Environmental Citizenship in the Dominican Republic
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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
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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
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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.
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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. Ground transportation—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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25 Service Hours
Earn up to 25 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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
