Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at the airportDay 2: Santo Domingo
Take a guided tour of the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, enjoy a scenic ride through the central mountain range to your service project location, where you will:
- Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
- Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving
Days 3 - 6: Service project • Central mountain region
As communities evolve, so do their needs. We’ll work closely with area nonprofits and community members to better understand local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like:
- Each morning, you’ll begin your environmentally focused service project in a nearby village
- Spend afternoons immersed in cultural activities
- Evenings are a chance to 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:
- Environmental sustainability
- Youth development
- Responsible tourism
Day 7: National Marine Park • North coast region
Take a guided tour of a national marine park where tropical plants and beaches abound. Enjoy the turquoise waters and magnificent coral reefs as you swim and snorkel your way around the park.
Day 8: Depart for home
