The 4 summits

• Hiking: 19K (11.8 mi)

• Elevation gain 2,064 m / 6,772 ft.

• Elevation loss 364 m / 1,194 ft.

After a tasty breakfast at base camp we’ll start our 19K (11.8 mi) hike. This first day we’ll reach our first summit, Pico Yaque (2,764 m / 9,068 ft.), leaving the main trail to La Compartición shelter, and walking cross-country within a well-marked 500 meters (0.31 mi) path to the summit. We will then re-enter the main trail, and continue our way to La Compartición shelter. The hike is divided as follows: 4K (2.4 mi) flat, 12K (7.5 mi) uphill and 3K (1.9 mi) downhill. When we arrive at La Compartición, a delicious meal in front of a cozy campfire and stories shared under a starlit sky will help us recover from the day’s hike.

Meal Plan
Breakfast at the camp
Hiking lunch
Fruit and coffee during the hike
Welcome soup at La Compartición
Gourmet dinner by the campfire

Accommodation
Glamping at La Compartición

• Hiking: 14K (8.7 mi)

• Elevation gain 1,312 m / 4,304 ft.

• Elevation loss 1,312 m / 4,304 ft.

The day’s first hike will be 5K (3.1 mi) to the summit of Pico Duarte (3,087 m / 10,128 ft.), the highest peak in our expedition, the country and in all the Caribbean islands. After enjoying the breathtaking 360-degree views of the majestic Cordillera Central, we’ll hike another 3K (1.9 mi) in order to reach La Pelona (3,084 m / 10,118 ft.), the Caribbean’s second highest peak. After a 6K (3.7 mi) hike back to La Compartición, we’ll enjoy dinner and then turn in for the night in order to be well-rested for next day’s very early and demanding hike.

Meal Plan
Breakfast at the camp
Tacos for lunch
Traditional Dominican Sancocho for dinner

Accommodation
Glamping at La Compartición

• Hiking: 22K (13.7 mi)

• Elevation gain 658 m / 2,159 ft.

• Elevation loss 2,358 m / 7,736 ft.

The day starts early, with a wake-up call at 3 am. After breakfast, we’ll trek 4K (2.5 mi) with our headlamps, under the stars, to summit the Caribbean’s 3rd highest peak, La Rusilla (3,038 m / 9,967 ft.). We’ll reach the summit – a beautiful high mountain plateau– at around sunrise. After hiking 18 K (11.5 mi) to base camp in La Ciénaga, a warm typical Domincan lunch and a cold river bath will be the perfect farewell to an unforgettable trip.