Places
Explore key regions, cities, sites, and routes in Haiti.
Why Haiti
Haiti’s courageous communities invite groups into hope-filled collaboration even amid infrastructure challenges. Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien anchor partnerships in education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship, while Jacmel and Plateau Central provide artisan and agricultural collaboration. Security considerations require trusted logistics, vetted drivers, and flexible plans—we build each itinerary with safety-first protocols so leaders can focus on relationship building, generosity, and long-term partnerships. Use insights from our travel commissions guide to sustain support long after you return.
Travel advisories for Haiti fluctuate. We work only with vetted partners, trained security teams, and current government guidance. Programs may shift to remote support or alternative locations if on-the-ground conditions require it.
Top Highlights by Theme
- Port-au-Prince Partners: local organizations, training centers, artisan markets (Iron Market, Croix-des-Bouquets), and history at the Museum of the Haitian National Pantheon.
- Northern Heritage: Cap-Haïtien’s Cathedral Square, Milot’s Citadelle Laferrière, regional hospitals, and agricultural cooperatives.
- Southern Arts & Coast: Jacmel’s papier-mâché studios, Bassin-Bleu waterfalls, and beach rest at Côte des Arcadins.
- Community Projects: clean water systems, medical/dental clinics, education centers, housing construction, trauma care, and business training.
Sub-Regions & Routes
Port-au-Prince & Central Plain
- Base in secure partner guesthouses with reliable power and filtration.
- Engage with local gatherings, medical clinics, schools, and vocational training centers.
- Visit National Palace memorials, MUPANAH museum, and Croix-des-Bouquets metal art village to understand cultural resilience.
Cap-Haïtien & Northern Arc
- Short domestic flight (weather permitting) or secure convoy to Cap-Haïtien for the Citadelle, regional hospitals, and training programs.
- Engage agricultural cooperatives in the Plaine du Nord or Dondon hillside communities.
Jacmel & Southern Coast
- Travel with vetted drivers to Jacmel for artisan collectives, youth outreach, and Bassin-Bleu hikes.
- Côte des Arcadins or Petit-Goâve allow rest and donor appreciation by the sea.
Plateau Central & Hinterland
- Stay with rural partners working on agronomy, water projects, and community health; expect basic amenities.
- Evening gatherings under starlit skies foster deep reflection and commitment to ongoing support.
Trip Length & Pacing
6 Days
- Arrive Port-au-Prince; orientation, evening gathering, and security briefing.
- Two full service days with partner projects in Port-au-Prince or Central Plateau.
- Day excursion to Jacmel for arts outreach and beach rest.
- Final debrief, shopping for artisan goods, and departure.
8 Days
- Adds Cap-Haïtien segment with Citadelle visit and hospital collaboration.
- Includes additional service day (construction, clinics, VBS) and leadership summit with Haitian community leaders.
- Provides buffer for rest, trauma-informed debrief, or remote support if security limits travel.
10 Days
- Comprehensive circuit: Port-au-Prince, Plateau Central, Jacmel, Cap-Haïtien.
- Adds agricultural training workshops, extended home visits, and multiple donor storytelling nights upon return.
- Allows flexible morning, wellness check-ins, and cultural exchange events.
Best Time to Go
- Dry season (November–April) offers more predictable weather and safer road conditions.
- Hurricane season (June–November) requires flexible scheduling, contingency plans, and potential postponement.
- Heat and humidity are constant; we plan hydration, shade, and rest daily.
- Political situations can change quickly—we continuously monitor advisories and adjust travel windows accordingly.
Group Logistics
- Airports: Toussaint Louverture (PAP) and Cap-Haïtien (CAP) with vetted meet-and-greet staff.
- Transport: secure private vehicles with trained drivers; domestic flights or helicopter charters when advisable.
- Lodging: partner guesthouses, partner compounds, and guarded hotels with generator power, filtered water, and vetted staff.
- Meals: partner-prepared Haitian cuisine (rice, beans, griot, tropical fruit) with safe water and sanitation protocols.
- Mobility: light to moderate—uneven roads, rural paths, and hot climates; we build rest stops and accessible project assignments.
- Fundraising moments: rooftop gatherings, artisan dinners, testimony nights, and follow-up storytelling sessions once home.
