8 days
Santo Domingo, Jarabacoa, Cabarete
Explore our strongest local connections and partnerships in an exciting visit to the Dominican Republic. With the help of many local organizations and service themes, your girls have the opportunity to impact issues ranging from gender equality to generational poverty to eco-tourism. It's an unforgettable way to explore island life while making a meaningful difference in the community.
  • Day 1: Santo Domingo

    Arrive in Santo Domingo

  • Day 2: Santo Domingo • Central Mountain Region

    Take a guided tour of the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Travel to Central Mountain Region

    Participate in orientation of your first service project

    • Take a tour of the local community you'll be serving
  • Day 3: Central Mountain Region

    Travel to Central Mountain Region

    Participate in a service project in the Central Mountain Region

    Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion

    Participate in an evening reflection activity

  • Day 4: Santiago • Cabarete

    Travel to Santiago

    Participate in a ceramics activity

    Visit the Leon Cultural Center

    Visit a local farm

    Travel to Cabarete

    Participate in an evening reflection activity

  • Day 5: Participate in a service project in Cabarete

  • Day 6: Participate in a service project in Cabarete

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Surf Lesson

    Surf Lesson

    During this surfing optional excursion, you will have the chance to learn surfing skills at Encuentro Beach located 5 minutes away from the center of Cabarete, Dominican Capital of Surfing. After a warm welcome by the Pahuana Surf School staff, you will change into your surfing gear and instructors will teach you how to stand on the board as well as how to paddle and pass the waves when you get into the ocean. Once in the water, each instructor will have a maximum of three students and will help them facilitate the paddling process and standing up. After dominating this technique, the students will have the chance to paddle and surf by themselves always under the supervision of the instructors.

  • Day 7: Cabarete

    Participate in a service project

    Take a tour of Gri Gri Lagoon

    Travel to Santiago

  • Day 8: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Santo Domingo

    Arrive in Santo Domingo

  • Day 2: Santo Domingo • Central Mountain Region

    Take a guided tour of the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Travel to Central Mountain Region

    Participate in orientation of your first service project

    • Take a tour of the local community you'll be serving
  • Day 3: Central Mountain Region

    Travel to Central Mountain Region

    Participate in a service project in the Central Mountain Region

    Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion

    Participate in an evening reflection activity

  • Day 4: Santiago • Cabarete

    Travel to Santiago

    Participate in a ceramics activity

    Visit the Leon Cultural Center

    Visit a local farm

    Travel to Cabarete

    Participate in an evening reflection activity

  • Day 5: Participate in a service project in Cabarete

  • Day 6: Participate in a service project in Cabarete

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Surf Lesson

    Surf Lesson

    During this surfing optional excursion, you will have the chance to learn surfing skills at Encuentro Beach located 5 minutes away from the center of Cabarete, Dominican Capital of Surfing. After a warm welcome by the Pahuana Surf School staff, you will change into your surfing gear and instructors will teach you how to stand on the board as well as how to paddle and pass the waves when you get into the ocean. Once in the water, each instructor will have a maximum of three students and will help them facilitate the paddling process and standing up. After dominating this technique, the students will have the chance to paddle and surf by themselves always under the supervision of the instructors.

  • Day 7: Cabarete

    Participate in a service project

    Take a tour of Gri Gri Lagoon

    Travel to Santiago

  • Day 8: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    3 meals daily: Except - dinner only on Day 1 and breakfast only on last day

  • 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.

  • Guided Sightseeing

    1 sightseeing tour led by expert, licensed guide

  • Entrances

    White water rafting; Centro de Leon; Gri-Gri lagoon tour

  • 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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