SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer in Alajuela
Alajuela, Costa Rica

SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer

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61/100

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Is SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer worth booking?

SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer is a 3-hour experience in Alajuela, Costa Rica, from $185 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
61 / 100
Rating
5/5 (12)
Duration
3 hours
From
$185 per person

Manuel Antonio area is one of the most touristic places in Costa Rica and has a lot of things to offer to its visitors so, you can easily go there by traveling in a private trip for you and your group only. Our Van comes

What you get

  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water

About this experience

Manuel Antonio area is one of the most touristic places in Costa Rica and has a lot of things to offer to its visitors so, you can easily go there by traveling in a private trip for you and your group only. Our Van comes with AC, Internet WiFi, USB Port chargers or Bluetooth plus reclinable seats for your comfort. We will offer you a courtesy drinks during the trip to just relax and enjoy the ride. Our multilingual English/Portuguese/Spanish drivers will point you out about the attractions and offer up to one hour stops along the road to immerse you in the nature and culture of our beautiful country to make a memorable trip with us. Courteous and experienced drivers are a must for us. We do operate in a secure manner under the Costa Rican laws as a Tourism Operator license permissions and count with a vehicle and passengers insurance coverage for your safety when traveling with us. Finally, cancellations are free with full refund if made 24 hours before your trip or reschedule it.

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

Ends at

Arenas del Mar Visitor Parking and Reception, Road to Arenas Del Mar, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, Road to Arenas Del Mar, Puntarenas Province, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Ends at

La Foresta Hotel, 34, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Best Western Hotel & Casino Kamuk, Avenida Central, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Hotel Villa Romantica, Rancho Grande, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, El Cerro, Costa Rica

Ends at

Tabulia Tree Hotel, Puntarenas Province, Manuel Antonio, El Cerro, Costa Rica

Ends at

BongO, Playa La Macha, Puntarenas Province, Manuel Antonio, El Cerro, Costa Rica

Ends at

Hotel Mono Azul, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, El Cerro, Costa Rica

Ends at

Hotel Plaza Yara, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, El Cerro, Costa Rica

Ends at

Tres Banderas Jungle Hotel, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Hotel La Colina, Calle Principal, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

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Hotel Villas Lirio, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Hotel Flor Blanca, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

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Hotel Divisamar, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

The Falls Resort at Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Selina Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Oceans Two Resort, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Igloo Beach Lodge, Calle Principal, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

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El Faro Beach Hotel, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Hotel Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Wide Mouth Frog Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Hotel La Posada Jungle, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Gaia, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Pacific Garden Villa, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Makanda by The Sea, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Pacific Canyon Drive, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

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Villa Punto de Vista - Luxury Villa, Casa punto de vista, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

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Esterillos Este, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

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Playa Esterillos Oeste, Calle Sirena, Puntarenas Province, Esterillos Oeste, Costa Rica

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Playa Bejuco, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Ends at

Hotel Costa Verde, Road, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Condominio CASITAS Hacienda Pacifica, la inmaculada antes de barrio colinas, Carretera hacia, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Colinas del Este, Costa Rica

Ends at

Mango Moon Villa, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Ends at

Parador Resort & Spa Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

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Los Altos Resort, Puntarenas Province, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

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Tulemar Resort, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

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Shana By The Beach Resort, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

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Si Como No Resort, Spa & Wildlife Refuge, Kilometer 4 to National Park, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

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Hotels nearby Manuel Antonio Beach. Quepos, Puntarenas (5 miles around)

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Hotels nearby Manuel Antonio Park. Quepos, Puntarenas (5 miles around)

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Hotels nearby Marina Pez Vela. Quepos, Puntarenas (5 miles around)

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Hotels nearby Quepos, Puntarenas (5 miles around)

Options you can book

  • 3-6 Passengers Max SJO-MA

    Duration: 3 hours: Duration time is between 2:50 to 3 hours under normal driving conditions. (Non stops, Traffic Jams, Rush hours, Weather) A Welcoming courtesy drink: Bottled water or juice. Van: Private trip: Only you and your group will be traveling in this trip at this time. 6 Passengers Max. Pickup included

  • SJO > MA 12 Travelers Max

    Duration: 3 hours: Trip time is around 2:50 to 3 hours under normal driving conditions. (No including stops, Traffic Jams, Rush hours, Weather) Drinks:: Courtesy Drinks: Bottled water, Local Juices! MiniBus: For 12 Travelers Max. Private trip: Only you and your group will be traveling in this trip at this time. Pickup included

  • SJO to Dominical/Uvita 6P

    Private Transportation Service: Private Transportation Service for you and your group only. Duration: 4 hours: This trip takes 4-5 Hours under normal driving and weather conditions (Non Stop, No traffic Jams or Incidents) Courtesy Drinks:: Bottled water or juice. Minibus: Private Transportation for you and your group only for up to 6 passengers + 6 Baggages only. Pickup included

