Environmental Citizenship in the Dominican Republic

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Tour Number: 2707502UJ
Group Leader: Cynthia Pronko
Requested Departure Date: 6/17/2025
Requested Return Date: 6/24/2025
Requested Departure Gateway: Philadelphia (PA)
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8 days
Dominican Republic - Estimated 25 Service Hours
Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable
Trek into the central highlands of the Dominican Republic where mountainous landscapes, coffee plantations and alpine pastures stretch as far as the eye can see. Explore the area’s rich biodiversity while learning how reforestation and ecotourism efforts have significantly helped replenish the land. As you’re immersed in the local culture, you’ll work together with non-profits and community members to build sustainable solutions to the conservation, economic and social challenges they face.

  • Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  • Day 2: Santo Domingo

    Take a guided tour of the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, enjoy a scenic ride through the central mountain range to your service project location, where you will:

    • Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
    • Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving

  • Days 3 - 6: Service project • Central mountain region

    As communities evolve, so do their needs. We’ll work closely with area nonprofits and community members to better understand local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like:

    • Each morning, you’ll begin your environmentally focused service project in a nearby village
    • Spend afternoons immersed in cultural activities
    • Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues


    Your service project themes
    We work with local nonprofits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include: 

    • Environmental sustainability
    • Youth development
    • Responsible tourism


  • Day 7: National Marine Park • North coast region

    Take a guided tour of a national marine park where tropical plants and beaches abound. Enjoy the turquoise waters and magnificent coral reefs as you swim and snorkel your way around the park. 

  • 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

    Take a guided tour of the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, enjoy a scenic ride through the central mountain range to your service project location, where you will:

    • Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
    • Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving

  • Days 3 - 6: Service project • Central mountain region

    As communities evolve, so do their needs. We’ll work closely with area nonprofits and community members to better understand local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like:

    • Each morning, you’ll begin your environmentally focused service project in a nearby village
    • Spend afternoons immersed in cultural activities
    • Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues


    Your service project themes
    We work with local nonprofits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include: 

    • Environmental sustainability
    • Youth development
    • Responsible tourism


  • Day 7: National Marine Park • North coast region

    Take a guided tour of a national marine park where tropical plants and beaches abound. Enjoy the turquoise waters and magnificent coral reefs as you swim and snorkel your way around the park. 

  • Day 8: Depart for home

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  • Airfare & Transportation

    Your flights—covered. Ground transportation—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.

  • Hotels

    Enjoy a 7-night stay in hotels.

  • Regional Meals

    Traditional breakfasts, lunches and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your trip experience.

  • Field Director

    Your bilingual, culturally connected Field Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-trip logistics and facilitates post-project reflection activities.

  • 25 Service Hours

    Earn up to 25 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.

  • Volunteer and Leadership Activities

    Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.

  • Guided Sightseeing

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.

  • Entrances

    Gain access to local attractions, like nature hikes with your guide—we'll take care of lines and tickets.

  • 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.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • 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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