Transport to La Fortuna

Are you wondering how to travel from San José to La Fortuna? Opt for this minibus transfer that ensures a comfortable trip with a stop in Sarchí.

Details of the Trip

At your scheduled pickup time, we’ll collect you from your hotel to embark on a journey lasting around 5 hours towards the north. The route takes you through the lush, undulating hills of the Central Valley, where you’ll observe cattle farms, coffee fields, and pineapple plantations.

Midway through our drive, we’ll pause for approximately 1 hour in Sarchí, a location celebrated as a cultural heritage site of Costa Rica.

This charming town is renowned for its vibrantly colored wooden crafts and ox carts adorned with floral and geometric designs. During this intermission, you can explore a handicraft factory, witnessing expert artisans at work and acquiring genuine pieces of local art.

Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to see the largest ox cart in the world, an impressive 15-meter-long (49 ft) structure included in the Guinness Book of Records.

After this enriching experience, we’ll proceed towards La Fortuna, passing farmland and quaint rural villages until the majestic Arenal Volcano comes into view.

Ultimately, we’ll drop you off at either La Fortuna's central park or your hotel, if it is situated on the main thoroughfare.

Pickup Information

This transfer encompasses pickup from accommodations in San José, Heredia, and Alajuela. For your reference, please view the hotels eligible for pickup at the following link:

• List of hotels with pickup included

Activities in La Fortuna

Upon arrival in La Fortuna, you will find yourself in a place where nature is the highlight. It stands as one of the most captivating areas in Costa Rica. Welcome!

Visitors can enjoy the notable hot springs of the Arenal Volcano, where warm waters intermingle with tropical gardens, forming steaming pools. Not far from there is the La Fortuna Waterfall, a spectacular drop of over 70 meters (230 ft), cascading between lush fern-covered cliffs.

For those seeking adventure, options include zip-lining through the rainforest canopy, horseback riding, or engaging in kayaking and paddleboarding on Lake Arenal, all with the awe-inspiring volcano as your backdrop.

If you prefer a more tranquil experience, Arenal Volcano National Park features trails perfect for spotting tropical birds and vividly colored butterflies. To round off your day, nothing beats savoring a traditional casado (a local meal) at one of the charming eateries known as sodas.

Return Transport to San José

For those interested in making the return trip, we suggest booking the transport from La Fortuna to San José.