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 the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: 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
Visit the Alcázar de Colón, a colonial fortified palace
Visit the caves in Tres Ojos National Park
Travel to Jarabacoa
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
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Day 3: Jarabacoa • Environmental Leadership Conference
Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting
Attend the first workshop of the Environmental Leadership Conference
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
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Day 4: Environmental Leadership Conference
Arrive at the environmental school to participate in your service learning project. Since service projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what your first day might look like:
- Plant and pot trees at a tree nursery
- Assist in greenhouses with planting, harvesting, and watering
- Build planting and watering zones for the terrace system where trees are planted
Attend the second workshop of the Environmental Leadership Conference
Enjoy group sports like volleyball, baseball, and basketball
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Day 5: Environmental Leadership Conference
Attend the third workshop of the Environmental Leadership Conference
End the conference with group presentations that discuss solutions to ecological issues
Enjoy a final dinner with closing reflections and a farewell to the community
Participate in a dance lesson
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Day 6: Jarabacoa • Santiago • Depart for home
Travel to Santiago
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 the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: 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
Visit the Alcázar de Colón, a colonial fortified palace
Visit the caves in Tres Ojos National Park
Travel to Jarabacoa
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
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Day 3: Jarabacoa • Environmental Leadership Conference
Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting
Attend the first workshop of the Environmental Leadership Conference
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
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Day 4: Environmental Leadership Conference
Arrive at the environmental school to participate in your service learning project. Since service projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what your first day might look like:
- Plant and pot trees at a tree nursery
- Assist in greenhouses with planting, harvesting, and watering
- Build planting and watering zones for the terrace system where trees are planted
Attend the second workshop of the Environmental Leadership Conference
Enjoy group sports like volleyball, baseball, and basketball
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Day 5: Environmental Leadership Conference
Attend the third workshop of the Environmental Leadership Conference
End the conference with group presentations that discuss solutions to ecological issues
Enjoy a final dinner with closing reflections and a farewell to the community
Participate in a dance lesson
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Day 6: Jarabacoa • Santiago • Depart for home
Travel to Santiago
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.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant.