Santo Domingo to Pedernales: Private Transfer for Groups & Lunch

Summary

Private transfer from Santo Domingo to Pedernales or Barahona with lunch

You’ll settle into comfy seats for the long drive from Santo Domingo down to Pedernales or Barahona, with your own group and an experienced local driver who knows every twist in the road. Expect flexible pickup (hotel or airport), AC all the way, a simple Dominican lunch en route, and those small moments — laughter over fruit stands or just staring out at wild green hills — that make travel days stick in your memory.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I was a bit anxious about the drive from Santo Domingo to Pedernales — it’s a long stretch, and I’d heard stories about the roads (some true, some probably not). But when our driver, Miguel, showed up right on time outside our hotel — big smile, clean van humming quietly in the shade — I felt this weird relief. He loaded our bags like he’d done it a thousand times (he probably has), and we all just sort of melted into those seats. The air conditioning was a lifesaver; I could still smell my sunscreen mixing with that faint new-car scent.

The drive itself is kind of hypnotic. We left the city behind and watched the colors shift — bright houses fading into wild green hills, then stretches where you see nothing but sky. At one point, Miguel pointed out a roadside stand selling mangos (“the best ones are in June,” he said). My friend tried her Spanish with the vendor; lots of laughter, not much actual communication, but we left with sticky fingers and sweet fruit anyway. Somewhere past Barahona — honestly I lost track of time — we stopped for lunch at a spot Miguel knew. Rice, beans, chicken that tasted smoky and real. Not fancy but exactly what you want after hours on the road.

I kept thinking how different this would’ve felt crammed into a bus or trying to figure out local taxis with our backpacks digging into our shoulders. Instead it was just us, windows open sometimes to let in salty air (and occasionally a blast of heat that made us all groan). There were moments when everyone went quiet — just watching the coastline slip by or dozing off as the van hummed along. It’s funny how travel days can be exhausting and peaceful at once.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private transfer from Santo Domingo to Pedernales

• Pick up from Santo Domingo location
• Travel south coast towards Pedernales
• Arrive at Pedernales destination

Top questions

How many people can fit in the private transfer from Santo Domingo to Pedernales?

The vehicle fits up to 15 people total.

Is lunch included during the transfer?

Yes, lunch is included as part of your trip.

Can I get picked up at my hotel or at Santo Domingo airport?

Yes, pickup is available from any hotel or from the airport in Santo Domingo.

Does this transfer go directly to Pedernales?

The service goes to both Barahona and Pedernales on the south coast.

Are infant seats available?

Specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Is this transfer suitable for solo travelers as well as groups?

Yes, you can book whether you’re alone or with up to 15 people; price stays the same.

Are service animals allowed on board?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the transfer.

What’s included besides transportation?

The trip includes private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle and lunch along the way.

What’s included

Your day includes flexible pickup anywhere in Santo Domingo (hotel or airport), private air-conditioned transportation all the way to Barahona or Pedernales for your group (up to 15 people), plus a simple Dominican lunch en route before arriving at your destination relaxed and ready for what’s next.