operator know where to take me? How will I know where to go?

All city-to-city transportation-inclusive tours require advance reservations. At the time of reservation, you’ll need to provide the tour operator with the name of your pick-up and drop-off destinations (e.g., San Jose and La Fortuna), as well as the names of your hotels in both areas (e.g., Hotel Presidente and La Pradera del Arenal). On the day of your tour, the tour operator will have a list of the number of travelers they need to pick up in each city and at each hotel, as well as the number of travelers who will require transport to a new city upon tour completion (this list is sometimes called the “tour roster”). When the tour finishes, your tour guide will tell you which bus is headed to your chosen destination. Simply grab your luggage, board that bus, and you’ll be on your way!

Can I change plans for tour transportation last-minute?

Sometimes, but not always. In most cases, and at the very least, a few days’ notice must be provided to the tour operator if you wish to make a change. (For example, if you wish to change a scheduled tour drop-off location from La Fortuna to San Jose.) Make sure you organize your vacation itinerary well in advance of your trip to avoid the need to make last-minute changes to your Costa Rica tour transportation. This is because, on the part of the tour operator, a large amount of work has gone into ensuring that a driver and a vehicle will be available to pick you up and drop you off in your desired cities on your chosen travel dates. When you request a change last-minute, if the tour operator cannot offer availability for a driver and vehicle to provide a pick-up or drop-off service in the city you wish to change your reservation to, your request may be difficult, if not impossible, to accommodate.

Can transportation be provided to/from rentals (e.g. Airbnbs) or only hotels?

Many tour operators offer pick-ups and drop-offs at hotels and hostels only, not vacation home rentals, Airbnbs, etc. Exceptions to this general rule may include rental properties that are popular (i.e., well-known to the tour driver) and located on streets that are easy to reach. In the event that the accommodations you have selected for your trip do not qualify for a tour operator’s complimentary tour pick-up and/or drop-off service, request to be picked up and dropped off at a qualifying location nearest to where you plan to stay, to minimize your walking distance and/or taxi fare.

Why is it important to pay attention to pick-up and drop-off zones?

When selecting your Costa Rica hotels, ensure that they fall within the pick-up and drop-off zones of any tour operators you plan to use for city-to-city transportation-inclusive tours. Requested pick-ups and drop-offs that fall outside of tour operators’ Costa Rica tour transportation zones may incur additional tour fees. For more information about tour operators’ pick-up and drop-off zones (as well as general information surrounding the importance of location when choosing a Costa Rica hotel), please see our related blog post: Costa Rica Tour Transportation: Hotel Pick-Ups And Drop-Offs

Costa Rica tours that provide transportation between two destinations

Through our work at Pura Vida! eh? Inc., we have had the pleasure of getting to know hundreds of great tour operators, some of which offer city-to-city transportation-inclusive tours (also referred to as “adventure connections”). The following is a list of Costa Rica tour transportation options that can be arranged to provide a pick-up and drop-off in different cities. If you’d like specific details regarding any of the particular tours listed below, please leave a comment for us in the open forum on the Pura Vida! eh? Inc. website here and we’ll get back to you asap with the tour-related information you need. 🙂

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Tour departures from San Jose

Tours that include transportation from San Jose to La Fortuna / Arenal

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • Sarapiqui River Rafting Tour (Class II/IV)
  • Balsa River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • Sarapiqui River Jungle Safari Float Tour
  • Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping Tour
  • Lost Canyon Canyoning Tour
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from San Jose to Manuel Antonio

  • Tarcoles River Boat (Crocodile) Tour
  • Carara National Park Tour

Tours that include transportation from San Jose to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from San Jose to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from San Jose to Guapiles

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from San Jose to Siquirres

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from San Jose to Turrialba

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tour departures from Liberia

Tours that include transportation from Liberia to La Fortuna / Arenal

  • Tenorio River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Tenorio River Safari Float Tour (Class II/III)
  • Rio Celeste Tour (Tenorio Volcano National Park Tour)

Tour departures from La Fortuna / Arenal

Tours that include transportation from La Fortuna / Arenal to San Jose

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • Sarapiqui River Rafting Tour (Class II/IV)
  • Balsa River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • Sarapiqui River Jungle Safari Float Tour
  • Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping Tour
  • Lost Canyon Canyoning Tour
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from La Fortuna / Arenal to Liberia

  • Tenorio River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Tenorio River Safari Float Tour (Class II/III)
  • Rio Celeste Tour (Tenorio Volcano National Park Tour)

Tours that include transportation from La Fortuna / Arenal to Monteverde

  • Pedal and Paddle Tour

Tours that include transportation from La Fortuna / Arenal to Manuel Antonio

  • Balsa River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • Tarcoles River Boat (Crocodile) Tour

