This was our first time to visit Costa Rica and we had a lot of first-time tourist worries. We found our driver (not guide - more later), WILLIAM outside holding a sign with our name. We verified he was in fact our driver and not an imposter, and off we went to his van. The vehicle was a nice, new, large passenger van and was very comfortable. Willam was very kind and gracious, but he did not speak English very well. I knew only a little basic Spanish and so we relied on Google Translate for most of our basic conversation. He did provide us the use of his cellphone’s hot spot, and that was a very nice bonus. It allowed us to text our loved ones that we had made it safely, and to follow our journey on a map app. I only wish he had a better comprehension of English, so that he could have been able to point out more sites along our 3 hour journey. As we passed through little towns along the way, it would have been nice to know something about them. Over all, William was a good driver, very familiar with the route, and even used a short cut to save us 15 minutes on our mapped trip, as well as avoid being stuck behind a bus making local stops along the main route. I would have not been comfortable at all trying to drive this route, and was glad we secured a driver for the task.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- One-way private transfer
- Hotel drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Airport pickup
Excludes
- Transportation to/from attractions
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Please is very important that you tell us the Flight Number, the name of the Airline, the Arrival Time, and the Hotel Drop Off in La Fortuna.
For 1 to 6 pax in the transfer
Language Offered
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Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Our transfer from Samara to LIR airport with Juan Luis was absolutely amazing. He got us to our location safely, pointed out key structures along the way, and kept us laughing all the way to our destination. His attentiveness to safety was not only geared towards his passengers but also towards his fellow Costa Ricans; during our trip we approached a tree which appeared to fall in the road causing traffic to come to a congestion. While others attempted to pass the tree by to not disturb their travels. Juan Luis stopped our vehicle (which I fully supported) got out enlisted other travelers from other vehicles and together they removed the tree from blocking the road ensuring the safety of all who were traveling pass. This in my opinion truly exemplifies the meaning of Pura Vida. Thank you Juan Luis, I enjoyed you energy. Thank you to Ride CR, we had three different transfers with you with three different drivers each of whom were pleasant and ensued our safe travels Pura Vida, Livi
Driver was on time and took us to exactly where we needed to go.
The ride from my hotel to the Liberia airport was fantastic! William Brenes was punctual, kind, accommodating and overall created a wonderful experience! Highly recommend!!
We had Mauricio Herra as our driver for a long three hour drive. Mauricio pulled up 20 minutes early, 5:40a.m. And was in one of the nicest vans I have ever been in. A/C was blowing through the head rest onto the back of the neck which was great as your going through windy mountain roads. He spoke fluent English and could answer any questions we had for him. He was a very enjoyable person to talk with and wish him the best in his future endeavors. Next time we are in La Fortuna area, we will try our best to use him again. Thanks, from the Sharp family.
Francisco was an excellent driver, he exceeded our expectations !! Very nice and smooth ride with complementary snacks and little side stops to show us some animals, sightseeing, and even try out some tropical fruits !! Very kind and considerate driver, who tried to show us as much of Costan Rican culture along the way as possible, volunteered to take pics for us - best shuttle service we’ve ever had, highly recommend!!
Juan was amazing! We had the best first Day in Costa Rica. He treated us like family.
We had a good organized pick up at the Airport by Carlos. After a very short walk to the bus we received a bottle of water what was exactly what we needed in this hot afternoon. Carlos explained many local things and even stopped shortly after we saw the monkeys.
Carlos Corales was amazing. So friendly and helpful.
We had arranged to be picked up from the airport and taken to our hotel with a couple stops along the way. Our driver was waiting outside the airport with our name so it was easy to find him. Marvan was exceptional! Not ony did we have a driver but a tour guide as well. I would highly recommend this company. The van was clean and in excellent shape and the air-conditioning worked!
Our driver Carlos Corales was very kind and helpful, we had a really nice time on our 3h drive to La Fortuna.
We had a great experience! Really enjoyed our stop for food and a view of Lake Arenal!
We came to Costa Rica for our honeymoon, and we were lucky to have Carlos Corrles as our driver. He was friendly, kind, and a very safe driver. He made the 2-hour drive enjoyable by telling us all about the area. Highly recommend!
Carlos was amazing! So trustworthy driving on difficult roads. I was also able to book this last minute which was really great
Great ride. Would recommend for any future trips. Driver was willing to stop whenever we needed. Clean vehicle and air conditioning was a welcome treat.
Carlos was great getting g us from Tamarindo to the airport on time and smoothly. Wr felt safe and in good hands the whole way. Much better than driving myself.
Carlos was amazing! Very friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us recommendations on things to do and places to eat. He also made several stops for us along the way and let us take pictures, get coffee and see some monkeys playing in the trees. Couldn’t ask for a better driver!
Great ride with Carlos to Arnel Springs from the Liberia airport. Friendly and informative. Stopped for coffee and a viewing.
We were picked up on time at Liberia Airport by Greddy Vargas. He was very personable and gave us quite a lot of information on our over 3 hour journey to La Fortuna. We stopped for a fabulous late lunch at Cafe Macadamia on Lake Arenal highly recommended by Greddy. What a lovely stop and the food was terrific. Our over all experience was very positive.
Our Driver Juan Luis was amazing. He was more than a driver and more of tour guide. He made sure to stop in key places and recommended places to eat. He knew his history and shared great knowledge along the way.
Jonny Kopper was great!! He stoped at the fruit stand and got us snacks we were talking about, he was friendly and helpful and taught us history and spanish. 10/10
Carlos was our driver and was fantastic. Very welcoming. Picked us up at LIR, took us to Arenal. We stopped for lunch along the way. The van was extremely comfortable and well air conditioned.
