Travel and transport agencies Samaná Peninsula

Aya has three French-speaking agencies in the country; in Santo Domingo, Punta Cana and finally in Las Terrenas, which allows them to rent you a car from the most important arrival points. You will be welcomed and guided in your discovery of the region. Quality vehicles, mostly Jeepetas , regularly serviced and well maintained, particularly well adapted to the terrain. You will also benefit from a French-speaking service, so that you leave nothing to chance and leave with peace of mind.

For more than 20 years, in its small yellow casa, this agency set up by a French couple offers a quality service and a wide choice of vehicles for rent. You will be able to choose between an economic car or an SUV, a quad, a scooter or a motorcycle. These all-terrain vehicles are essential to discover the sublime peninsula of Samaná or why not the whole island alone, or with several people... The vehicles can be delivered on your place of residence, in Las Terrenas, and a 7 days a week assistance service is available.

From two-wheelers to top-of-the-range 4x4s and quads, you will find all types of motorized vehicles for rent here! Over the years, the agency has maintained its professionalism. All vehicles are in order and renewed regularly. This is the assurance of a quiet and trouble-free holiday. The teams will welcome you with a smile and in French, which makes it much easier when you don't speak Spanish. In short, a rental agency highly recommended, for the quality of the vehicles, as well as for the proposed rates.

This small airport is served by private companies such as Aerodomca, Dominican Shuttles or Corsairfly (from December 2012). The airport has been in work since December 2011.

La Casa de Las Terrenas is a tourist agency offering à la carte excursions, featuring Haitises Park and whale watching in winter. With the help of a hydrophone, you'll be able to hear the whales sing - a truly incredible experience! In the Haitises, French-speaking guide Stéphanie will take you to sail between the islets, visit the rainforest and observe the birds, before visiting the caves housing the last works of art of the Taino Indians. An excursion that leaves no one indifferent!

The new bus terminal makes it possible to directly connect Las Terrenas to Santo Domingo thanks to the road passing in the north of the peninsula, by avoiding the usual connection in Sanchez. The service also operates for other routes. The company Expresso ensures approximately 6 departures per day for the capital. The journey takes about 2.5 hours (see www.las-terrenas-live.com). The Dominican Shuttles company also proposes many regular and daily internal connections from Las Terrenas (www.dominicanshuttles.com)

This small international airport, which exists since 2006, is located at 20 minutes of Las Terrenas and Nagua by a recent highway which goes directly to Santo Domingo. It welcomes regular flights from the United States and Canada. The flights from Europe are assured in high season only by Eurowings, Nordwind Airlines or Wamos Air (no direct connections with France). It is better to bring something to eat, because there are few options on the spot and everything is overpriced!

North of Samaná Bay, it is the only marina on the eponymous peninsula. This luxurious enclave has electricity, fuel and water supply, wifi, and information on weather and navigation. The presence of the maritime and governmental authorities allows you to carry out your administrative formalities with complete peace of mind. You will also find a mini-market and a superb luxury hotel: the Bannister Hotel. You can also book excursions at sea through the agency.

This rancho offers hikes to waterfalls (two different circuits) and to nearby beaches (including the beautiful wild Morón beach). Santi, a French-speaking Spaniard, is a well-known local figure. A long-time resident of El Limon, he has set up his own agency, which operates according to a well-defined code of ethics: no child labor here, and only horses belonging to a cooperative of local guides are used. The traditional restaurant serves Dominican cuisine (chivo, coconut fish, octopus) with a popular sancocho on Sundays.