Tour Number: 2026859CN
Group Leader: Megan Myers
Requested Departure Date: 7/30/2019
Requested Return Date: 8/6/2019
Requested Departure Gateway: Des Moines (IA)

ABOUT EF

For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.

8 days

The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from the cities you’ll stay in to the cultural discoveries you’ll make have been customized by your teacher for your group. Take a look at your personal itinerary for a sneak peek of what's in store.

  • Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Santo Domingo

    Tour Santo Domingo with an expert local guide

    Visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus

    Visit the Tres Ojos caves

  • Day 3: Santo Domingo • Jarabacoa

    Travel to Jarabacoa

    Visit an environmental school to learn about the Dominican re-forestation efforts

    Enjoy a hike to see the waterfalls

    Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion

    Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa

  • Day 4: Jarabacoa • Santiago

    Travel to Santiago

    Participate in a pottery workshop

    Visit the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes 

  • Day 5: Santiago • Puerto Plata

    Travel to Puerto Plata

    Ride the Teleférico cable car

    Visit Fortaleza San Felipe

  • Day 6: Puerto Plata

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Surfing Lessons in Cabarete

    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. 

    Take a ziplining tour 

  • Day 7: Puerto Plata

    Explore the Cayo Arena mangroves and go snorkeling

    Travel to Santiago

  • Day 8: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Santo Domingo

    Tour Santo Domingo with an expert local guide

    Visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus

    Visit the Tres Ojos caves

  • Day 3: Santo Domingo • Jarabacoa

    Travel to Jarabacoa

    Visit an environmental school to learn about the Dominican re-forestation efforts

    Enjoy a hike to see the waterfalls

    Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion

    Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa

  • Day 4: Jarabacoa • Santiago

    Travel to Santiago

    Participate in a pottery workshop

    Visit the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes 

  • Day 5: Santiago • Puerto Plata

    Travel to Puerto Plata

    Ride the Teleférico cable car

    Visit Fortaleza San Felipe

  • Day 6: Puerto Plata

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Surfing Lessons in Cabarete

    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. 

    Take a ziplining tour 

  • Day 7: Puerto Plata

    Explore the Cayo Arena mangroves and go snorkeling

    Travel to Santiago

  • Day 8: Depart for home


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Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.

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Total price

$3,105
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