About this experience
Our daily shuttles offer a safe, convenient, and economical way to travel between the most popular destinations in Costa Rica.
Travel easy and fun between Arenal and Monteverde on this Arenal Lake Crossing experience. This is the quickest and most popular route. The trip combines comfortable door-to-door minivan transfer with a fun and scenic cruise across the beautiful Lake Arenal, where you will experience amazing views of the majestic Arenal Volcano.
Shuttle service is a shared transportation option in an air-conditioned minibus (or coaster) between popular destinations.
Shuttle routes operate daily, and in some cases there are multiple departure times throughout the day. However, shuttles are by no means a public bus.
All the vehicles used for shuttle transportation are air conditioned, well-maintained minibuses (passenger vans) driven by reliable and punctual Costa Rican bilingual professionals, who are eager to help you move safely around the country.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Water bottle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Driver
- Taxes and Fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Boat ticket
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- • Hotel pickup from La Fortuna/Arenal only. We will pick you up at the hotel, private home or identifiable landmark to start this great expedition. • Hotel drop off at Arenal/La Fortuna only. We will drop you off at the hotel, private home or identifiable landmark. • Pickup time depends on the pickup location. Please provide the pickup location so we can give you an approximate pickup time. • The pickup time may vary without notice depending on road traffic and other pick-ups. • Please be ready 15 minutes before the confirmed pickup time. • The driver will wait a maximum of 10 minutes at the pickup location for a passenger traveling on shared shuttles. If passenger doesn't show 10 minutes passed the pickup time they will be considered No Show and 100% of the service will be charged.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Faro Travel Costa Rica
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Approximate pickup time depends on the pickup location.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- All shared shuttles include a 10 minute rest stop where passengers can stretch, use the facilities, and get a snack. This stop may be a connection stop or may involve a change of vehicle depending on the route.
- Please provide the pickup location so we can give you an approximate pickup time.
- Please be ready 15 minutes before the confirmed pickup time.
- Please provide the drop off location.
- The pickup time may vary without notice depending on road traffic and other pick-ups.
- The driver will wait a maximum of 10 minutes at the pickup location for a passenger traveling on shared shuttles. If passenger doesn't show 10 minutes passed the pickup time they will be considered No Show and 100% of the service will be charged.
- Sometimes a particular hotel is located outside the area’s main hotel zone, and the shuttle will not provide door-to-door service. In these cases, a taxi can take you and your group to the shuttle pickup location or your final hotel stop.
- Morning shared shuttles are operated with a minimum of 2 passengers. If you are only 1 passenger, you can still check for availability since it is possible that we have more passengers on that same date/time and thus accommodate your reservation at the closest time/date available.
- Afternoon shared shuttles are operated with a minimum of 4 passengers. If you have fewer passengers, you can still check for availability since it is possible that we have more passengers on that same date/time and thus accommodate your reservation at the closest time/date available.
- Please provide us with the departure time, and exact name of the pick-up and drop-off locations (airport, hotel, private home, or identifiable landmark in Costa Rica). Otherwise, we can't completely confirm the booking until we have all this info.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
• Hotel drop off at Arenal/La Fortuna only. We will drop you off at the hotel, private home or identifiable landmark.
• Pickup time depends on the pickup location. Please provide the pickup location so we can give you an approximate pickup time.
• The pickup time may vary without notice depending on road traffic and other pick-ups.
• Please be ready 15 minutes before the confirmed pickup time.
• The driver will wait a maximum of 10 minutes at the pickup location for a passenger traveling on shared shuttles. If passenger doesn't show 10 minutes passed the pickup time they will be considered No Show and 100% of the service will be charged.
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