Private shuttle in Costa Rica
Private Shuttle · 2 H

Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) → Playa Grande (Guanacaste)

Starting from
$236USD
per vehicle (1–5 pax) · all taxes included
Private vehicle
Fixed price
Free cancellation
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Travel time
2 H
Private service
Just your group — up to 12 pax
What's included
WiFi, water, child seats

Direct, non-stop service from Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) to Playa Grande (Guanacaste), operated by a professional bilingual driver in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle.

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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
This shuttle
$236
13% VAT included
Travel notes: Playa GrandeWhat to expect, the ride from Nosara, local tips and related routes
GuanacasteSurfingTurtle nestingQuiet

About Playa Grande

Playa Grande is the wide, uncrowded surf beach across the estuary from Tamarindo and part of Las Baulas National Marine Park, one of the most important leatherback turtle nesting sites in the Pacific. The village is low-key, with a few hotels, surf camps and restaurants scattered under the trees.

It is Tamarindo's calmer twin: same waves, no crowds, and Tamarindo's restaurants a two-minute boat ride away.

The ride from Nosara

Despite being visible from Tamarindo, Playa Grande is reached by road around the estuary: about 1 hour 10 minutes from Liberia Airport via Belén, Huacas and Matapalo, paved apart from a few village streets. From Tamarindo by car it is 30 minutes, or two minutes by estuary boat on foot. Your driver takes you to your hotel or house door.

Good to know before you arrive

  • Turtle-nesting tours run October to March at night with certified guides; book through your hotel.
  • Beach lights are restricted at night to protect the turtles; bring a red-light headlamp.
  • The surf here is powerful; beginners should stick to the south end near the estuary.
  • Groceries are basic in the village; the big supermarkets are in Huacas and Tamarindo.

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Questions about Nosara to Playa GrandeDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
How long does the private shuttle from Nosara to Playa Grande take?
About 2 hours 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 Nosara to Playa Grande cost?
$236 for 1 to 5 passengers, $317 for 6 to 9 passengers and $420 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 pick me up in Nosara?
At the door of your hotel, villa or rental in Nosara, at the time you choose. Give us the property name or a map pin when you book and the driver comes to the entrance.
Can we stop along the way from Nosara to Playa Grande?
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 Playa Grande?
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.
Can I travel from Nosara to Playa Grande at night or very early?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with no night surcharge. Early departures for morning flights and late arrivals are routine.
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.