

Going to Riu Hotels from SJO Airport is a 4.5 hours ride and it is a nice cross country ride through us. Along the road there are some funnny stops: Fruits Stand in Orotina town where you can try lot of tropical fruits, see the Macaws and Toucans on their natural environment along the way to Guanacaste. Also, there are great places for local food experiences. From May to April is the rainy season and we probably will experience some rain along the road but Riu Hotels is located in one of the dryer areas of Costa Rica. We include bilingual and experienced drivers, WiFi On Board.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
MEET & GREET at SJO Airport - Meeting Point: The verification process at the immigration posts takes 30-40 minutes. After clearing immigration and customs, our team will be waiting just outside the terminal. Upon exiting the building, TURN RIGHT and look for a member of our team holding a sign with your name on it.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Shuttle from SJO Airport to Riu Hotels lasts about 4–7 hours.
Prices start at $280 per person for this Alajuela experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. MEET & GREET at SJO Airport - Meeting Point: The verification process at the immigration posts takes 30-40 minutes. After clearing immigration and customs, our team will be waiting just outside the terminal. Upon exiting the building, TURN RIGHT and look for a member of our team holding a sign with your name on it. Pickup points include Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by CostaRicaTripGuide.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Private Shuttle from SJO Airport to Riu Hotels | 4–7 hours | 5.0 (3) | $280 | |
Private Transfer from SJO Airport to Tamarindo/Papagayo/Riu Hotel | 4–5 hours | — | $295 | View |
Costa Rica SJO Airport to San José Hotels nearby Private Shuttle | 20 min–1h | 5.0 (3) | $50 | View |
Private Shuttle from San Jose or SJO Airport to La Fortuna | 3 hours | 4.9 (46) | $290 | View |
Private Transport Arenal to RIU Hotels - Premium Service VIP | 4 hours | 5.0 (1) | $270 | View |
SJO Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Hotels Private Transfer | 3h–3h 20min | 5.0 (16) | $195 | View |
SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Hotels / Bejuco Private Transfer | 3h–3h 40min | 5.0 (12) | $195 | View |