Extensions & Combos
- Pair with Dominican Republic for training, debrief, or comparative collaboration.
- Route via Florida or Texas for donor briefings pre/post trip.
- Support remote partners during high-risk seasons via virtual engagements and supply shipments coordinated with on-the-ground teams.
Safety & Stewardship Notes
Elevated security risks demand careful discernment. We work closely with local leadership, monitor advisories, secure transportation, and maintain contingency plans—including postponement—to protect teams and honor Haitian partners.
FAQs
- Q: Is travel to Haiti safe? A: Conditions can be unstable. We only operate trips when partners and security experts confirm feasibility; otherwise, we pivot to remote support or alternate locations.
- Q: What documents are needed? A: Valid passport, travel insurance, and optional vaccinations (typhoid, hepatitis A/B, tetanus). We brief teams on health and safety protocols.
- Q: How do we manage fundraising after the trip? A: We provide storytelling frameworks, donor follow-up templates, and reporting straight from Haitian partners to maintain momentum.
- Q: Can we bring supplies? A: Yes—within customs limits and in alignment with partner needs (medical kits, school supplies, water filters). We coordinate shipping and baggage plans.
- Q: How far ahead should we plan? A: At least 6–9 months to secure licensing, safety assessments, and contingency strategies; timing may shift as advisories change.
Review fundraising ideas in our travel commissions guide; if you’re ready to take next steps, add Haiti—or remote support for Haitian partners—to your request via the lead form.
Highlights
- Port-au-Prince: community partnerships, cultural arts, and development
- Cap-Haïtien & northern heritage: Citadelle Laferrière, Cathedral Square, and regional hospitals
- Jacmel & south coast: artisan collectives, beach rest, and youth outreach
- Agricultural heartland: Plateau Central projects, clean water sites, and evening reflections under the stars
Fundraising for Churches
How Churches Use Haiti
- Port-au-Prince worship and teaching alongside Haitian pastors who shepherd through crisis and hope
- Central Plateau clinics, clean water projects, and agricultural training that empower communities long-term
- Cap-Haïtien and northern ministries engaging schools, mission hospitals, and Citadelle heritage for prayer and discipleship
- Jacmel coastal gatherings and artisan collectives offering sabbath rhythm and income-generating support
- Remote partnership intensives (when travel is limited) that sustain encouragement, training, and financial backing
What Works Well
- 7–10 day itineraries with secure lodging, vetted drivers, and flexible scheduling to respond to local realities
- Daily devotion and debrief rhythms that process trauma-informed ministry and celebrate resilience
- Balanced pacing with hydration, shade, and rest; we cap daily service hours to keep teams healthy in heat and humidity
- Fundraising moments: rooftop worship, artisan dinners, post-trip testimony nights, and remote storytelling campaigns when in-country travel pauses
We coordinate security assessments, government guidance, and trusted Haitian partners so pastors can focus on shepherding teams and honoring local leadership.
Sample Ministry Focus
- Arrival orientation with security team, worship service, and partner briefing in Port-au-Prince
- Clinic, construction, or education project in Plateau Central followed by evening testimony circle
- Cap-Haïtien day: mission hospital collaboration, Citadelle devotion, and donor update capture
- Jacmel artisan visit, coastal sabbath, and strategic planning with Haitian leaders for long-term support
- Remote-support scenario: live-streamed worship, virtual training sessions, and coordinated supply shipments
What ETS Tours Provides Here
- Risk-aware routing across Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haïtien, Plateau Central, and Jacmel with local guides, security escorts, and contingency options
- Worship logistics: church permissions, translation, music collaboration, and trauma-informed debrief resources
- Safe transportation: vetted drivers, armored or high-clearance vehicles when needed, domestic flights or helicopters if roads are unsafe
- Lodging vetted for generators, water filtration, medical access, and secure perimeters
- Ministry partner vetting in education, healthcare, church planting, entrepreneurship, and crisis response
- Fundraising support: storytelling coaching, donor gifting (artisan crafts), remote engagement kits, and post-trip follow-up templates
- Contingency planning: daily security briefings, evacuation protocols, weather monitoring, and remote support alternatives if travel halts
Talk with us to explore on-the-ground or remote ministry with Haitian partners, or add Haiti to your request at the lead form.
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