Playa El Portillo, Las Terrenas
SDQ airport transfer to Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo
Short answer
A private transfer from Las Américas airport (SDQ) to Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo costs $275 Standard or $560 VIP per vehicle, for 1 to 6 passengers, and takes 2 h 45 min – 3 h 30 min (about 215 km). It includes the name-sign meet, flight tracking, tolls and child seats. No prepay: you pay the driver.
Standard
$275
1–6 passengers
VIP SUV
$560
VIP meet
Drive time
2 h 45 min – 3 h 30 min
215 km
About Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo
An all-inclusive on El Portillo beach just east of Las Terrenas, with the Samaná hills behind it and a long stretch of sand in front. The drive from SDQ crosses the Samaná highway and the mountain descent into Las Terrenas.
Address our drivers use: Playa El Portillo, Las Terrenas, Samaná
The approach road
About two hours and 45 minutes from SDQ on the Samaná highway, then the descent through the hills into Las Terrenas and east along the coast road to El Portillo. The resort entrance is gated with a reception drive inside.
From the SDQ exit to your door
- 1Name-sign meet inside SDQ arrivals.
- 2North-east on the Samaná highway; the tolls on this road are included.
- 3Mountain descent into Las Terrenas, then east on the coast road.
- 4Through the gate to reception; staff take the bags from the car.
Where the car stops
At the reception drive inside the gate; departures leave from the same door with the driver waiting in the lobby.
Departure: when to leave the hotel
Four hours before an international SDQ flight: 04:00 for an 08:00. The mountain section is not a road to hurry on, especially in rain, so we do not cut this timing fine.
What is around it
El Portillo beach is at the door, Las Terrenas town with its restaurants is ten minutes west, Playa Bonita 20 minutes, and the whale-watching boats at Samaná town about an hour east.
Dispatch notes
- · January to March: ask about a whale-watching day trip from Samaná town.
- · The Samaná highway is fast but the descent is winding — motion-sensitive passengers should sit in front.
- · Fixed price includes the Samaná highway tolls, which are the highest in the country.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer from SDQ airport to Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo?
$275 in a Standard vehicle and $560 in a VIP SUV, per vehicle and per direction, for 1 to 6 passengers. That is the Samaná / Las Terrenas / Las Galeras zone price and it includes tolls, waiting time and child seats.
How long does SDQ to Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo take?
2 h 45 min – 3 h 30 min, about 215 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 Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo?
We collect at the property and recommend leaving Leave 5 h 30 min before an international departure from SDQ. before an international flight. At the reception drive inside the gate; departures leave from the same door with the driver waiting in the lobby.
How long is the transfer from SDQ to Las Terrenas?
About two hours and 45 minutes via the Samaná highway, including the mountain descent, with all tolls in the fixed price.
Can we stop in Las Terrenas town on the way?
Yes, a short stop for a supermarket or a meal costs nothing extra — tell the driver when you set off.
Book for Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo
Send date, flight number and passengers. We confirm in writing the same day.
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