Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips — all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
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Malpais is located on a peninsula, which makes it a destination that genuinely rewards having private transportation. From Liberia's Daniel Oduber Airport (LIR), the drive covers roughly 185 km (115 miles) and takes approximately 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on road conditions and the ferry crossing. From San Jose's Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO), expect a journey of around 270 km (168 miles) and 5 or more hours. A private transfer removes the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads, managing luggage across a ferry crossing, and figuring out connection points — so you arrive ready to explore, not exhausted from the journey.
A full day is the right amount of time, and you'll want to make it count. Spend the morning exploring the coastline and rocky coves, then dedicate the middle of the day to a single anchor activity: a hike into Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, a surf lesson on Santa Teresa beach, or a snorkeling trip to Isla Tortuga. The late afternoon in Malpais belongs to the sunset — the Pacific-facing coastline delivers one of the most dramatic light shows in Costa Rica. Plan to leave enough time in the evening that you're not rushing the return drive in the dark.
Absolutely. Surfing is what put Malpais on the map, but it is far from the only reason to visit. Non-surfers can hike the trails of Cabo Blanco, take an open-air yoga class overlooking the Pacific, go horseback riding on the beach, explore tide pools and rocky coves, or join a boat trip to Isla Tortuga for snorkeling among reef fish and coral. The dining scene has grown significantly in recent years, with health-conscious restaurants and ocean-view cafes that make a relaxed midday stop genuinely enjoyable. Malpais rewards the curious traveler just as much as it rewards the surfer.
Cabo Blanco was the first protected area established in Costa Rica, created in 1963, and it remains one of the most pristine. The reserve covers over 3,000 hectares of moist tropical forest and coastline, home to howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, white-tailed deer, coatis, and an impressive range of marine birds including brown boobies and pelicans. Two trails run through the reserve — one short option through dense jungle and a longer route that leads down to a secluded beach. It's the kind of place that reminds you why Costa Rica earned its reputation as a biodiversity destination.
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So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.
Malpais sits at the southern tip of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, where jungle meets the Pacific in a stretch of rugged coastline that still feels genuinely off the beaten path. The area merges two distinct characters: the wild, rocky coves of Malpais village and the world-class surf breaks of neighboring Santa Teresa. Beyond the waves, you get access to Cabo Blanco — Costa Rica's very first nature reserve — along with waterfall hikes, canopy tours, snorkeling, and one of the best sunset coastlines in the country. It's the kind of destination that rewards travelers who want more than a beach chair.
