Culture and Service in the Dominican Republic
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Group Leader: Sara Lamar
Requested Return Date: 7/27/2026
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
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Day 2: Service Project • Santo Domingo
Take a guided tour of Santo Domingo
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Catedral de Santa María la Menor
- Ozama Fortress
Travel to your service project location
- Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
- Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
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Day 3: Service project • Jarabacoa
Focus your efforts on an environmental-themed service project in the Central Mountain region where you will participate in activities like:
- Composting
- Reforestation
- Greenhouse maintenance
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 4: Jarabacoa • Santiago • North Coast
Participate in a pottery workshop
Visit the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes
Take a guided tour of Santiago
Visit a local farm
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Day 5: Service Project • North Coast
Travel to your service project location
- Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
- Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving
Themes of service work will include:
- Access to Education
- Youth Development
- Generational Poverty
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Day 6: Service project • North Coast
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.
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Day 7: North Coast • Santiago
Take a guided tour of a national marine park where tropical plants and pristine beaches are abound
Enjoy a naturalist tour of the lagoon
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: Service Project • Santo Domingo
Take a guided tour of Santo Domingo
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Catedral de Santa María la Menor
- Ozama Fortress
Travel to your service project location
- Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
- Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
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Day 3: Service project • Jarabacoa
Focus your efforts on an environmental-themed service project in the Central Mountain region where you will participate in activities like:
- Composting
- Reforestation
- Greenhouse maintenance
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 4: Jarabacoa • Santiago • North Coast
Participate in a pottery workshop
Visit the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes
Take a guided tour of Santiago
Visit a local farm
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Day 5: Service Project • North Coast
Travel to your service project location
- Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
- Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving
Themes of service work will include:
- Access to Education
- Youth Development
- Generational Poverty
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Day 6: Service project • North Coast
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.
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Day 7: North Coast • Santiago
Take a guided tour of a national marine park where tropical plants and pristine beaches are abound
Enjoy a naturalist tour of the lagoon
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
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships and ferries—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Enjoy a 7-night stay in hotels.
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Regional Meals
Traditional breakfasts, lunches and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your trip experience.
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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.
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8 Service Hours
Earn up to 8 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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Guided Sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.
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Entrances
Gain access to local attractions, like nature hikes with your guide—we'll take care of lines and tickets.
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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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