Tours that include transportation from La Fortuna / Arenal to the Guanacaste Beaches (including the Papagayo, Hermosa, Panama, Coco, Ocotal, Brasilito, Langosta, Tamarindo, Conchal, Flamingo, and Potrero regions)

  • Tenorio River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Tenorio River Safari Float Tour (Class II/III)
  • Rio Celeste Tour (Tenorio Volcano National Park Tour)

Tours that include transportation from La Fortuna / Arenal to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from La Fortuna / Arenal to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from La Fortuna / Arenal to Guapiles

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from La Fortuna / Arenal to Siquirres

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from La Fortuna / Arenal to Turrialba

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tour departures from Monteverde

Tours that include transportation from Monteverde to Liberia

  • Tenorio River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Tenorio River Safari Float Tour (Class II/III)

Tours that include transportation from Monteverde to La Fortuna / Arenal

  • Pedal and Paddle Tour

Tours that include transportation from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

  • Tarcoles River Boat (Crocodile) Tour
  • Carara National Park Tour

Tours that include transportation from Monteverde to the Guanacaste Beaches (including the Papagayo, Hermosa, Panama, Coco, Ocotal, Brasilito, Langosta, Tamarindo, Conchal, Flamingo, and Potrero regions)

  • Tenorio River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Tenorio River Safari Float Tour (Class II/III)

Tour departures from Manuel Antonio

Tours that include transportation from Manuel Antonio to San Jose

  • Tarcoles River Boat (Crocodile) Tour
  • Carara National Park Tour

Tours that include transportation from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde

  • Tarcoles River Boat (Crocodile) Tour
  • Carara National Park Tour

Tour departures from Guanacaste

Includes the Papagayo, Hermosa, Panama, Coco, Ocotal, Brasilito, Langosta, Tamarindo, Conchal, Flamingo, and Potrero regions.

Tours that include transportation from the Guanacaste Beaches (including the Papagayo, Hermosa, Panama, Coco, Ocotal, Brasilito, Langosta, Tamarindo, Conchal, Flamingo, and Potrero regions) to La Fortuna / Arenal

  • Tenorio River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Tenorio River Safari Float Tour (Class II/III)
  • Rio Celeste Tour (Tenorio Volcano National Park Tour)

Tours that include transportation from the Guanacaste Beaches (including the Papagayo, Hermosa, Panama, Coco, Ocotal, Brasilito, Langosta, Tamarindo, Conchal, Flamingo, and Potrero regions) to Monteverde

  • Tenorio River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Tenorio River Safari Float Tour (Class II/III)

Tour departures from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita

Tours that include transportation from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita to San Jose

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita to La Fortuna / Arenal

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita to Guapiles

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita to Siquirres

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita to Turrialba

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tour departures from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui

Tours that include transportation from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui to San Jose

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui to La Fortuna / Arenal

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui to Guapiles

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui to Siquirres

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui to Turrialba

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tour departures from Guapiles and Siquirres

Tours that include transportation from Guapiles and Siquirres to San Jose

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Guapiles and Siquirres to La Fortuna / Arenal

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Guapiles and Siquirres to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Guapiles and Siquirres to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Guapiles and Siquirres to Siquirres

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Guapiles and Siquirres to Turrialba

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tour departures from Turrialba

Tours that include transportation from Turrialba to San Jose

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Turrialba to La Fortuna / Arenal

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Turrialba to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Turrialba to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Turrialba to Guapiles

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours

Tours that include transportation from Turrialba to Siquirres

  • Pacuare River Rafting Tour (Class III/IV)
  • Reventazon River Rafting Tour (Class II/III)
  • 2-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Tortuguero Tours
  • 3-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting (Class III/IV) Tours
  • 4-Day Combined Tortuguero and Pacuare River Rafting Overnight (Class III/IV) Tours
Are you curious about when you should book Costa Rica tour transportation and Costa Rica tours in general? If so, see our related blog post:

Costa Rica Tours And Activities: Should You Book In Advance Or Wait?

Want to learn about the cost of transportation services in Costa Rica, as well as other trip items, including hotels, tours, and food? If so, see our related blog post:

How Much Does It Cost To Go To Costa Rica? Costs Of Activities, Hotels, Food, Transportation Services, And More!

QUESTION TO COMMENT ON: Have you used Costa Rica tour transportation to travel between destinations? Was it worthwhile for you?

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  • #194566
    ,Nikki Solano
    Keymaster

    The comment section of this article has moved! If you have a question or comment about our article above or Costa Rica travel in general, please post it in our Questions and Answers Forum on DIY Costa Rica, our sister website, where you can also access our private Costa Rica recommendations, our Costa Rica Destination Tool, and our Costa Rica Recommendations Map. See you there, amigos! 🙂

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  • #194567
    Laura
    Guest

    Hi! I hope to start transport at La Fortuna to go on the Pacuare River Rafting Tour and arrange transport to the San Jose airport afterwards. I see that transport goes to San Jose, but does that include the airport? And would that be included in the tour fee? Thank you!

