Ultra 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 lunch
Day 3: Breakfast and lunch
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