Ultra Peaks

ultra prominent peaks
 
The Dominican Republic homes some interesting Ultra Prominent Peaks like:
 
Pico Duarte
3,101 M.A.S.L. / 10,174 feet
Alto de la Bandera
2,842 M.A.S.L. / 9,324 feet
Loma Gajo en Medio 
2,279 M.A.S.L. / 7,477 feet
 
We are ready to guide you on all of this peaks

Pricing Chart

 

With a total of 3 days this experience is convenient if you have done Pico Duarte but haven’t done the two remaining Ultra Prominent Peaks of the DR

Our local porters/sherpas are ready on specific dates during the year

 

Rates:

· 1 person: US$ 1,550

· 2 people: US$ 950 each


 

Notes:

-Loma Alto Bandera is a very restricted and militarized zone. We are only allowed to get to the second/upper entrance which is 30 meter below the summit. Summit can’t be seen from this point.

-This is a very rural and basic experience, please do not expect any luxury conditions in this adventure.

-We also have in our list others important peaks in the DR like La Pelona (3,090 M.A.S.L.), La Rusilla (3,036 M.A.S.L.) & Pico Yaque.


 

We include:

  • Transfer from/to Santo Domingo in our Toyota 4WD SUV (Around 810 kms)

  • Bilingual guide/driver during excursion

  • Valle Nuevo National Park permits and fees

  • Alto Bandera Ministry of Defense and the J6 Department permits

  • Local guide for the Alto Bandera access (Mandatory to supervise our activities)

  • Visit to Alto Bandera upper entrance (30 meters below summit)

  • Accommodation at Bonao after Alto Bandera

  • Local porter for Gajo en Medio Peak

  • Cargo mule for your backpack, water and gear during the Gajo en Medio hike

  • Accommodation in El Cercado after Gajo en Medio hike

  • Trekking poles

  • First aid kit

  • Radio communication

  • Foods included:

  • Day 1: Light breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • Day 2: Breakfast and dinner

  • Day 3: Breakfast and lunch

  • Coffee

  • Snacks for the Gajo en Medio hike


 

3 Day Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Pick up at your location in Santo Domingo and drive to Constanza, Valle Nuevo and Alto Bandera peak. Drive to Bonao accommodation (268 kms)

  • Day 2: Drive from Bonao to El Cercado/Gajo en Medio Trailhead and hike. Drive to El Cercado accommodation (305 kms)

  • Day 3: Drive from El Cercado to Santo Domingo (237 kms)

 

Complete the list of the 3 Ultra Prominent Peaks in the Dominican Republic in ONE excursion!

 

With a total of 5 days this experience is convenient if you haven’t done any of the Ultra Prominent Peaks of the DR

 

Our local porters/sherpas are ready on specific dates during the year

 

Rates:

· 1 person: US$ 2,200

· 2 people: US$ 1,300 each


 

Notes:

-Loma Alto Bandera is a very restricted and militarized zone. We are only allowed to get to the second/upper entrance which is 30 meter below the summit. Summit can’t be seen from this point.

-This is a very rural and basic experience, please do not expect any luxury conditions in this adventure.

-We also have in our list others important peaks like La Pelona (3,090 M.A.S.L.), La Rusilla (3,036 M.A.S.L.) & Pico Yaque.


 

We include:

  • Transfer from/to Santo Domingo in our Toyota 4WD SUV (Around 920 kms)

  • Bilingual driver during the excursion

  • Valle Nuevo National Park permits and fees

  • Alto Bandera Ministry of Defense and the J6 Department permits

  • Local guide for the Alto Bandera access (Mandatory to supervise our activities)

  • 1 night at Pico Duarte Trailhead in our tents before the Pico Duarte hike

  • 1 night at Comparticion Pico Duarte Camp in the mountain shelter or in our tents

  • Watch the highest sunrise in the Caribbean at Pico Duarte summit

  • The best and kindest local Pico Duarte porters/sherpas (Spanish-speaking)

  • Local cook for your Pico Duarte excursion

  • Radio-comm between porters

  • Previous complete advisory

  • Mule for your gear & luggage on Pico Duarte (15 lbs each person)

  • 1 Taxi mule for the Pico Duarte hike

  • Ministry of Environment permits for the Pico Duarte hike

  • Pico Duarte National Park permits & fees

  • Tent for Pico Duarte

  • Sleeping bag for Pico Duarte

  • Sleeping pad for Pico Duarte

  • Accommodation at Bonao after the Pico Duarte hike

  • Local porter for Gajo en Medio Peak (Spanish-speaking)

  • Cargo mule for your backpack, water and gear during the Gajo en Medio hike

  • Trekking poles

  • Foods included:

  • Day 1: Light breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • Day 2: Breakfast and Dinner (You will be hiking at lunch time and we are not allowed to cook on the trail)

  • Day 3: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • Day 4: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • Day 5: Breakfast and lunch

  • Hot chocolate

  • Coffee


 

5 Day Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Pick up hotel and drive to Constanza, Valle Nuevo, Alto Bandera and Pico Duarte Trailhead 

  • Day 2: Hike from Pico Duarte Trailhead to Comparticion Camp (18 kms – 9 hours)

  • Day 3: Hike from Comparticion to PICO DUARTE SUMMIT (Watch the sunrise). Back to to Trailhead (28 kms – 12 hours)

  • Day 3: Drive from Trailhead to the Bonao accommodation

  • Day 4: Drive from Bonao to El Cercado/Gajo en Medio Trailheado. El Cercado accommodation

  • Day 5: Hike from Trailhead to Gajo en Medio Summit. Drive from El Cercado to Santo Domingo

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