Arenal - Monteverde Transport

Arenal and Monteverde are just 25 km (15.5 miles) apart, but with an altitude difference of 1.150 m (almost 4000 ft), a steep drop and several roadblocks makes direct passage between the two towns difficult. Here you can read several easier options for passage between the two.

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Times & Rates

DURATION: 3:30 HOURS

TIMES: 8:30AM, 2:30 PM

The several roadblocks which consist of an active volcano, Costa Rica's largest lake, seven rivers and a rugged, densely forested mountain range make it very difficult to get from Arenal to Monteverde or the other way around. The trip by road entails a very bumpy 4 to 5 hour journey by car or an 8 hour journey by bus (with one transfer). The following options make it a lot easier to get from one place to the other:

Taxi-Boat-Taxi: this trip will give you the comfortable door to door taxi (mini van) transportation, with a scenic boat ride in between. On the boat ride you will have beautiful views over the volcano and the forested Tilaran Mountain range. You will also have the opportunity to see a wild range of animals on the lake shore.

Private Taxi-Boat-Taxi: this trip is exactly the same as the Taxi-Boat-Taxi but you will have the privilege of a private mini van and boat.

Arenal - Monteverde Transport

Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off at Arenal/Monteverde hotels.

What's Included?

Experienced and professional guides, riding equipment, rain poncho, fruit snacks, water, luggage transfers.

What to Bring?

Long pants, sweater of jacket, hiking boots or sneakers, sun-screen, camera and insect repellent.