6 or 8 days
Santo Domingo, Jarabacoa, extension to the Northern coastal region and Santiago

Bring purpose to your travels as you make your way through the Dominican Republic.

First, explore the island’s rich history and diverse geography, including breathtaking waterfalls and idyllic farmlands. Then, prepare to change the world by participating in a weekend-long conference alongside local students passionate about environmental change. Build friendships across cultures, understand shared sustainability challenges, address these challenges through service work, and bring the learning and the connection home with you.

2025 departure dates: February 15–20 (22 with extension), July 12–17 (19 with extension), July 19–24 (26 with extension)

  • 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

  • Day 3: Jarabacoa • Brigada Verde Conference

    Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion 

    Brigada Verde—it means green brigade. But for your students, it will mean so much more. Over one weekend, you’ll connect, bond, and learn alongside Brigada Verde members, or local students passionate about environmental change. Listen to ecological leaders, work with new friends to tackle pressing issues on the island and back home, and learn about Dominican culture from those who live it every day. Watch as Brigada Verde takes on a new meaning— a classroom without walls.

    Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa

  • Day 4: Brigada Verde Conference

    Attend lectures, participate in topical workshops, and complete hands-on activities with local students

    Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa

  • Day 5: Brigada Verde Conference

    Attend lectures, participate in topical workshops, and complete hands-on activities with local students

    Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa

  • Day 6: Jarabacoa • Santiago • Depart for home

    Travel to Santiago

Add 2 more days

  • Day 6: Jarabacoa • Northern coastal region

    Travel to the Northern coastal region

    Enjoy free time on the beach

  • Day 7: Northern coastal region • Santiago

    Explore the Cayo Arena mangroves and go snorkeling

    Travel to Santiago

  • Day 8: Depart for home

    Travel to Santiago

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • 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

  • Day 3: Jarabacoa • Brigada Verde Conference

    Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion 

    Brigada Verde—it means green brigade. But for your students, it will mean so much more. Over one weekend, you’ll connect, bond, and learn alongside Brigada Verde members, or local students passionate about environmental change. Listen to ecological leaders, work with new friends to tackle pressing issues on the island and back home, and learn about Dominican culture from those who live it every day. Watch as Brigada Verde takes on a new meaning— a classroom without walls.

    Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa

  • Day 4: Brigada Verde Conference

    Attend lectures, participate in topical workshops, and complete hands-on activities with local students

    Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa

  • Day 5: Brigada Verde Conference

    Attend lectures, participate in topical workshops, and complete hands-on activities with local students

    Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa

  • Day 6: Jarabacoa • Santiago • Depart for home

    Travel to Santiago

Add 2 more days

  • Day 6: Jarabacoa • Northern coastal region

    Travel to the Northern coastal region

    Enjoy free time on the beach

  • Day 7: Northern coastal region • Santiago

    Explore the Cayo Arena mangroves and go snorkeling

    Travel to Santiago

  • Day 8: Depart for home

    Travel to Santiago

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (7 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    3 meals daily; dinner on arrival day; breakfast on departure day

  • Guided sightseeing

    1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide

  • Entrances

    Alcázar de Colón; Tres Ojos Caves; whitewater rafting (with extension: Cayo Arena mangrove and snorkeling tour)

  • 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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