Carlos was an amazing host! We booked a trip from the airport to La Fortuna. Carlos greeted us and brought us to his car. The car is luxurious SUV with reclining seating systems. It was super comfortable ride. Midway through, we stopped to have lunch and it was delicious! Highly recommend his service!
After a very long day of travel, we weren’t happy about another 3 hour ride. But Dylan was spectacular. And even broke the trip up for us. He was incredible.
Tommy was incredible! We felt very safe as a group of girls traveling to Costa Rica for the first time. Tommy was very friendly and taught us all about the country! He let us stop to take pictures and took us to a nice place to eat that overlooked Lake Arenal. He even stopped to help a mother and baby Coati cross the street. 11/10 experience!
Our driver Daryl has been great... friendly with good local info. Hoping he will be available for other two transportation too.
Emmanuel was a great driver. Extremely courteous and informative on our drive from Liberia to La Fortuna. Van was clean and comfortable.
Emanuel was an excellent shuttle driver for my trip from Liberia to La Fortuna! He is very communicative, flexible, and friendly. When my flight landed early, I requested to change my pick-up location from the airport to a place in downtown, and he was happy to make that change. Highly recommend this shuttle service to anyone looking to get from town to town without renting a car!
Carlos Corrales was AMAZING!!! He was so friendly, and a very experienced driver He provided us cold water and several stops along the way to our hotel to get food and see animals off the side of the road. His van was clean and very comfortable. We would highly recommend him!!
I received Excellent service with a seamless pick up and transfer and great communication. Manuel was very helpful and arrived 1 hour early to the hotel.
Hugo was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with all aspects of the trip. He stopped several times to show us things and educate us about Costa Rica also stopped several times once for us to eat once for us to gather supplies, extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
Great private transportation that was clean and respectable. The whole process was super easy, with communication before hand for confirmation. Carlos was very professional and informative, with a wonderful stop along the way to try Macadamia Nut Coffee . We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend!
Great ride. Comfortable and clean van and the best driver Alejandro. He have us information about local restaurants, pointed out many sites to look at and was very attentive.
Good communication, beautiful scenery, Carlos Corrales was very friendly and professional, showed us some wildlife
Fernando was great! Excellent driver and fun to be around. I highly recommend him and Ride Costa Rica. We were told to rent a car but so glad we didn’t try.
Carlos was so welcoming and thoughtful. He stopped for snacks and bathrooms as needed without question. Pointed out interesting things on the way. The van was incredibly comfortable with WiFi. Felt very safe and in great hands.
Hugo our driver was great, pointed out lots of things along the way, had a great stopping point for us, very attentive and friendly.
100/10. there are not enough stars on yelp to express how incredible this man is. He stopped to get us mixers. He recommended the best food on the planet as a rest stop and was so accommodating when we saw trees, animals and just scenic photo shoots. Already requested him again to bring us back to our second destination. Do not hesitate. Trustworthy reliable and hilarious.
We hired RideCR as a private shuttle to take my spouse and I from Playa Del Coco to La Fortuna. The van arrived in advance of the booking time and was already speaking with reception when we arrived. The driver helped us with our bags to the van and then ensured we were comfortable and safe. Now and then the driver provided knowledge and tips of the area but because my spouse and I were very tired from a big morning adventure, we spent most of the ride half-sleeping. The driver arrived at our hotel in La Fortuna and helped us with our luggage again. He was very polite and friendly and we felt safe and enjoyed the drive. Arrangements were made using WhatsApp and payments done in advance. Everything was done professionally.
Carlos picked us up promptly. Van was brand new, lots of room! He also recommended a great restaurant on the way to the hotel that we loved!
Honestly the best and most comfortable ride i’ve ever taken. I was nervous when I heard it was going to be a 3 hour ride and I would be alone, but Carlos Corrales made it super easy. He was very nice and got me to my destination safely. I reclined my chair put my feet up and relaxed the entire way! Definitely will use again!
Excellent ride in a great new and clean van that had motorized captain chair recliners. Plus the driver had excellent service. A++
Hugo Lopez was our driver and he was excellent! The shuttle was very clean and comfortable. Hugo looked after our comfort and stopped to give us some restroom breaks and to get some snacks. He provided lots of information on the scenery and showed us many points of interest. We got Hugo for our shuttle from Liberia airport to La Fortuna. We were pleasantly surprised when we got Hugo again for our shuttle from Quepos to Samara! Like seeing a trusted friend! I would use RideCR again and ask for Hugo. 5 STARS!
Roy Mejias was our driver and did an excellent job! We really enjoyed the trip and we’re very grateful for the experience.
Charlie was our driver and we enjoyed our ride with him!!!! Very safe. He even had a rest stop with an amazing view planned out for the half way point. Will use again and again.
I think I left a 1 out of 5 by mistake because I am new to the app. Jeffrey was our driver and he was the best very professional
Alejandro was pleasant and attentive! He took very good care of us and made us immediately feel welcomed. The bus was clean and he was a safe and contentious driver. Pura Vida!
Carlos Corrales was an excellent driver. The coach was brand new, very clean and very comfortable! I would highly recommend!
We had a great ride from La Fortuna to Liberia Airport with Carlos Corales. Pick up on time in a very luxurious van (reclining seats, phone chargers). Carlos was able to make an extra stop at a pharmacy for us. The car was clean and the ride was smooth, great communication from the driver.
Carlos was extremely professional and attentive in taking us from the airport to our hotel. He waited for hours during to the long customs process and even suggested a delicious dinner on the way. Very safe driver taking us through the hills at night and answered all our questions
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