Discover the Dominican Republic
Get to know the Dominican Republic, a playground of tropical ecosystems and rich cultural history.
Here, nature blends into metropolitan life as you admire beautifully restored monasteries, learn about the country’s reforestation efforts, and experience snorkeling and whitewater rafting. You’ll also see history and art combine as you discover traditional handicrafts and meet with local artisans.
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Day 1: Fly to Santo Domingo
Meet your tour director at the airport in Santo Domingo
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Day 2: Santo Domingo
Take a guided walking tour of Santo Domingo
Visit the Tomb of Christopher Columbus
Visit Tres Ojos Cave
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Day 3: Jarabacoa
Travel to Jarabacoa
Learn about the Dominican re-forestation efforts while visiting an Environmental School
Enjoy a hike to see the waterfalls
Take a whitewater rafting excursion
Enjoy a special BBQ dinner
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Day 4: Santiago
Travel to Santiago
Visit the Centro Leon museum
Participate in a pottery making workshop
Enjoy a street art walking tour
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Day 5: Puerto Plata
Travel to Puerto Plata
Enjoy a ride on the Teleferico cable car
Visit Fort San Felipe
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Day 6: Puerto Plata
Take a tour of the Cayo Mangroves and enjoy snorkeling
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Day 7: Puerto Plata • Santiago
Enjoy a ziplining experinece
Add this in-depth excursion:
Surfing Lesson
Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of the Dominican Republic’s northern coast. 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.Travel to Santiago
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Day 8: Depart for home
Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Santo Domingo
Meet your tour director at the airport in Santo Domingo
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Day 2: Santo Domingo
Take a guided walking tour of Santo Domingo
Visit the Tomb of Christopher Columbus
Visit Tres Ojos Cave
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Day 3: Jarabacoa
Travel to Jarabacoa
Learn about the Dominican re-forestation efforts while visiting an Environmental School
Enjoy a hike to see the waterfalls
Take a whitewater rafting excursion
Enjoy a special BBQ dinner
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Day 4: Santiago
Travel to Santiago
Visit the Centro Leon museum
Participate in a pottery making workshop
Enjoy a street art walking tour
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Day 5: Puerto Plata
Travel to Puerto Plata
Enjoy a ride on the Teleferico cable car
Visit Fort San Felipe
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Day 6: Puerto Plata
Take a tour of the Cayo Mangroves and enjoy snorkeling
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Day 7: Puerto Plata • Santiago
Enjoy a ziplining experinece
Add this in-depth excursion:
Surfing Lesson
Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of the Dominican Republic’s northern coast. 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.Travel to Santiago
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Day 8: Depart for home
Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights 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
3 meals daily (Days 2-7); dinner on arrival day; breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
Comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions
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Entrances
Alcázar de Colón; Tres Ojos Caves; El Instituto del Ambiente; whitewater rafting; Centro León museum; pottery-making workshop; street art tour; Fortaleza San Felipe; jiu-jitsu lesson; Carnival experience; ziplining adventure; dance lesson; Cayo Arena mangrove and snorkeling tour
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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.