Transportation in Costa Rica
Airport Shuttles, Shared and Private Transfer Services

Dear customers,

Protocols for the care of our clients and our drivers

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Costa Rican Ministry of Health, the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and the private transport companies have defined the following hygiene protocols for the use of tourist transport units:

Passengers

When traveling to Costa Rica, your personal belongings list should include masks or face shields. These are mandatory use in all transport units: Land, Air, Aquatic, etc.

• You must include in your luggage masks/face shields for personal use. It is mandatory for use within transport units
• You must always remain in your social bubble
• You must maintain social distance from other people who do not belong to your social bubble.
• Do not shake hands or hugs

Airport Meet & Greet

Our driver will wait for you at the airport arrival`s area holding a sign with your name clearly printed on it. He will be wearing a mask or face shield.

Before entering the transport unit:

• Please wear your mask/face shield. It must be part of your personal travel items. If you do not have a one, the driver can provide you with a disposable mask (it costs $ 2.00)
• The driver will offer you alcohol gel to disinfect your hands
• Driver will open access doors for you to minimize contact with surfaces
• The driver will spray alcohol or disinfectant on your bags
• Do not allow outsiders to help with luggage

During the road trip

During the road trip, keep your mask on at all times. If you need to make any stops to eat, or use the bathroom or other necessity, please check the following information:

• Wash your hands with soap and water before taking off your mask (avoid to touch it)
• Before entering the transport again you must wash your hands with soap and water and disinfect again with gel alcohol.

Sanitization of the vehicles

To ensure the safety of yourself as the passenger and the safety of our driver we sanitized all vehicles regularly.

These are the standards for cleaning:

Full Vehicle Clean – at the end of each journey. 

Passenger Touch Points – at end of each journey with a passenger:

• Door handles, both internal and external
• Passenger assist grab handles just inside the door
• Seats
• Seat belts and seat belt release buttons
• Cup holders
• Window controls
• Arm rests
• Inner door lining
• Payment terminals
• Boot lid

Driver Touch Points – after a journey. 

• The key fob and keys
• Steering wheel
• Transmission shifter and handbrake
• Internal and external door handles 
• Dash controls such as volume knob, heating controls, mirror adjustment
• Indicator and wiper stalks
• Pedals: Gas, Breaks, Clutch

What kind of products do we use for cleaning?

• Soap and water
• 70º plus alcohol
• Biodegradable disinfection products

It is important to mention that the use of chemical products can result in the affection of people with acute allergies. That is why the most recommended products to disinfect is the Soap or detergent and 70º Plus Alcohol.

We use a water-base vaporizing machine that helps to clean all surfaces killing the 99% of germs and virus for extended period of 72 hours.

Simple steps to stop the spread

Here are practical personal hygiene tips:

• Avoid touching your mouth, eyes, and nose with unwashed (or gloved) hands.
• Wash your hands regularly throughout the day or use hand sanitizer.
• Wash body, and hair (including facial hair) thoroughly every day.
• Wash your hands after coming into contact with money.
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with a tissue or a flexed elbow. Put tissues in the bin.
• Avoid touching other surfaces in any areas with unclean hands.

Hygiene items in the vehicle

All our vehicles include:

• Disposable masks (for sale)
• Liquid Soap
• Lysol
• Disposable towels
• Alcohol gel
• Exclusive trash can

Finally, all our drivers are certified with Hygiene Training Course in order to guarantee vehicle cleanliness and customer care during the road trips. Is our duty to protect each other and drive you in safest way to any destination within Costa Rica.

Please contact us if you need to cancel or change your trip date. We are totally committed to give you the best customer support possible in these uncertain times, we appreciate your collaboration and hopefully we will see you soon in Costa Rica.

Sincerely,

Erick Hidalgo
President,
Chief of Operations
Costa Rica Trip Guide / Transportation in Costa Rica