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Tour Number: 2555734HC
Group Leader: Cady Cales
Requested Departure Date: 12/10/2024
Requested Return Date: 12/17/2024
Requested Departure Gateway: Lynchburg (VA)

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
Northern Coast region - Estimated 20 Service Hours
Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable
As you travel across the Dominican Republic, take a cultural journey into the local communities of the northern coast. While you’re immersed in the local heritage, you’ll gain insight into the issues impacting local children today. Working together with local non-profits and community members, you’ll build sustainable solutions to the educational, social and economic challenges they face.
  • Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Days 2 - 6: Service project • North coast region

    As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with non-profits to better understand the local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like. 

    • In the morning, begin your service project with children in a nearby village.
    • Spend the afternoon immersed in cultural activities.
    • In the evening, reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.


    Your Service Project Themes
    We work with local nonprofits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include: 

    • Access to Education
    • Youth Development
    • Generational Poverty
  • Day 7: North coast region • Santiago

    Explore a mangrove forest by boat with your local tour guide or take a guided hike on the beautiful North Coast. Later, return to Santiago.

  • Day 8: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Days 2 - 6: Service project • North coast region

    As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with non-profits to better understand the local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like. 

    • In the morning, begin your service project with children in a nearby village.
    • Spend the afternoon immersed in cultural activities.
    • In the evening, reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.


    Your Service Project Themes
    We work with local nonprofits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include: 

    • Access to Education
    • Youth Development
    • Generational Poverty
  • Day 7: North coast region • Santiago

    Explore a mangrove forest by boat with your local tour guide or take a guided hike on the beautiful North Coast. Later, return to Santiago.

  • Day 8: Depart for home


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Your Experience Includes

  • Airfare & Transportation

    Your flights—covered. Ground transportation—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.

  • Hotels

    Enjoy a 7-night stay in hotels.

  • Regional Meals

    Traditional breakfasts, lunches and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your trip experience.

  • Field Director

    Your bilingual, culturally connected Field Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-trip logistics and facilitates post-project reflection activities.

  • 20 Service Hours

    Earn up to 20 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.

  • Volunteer and Leadership Activities

    Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.

  • Guided Sightseeing

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.

  • Entrances

    Gain access to local attractions, like nature hikes with your guide—we'll take care of lines and tickets.

  • 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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