Environmental Leadership in the Dominican Republic
Bring purpose to your travels as you make your way through the Dominican Republic.
First, explore the island’s rich history and diverse geography, including breathtaking waterfalls and idyllic farmlands. Then, prepare to change the world by participating in a weekend-long conference alongside local students passionate about environmental change. Build friendships across cultures, understand shared sustainability challenges, address these challenges through service work, and bring the learning and the connection home with you.
2025 departure dates: February 15–20 (22 with extension), July 12–17 (19 with extension), July 19–24 (26 with extension)
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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
Add 2 more days
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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 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
Add 2 more days
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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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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (7 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
3 meals daily; dinner on arrival day; breakfast on departure day
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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 Caves; whitewater rafting (with extension: 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.