Private Shuttle-Boat-Shuttle Service from La Fortuna (Arenal) to Monteverde or Santa Elena
This unique shuttle van option takes you from La Fortuna, home of the mighty Arenal Volcano to the cloud forest in Monteverde. The ride is broken up in the middle with a boat ride across Costa Rica’s largest lake, Lake Arenal. This is a popular option that is sometimes referred to as the Lake Arenal jeep-boat-jeep or taxi-boat-taxi.
While the total travel time is about the same as driving the whole way, this service cuts out a very curvy section of the road going around the lake and gives you a change of scenery with nice lake views.
Easy Pick Up & Drop Off
We can organize pick up and drop off at hotels, vacation rentals, rental car agencies, and more. All we need is your hotel name, vacation rental location, or other pickup/drop off location.
Shuttle Price/Cost
Private shuttle and boat from La Fortuna to Monteverde, starting at $316 (1-8 passengers). Our booking system will adjust the price based on the total number of passengers. Prices are plus tax (13%).
*Extra charges may apply for pick up or drop off at hotels/rentals that are outside Monteverde or La Fortuna. We will notify you by email before finalizing the order.
How It Works
A professional van driver will pick you up at your hotel or vacation rental in La Fortuna. You’ll then drive about 30-minutes to the shores of Lake Arenal and board a small covered boat. Your luggage will also be safely loaded onto the boat.
The boat ride is about 1 hour and you can enjoy views of the surrounding hills as well as Arenal Volcano (clouds permitting). The boat has a canopy for shade and plastic windows that can be rolled down in case of heavy rain.
Another van will be waiting for you on the other side of the lake. After your luggage is unloaded, that van will take you to your final destination in Monteverde about 1-hour away. The total trip time is approximately 3 hours.
Shuttle Schedule
Because this service is private, you can select a pick up time that works with your schedule. Just indicate your preferred time on the form.
Have a question? Send us an email at bookings(at)twoweeksincostarica(dot)com
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Paresh (Verified Customer) –
The boat ride was fun and scenic. The drive from the lake drop off to Monteverde portion was not great.but not horrible. Very scenic but road condition could it better not just this road but all over Costa Rica as locals well know. Driver was awesome! We stoped at scenic spots. Lunch break by butterfly garden was awesome. Really nice way to see the country. Highly recommend!