  • SJO > MA 1-2 Travelers Max

    Duration: 3 hours: Trip time is around 2:50 to 3 hours under normal driving conditions. (No including stops, Traffic Jams, Rush hours, Weather) Courtesy Drinks:: Bottled water or juice. Van: For 2 Travelers Max. Private trip: Only you and your group will be traveling in this trip at this time. Pickup included

  • Jaco to Manuel Antonio 6 PAX

    Private Transportation Service: Private Transportation from Jacó to Manuel Antonio Hotels for you and your group only. Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes: This trip takes 1:10 to + 1:25 Hours under normal driving and weather conditions (Non Stop, No traffic Jams) Courtesy Drinks:: Bottled water or juice. Minibus: The Minibus availability price seats are up 6 Passengers + 6 Baggages. Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
pt, en, es
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Costa Rica Destiny Tours

Know before you go

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Photos

SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer in Alajuela, photo 2SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer in Alajuela, photo 3SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer in Alajuela, photo 4Sunset at Marina Pez Vela.El Avión Ocean View Restaurant in Manuel AntonioOcean King Catamarán, La Marina, Quepos.

What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

5 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Food and drink

5 mentions

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Knowledge and storytelling

3 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Organization

3 mentions

Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

Traveler reviews

12 verified traveler reviews for SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Joanna_H · July 2026

Very Safe and Comfortable Shuttle Service

I would trust Francisco with my life. The drive to Manuel Antonio is not easy, but Francisco made us feel completely safe and at ease. We were exhausted and had a very comfortable ride to Manuel Antonio. It was a pleasure using this service and I would recommend it to anyone.

Response from the operator: Hi Joanna, first of all, we are so grateful for such a kind of words to us and for taking your time to leave us a generous and outstanding review, We are so glad to hear that your trip to Manuel Antonio after a late night and long overseas journey has exceeded your expectations. It is very pleasant when we meet customers like you that really enjoy to learn about our nature and culture! We hope you have had a wonderful time and of course to see you back soon! Best Regards from Costa Rica Destiny Tours and Francisco the driver! 🙂

via Viator

Michelle_T · July 2026

Excellent communication,...

Excellent communication, Francisco was an amazing driver and guide! Introduced us to our first authentic Soda for a delicious Tico lunch. Stopped by the crocodile bridge before arriving at our hotel.

Response from the operator: Hi Michelle, first of all, thank you very much for taking your time and leave us an amazing review, we hope your return to home, visit to Costa Rica and our transportation services has met your expectations. It is very pleasant when we meet customers like you that really enjoy to learn about our nature, culture and food, We hope to see you soon! Best Regards from Costa Rica Destiny Tours and Francisco the driver! 🙂

via Viator

me99shell · July 2026

The right way to start a vacation

Seamless from start to finish. Communication prior to our trip was top notch so we were really prepared to navigate the SjO arrival sequence. Francisco was so awesome and kicked our trip off by introducing us to our first authentic soda. The food was incredible! We then stopped by the crocodile bridge before arriving in Manuel Antonio. Would definitely use this company next time!

Response from the operator: Thank you me99shell for taking your time and leaving us a generous review, we hope your return to home, visit to Costa Rica and our transportation services has met your expectations. It is very pleasant to have visitors that really enjoy the ride, our nature, culture and food! We hope to see you soon! Best Regards from Costa Rica Destiny Tours and Francisco the driver! 🙂

via Tripadvisor

Bob_L · May 2026

Great service via Viator transfer

Driver very informative. Allowed us to stop at a viewpoint to see the crocodiles and store. We arrived at our hotel within the time predicted.

Response from the operator: Hi Bob, thank you very much for taking your time and leave us a review, we really appreciated your kind words, we hope your visit to Costa Rica and our transportation services has met your expectations. It is very pleasant when we meet customers like you that really enjoy to learn about our nature and culture. We hope to see you soon! Best Regards from Costa Rica Destiny Tours and Francisco the driver! 🙂

via Viator

Excursion372693 · April 2026

Francisco is the driver you need!

Francisco was an incredible driver. So thoughtful and kind. He was very knowledgeable of the culture and history and we learned so much during our drive. Francisco even stopped at the Crocodile Bridge for us for a great lunch and view. Highly recommend!

Response from the operator: Ashley, thank you for taking your time and leaving us a very kind words and review, we hope your visit to Costa Rica and our transportation services has met your expectations. It is very pleasant to have visitors that really enjoy the ride, our nature and culture! We hope to see you soon! Best Regards from Costa Rica Destiny Tours and Francisco the driver! 🙂

via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Duration
3 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$185 to $265
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
4
Verdict
Solid Choice

Why this scores 61

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)87
Review evidence (18% weight)34
Booking momentum (14% weight)25
Value for money (12% weight)18
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)64
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Alajuela.

How much does SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer cost?

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Prices start at $185 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Alajuela usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer take?

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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Alajuela is not rushed.

Is SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Alajuela, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer?

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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Alajuela can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Alajuela and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Alajuela within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Alajuela?

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On Outty we rank every Alajuela experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner, Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Alajuela?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Alajuela?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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