45–60 min · Standard $60 · VIP $99 · private vehicle
A private transfer from Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) to Cayo Levantado pier costs $60 Standard or $99 VIP, one way, per vehicle for 1 to 6 passengers. The drive takes about 45–60 min, your driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign, and we track the flight so a delay costs nothing extra.
Cayo Levantado is the small island in Samaná bay, reached only by boat. We drive you to the pier your resort or tour uses near Samaná town and hand you over there, timed to your crossing — the boat itself is arranged by the island resort or the excursion operator. Landmarks guests usually name here: the Samaná pier, the Cayo Levantado island boats.
How the Cayo Levantado pier pickup runs
1Send your flight number, date, party size and the exact address on WhatsApp — we reply with the price in writing.
2We track the flight, so an early or delayed landing does not change the pickup.
3Your driver waits in the AZS arrivals hall with a name sign, just past customs.
4Direct 45–60 min private drive to Cayo Levantado pier — no other stops on the way.
Other Cayo Levantado pier hotels use the same $60 / $99 rate — send the name on WhatsApp.
The pier your boat leaves from, with the driver waiting until you are checked in for the crossing.
Bigger groups
7–14 passengers ride in a passenger van: +$20 on Standard, +$40 on VIP for this zone. Golf bags, strollers, wheelchairs and surf gear are fine — give us the luggage count and we send the right vehicle instead of guessing at the curb.
Continuing to Cayo Levantado by boat? Coordinate the correct mainland handover, resort crossing and return-flight plan. Cayo Levantado: car and boat connection
AZS airport transfer to Cayo Levantado pier — questions we get daily
How much is a taxi from AZS airport to Cayo Levantado pier?
A private transfer from Samaná El Catey (AZS) to Cayo Levantado pier is $60 Standard or $99 VIP, one way, per vehicle for 1–6 passengers, confirmed in writing before you travel.
How long does the drive from AZS to Cayo Levantado pier take?
About 45–60 min in normal conditions, direct and private with no other pickups.
Where does the driver meet me at AZS?
In the arrivals hall just past customs, holding a sign with your name. We track your flight, so an early or late landing does not change the meeting point.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. $60 Standard covers 1 to 6 passengers with luggage; the VIP vehicle at $99 is the larger, newer option.
Can I pay after the drive?
Yes. You confirm on WhatsApp, we send the written price, and you pay the driver at the end of the transfer.