Culture and Service in the Dominican Republic

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8 days

Northern Coast and Central Mountain Regions – Estimated 8 Service Hours

Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable.

Dive into island life in the Dominican Republic, from Santo Domingo to the central mountains to the northern coast. You’ll experience the vibrant local heritage as you explore historical museums and celebrate traditional customs with locals. While you become immersed in the culture, you’ll journey deep into the central and northern regions for a few days where you’ll work together with community members to address environmental, conservation and education challenges through a series of small service projects.

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Culture and Service in the Dominican Republic tour

Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Day 2: Service project • 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

Travel to your service project location

Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving

Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa

Day 3: Service project • Jarabacoa

Strong partnerships are the foundation of EF Service Learning tours. We work closely with area nonprofits and community members to ensure that your contributions are sustainable, timely, and relevant.

Here’s a glimpse at what your service learning day might look like:

Assist in greenhouses with planting, harvesting, and watering
Collect and transport compost
Plant and pot trees at a tree nursery

Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting

Day 4: Jarabacoa • Santiago • North coast region

Participate in a pottery workshop

Visit the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes

Take a guided tour of Santiago

Visit a local farm

Day 5: Service Project • North Coast region

Here’s a glimpse at what your service learning day might look like:

Paint buildings to maintain local infrastructure
Maintain community spaces by gardening and sorting donations
Support local youth development through after-school activities and lessons

Enjoy time to explore the beach on your own

Day 6: Service project • North Coast

Continue service projects from the prior day

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.

Day 7: North Coast • Santiago

Take a guided tour of a national marine park

Enjoy a nature tour of the Dudu Lagoon

Travel to Santiago

Day 8: Depart for home