  • #194569
    Dave
    Guest

    Hello, I am planning a solo trip to Costa Rica. How far in advance would you say I have to book one of these tours? For example, if I want to take a tour from San Jose to La Fortuna but once I get to La Fortuna I realize I want to stay there longer than expected, is it feasible to book a tour from La Fortuna to my next destination within days of my departure?

    Thanks in advance.

    • #194572
      ,Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hi Dave!

      Thanks so much for posting your inquiry!

      To start, in case you haven’t already had a chance to read it, our blog post Costa Rica Day Tours: Should You Book Ahead Of Time Or Wait? should answer your question. 🙂

      Although we go into further detail in the above post, I can at last offer you some brief information to help provide a quick answer. To your question, “is it feasible to book a tour from La Fortuna to my next destination within days of my departure?”, the quick answer is: it will depend largely on the tour you have in mind, the tour operator who offers it, and the time of year you plan to visit. Here’s why…

      Most (but not all) tour operators in Costa Rica require a minimum of two people to run tours. Since you mentioned that you are planning a solo trip to Costa Rica, if the particular tour you have your eye on requires a minimum of two people to run and you only plan to book it for yourself, the tour operator (assuming it is company that requires a minimum of two people) will not be able to confirm the tour reservation until at least one other person books the same tour as you for the same date. If the tour is a popular one and/or you plan to visit Costa Rica at a busy time of year, this wouldn’t create as big of an issue for you as if you were planning to participate in a less common activity at a slower time of year. This being said, if you do plan to participate in popular activities during a busy time of year, that also invites the issue of availability, since availability can be limited for some tours during certain travel periods.

      The other issue you run into if you opt to wait until the last minute to book is that you may end up having to pay full price for the tour. As described in our related blog post How To Save Money On Costa Rica Tours, discounts are available for many tours, however since the reservation deadlines to be followed in order to access those discounts typically requires reservations to be placed a few days in advance of any tour date, waiting until the last minute to book may be too late to reserve the item at its lowest rate.

      Pura vida! 🙂

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  • #194570
    Alicia
    Guest

    Hi again! Do you know of any service, shared or public, or tour that can get us to Parque Marino Ballena from the La Fortuna/Monteverde area, or do we have to go through San José?

  • #194575
    RRM
    Guest

    Is there any way to get from La Fortuna to Jaco with a tour?

  • #194576
    Mary
    Guest

    I’d like to book a tour that includes transportation from La Fortuna to Tamarindo. I see you mention 3 three such tours I can choose from but when I click on the link it doesn’t appear that the discounted page it takes me to includes the transportation. Also, in these package deals I was assuming the activity would be in the La Fortuna area and then the transportation would take place to new area. Is that not the case?

  • #194578
    Mark Holbrook
    Guest

    We would like information on a transfer tours from punta uva to The springs & Spa at Arenal the first week of June for 3 adults.
    We would also like to know if there are any inclusive transportation tours from The springs &Spa to Playa Hermosa/ Playa Coco area that would include Monteverde ziplines.

  • #194579
    Jessica
    Guest

    Hi there, my husband and I are planning a Costa Rica vacation for this Dec 2021…we need to travel from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio and I would like to book a tour for the transportantion (I am sooo glad I came across your blog!). Do you have a recommendation of a tour company for this?
    Thanks!

  • #194580
    Caren
    Guest

    We are headed there this week and will be arriving at the San Jose airport , our resort is in Guanacaste area, we arrive around noon and I am searching for a transportation to the resort with an activity on the way my biggest issue has been the size of the group, 11 people , is there a tour you could suggest for us that could get us from the airport to the resort within adventure on the way

    • #198309
      ,Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hi Caren!

      I’m not familiar with any city-to-city transportation-inclusive tours that cover routes between San Jose and coastal towns in Guanacaste. That being said, anyone (including large groups like yours) can hire a private transfer service driver (there are vehicles large enough to accommodate your group) to drive them between two destinations, and you can also arrange to participate in a tour along the way. The challenging thing in your case will be the timing. Depending on where in Guanacaste your resort is, it will likely take you 4-5 hours to travel there from the SJO Airport. Since your flight doesn’t get in until noon (it may be closer to 1:00pm before you exit the airport), and you would probably prefer to reach your resort before dark, that doesn’t leave a ton of time for you to experience a tour on the same day. There are a few attractions that you could make a quick stop at along the way, but my recommendations here will depend on the route you take, which will be determined by the exact resort you plan to stay at. To which hotel are you headed?

      Pura vida! 🙂

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