Samaná Town Taxi, Beach Runs and Excursions
Getting around the Samaná peninsula without a car means waiting on a guagua or negotiating on the street.
After you message: The host confirms price and date on WhatsApp; you pay them directly
Highlights
- Town trips and beach runs
- Airport transfers across the peninsula
- Air-conditioned minibus
Fares by route
- Las Terrenas → Santo Domingo (SDQ)From US$180
- Las Terrenas → Puerto Plata (POP)From US$180
- Las Terrenas → Santiago (STI)From US$180
- Las Terrenas → La Romana (LRM)From US$260
- Las Terrenas → Punta Cana (PUJ)From US$350
- Samaná → Las GalerasFrom US$60
- Las Terrenas → SamanáFrom US$70
- Samaná → El LimónFrom US$50
- Las Terrenas → El Catey (AZS)From US$75
- Samaná → El Catey (AZS)From US$75
- Las Terrenas → Las GalerasFrom US$110
- El Catey (AZS) → Las GalerasFrom US$100
Lowest fare listed by the operator for this route; it can change with the vehicle and the number of passengers.
Google reviews of Joel Taxi Samaná & Excursions
Reviews from Google
Franc Alexander4 years agoJoel has always been my go-to guy whenever I've had the pleasure of visiting Samana and the DR in general. Knowledge of the DR and tourist attractions is extensive, attention to detail is unparalleled and service provided is simply top-notch. Joel can literally take or pick you up to/from literally anywhere on the island. I highly recommend Joel Taxi Samana & Excursions for all of your transportation and excursion needs.See this review on Google
Catalina Ramirez3 years agoLs mejor super experecia con Joel. We were so happy to have found it thr first day at the resort. He was able to show us around town and the most incredible beaches. All we had to do was tell him we wanted to explore town and see everything and as much we could with our time there. We were able to go to a beach just outside of town on an ATV. There and back! The most beautiful experience and the most thoughtful. He took us through the country and we were able to experience off roading, a jungle gym and so much more. His patience is beyond anything! I would ask to make stops to shop or sight see and without hesitation he would support all our craziness. The absolute best part was the second day he took us out. He was able to drive us to the beach we had gone to (beautiful beach with a river at the end) at this beach he set up a boat ride so we could be driven to the beach called Emirtaño. He never left our side and was always attentive. This beach, Emirtaño will be the most epic and most beautiful thing you experience. He set it up for us. I wish we had so much more time to explore with him. I truly cannot wait to go back and see more with Joel. The first trip it was a group of 4. My daughter, sister, mom and myself. The second trip was 7 of us. We are all of truly thankful for his patience and his attentiveness and helping us feel safe. We explored the most because of him. Thank you Joel.See this review on Google
Harry s3 years agoVery honest and sincere. I gave him a 5 star review, because that’s the highest rated number. I would recommend him to anyone, and I for sure would use his service again and again. Keep up the good work Joel.See this review on Google
Description
Getting around the Samaná peninsula without a car means waiting on a guagua or negotiating on the street. This is the alternative: a local driver you agree a fare with beforehand, who picks you up where and when you say. Airport transfers are the backbone of the service — from El Catey (AZS), Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, Santiago, La Romana and Punta Cana, to Samaná, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras and Cayo Levantado. The full rate sheet is above. Prices are per trip and per vehicle, not per person: a couple and a family of four pay the same fare for the same route. Shorter runs work the same way — into town for dinner, out to Playa Rincón or El Limón for the day, or between Las Terrenas and Las Galeras. Send the pick-up point, destination, date and number of passengers, and he confirms the fare before you get in. You book and pay the driver directly.
What's Included
Meeting Point
We pick you up where you are staying
A donde se encuentre.
Joel is a local taxi driver based in Samaná town. He runs airport transfers from El Catey (AZS), Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, Santiago, La Romana and Punta Cana, plus trips around town, beach runs and excursions across the peninsula. The fare is agreed before you set off, and he picks you up where and when you say. Speaks Spanish.
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