Discover the Dominican Republic
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Group Leader: Jessica Thieme
Requested Return Date: 6/4/2025
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Get to know the Dominican Republic, a playground of tropical ecosystems and rich cultural history.
Here, nature blends into metropolitan life as you admire beautifully restored monasteries, learn about the country’s reforestation efforts, and experience snorkeling and whitewater rafting. You’ll also see history and art combine as you discover traditional handicrafts and meet with local artisans.
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
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Day 2: Santo Domingo • Jarabacoa
Take a guided tour of Santo Domingo
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Catedral de Santa María la Menor
- Ozama Fortress
Visit the Alcázar de Colón
Visit the Tres Ojos caves
Travel to Jarabacoa
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
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Day 3: Jarabacoa
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 4: Jarabacoa • Santiago
Travel to Santiago
Visit the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes
Participate in a pottery workshop
Take a guided tour of Santiago highlighting the vibrant street art
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Day 5: Santiago • Northern coastal region
Travel to the Northern coastal region
Take a tour of Puerto Plata and with an expert local guide
Visit Fortaleza San Felipe, a historic Spanish fortress that once guarded Puerto Plata against pirates and invaders
Practice self-defense moves in a Jiu Jitzu class
Experience your own mini-Carnival with an expert costume artist
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Day 6: Northern coastal region
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Surfing Lessons in Cabarete
Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of the Dominican Republic's premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.
Take a guided walk in a national park
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Dominican canopy (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)
Enjoy a traditional Dominican dance lesson
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Day 7: Northern coastal region • Santiago
Explore the Cayo Arena mangroves and go snorkeling
Travel to Santiago
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Santo Domingo • Jarabacoa
Take a guided tour of Santo Domingo
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Catedral de Santa María la Menor
- Ozama Fortress
Visit the Alcázar de Colón
Visit the Tres Ojos caves
Travel to Jarabacoa
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
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Day 3: Jarabacoa
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 4: Jarabacoa • Santiago
Travel to Santiago
Visit the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes
Participate in a pottery workshop
Take a guided tour of Santiago highlighting the vibrant street art
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Day 5: Santiago • Northern coastal region
Travel to the Northern coastal region
Take a tour of Puerto Plata and with an expert local guide
Visit Fortaleza San Felipe, a historic Spanish fortress that once guarded Puerto Plata against pirates and invaders
Practice self-defense moves in a Jiu Jitzu class
Experience your own mini-Carnival with an expert costume artist
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Day 6: Northern coastal region
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Surfing Lessons in Cabarete
Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of the Dominican Republic's premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.
Take a guided walk in a national park
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Dominican canopy (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)
Enjoy a traditional Dominican dance lesson
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Day 7: Northern coastal region • Santiago
Explore the Cayo Arena mangroves and go snorkeling
Travel to Santiago
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
3 meals daily (Days 2-7); dinner on arrival day; breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
Comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions
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Entrances
Alcázar de Colón; Tres Ojos Caves; El Instituto del Ambiente; whitewater rafting; Centro León museum; pottery-making workshop; street art tour; Fortaleza San Felipe; jiu-jitsu lesson; Carnival experience; ziplining adventure; dance lesson; Cayo Arena mangrove and snorkeling tour
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
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