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Rated 5.0 stars across 200+ Google and TripAdvisor reviews.
Absolutely brilliant transfer company. Diego was incredibly easy and efficient to deal with. Very comfortable cars and delightful drivers who were incredibly prompt. Made our trip seamless and I can't recommend them highly enough.
Adsie65
London, United Kingdom · TripAdvisor · Jan 2026
Our experience with Private Travel Costa Rica was exceptional from start to finish. We used their service for multiple transfers, including from San Juan airport to La Fortuna, between locations in La Fortuna, and from Tamarindo to Liberia International Airport. Every driver was amazing—on time, flexible, and extremely professional. The responsiveness of the entire team made coordinating our travel seamless and stress-free. We highly recommend them for any transportation needs in Costa Rica.
Katherine J
TripAdvisor Reviewer · TripAdvisor · Dec 2025
We used this company for transfers from La Fortuna to San Manuel Antonio and then from San Manuel Antonio to San Jose. I cannot say enough about the professionalism of the company and both the drivers, as well as the cleanliness of the vans. Communication was almost immediate. Our drivers Oscar and Carlos arrived a few minutes early, were highly professional, and super friendly and warm. There was wifi in the van which was much appreciated. All in all, both experiences were excellent. I cannot recommend this company enough. I will definitely use them again for transfers when we are back in CR.
RIDI0406
Madison, Wisconsin · TripAdvisor · Dec 2025
There are four main ways to travel from Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste to Las Catalinas, Guanacaste: private shuttle, shared shuttle, rental car, or public bus. Here is how they compare on price, travel time, and comfort:
| Option | Price | Travel time | Door-to-door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private shuttle | From $145 per vehicle (1-5 people) | About 55 min — just your group, with free quick stops (bathroom, snacks, groceries) | Yes — any address | Families, groups, airport arrivals |
| Shared shuttle | $55–$99 per person | Longer — fixed schedule, multiple hotel stops | Hotel-to-hotel only | Solo travelers on a tight budget |
| Rental car | $60–$120+ per day + mandatory insurance | Similar drive, but you navigate yourself | Yes — you drive | Long stays with many day trips |
| Public bus | $5–$15 per person | Much longer — transfers and waiting between buses | No — terminal to terminal | Backpackers with light luggage |
For 3 or more travelers, a private shuttle usually works out to about the same per person as a shared shuttle: from $145 per vehicle, a group of 4 pays roughly $37 per person — with door-to-door pickup, your own departure time, and free quick stops for bathroom breaks, snacks or groceries whenever you need them.
A short transfer from the Papagayo Peninsula resorts south to Las Catalinas, the walkable town above Playa Danta. Approximately 55 minutes on paved road via the Huacas junction and Potrero.
Private paved road out of the peninsula, then paved highway south, with the final stretch on the smaller road through Potrero into Las Catalinas.
Las Catalinas is designed for walking rather than driving, so tell us which part of town you are staying in and we will agree the drop-off point beforehand instead of the driver circling on arrival
Under an hour, which makes it an easy move with children, and Las Catalinas at the other end is built to be walked rather than driven — once you arrive, you are done with vehicles. Free child seats and A/C throughout. The Papagayo peninsula has a controlled entrance and the resorts sit well past it, so give us the hotel name when you book and we will come to the door rather than meeting you at the gate.
$145 for the whole vehicle rather than per seat, so the more of you there are, the better this short transfer works out.
Realistic 55 minutes. The map measures from the peninsula entrance rather than your hotel, and it routes you to the edge of Las Catalinas rather than to where you are actually staying.
Any hour, no surcharge. Paved throughout. Two things to give us for a night arrival: the hotel name inside Papagayo for the gate, and where you are staying in Las Catalinas so we agree the drop-off point in advance.
The trail network above Las Catalinas is open to anyone and the ridge trails give you the coastline from above. It is the best thing about the town and most visitors never find out it is there.
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