Private Shuttle from Santa Teresa & Mal Pais to Uvita
- Duration: 7 Hours
- Product code: 765568
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Per vehicle
Number of vehicles *
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Total$763.43
all taxes included. No hidden fees.
- Price before tax
- USD 675.60
- Costa Rica sales tax (13%)
- USD 87.83
Total taxes includedUSD 763.43
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About this shuttle
Overview
Travel from Santa Teresa or Mal País to Uvita in a private vehicle via the Puntarenas ferry. Your vehicle accompanies you during the crossing.
What's Included
- Private shuttle transportation
- Air-conditioned private vehicle and professional driver
- Hotel or vacation-rental pickup in Santa Teresa or Mal País and drop-off in Uvita
- Puntarenas ferry tickets and crossing with your private vehicle
- Stops along the route for breaks, food, or a quick look at an attraction can be requested in advance or on the day of travel, as long as they don't cause a significant delay.
- Travel time is approximate and depends on route conditions.
Good to Know
- Airbnb pickup is assessed case by case; provide the exact address when booking.
- Pickup or drop-off outside the designated service area may cost extra, subject to your approval before confirmation.
- This is a private transfer, so the schedule is yours; travel time may still vary due to traffic, weather, and road conditions.
- Delays caused by traffic, weather, road conditions, or other circumstances outside the driver's control do not automatically qualify for a refund.
- You are responsible for planning enough time for onward travel and connections.
- Standard allowance is 1 large suitcase and 1 personal item per traveler; let us know about extra luggage or surfboards so the vehicle can accommodate them.
- A personal item is a small bag or backpack.
- Pricing is per vehicle by passenger tier (1-6 passengers, 7-10 passengers, 11-18 passengers).
- Estimated journey time is 6.5 to 7.5 hours, depending on ferry schedules, weather, and traffic.
- The drive from Santa Teresa or Mal País to the Paquera ferry terminal typically takes 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- The ferry route is generally the faster, more scenic option between the Nicoya Peninsula and the South Pacific coast.
- Book in advance during high season. Roads around Santa Teresa and Mal País can be rough.
- Vehicle fares: 1-6 Passengers: $763.43 (tax included) per vehicle; 7-10 Passengers: $871.91 (tax included) per vehicle; 11-18 Passengers: $1231.25 (tax included) per vehicle.
Additional Costs
- Additional charges for pick up or drop off outside the designated areas apply only with the client's approval before the reservation is confirmed.
Cancellation Policy
View full details here: https://pvt-website.vercel.app/terms-conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for 1 large suitcase and 1 small personal item per traveler. Tell us about extra luggage or surfboards when booking so the vehicle can be matched to your group.
Traffic, road conditions, weather, and, where applicable, ferry schedules may change the travel time. Allow a buffer for onward connections.
Private shuttles are scheduled to run on time, and our providers work carefully to keep their drivers on a tight schedule, knowing that many passengers depend on them for flight connections and other important plans. If a shuttle is ever late, it is almost always due to circumstances outside the driver's control, such as traffic, road closures, or accidents. If you are concerned about timing, please contact us as early as possible so we can check on your ride.
Pickup within the listed service area is available at hotels and vacation rentals; Airbnb addresses are assessed case by case. Please provide the exact location when booking.
For private shuttles, your requested pickup time is what will be confirmed, barring any scheduling issues with our provider. If we can't confirm your requested pickup time, you'll have the opportunity to cancel before we confirm your reservation.
For groups of fewer than 12 passengers, you can typically expect a 12-passenger van with air conditioning. Depending on the size of your group and the amount of luggage, the vehicle may vary to accommodate larger groups. You can request more details from the transportation provider after your reservation has been confirmed.
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