Empowering Girls in the Dominican Republic
Travel to the Dominican Republic, a playground of tropical ecosystems and rich cultural history. While immersed in the local heritage, your group will gain insight into the issues impacting local girls today. Working together with local non-profits and community members, the girls will build sustainable solutions to the educational, social and economic challenges locals face. Girls also rejuvenate with beachside yoga and adventures ranging from snorkeling to whitewater rafting. The beauty of this tour? The girls will leave a lasting impact on the Dominican Republic and the Dominican Republic will leave a lasting impact on the girls.
The physical rating of this program is: Active: 3 (out of 3)
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Explore the many ways girls can take the lead on this tour
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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
Connect with yourself through a mindfulness session
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
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Day 3: Jarabacoa
Channel your inner chef and learn how to transform local ingredients in to authentic Dominican dishes at El Instituto del Ambiente, Jarabacoa’s Environmental School
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 4: Jarabacoa • Santiago
Travel to Santiago
Participate in a pottery workshop
Meet with an art nonprofit and take a street art walking tour
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Day 5: Santiago • Northern Coastal Region
Travel to the Northern coastal region
Start your service project at the Mariposa Center for Girls with a community tour and orientation
Continue your service project at the Mariposa Center for Girls
Practice self-defense moves in a Jiu Jitzu class
Experience your own mini-Carnival with an expert costume artist
Unwind with yoga on the Northern Coast
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Day 6: Northern Coastal Region
Continue your service project at the Mariposa Center for Girls
Enjoy a traditional Dominican dance lesson
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Day 7: Northern Coastal Region
Add 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.
Recharge with a wellness session led by your Tour Director
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)
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Day 8: Northern Coastal Region • Santiago
Explore the Cayo Arena mangroves and go snorkeling
Travel to Santiago
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Day 9: 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
Connect with yourself through a mindfulness session
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
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Day 3: Jarabacoa
Channel your inner chef and learn how to transform local ingredients in to authentic Dominican dishes at El Instituto del Ambiente, Jarabacoa’s Environmental School
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 4: Jarabacoa • Santiago
Travel to Santiago
Participate in a pottery workshop
Meet with an art nonprofit and take a street art walking tour
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Day 5: Santiago • Northern Coastal Region
Travel to the Northern coastal region
Start your service project at the Mariposa Center for Girls with a community tour and orientation
Continue your service project at the Mariposa Center for Girls
Practice self-defense moves in a Jiu Jitzu class
Experience your own mini-Carnival with an expert costume artist
Unwind with yoga on the Northern Coast
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Day 6: Northern Coastal Region
Continue your service project at the Mariposa Center for Girls
Enjoy a traditional Dominican dance lesson
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Day 7: Northern Coastal Region
Add 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.
Recharge with a wellness session led by your Tour Director
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)
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Day 8: Northern Coastal Region • Santiago
Explore the Cayo Arena mangroves and go snorkeling
Travel to Santiago
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Day 9: Depart for home
Interested in leading this tour?
Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare 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
Breakfast and dinner Days 2–8; dinner on arrival day; breakfast on departure day
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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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Guided Sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide
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Entrances
Alcázar de Colón; Tres Ojos Cave; El Instituto del Ambiente; whitewater rafting; pottery-making workshop; Jiu Jitzu class; street art tour; Cayo Arena mangrove and snorkeling tour
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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.
