Transfer from Samana (Las Galeras) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)

Our Private Transfer from your hotel (or place you are staying) in the Samana (Las Galeras) area to the Punta Cana airport (PUJ) to is only for you. This means there won’t be any other passengers on the bus. 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. 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 Samana (Las Galeras) to the Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) charges approx. $450.00 USD or more.

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 transfer from the hotel 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 (Las Galeras) area to the Punta Cana airport (PUJ) is approx. 4 hours 30 min. For your particular transfer, we recommend that you should set the pickup time 7 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, via email or LiveChat.

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: For this transfer we accept only online payments via PayPal.

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 shuttles 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 to locations which are far away from our base in order to pick you up.