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
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

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

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Mistico Park
La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal Volcano

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Hotel Lomas del Volcán
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Arenal Springs Resort & Spa
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jennifer4.0•August 2026
All the shuttle transportations were always on time and organized well. Everything went very smoothly.
Kwan4.0•July 2026
The overall experience of Costa Rica was impressive with lot of surprise in encountering interesting animals, birds...
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Sheena4.0•July 2026
Overall, I had a really good experience. The team was very responsive, which I appreciated, and the tours themselves...
Overall, I had a really good experience. The team was very responsive, which I appreciated, and the tours themselves were excellent. The sloth tour was one of the highlights of our entire trip, and the Monteverde night tour was also amazing. Both guides were incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experiences memorable. My main issue was with the self-guided aspect. My friends and I rented our own car, which worked out fine, but I wish we had been given a much clearer itinerary ahead of time. We often didn’t know exactly where we needed to be or what time we needed to be there until I asked, sometimes the day of. That part was stressful and could have been communicated much better. As for the hotels, the first resort in La Fortuna was nice, but one of our rooms did not have air conditioning the first night, which was really uncomfortable because it was hot and humid. The hotel did upgrade us, which I appreciated. The Monteverde hotel was beautiful and the weather was cool enough that no AC was fine there, although you could hear everything outside at night. I also appreciated that they worked with me when people in my group dropped out, but I’d definitely recommend reading the cancellation policy very carefully. I was able to get a partial refund for one person, but not the second, because we were already outside the refund window. Overall, I really enjoyed the trip. The tours were fantastic, the team was responsive, and the flexibility was nice. I just wish the itinerary details had been clearer in advance.Show more

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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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