La Fortuna (Arenal) → Punta Islita (Hotel & Beach)
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Direct, non-stop service from La Fortuna (Arenal) to Punta Islita (Hotel & Beach), operated by a professional bilingual driver in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle.
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Travel notes: Punta IslitaWhat to expect, the ride from La Fortuna, local tips and related routes
About Punta Islita
Punta Islita is a remote hillside resort and village on the southern Nicoya coast, south of Sámara and Carrillo, known for its cliff-top infinity pool, the open-air art museum in the village, a macaw release programme and a private beach with almost nobody on it.
It is one of the most secluded stays in Guanacaste, which makes the transfer part of the experience.
The ride from La Fortuna
From Liberia Airport allow 2.5 to 3 hours: paved through Nicoya and Sámara, then about 40 minutes of gravel road and river crossings along the coast past Carrillo. Our drivers know the road in every season. From Sámara it is about 45 minutes.
Good to know before you arrive
- Bring cash for the village; cards are accepted at the hotel only.
- Ask for the beach club shuttle from the hotel; the walk down is steep.
- The road can be slow after heavy rain in September and October.
- Carrillo, 40 minutes north, is the nearest town with restaurants outside the hotel.
Related private shuttles
- Return trip: Punta Islita (Hotel & Beach) → La Fortuna (Arenal)from $365
- LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Punta Islita (Hotel & Beach)from $265
- SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport → Punta Islita (Hotel & Beach)from $325
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → LIR - Liberia Int. Airportfrom $220
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airportfrom $215
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → Manuel Antonio / Queposfrom $325
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → Monteverde (Cloud Forest)from $250
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → Conchal (Guanacaste)from $310
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → Flamingo (Guanacaste)from $310
Questions about La Fortuna to Punta IslitaDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
- How long does the private shuttle from La Fortuna to Punta Islita take?
- About 5 hours 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 La Fortuna to Punta Islita cost?
- $365 for 1 to 5 passengers, $405 for 6 to 9 passengers and $490 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 La Fortuna?
- At the door of your hotel, villa or rental in La Fortuna, 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 La Fortuna to Punta Islita?
- 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 Punta Islita?
- 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 La Fortuna to Punta Islita 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.