Embark on the adventure of climbing Pico Duarte, the highest mountain in the Caribbean, with the VIP amenities you deserve: hot showers, a first-class personalized menu, thick foam mattresses, folding chair, clean and scented bathrooms, WIFI in High camp and electricity in your tent will make your climb to the summit an incredibly comfortable experience. Spectacular views of tropical forests and green mountains, together with our well-trained professional crew, will accompany you on this unforgettable expedition.
Departure place
Our guides will meet you at the base camp in the town of La Ciénaga (1,100 m / 3,609 feet)
Itinerary
Day 1
Start the adventure
Our guides will receive you at the base camp in the town of La Ciénaga (1,100 m / 3,609 ft), where after a brief orientation talk, review of the trip itinerary and enjoying a delicious dinner, you will rest on the banks of the Yaque River. of the North, to begin the tour the next day.
Meal plan: > Dinner > Accommodation > Glamping at base camp
Additional: Ground transportation to base camp
Day 2
Hike to the La Compartition shelter
After enjoying a tasty breakfast at the base camp, we will begin our 18 km (11.2 mi) hike to the mid-mountain refuge called La Compartión, where we will spend the night. The hike consists of: 4 km (2.5 mi) flat, 11 km (6.8 mi) up, and 3 km (1.9 mi) down. Upon arriving at La Compartión, a delicious gourmet dinner in front of the bonfire, under the starry sky, will help us relax and recover.
Meal plan > Breakfast at the camp > Hiking lunch > Fruit and coffee during the walk > Welcome soup at La Compartión > Gourmet dinner by the bonfire
Accommodation: Glamping in La Compartión
Hike: 18 km (11.2 mi)
Elevation Gain 2,000 m /6,560 ft
Elevation Loss 300 m / 984 ft
Day 3
Climb to the top
The first walk of the day will be 5 km (3.1 mi) to our goal, the top of Pico Duarte. At the top we will celebrate and enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the majestic Central Mountain Range. We will walk another 5 km (3.1 mi) to return to La Compartition, where we will relax the rest of the afternoon and share the last night of our adventure under the stars.
Meal plan > Breakfast at the camp > Tacos for lunch > Traditional Dominican sancocho for dinner
Accommodation: Glamping in La Compartión
Walk: 10 km (6.2 mi)
Elevation Gain 1,168 m / 3,832 ft
Elevation Loss 1,168 m / 3,832 feet.
Day 4
Goodbye Peak
We will return to the base camp doing an 18 km (11.2 mi) hike, which will be easier than the day we went up, but will still be a challenge. Upon arriving at the base camp, a delicious personalized lunch and a hot shower will be the perfect farewell to an adventure that we know will remain engraved, both in our memories and in our hearts.
Experienced mountaineers in excellent physical condition can complete this adventure in 2.5 days. The last day involves an intense 28 km walk, with a gradient of 1,468 m and a loss of altitude of 3,468 m.
Hike: 18K (11.2 mi)
Elevation gain 300 m / 984 ft
Elevation Loss 2,000 m / 6,560 ft
Includes
Entrance to Armando Bermúdez National Park
Packing mules for luggage
Pack mules
The best and most professional guides
Travel experience coordinator
Sleeping bag
Non-disposable trays, plates, cups and cutlery
Virtual pre-trip meeting
First aid kit
VIP amenities
Hot water showers
Comfortable mattresses
Clean bathrooms and sink
Electricity in your store
Folding chairs
First class personalized menu
Travel insurance with emergency air evacuation
Internet Access in La Compartión
Extra large tent
Not included
Ground transfers
long nights
Personal expenses and tips
Activities
Natural areas visits (optional)
Flora, wildlife observation (optional)
Hike, trekking (optional)
Guided visits (optional)
Notes
The excursion requires an adequate level of fitness and endurance
Come prepared with appropriate walking shoes and several layers of clothing for colder temperatures.
Round-trip transfers to hotels, airports, and base camp are included at an additional cost.