Private shuttle in Costa Rica
Private Shuttle · 1,5 H

LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Rincon de la Vieja (National Park)

Starting from
$120USD
per vehicle (1–5 pax) · all taxes included
Private vehicle
Fixed price
Free cancellation
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Travel time
1,5 H
Private service
Just your group — up to 12 pax
What's included
WiFi, water, child seats

Direct, non-stop service from LIR - Liberia Int. Airport to Rincon de la Vieja (National Park), operated by a professional bilingual driver in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle. Arrival flights are monitored in real time and pickups are adjusted automatically to match your actual landing.

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Pick the vehicle for your group, the date and time, and tell us where to meet you.

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Trip Details

When would you like to be picked up?

Book before 12:00 PM (Costa Rica time) to travel tomorrow. Same-day pickups aren't available online.

Who's travelling?
Adults
13+ years
2
Children
Free child seats
0

We'll track your flight and adjust the pickup if it's early or late.

This shuttle
$120
13% VAT included
Travel notes: Rincón de la ViejaWhat to expect, the ride from Liberia Airport (LIR), local tips and related routes
GuanacasteVolcano hikesHot springsAdventure lodges

About Rincón de la Vieja

Rincón de la Vieja is Guanacaste's active volcano and national park, an hour north-east of Liberia, with boiling mud pots, fumaroles, waterfalls and dry-forest trails. The surrounding haciendas and lodges offer hot springs, horseback rides, zip lines, tubing and canyoning, making it the adventure day-trip or overnight from the beaches.

The ride from Liberia Airport (LIR)

Liberia Airport to the lodges takes 1 to 1.5 hours: paved to the Curubandé or Cañas Dulces turn-offs, then gravel for the final stretch to each hacienda. From Tamarindo or Flamingo allow 2 to 2.5 hours, from Papagayo about 1.5.

Good to know before you arrive

  • The national park's Las Pailas sector is closed on Mondays; the Santa María sector is quieter.
  • Start hikes early; the trails are exposed and hot by midday.
  • Most lodges include mud baths and hot springs in a day pass if you are not staying overnight.
  • Sturdy shoes are essential; the volcanic ground is rough.

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Questions about Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rincón de la ViejaDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
How long does the private shuttle from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rincón de la Vieja take?
About 1 hour 30 minutes door to door. That is a realistic figure for Costa Rican roads, not the fastest time a map app shows. The service is direct, with no other passengers, so there are no detours to drop anyone else off.
How much does a private shuttle from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rincón de la Vieja cost?
$120 for 1 to 5 passengers, $130 for 6 to 9 passengers and $185 for 10 to 12 passengers, per vehicle. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and includes the driver, fuel, tolls and 13% VAT. There is nothing to pay at pickup.
Where does the driver meet me at Liberia Airport (LIR)?
At the arrivals exit, holding a sign with the lead passenger's name. We track your flight, so if it lands early or late the pickup moves with it at no charge. From the exit to the vehicle is a short walk.
Can we stop along the way from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rincón de la Vieja?
Yes. Short stops for food, a supermarket, an ATM or photos are part of the service. Longer detours, such as a waterfall or a second town, are quoted in advance so there are no surprises.
Do you have child seats for the trip to Rincón de la Vieja?
Yes, and they are free. Costa Rican law requires a car seat or booster for children under 12 or shorter than 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in), so tell us the ages when you book and the right seats are installed before pickup.
What happens if my flight into Liberia Airport (LIR) is delayed?
Nothing changes for you. We follow the flight number you give us and adjust the pickup to the actual landing time. There is no waiting charge for delays, and the same driver meets you.
What is the cancellation policy for this shuttle?
Cancel more than 48 hours before pickup for a full refund minus the 13% tax. Within 48 hours the trip is non-refundable. Changes to date, time or address are free up to 48 hours before, subject to availability.