Empowering Girls in the Dominican Republic
This tour departs:
- - The third week of June
- - The second week of July
- - The last week of July
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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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
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.
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
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.
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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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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20 Service Hours
Earn up to 20 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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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.