Avenida La Confluencia, by the Jimenoa river
SDQ airport transfer to Hotel Gran Jimenoa
Short answer
A private transfer from Las Américas airport (SDQ) to Hotel Gran Jimenoa costs $180 Standard or $380 VIP per vehicle, for 1 to 6 passengers, and takes 2 h 45 min – 3 h 15 min (about 155 km). It includes the name-sign meet, flight tracking, tolls and child seats. No prepay: you pay the driver.
Standard
$180
1–6 passengers
VIP SUV
$380
VIP meet
Drive time
2 h 45 min – 3 h 15 min
155 km
About Hotel Gran Jimenoa
A river-side mountain hotel in Jarabacoa, with rooms overlooking the Jimenoa rapids, used by rafting and hiking groups and by families escaping the coastal heat. The mountain road in is narrow with switchbacks.
Address our drivers use: Avenida La Confluencia, Jarabacoa, La Vega
The approach road
Two and a half hours from SDQ: Duarte highway to La Vega, then the mountain road up to Jarabacoa and out along La Confluencia to the river. The final approach is a slope down to the hotel gate.
From the SDQ exit to your door
- 1Name-sign meet inside SDQ arrivals.
- 2Duarte highway north-west to La Vega, tolls included.
- 3Mountain road up into Jarabacoa — slower, with switchbacks.
- 4Down the slope to the hotel gate and reception by the river.
Where the car stops
At the hotel gate and reception by the river. Departures leave from there; we add ten minutes for the climb back out of the valley.
Departure: when to leave the hotel
Four hours before an international SDQ flight: 04:00 for an 08:00, because the mountain descent to La Vega should not be rushed in the dark or in rain.
What is around it
The Jimenoa waterfall is a short drive, the Baiguate falls ten minutes, rafting operators are in town five minutes away, and Pico Duarte trailheads start about an hour further up.
Dispatch notes
- · Bring a jacket — Jarabacoa nights are much cooler than the coast.
- · Rafting and canyoning groups: we can carry gear if you tell us the bag count.
- · Rain makes the mountain road slower; the driver leaves earlier rather than driving fast.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer from SDQ airport to Hotel Gran Jimenoa?
$180 in a Standard vehicle and $380 in a VIP SUV, per vehicle and per direction, for 1 to 6 passengers. That is the Jarabacoa zone price and it includes tolls, waiting time and child seats.
How long does SDQ to Hotel Gran Jimenoa take?
2 h 45 min – 3 h 15 min, about 155 km from the Las Américas terminal, depending on traffic and time of day.
Where does the driver meet me?
Just outside customs at SDQ, holding a sign with your name. We track the flight, so a delay costs you nothing.
Do I have to prepay?
No. You pay the driver on arrival, in cash (USD or pesos) or by transfer. The booking is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp.
What about the return pickup from Hotel Gran Jimenoa?
We collect at the property and recommend leaving Leave 5 h 15 min before an international departure from SDQ. before an international flight. At the hotel gate and reception by the river. Departures leave from there; we add ten minutes for the climb back out of the valley.
Is the mountain road difficult?
It is paved but narrow with switchbacks. Our drivers run it regularly; we simply allow more time rather than driving quickly.
Can you take us to the waterfalls or rafting meeting point?
Yes, short fixed-price legs around Jarabacoa, including Jimenoa, Baiguate and the town operators.
Book for Hotel Gran Jimenoa
Send date, flight number and passengers. We confirm in writing the same day.
Book on WhatsApp