Transfers Countries Costa Rica TamarindoTamarindo to La Fortuna

Private car transfer from Tamarindo to La Fortuna

Door-to-door
in 3 h 50 min

From €39
per seat

Comfortable
car

Cancel for free 24 hours before departure

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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Tamarindo.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 3 h 50 min.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in La Fortuna.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

209 km3 h 50 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Tamarindo to La Fortuna

Should you drive yourself from Tamarindo to La Fortuna?

Since rental companies offer vehicles for this trip, you can drive yourself from Tamarindo to La Fortuna. However, since the trip is about 128 miles and you might encounter a narrow and crazy road or two, it might be best to book a private car service with a professional driver.

Is the trip from Tamarindo to La Fortuna scenic?

Yes, the journey from Tamarindo to La Fortuna is scenic. The route winds around Lake Arenal and passes through various landscapes, which will offer you picturesque views of the Costa Rican countryside. Many Daytrip travelers have noted the beauty of the drive, with opportunities to see diverse flora and fauna along the way.

What sightseeing opportunities are along the way?

There are quite a few sightseeing opportunities along the way you'll get to enjoy if you travel with Daytrip. For instance, you can stop by Monkey Park, Ponderosa Adventure Park, or the Llanos de Cortez Waterfall if you're a nature lover.

Is there a door-to-door service option when traveling from Tamarindo to La Fortuna?

Yes, there are several door-to-door service options for those who want to travel from Tamarindo to La Fortuna. One of the best is Daytrip, which is a safe, private car service known for its English-speaking drivers, comfortable trips, and sightseeing opportunities.

Is there a reliable transportation service for trips from Tamarindo to La Fortuna?

There are many reliable group shuttles, shared shuttles, and private shuttle services from Tamarindo to La Fortuna. However, when choosing, consider pricing considerations, amenities, service offerings, safety, and travel flexibility. These factors will help you determine the best transportation trip for your trip.

What are a few easy online booking options for trips between Tamarindo and La Fortuna?

There are various platforms where you can easily book transportation from Tamarindo to La Fortuna. For example, you can use Daytrip if you want to book a flexible private car service. We offer affordable trips with amenities like WiFi and air conditioning. You can pay online or in person and enjoy 24/7 live customer support.

Visit these sights on the way

Monkey Park

This non-profit shares the plight of endangered species with visitors while rehabilitating sick and injured animals. Primates with Purpose

Ponderosa Adventure Park

Unlike anywhere else in Costa Rica, you can enjoy indigenous wildlife and an exotic African safari at this nature reserve. A Taste of Africa

Llanos de Cortez Waterfall

At one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful waterfalls offers, you can go behind the curtain. The White Curtain

Centro de Rescate Las Pumas

This rescue center rehabilitates wild cats and many other animals in large, natural enclosures. Pouncing for Protection

Arenal Volcano National Park

This still active volcano offers a taste of Costa Rica's diversity - from lush rainforest to lunar landscapes. The Cone

La Fortuna Waterfall

One of Costa Rica’s most iconic waterfalls paints a postcard-perfect picture of jungle beauty. A Jungle Gem

Why people love Daytrip

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803 travelers took this route with us

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.

For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.

Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!

Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.

Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.

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