Travel
Flight
Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ)
Entry Documents: The Dominican Republic requires an "e-Ticket" application to be filled out before arrival. This application is free and can be completed online. At no point should you have to pay for any sort of visa or additional documentation. We recommend visiting your airline’s website and reviewing the travel readiness or entry requirements section for guidance. If your airline doesn’t provide a direct link, you can complete the e-Ticket here: https://eticket.migracion.gob.do
Shuttle
Shuttle From the Airport to the Hotel
June 19, 2025 6:00 pm
We have arranged 5 shuttles to take everyone from SDQ Airport to the hotel in Samaná (about a 2-hour drive). We’ve assigned you to a shuttle based on your flight number and arrival time — please refer to and double-check the list we emailed out to everyone on 5/6/2025 to make sure everything looks correct. If you don't have the email, please text/email us for it. 320-368-0927 (Raquel's cell)
Hotel
Hotel Alisei
Hotel Payment Reminder: The hotel manager asked us to remind you that payment is due in cash upon arrival. If you choose to pay with a credit card, there will be an additional 22% surcharge. Hotel Room Type Information: Type B: One-bedroom apartment: Living Room / Kitchen: 1 sofa 1 Bedroom: 1 king size bed 1 Bathroom 1 person = US$ 109 2 people = US$ 124 3 people (1 sleeps in the sofa) = US$ 159 Type A: Two-bedrooms apartment: Balcony or Terrace Living Room / Kitchen 1st Bedroom: 1 king size bed 2nd Bedroom: 2 twin beds – can be combined to make a king size bed 2 Bathrooms 2 people = US$ 168 3 people = US$ 183 4 people = US$ 198 Type Villa with loft: Terrace Living room / Kitchen: 1 sofa cm. 185 x 80 1st Bedroom: 1 king size bed 2nd Bedroom (open Loft): 1 king size bed + 1 sofa cm. 185 x 80 2 Bathrooms 2 people = US$ 180 3 people = US$ 195 4 people = US$ 210 5 people (1 sleeps on sofa) = US$ 244 6 people (2 sleep on 2 sofas) = US$ 277
Travel Note
Currency Information
The official currency in the Dominican Republic is the Dominican Peso (DOP). However, U.S. dollars are widely accepted, especially in tourist areas. Here are a few helpful tips: – Hotel Alisei, where we’ll be staying, accepts U.S. dollars and credit cards for payment. – If you'd like to have pesos on hand, the easiest and most convenient way to get them is at an ATM at the airport. We recommend using the Banco Popular ATM on the first floor of the terminal—after baggage claim, face the main exit doors and you’ll find it on the left side. – The current exchange rate is approximately DOP $57.50 = USD $1.00. – Bring small bills in USD for tips, taxis, and smaller purchases. – Most major hotels and larger shops accept credit cards, but it's always helpful to have some cash for local vendors or outings.