# Private shuttle from Tamarindo to Papagayo Peninsula > A private shuttle from Tamarindo to Papagayo Peninsula with Ruta Pacifico costs $142 per vehicle for 1–5 passengers, $190 per vehicle for 6–9 passengers and $247 per vehicle for 10–12 passengers, USD, 13% VAT included. The drive takes about 55 minutes, door to door. Pickup is at the door of your hotel, villa or rental in Tamarindo, at the time you choose. The price is the same any day or hour of the year and includes the driver, fuel, tolls, WiFi, bottled water and child seats. Book online; nothing is paid at pickup. ## Summary - **Prices:** from $142 — $142 (1–5 pax), $190 (6–9 pax), $247 (10–12 pax) - **Travel time:** about 55 minutes - **December 20 – January 2:** Holiday season: vehicles for 6 or more passengers are fully booked. Every vehicle for 6 to 12 passengers is already reserved for travel between December 20 and January 2, and we never overbook: a confirmed booking always has its own vehicle and driver assigned. Our 1 – 5 passenger vans still have dates open, but they are in very high demand for those days. Book yours now. - **Book online:** https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/tamarindo-guanacaste-to-papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste#booking - **WhatsApp:** +506 7080-5578 — https://wa.me/50670805578 - Prices updated August 2026 - **This page as HTML:** https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/tamarindo-guanacaste-to-papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste - **Versión en español:** https://rutapacifico.com/es/private-shuttle/tamarindo-guanacaste-to-papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste ## Prices (USD per vehicle, all taxes included) | Passengers | Vehicle | Price | Book | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 – 5 passengers | Hyundai Staria (Families, couples, solo travellers) | $142 | [Book this size](https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/tamarindo-guanacaste-to-papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste#booking) | | 6 – 9 passengers | Toyota Hiace (Medium groups, extra luggage or surfboards) | $190 | [Book this size](https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/tamarindo-guanacaste-to-papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste#booking) | | 10 – 12 passengers | Maxus V90 (Large groups, wedding parties, corporate groups) | $247 | [Book this size](https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/tamarindo-guanacaste-to-papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste#booking) | - Prices are in US dollars, per vehicle, not per person. - 13% VAT, fuel, tolls, the driver, WiFi, water and child seats are all included. - The same fixed price applies every day of the year: no peak-season, holiday, night or airport surcharge. - Book online and the price shown at checkout is the price charged. Nothing is paid at pickup. ## Private shuttle vs. shared shuttle, taxi and rental car: Tamarindo to Papagayo Peninsula How the four ways of making this trip compare. Only the private shuttle column is a price we publish and guarantee. | | Private shuttle (this page) | Shared shuttle | Taxi / ride-hailing | Rental car | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Price | $142 per vehicle (1–5 passengers), fixed and published | Per seat: the total grows with every passenger | Metered or negotiated at the curb; not fixed | Daily rate plus insurance, fuel, deposit and parking | | Departure time | Your time, 24/7, no night surcharge | Fixed timetable | On availability | Yours | | Route | Direct, door to door | Several hotel stops or a change of van at a hub | Direct | Self-drive: navigation and road conditions are on you | | Who is on board | Only your group | Other travellers | Only your group | Only your group | | Flight tracking | Included | Not usually | No | Not applicable | | Child seats | Free, installed before pickup | Varies | Rarely available | Daily surcharge | ## What is included in every ride - Private vehicle: only your group on board, direct route, no detours - Door-to-door pickup and drop-off - Professional bilingual (English / Spanish) driver - Fuel, tolls and 13% VAT - Air conditioning, free WiFi, bottled water, phone chargers - Child and booster seats on request, free - Real-time flight tracking on airport pickups - Free changes and cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup ## About Papagayo Peninsula The Papagayo Peninsula is Guanacaste's luxury enclave: the Four Seasons, Andaz, Planet Hollywood and the Papagayo Gulf's private residences share a peninsula of protected coves, calm water and a marina. Kayaking, snorkelling, sailing and golf are all on site. Its biggest practical advantage is distance: it is the closest resort area to Liberia Airport, close enough that arriving guests can be on the beach within an hour of landing. ### The ride from Tamarindo Liberia Airport to the Papagayo resorts is 30 to 35 minutes on excellent paved roads: Route 1 north-west, then the Guardia turn-off toward the coast and the peninsula's gated entrance. Drivers are pre-registered at the security gate and take you straight to your resort lobby. Playas del Coco is 15 minutes away for restaurants and shopping. ### Good to know before you arrive - Resorts are self-contained but pricey; Playas del Coco has good restaurants a short ride away. - Book boat trips from the Papagayo Marina in the morning; the bay is calmest before noon. - Gate security asks for the resort name and reservation, so keep your confirmation handy. - Day trips to Rincón de la Vieja volcano are 1.5 hours each way; leave early. ## Questions about Tamarindo to Papagayo Peninsula ### How long does the private shuttle from Tamarindo to Papagayo Peninsula take? About 55 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 Tamarindo to Papagayo Peninsula cost? $142 for 1 to 5 passengers, $190 for 6 to 9 passengers and $247 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. ### Do you have availability between December 20 and January 2? Yes, for groups of 1 to 5 passengers. Every vehicle for 6 or more passengers is already fully booked for travel dates between December 20 and January 2, on every route, and we never overbook: each confirmed booking has its own vehicle and driver assigned. Our 1 – 5 passenger vans still have dates open, but demand for those days is very high, so book as early as you can. Outside that window every vehicle size is available as usual. ### Where does the driver pick me up in Tamarindo? At the door of your hotel, villa or rental in Tamarindo, 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 Tamarindo to Papagayo Peninsula? 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 Papagayo Peninsula? 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 Tamarindo to Papagayo Peninsula 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. ## Related routes - Return trip: Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste → Tamarindo (Guanacaste) (from $142) — https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste-to-tamarindo-guanacaste - LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste (from $105) — https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/lir-liberia-int-airport-to-papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste - SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport → Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste (from $345) — https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/sjo-juan-santamaria-int-airport-to-papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste - Tamarindo (Guanacaste) → LIR - Liberia Int. Airport (from $130) — https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/tamarindo-guanacaste-to-lir-liberia-int-airport - Tamarindo (Guanacaste) → SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport (from $350) — https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/tamarindo-guanacaste-to-sjo-juan-santamaria-int-airport - La Fortuna (Arenal) → Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste (from $279) — https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/la-fortuna-arenal-to-papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste - Manuel Antonio / Quepos → Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste (from $425) — https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/manuel-antonio-quepos-to-papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste - Monteverde (Cloud Forest) → Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste (from $280) — https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/monteverde-cloud-forest-to-papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste - Tamarindo (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal) (from $309) — https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/tamarindo-guanacaste-to-la-fortuna-arenal - Every route and price: https://rutapacifico.com/prices ## About Ruta Pacifico Ruta Pacifico is a licensed and insured Costa Rican ground-transportation operator (ICT licence #4121-2025) based in Liberia, Guanacaste, specialised in private airport shuttles from Liberia International Airport (LIR) and private transfers across Costa Rica. Prices are per vehicle, fixed and published; nothing is paid at pickup. --- _Markdown version of the route page; identical content, generated from the same data._ https://rutapacifico.com/private-shuttle/tamarindo-guanacaste-to-papagayo-peninsula-guanacaste