How far is Sanctuary Cap Cana from Punta Cana Airport?
Sanctuary Cap Cana, an adults-only resort in Marriott's Luxury Collection, sits at the southern end of the Cap Cana community between Playa Juanillo and the marina, about 14 km from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). A private transfer from PUJ to Cap Cana takes 15 to 20 minutes door to door, including the check at the Cap Cana gate. The last stretch runs the length of the Cap Cana boulevard past the golf course and the marina.
What does the transfer cost?
Sanctuary is inside our published Cap Cana zone, so the rate is fixed per vehicle, one way, at any hour.
| Cadillac Escalade ESV 2026 | Up to 6 passengers · 5 bags | USD $190 |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Suburban 2026 | Up to 6 passengers · 5 bags | USD $150 |
| Luxury MPV | Up to 6 passengers · 4 bags | USD $105 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Up to 14 passengers · 14 bags | USD $150 |
Bilingual EN/ES chauffeur · bottled water · on-board Wi-Fi · waiting time · flight monitoring. Transport carries no ITBIS; only optional extras are taxed at 18%. No night surcharge. A 50% deposit confirms the booking; no-penalty cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup (only the payment method's transaction fee is deducted).
Where does the chauffeur meet you?
Outside the arrivals exit, at the curb, with a sign bearing your name; the airport does not allow drivers into the terminal. If you arrive through the VIP lounge, the chauffeur waits right outside it. We monitor the flight: if it lands early or late, the chauffeur is there when you walk out, and an airline delay is never charged. VIP Fast Track through immigration can be added per passenger if you want to avoid the main queue.
Sanctuary guests are typically couples, often celebrating something. The Escalade ESV is the arrival most people picture; the Suburban offers the same room for six passengers and five bags at the lower rate. Flowers or a welcome package can be waiting in the vehicle as optional extras arranged at booking.
The Cap Cana gate and the resort drive
Every vehicle entering Cap Cana is registered at the main gate. Your chauffeur presents the reservation details and the check takes a minute or two; it is already counted in the 15 to 20 minute estimate. Sanctuary is one of the furthest resorts from the gate, which is why it reads as 20 minutes on a slow evening rather than 15. On request we share your estimated arrival time with the resort so the front desk expects you.
Marina, golf and dinner: keeping a chauffeur during your stay
With the Cap Cana Marina next door and Punta Espada a few minutes away, many Sanctuary guests book the chauffeur by the hour for a yacht day, a tee time or dinner in Punta Cana Village. Hourly service is USD $180 in the Escalade ESV, $130 in the Suburban and $110 in the Luxury MPV, 3-hour minimum; a full 8-hour day is $1,260 in the Escalade. Details on the executive chauffeur page. The departure transfer to PUJ is the same published rate; we suggest leaving three hours before an international flight.
Weddings and groups at Sanctuary
For a wedding party or a family celebration, the 14-seat Mercedes-Benz Sprinter at USD $150 one way from PUJ moves a whole group with their luggage in one vehicle; larger groups are split across Sprinters and SUVs on a schedule we build with the planner. See our VIP concierge page and the Cap Cana wedding transport guide (in Spanish).
Night arrivals and the drive back
The rate does not change after dark and the chauffeur is at the arrivals exit whatever the delay. For the departure, Sanctuary to PUJ takes the same 15 to 20 minutes; for an international flight we suggest a pickup three hours before departure, confirmed the evening before by WhatsApp. If you are continuing to Santo Domingo or Casa de Campo instead of flying out, see our Punta Cana to Santo Domingo page for the private transfer.
What to check before you book any Cap Cana transfer
- Per vehicle or per person? Ask for the total for your party in writing.
- Model and year of the vehicle, and whether that class is guaranteed.
- Meeting point: exactly where the chauffeur waits with your name sign. At PUJ drivers are not allowed into the terminal, so it should be the curb outside the arrivals exit or the VIP lounge door.
- Flight monitoring and waiting time included or charged.
- Deposit and cancellation window.
- Registered company, insured for passengers.
Our full comparison: private transfer vs taxi vs Uber at Punta Cana airport.
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How long does it take from Punta Cana Airport to Sanctuary Cap Cana?
About 15 to 20 minutes for roughly 14 km, including the Cap Cana gate check. Sanctuary is at the far end of the community, so allow the full 20 minutes in the evening.
How much is a private transfer from PUJ to Sanctuary Cap Cana?
Per vehicle, one way: Cadillac Escalade ESV USD $190, Chevrolet Suburban USD $150, Luxury MPV USD $105 (up to 6 passengers each) and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter USD $150 (up to 14). All-inclusive, no ITBIS on transport, no night surcharge.
Where does the chauffeur wait at PUJ?
Outside the arrivals exit, at the curb, with a sign bearing your name; the airport does not allow drivers into the terminal. If you arrive through the VIP lounge, the chauffeur waits right outside it. Flights are monitored, so delays are never charged. VIP Fast Track is an optional add-on per passenger.
Can I have flowers or a welcome package in the vehicle?
Yes, as optional extras arranged at booking; they are invoiced separately and are the only items subject to ITBIS.
Do you move wedding groups to Sanctuary?
Yes. The 14-seat Sprinter is USD $150 one way from PUJ; larger groups are scheduled across several vehicles with the planner.
