Transfer from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Samana

Our Private Transfer from the Punta Cana airport (PUJ) to your hotel (or place you are staying) in the Samana area (Cayo Levantado, Bahia Principe etc.) is only for you. This means there won’t be any other passengers on the bus. We depart as soon as you are ready, and we drive nonstop straight to your hotel. For your return, we pick you up at your desired pickup time and drive nonstop, straight to the airport.

Our Private Transfers operate 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Reservation: You can use our Private Transfers only if you made a reservation. It does not matter if you paid online or if you will pay in cash. We are not allowed to transport people without a reservation because in this case, we would be entering into competition with the regular Taxi Service.

Taxi Fares: Just FYI: a Taxi for up to 4 passengers from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Samana charges approx. $400.00 USD or more.

Locating us at the Airport: Once you arrive at the airport, you will need to collect your luaggage and clear customs. After clearing customs, please look out for a sign which has ShopyTours and/or your name on it

There is no voucher needed. Just tell your name and we will take you to your driver.

Be aware there are 2 terminals in the Punta Cana airport: Terminal A & Terminal B. There is only one exit in Terminal B, but there are 2 exits in Terminal A. If you arrive in Terminal A, please use exit to your left. This is typically where most passengers exit the airport (so just follow the crowd).

We monitor your actual arrival time, and we will be at the airport when you arrive. We wait for you if your flight is delayed (no matter how long the delay should be). If your flight arrives early, we will also make sure to arrive early to pick you up.

There is no need to inform us about flight delays, but you should inform us if you missed or changed your flight.

Locating the driver at your Hotel: Please look for our driver in the lobby area at the same place you were dropped off. He will be holding a sign which says “ShopyTours” and/or “Your Name”.

Pickup time for your return to the Airport: You set your pickup time during the booking process. Airlines recommend you should arrive at the airport between 2 and 3 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure time. Travel time from the Samana area to the Airport Punta Cana (PUJ) is approx. 4 hours. For your particular transfer, we recommend that you should set the pickup time 6 hours 30 min. +/- 30 minutes before your flight’s scheduled departure time. Airline counters in the Dominican Republic normally open 3 hours before a flight and close 1 hour before a flight for international flights.

You do not have to reconfirm your pickup time. If you wish to make a change, just give us a call or send us an email.

Our Vehicles: We use only newer vehicles for our transfers. For 1–6 passengers, we use a Hyundai H1 or similar minivan. For 7–9 passengers, we use a Toyota Hiace or similar minibus. For 10–13 passengers, we use a Hyundai H350, Toyota Coaster or similar bus. Please inquire about the price for larger vehicles by calling us or through email.

Luggage: There is no luggage restriction for our transfers (if you should have excessive luggage – more than 2 pieces per person – please let us know)

Prices: Prices shown for private transfers are in $ USD and are for the vehicle, not per person.

Forms of Payment: We accept online payments via PayPal and you can also pay in cash upon arrival in $ USD directly to our employee or driver at the airport. As we already mentioned, you can only use our transfers if you have a reservation.

Taxes & Fees: All taxes and fees are included in the price. Tips to our drivers are always welcome but not mandatory.

Child Car Seats: You will have the option to add up to 2 child car seat(s) FOR FREE to your transfer during the booking process. Child car seats are not mandatory in the Dominican Republic.

Cancellation Policy for our Transfers & Airport Shuttle Service: We do not charge cancellation fees or fees for changes. If you’ve paid your transfer or shuttle via PayPal or Credit Card and have to cancel we will refund 100% – no questions asked. Please be fair and try to advise us early if you have to cancel or change your booking. This is important for us because we sometimes have to position our vehicles in locations which are far away from our base in order to pick you up.