Highlights of Haiti

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There is a place in the Caribbean where the tourists don't go; a tropical, rugged place of waterfalls, secret caves, and mountains that scrape the sky. It's a place of bold flavours, intoxicating music, mischievous gods, and colourful art; where the only thing stronger than the rum is the spirit of the people who live there. It's a place where only true trave...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Get familiar with the art culture of haiti
    • Cool off in the turquoise pools of bassin-bleu
    • Visit a foundation teaching arts to at-risk youth
    • Learn about vodou culture and savour creole cuisine

What's this trip about?

    There is a place in the Caribbean where the tourists don't go; a tropical, rugged place of waterfalls, secret caves, and mountains that scrape the sky. It's a place of bold flavours, intoxicating music, mischievous gods, and colourful art; where the only thing stronger than the rum is the spirit of the people who live there. It's a place where only true travellers go; a place for the brave and the curious. The name of that place? Haiti. This eight-day encounter draws back the veil on this extraordinary, vibrant, and indomitable nation. Experience the energy of Port-au-Prince, the colourful art of Jacmel, the iconic (and UNESCO-protected) Citadelle Laferrière, nurture the arts with at-risk children, and learn the folklore behind Haitian Vodou. Haiti has a future. Be a part of it.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPort-au-Prince
End CityPort-au-Prince

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

  • Central America
  • Haiti

Activities

  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

Trip includes

    • Your G for Good Moment: Art Creation Foundation
    • JacmelYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Rum Distillery Visit
    • Cap-HaïtienYour Foodie Moment: Kasav Making Demonstration
    • Cap-Haïtien
    • Arrival transfer
    • Citadelle Laferrière visit (Cap-Haïtien)
    • Rum distillery visit
    • Cap-Haïtien city tour
    • Bassin-Bleu visit (Jacmel)
    • Port-au-Prince city tour including Noailles at Croix-de-Bouquets artist communities
    • Iron Market
    • and Rezistans artists
    • Internal flights
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Port-au-Prince

Arrive at any time. Included arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel.

Today is arrival day, so there are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting. You are free to arrive at the Port-au-Prince airport at any time where you will be met and transferred to our hotel in the city, which is approx. 30 minutes from the airport.

Day 2 Port-au-Prince

Enjoy an included city tour focusing on Haitian history, culture and the vibrant local arts scene. Visit the Iron Market (Marché en Fer). Meet a Vodou priest at Noailles and see the fascinating iron-working community of Croix-des-Bouquets. Fill up on Creole cuisine an...

Day 3 Port-au-Prince/Cap-Haïtien

Fly to Cap-Haïtien and visit the famous Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO-designated mountaintop fortress. After, visit the sugarcane fields and learn to make Haitian rum.

Fly to Cap-Haïtien, on the northern coast. Visit the famous Citadelle Laferrière and the suga...

Day 4 Cap-Haïtien

Enjoy a walking tour including the cathedral and main city market. Learn to make kasav, a traditional food of the native Taino people.

Explore the city on foot to learn more about the area. With free time in the afternoon, opt to visit the beach on this northern...

Day 5 Cap-Haïtien/Jacmel

Fly back to Port-au-Prince and continue to Jacmel. This town is known for its vibrant art scene, carnival celebrations, and sandy beaches. Take a city tour focused on the art community here. Pop into artists' studios to view the local papier mâché creations and wander past colourful mosaics on every wall.

Day 6 Jacmel

Visit the most famous attraction in the area, Bassin-Bleu. After a fun ride and a hike down hill, arrive at the natural blue pools and waterfalls. Jump in and cool off.

Visit the most famous attraction in the area, Bassin-Bleu. This is a series of waterfalls and...

Day 7 Jacmel/Port-au-Prince

Visit a local grassroots project, the G Adventures-supported Art Creation Foundation for Children. The program teaches at-risk children different types of traditional art while providing meals and a "second home". Enjoy a homemade meal here and learn about the great work this organization is doing. Travel back to Port-au-Prince for a final night with the group.

Day 8 Port-au-Prince

Depart at any time.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,294
Price per day$287
Last Updated: 2/28/2020

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Craig

Nov 2016

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Very interesting, tourism just at the beginning stage

Very interesting, tourism just at the beginning stage. Bad roads but...

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Daniel

Jul 2016

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Met my expectations

Met my expectations. Great experience. The driver was amazing! Discovered...

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Peter

Mar 2016

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Overall, the highlights of Haiti trip was an authentic tour of very diverse places across the country

Overall, the highlights of Haiti trip was an authentic tour of very diverse places across the country. From the hectic city of Port au Prince to the relaxed beaches ...

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David

Mar 2016

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I think that everyone who lives in a developed nation should visit Haiti simply to learn how people can survive three hundred years of colonial oppression

I think that everyone who lives in a developed nation should visit Haiti simply to learn how people can survive three hundred years of colonial oppression. It's only...

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Nicholas

Mar 2016

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Wonderful guides, excellent driver and services

Wonderful guides, excellent driver and services. Great mix of activities an...

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Logistics

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nts),

Transportation & Flights

Local flights are included in the cost of your tour. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure. Plane, private vehicle, walking.,You will be travelling from town to town by private vehicle with your group.

Transportation & flights

Plane, private vehicle, walking. You will be travelling from town to town by private vehicle with your group.
Guides
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Requirements
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of people in the sex trade is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they engage in any form of paid sex work.,We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. G Adventures can provide you with the appropriate coverage. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Visa requirements
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Please contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. Upon arrival to the Port-au-Prince airport, an entrance fee of USD$10 is payable in cash. Please have these funds available in cash.
Health & Safety
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure. You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers/antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache pills, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
gadventure-24944

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