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May 13, 2022 at 2:26 pm in reply to: Best Ways To Travel From La Fortuna To Monteverde (Or Vice Versa) #196713
Nikki SolanoKeymasterHi Max!
The van-boat-van costs about $30-50 these days. Please see the websites for Desafio Adventure Company, Ride Costa Rica, and/or Aventuras Arenal for exact pricing.
Pura vida! 😊
May 13, 2022 at 2:26 pm in reply to: Best Ways To Travel From La Fortuna To Monteverde (Or Vice Versa) #196712Nikki SolanoKeymasterHi Breanne!
Several companies operate the van-boat-van trip across Arenal Lake. A few of the more popular companies to do so from La Fortuna are Desafio Adventure Company, Ride Costa Rica, and Aventuras Arenal.
Pura vida! 😊
May 13, 2022 at 12:44 pm in reply to: Best Ways To Travel From La Fortuna To Monteverde (Or Vice Versa) #196709Nikki SolanoKeymasterHey Cathy!
Not at all! The road requires some slow and cautious driving, as several sections have curves and some parts of the road can get bumpy as you arrive at Monteverde, but there’s usually very little traffic, regardless of the time of day you plan to visit. For more information about driving to La Fortuna and driving to Monteverde, don’t miss our related blog posts:
Driving to La Fortuna / Arenal: Photos, Road Conditions, Routes, Drive Times, and More!
Driving to Monteverde: Photos, Road Conditions, Routes, Drive Times, and More!Pura vida! 😊
May 13, 2022 at 12:08 pm in reply to: Best Ways To Travel From La Fortuna To Monteverde (Or Vice Versa) #196708Nikki SolanoKeymasterHi Jordan!
Thank you so much for your kind comment! 😊 We always recommend booking in advance, and this goes for everything you plan to use for your trip—accommodations, tours/activities, and transportation services, including the van-boat-van service. In a pinch, though, you can usually find spaces on one of the boats since there are usually always boats available to cross the lake.
Pura vida!
May 13, 2022 at 11:40 am in reply to: Best Ways To Travel From La Fortuna To Monteverde (Or Vice Versa) #196706Nikki SolanoKeymasterHey Jessica!
The jeep-boat-jeep takes about 3 hours (3.5 during busy periods) in total, including ground transport, boat transport, and ground transport again.
Pura vida!
May 13, 2022 at 10:52 am in reply to: Best Ways To Travel From La Fortuna To Monteverde (Or Vice Versa) #196699Nikki SolanoKeymasterHi Lindsay!
That’s not a silly question, that’s an important and practical question! 😊 Unfortunately, there aren’t scheduled bathroom breaks along the route. The route consists of a drive from the departure destination to the lake, a boat trip across the lake, and a drive to the arrival destination, and there aren’t bathrooms at the stops you’ll make along the way. 🙁
Pura vida!
May 13, 2022 at 10:34 am in reply to: Best Ways To Travel From La Fortuna To Monteverde (Or Vice Versa) #196698Nikki SolanoKeymasterThank you, Shannon! 🙂
Nikki SolanoKeymasterHey Costa Rica Travel Agency!
We’re heavily biased, but we agree! Don’t forget the incredible wildlife, the friendly people, and the pura vida lifestyle! 🙂
Pura vida
Nikki SolanoKeymasterHey Secondhand Surfer!
A lot of travelers like that approach! We find that it depends entirely on the traveler; those with a limited amount of time to explore Costa Rica, specific interests in doing/seeing particular things, and/or dietary or mobility restrictions tend to prefer planning their trips in advance. The same goes for travelers on a tight budget, travelers who plan to visit during the high/peak seasons, and families with children. Other people (especially those with more time and money to spend) enjoy winging it like you mentioned. The best thing is, Costa Rica welcomes all kinds of travelers, so there’s certainly something here for everyone. 🙂
Pura vida!
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