Péligre Lake & Bassin Zim Tour

Explore the beautiful natural enclaves that fill the Haitian landscape and the charm hidden within the country with this tour to the Péligre Lake and Bassin Zim.

Péligre Lake & Bassin Zim Tour

At 8 am we'll pick you up from your hotel along the Arcadins Coast and Port-au-Prince, then we'll start the 2-hour journey towards the Péligre Dam.

We'll stop at the huge 72-metre high wall and discover the importance of the gravity dam located along the Artibonite River. Here the tour stops to admire the Péligre Lake while having breakfast including a coffee, tea and fresh fruit.

Following on, the next stop will be at a school in the commune of Hinche to meet some pupils and learn about the Haitian educational system. For each person that reserves the tour, 1 USD will be donated to the school.

Afterwards, we'll head to Bassin Zim where we'll visit its caves, find its indigenous engravings and plunge into its waterfall. Did you know that locals believe these waters have healing properties?

Once we've finished looking around the unique area, we'll go to a local restaurant to have a traditional Haitian lunch consisting of a main meal, a dessert and a drink. Then the tour will finish, heading back to your hotel at 6 pm.

How Does It Work?

During this tour, you'll experience the stunning sights of Péligre Lake and Bassin Zim while engaging with local culture and nature. The itinerary features:

Hotel pickup from locations in Port-au-Prince or the Arcadins Coast.A 2-hour drive to Péligre Dam with a visit and breakfast by the lake.A visit to a local school in Hinche where educational insights will be shared.An exploration of Bassin Zim, including caves, indigenous engravings, and a waterfall dip.A traditional Haitian lunch at a local restaurant.

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off.Breakfast by Péligre Lake.Donation to the local school.Lunch at a local restaurant.

Not Included
Personal expenses.Additional food or beverages not specified in the tour.

Meeting Point

If your hotel isn't in one of the two pickup areas, we will contact you to arrange a meeting point prior to the tour.