Transportation to the Springs Resort & Spa. Ground-Airplane-Helicopter
International Flights to Costa Rica arrive either into San Jose at the San Juan Santa Maria International Airport (SJO) or to Liberia (LIR) at the Daniel Oduber International Airport. Please make certain that you specify the correct airport when making your transportation arrangements.
By Car or Ground Transportation
From the San Jose (SJO)-Juan Santa Maria Airport
Transfer time to the resort is approximately three hours. (Prices below are subject to change)
| RATES | |
| Van Transport | One Way 4 people = $150--$20 per person over 4 people We recommend no more than 8 people and 4 max with extra luggage (Please note that vehicle capacities depend on the size of the people and their luggage) |
| Coaster | Small Bus with big windows One Way = $400 (Seats up to 18 people with minimal luggage and 12-14 with one bag per person) |
| Small Bus with big windows | One Way = $400 (Seats up to 18 people with minimal luggage and 12-14 with one bag per person) |
| 44 Seat Bus with Bathroom | One Way = $650 (Also has large luggage compartment below to speed loading at airport) |
| 52 Seat Bus with Bathroom | One Way = $900 (Has bathroom and large compartment to store luggage) |
From the Liberia Airport (LIR) Daniel Oduber International Airport
Transfer time to the resort is approximately three hours. (Prices below are subject to change)
| RATES | |
| Van Transport | One Way 4 people = $160--$20 per person over 4 people (Please note that vehicle capacities depend on the size of the people and their luggage) |
| Coaster | Small Bus with big windows One Way = $425 (Seats up to 18 people with minimal luggage and 12-14 with one bag per person) |
| Small Bus with big windows | One Way = $400 (Seats up to 18 people with minimal luggage and 12-14 with one bag per person) |
| 44 Seat Bus with Bathroom | One Way = $725 (Has bathroom and large compartment to store luggage) |
| 52 Seat Bus with Bathroom | One Way = $950 (Has bathroom and large compartment to store luggage) |
Airplane Transportation
Small Plane Transport Directly to La Fortuna
Nature Air (www.natureair.com) is the intra-country airline with flights arriving into the La Fortuna/El Tanque (FONT) regional airport which is 30 minutes from The Springs Resort & Spa.
Flights may be booked directly at www.natuerair.com. Please note that the regional flights from San Jose depart from Pavas regional airport which is 15-30 minutes from the San Jose International Airport, so please plan accordingly for connections.
Small aircraft are available for charter ranging in size from 6 to 18 passengers. Prices start at $1200 and up depending on point to point locations. Please contact Nature Air at www.natureair.com for additional air charter information.
Private Plane Charters (Prices fluctuate with availability)
You can charter small planes from a King Air which holds 6-8 people to Twin Otters or Cessna Caravans that hold between 14 and 18 people. During the Low Season a Twin Otter (18 passenger) might run around $1,200 per leg depending upon availability and probably $2,500 during the high season but these prices vary according to flight time requests, pick up locations and the ability to work around their fixed schedules. We will be happy to price these charters for you.
Please note that it is always a good idea to fly in the mornings when the weather is clearer especially during the rainy seasons. Also, these small planes do not hold a large quantity of luggage and it is best with a large group to send the luggage by ground transport.
Private Helicopter Charters (Prices fluctuate with availability)
You can charter either the Bell 206 L4 turbine helicopter that can hold six passengers or the McDonnell Douglas MDX Twin Turbine Helicopter that can also hold six passengers. There are also piston driven helicopters for around $800 per hour but we always
Bell 206 L4 Single Turbine Helicopter (6 passenger) $1,600 per hour but you must pay for total flight time of the helicopter to return to its home base or fly to a destination and pick you up. They fly out of the Private Pavas Airport but can pick up at San Jose International.
Flight time from San Jose approximately 30 minutes x 2 = 1 hour = $1,600 one way
- The Springs – Liberia 40 minutes $3,560
- The Springs – JW Marriott 45 minutes $3,800
- The Springs – SJ 35 minutes $1,565
- The Springs – Four Season 40 minutes $3,600
- SJ – Four Season 1 hour $2,950
- The Springs – Los Sueños Marriott 45 minutes $2,700
Quepos
- The Springs – Quepos 50 minutes $2,640
- SJ – Quepos 35 Minutes $1,200
Puntarenas
- SJ – Los Sueños (Jaco) 30 minutes $1,200
To Be Picked up at Liberia Airport
- Flight time from San Jose to Liberia Airport approximately 45 minutes
- Flight time from Liberia Airport to The Springs Resort approximately 30 minutes
- Flight time back to San Jose from The Springs Resort approximately 30 minutes
- Total Flight Time = 1 hour 45 minutes x $1,600 = $2,800
McDonnell Douglas MDX Twin Turbine (6 passenger) $3,500 per hour – This is the best helicopter in Costa Rica because it is twin turbine- You must pay for total flight time of the helicopter to return to its home base or fly to a destination and pick you up. They fly out of the Private Pavas Airport but can pick up at San Jose International.