Could I be picked up at 1:30AM on the 3rd day of this tour to go from Arenal to the San Jose Airport for my 7:30am flight?

Yes, we can arrange the pickup at 1:30 AM from Arenal to San José Airport for your 7:30 AM flight. Please note that this early morning transfer can be organized with an additional cost due to the private service. The additional cost will be $130 USD

What time are the free shuttle services available 1) from San Jose Airport to the tour site and 2) from the tour site to the San Jose Airport? And if a private shuttle is needed to meet a different flight schedule, What is the cost for one and for two way?

For the complimentary shuttle service, arriving flights should land no later than 12:00 p.m., and departing flights should be around 4:00 p.m. to fit the regular schedule. If your flight times are outside these hours, a private transfer will be required at an additional cost of $145 per way.

do you do this tour separate without accommodations if I were to find another hotel?

We dont have or sale the possibility to share a room with a traveller of the same gender. Yes we cane add a post-tour accommodation, we only need the location for provide the extra cost

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Platinum Operator: Destination Services Costa Rica
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 30
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Intro
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Day 1
San Jose to La Fortuna de San Carlos
San Jose to La Fortuna de San Carlos
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Pick up at Juan Santamaria International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Lomas del Volcán), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs Resort & Spa)
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 2
La Fortuna de San Carlos
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Lomas del Volcán), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mistico Park with hanging bridges and platforms
- Visit to La Fortuna Waterfall with swimming in natural pool
Landmarks
Mistico Park
La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal Volcano
Day 3
La Fortuna de San Carlos to San Jose
La Fortuna de San Carlos to San Jose
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Drop off at Juan Santamaria International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Mistico Park
La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal Volcano

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Suzi4.4•September 2026
This is not a great tour for solo travelers. You are with different people during transport, in hotels and even...
This is not a great tour for solo travelers. You are with different people during transport, in hotels and even scheduled activities. You might be going zip lining and someone else you’ve met will be zip lining the same day but at a different time. Also, it’s very difficult to reach anyone while on tour, turn around time for any communication is 24 hrs. and frequently the app would not work. Also, my Spanish is limited (my fault) and a lot of people in the groups were Spanish speakers so communication could sometimes be a challenge - but the people were so friendly and kind. The positives, unbelievable sights and experiences. Transportation was where and when you were told and you always got where you needed to be.Show more
Kimberly4.8•September 2026
We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica! The rooms in each location were Very nice, and the staff lovely. I would...
We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica! The rooms in each location were Very nice, and the staff lovely. I would emphasize that the eco-lodge doesn't have AC, so travelers can pack portable fans. All tour guides were fantastic, helpful, and friendly. They were all full of knowledge and enthusiastic about what they were showing us, which made the experiences so much more meaningful. We did more than just see beautiful fauna and wildlife, we really learned a lot too! All transportation was nice, had ac, and were on time. Our private transportation from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport was spectacular!! Jasper was THE BEST showing us Scarlett Macaws (which we hadn't seen yet), 13 Tucans in one tree (WOW!), and Crocodiles along the route. He made what we expected to be a long boring drive to the airport, an amazing last adventure! Give that man a raise!! 😁🥰 All additional excursion options were great. Only a few things that would be helpful is to include how long each excursion takes to help with planning on what to bring...only pick up times are listed on the itinerary. And communication was left until last minute as to what was happening next, so we were all a little confused sometimes as to what to do. We all got to where we needed to be, but as planners, we would like to have more information prior as to know what to expect. Overall, it was a WONDERFUL experience! Thanks to everyone who was involved! I will absolutely be looking to book through Tourradar again.Show more
Todd4.0•September 2026
A good way to see much of variety of Costa Rica in a fairy short period of time.

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Janine
Asked on February 19th, 2026
Could I be picked up at 1:30AM on the 3rd day of this tour to go from Arenal to the San Jose Airport for my 7:30am flight?
Flights / Transfers
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2026
  Yes, we can arrange the pickup at 1:30 AM from Arenal to San José Airport for your 7:30 AM flight. Please note that this early morning transfer can be organized with an additional cost due to the private service. The additional cost will be $130 USD
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  Janine
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  If I found my own way from Tamarindo to the hotel in the Arenal area, would it be possible to meet up with the group at the hotel? How much would it cost if I didn't need the first transfer from San Jose to Arenal but did need a private transfer in the evening of day 2 from Arenal to San Jose airport?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2026
  Since you will not require transportation from San José to Arenal at the beginning of the trip, we can adjust the service accordingly. In this case, the additional cost for the private transfer back to the airport will be $90 USD.
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Cassandra
Asked on November 4th, 2025
What time are the free shuttle services available 1) from San Jose Airport to the tour site and 2) from the tour site to the San Jose Airport? And if a private shuttle is needed to meet a different flight schedule, What is the cost for one and for two way?
Flights / Transfers
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2025
  For the complimentary shuttle service, arriving flights should land no later than 12:00 p.m., and departing flights should be around 4:00 p.m. to fit the regular schedule. If your flight times are outside these hours, a private transfer will be required at an additional cost of $145 per way.
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Alan
Asked on March 24th, 2022
do you do this tour separate without accommodations if I were to find another hotel?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written March 2022
  We dont have or sale the possibility to share a room with a traveller of the same gender. Yes we cane add a post-tour accommodation, we only need the location for provide the extra cost

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La Fortuna de San Carlos

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La Fortuna de San Carlos to San Jose

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