Taxi - Boat - Taxi between Monteverde and Arenal

Scenic shortcut is the quickest route between Monteverde and the Volcano...

   This is a one-way transfer between Monteverde and Arenal.  By taking a boat ride across the Arenal Lake you can save time driving or riding by bus.  This shuttle departs twice daily traveling from Monteverde to Arenal, or Arenal to Monteverde.  The trip lasts 3 hours and provides door to door service for most hotels.

  The price of this service varies on the season.  At maximum cost this transfer is $21 per person, certain times it may cost less.  All this fluctuates with volume.  We attempt to offer the most fair and completive rates.  We suggest inquiring by email for more information or a price quote.

   As the name suggests, the trip consists of a taxi ride to the lake, a boat across the lake, and then another taxi on to your hotel. That breaks down into two and a half hours by car, and a half hour by boat.  The alternative route to La Fortuna involves going around the lake, via Tilaran, and takes almost 4 hours driving (Assuming you don't get lost or fall into a bus sized pot hole.)  The public bus can take almost 8 hours due to a lay over in Tilaran. This shortcut is a true time saver!  The service is sometimes called the Jeep Boat Jeep, but the name is misleading since the actual land transportation is generally by minivan..

   The boat ride is pleasant with a chance for  birding on the edges of the lake where king fishers, flycatchers and other tropical birds abound.  The boats are medium sized, include life jackets, and are fully inspected by the transportation department.

   There is a  similar route available via horseback.  Desafio Adventure Company is the only outfitter to offer a ride along the lake,  safe year round.  Read more about this amazing trek here.

   We can arrange special Taxi - Boat - Taxi services at other departures times upon request.