Earth Month 2023: Environmental Activism in the Dominican Republic
Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable.
Celebrate Earth Month by addressing climate change in the Dominican Republic. Throughout your tour, you’ll contribute to meaningful service projects at El Instituto del Ambiente, an institution in Jarabacoa that focuses on reforestation and the conservation of natural resources. You’ll explore this region, which is full of biodiversity, majestic waterfalls, and beautiful mountain views, and learn from experts about global and local environmental issues. Working in teams, you’ll build lasting environmental solutions that help empower the local community and leave inspired to continue taking action against climate change back home.
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Service Project • Jarabacoa
Travel to El Instituto del Ambiente, an institution in the Dominican Republic that addresses sustainable land management, conservation, and reforestation
Attend a keynote address on taking action against climate change
Take a campus walking tour and participate in your service project orientation and a safety briefing
Meet your teammates and begin your service project work
Enjoy a welcome dinner in Jarabacoa with your new collaborators
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Day 3: Service Project • Jarabacoa
Continue your environmental sustainability service projects at El Instituto del Ambiente
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
Reflect on the day’s events as a group
Take a Caribbean dance lesson
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Day 4: Service Project • Jarabacoa
Continue working with your team on a service project at El Instituto del Ambiente
Enjoy a waterfall hike
Engage in reflection activities about your service work
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Day 5: Service Project • Jarabacoa
Finish your service work with your team at El Instituto del Ambiente
Share the impact and final outcome of your service project work with other teams
Participate in a workshop with a local nonprofit
Hear from a closing keynote speaker
Enjoy a Farewell Dinner
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Day 6: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Service Project • Jarabacoa
Travel to El Instituto del Ambiente, an institution in the Dominican Republic that addresses sustainable land management, conservation, and reforestation
Attend a keynote address on taking action against climate change
Take a campus walking tour and participate in your service project orientation and a safety briefing
Meet your teammates and begin your service project work
Enjoy a welcome dinner in Jarabacoa with your new collaborators
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Day 3: Service Project • Jarabacoa
Continue your environmental sustainability service projects at El Instituto del Ambiente
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
Reflect on the day’s events as a group
Take a Caribbean dance lesson
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Day 4: Service Project • Jarabacoa
Continue working with your team on a service project at El Instituto del Ambiente
Enjoy a waterfall hike
Engage in reflection activities about your service work
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Day 5: Service Project • Jarabacoa
Finish your service work with your team at El Instituto del Ambiente
Share the impact and final outcome of your service project work with other teams
Participate in a workshop with a local nonprofit
Hear from a closing keynote speaker
Enjoy a Farewell Dinner
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Day 6: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers
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Hotels
5 overnight stays in hotels
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Regional-style meals
Dinner on day 1; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on days 2–5; breakfast on day 6
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Full-time Tour Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Tour Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go
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15 Service Hours
Earn up to 15 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.
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Sustainable Service Projects
Service hours that count towards academic credit
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Entrances
Dance lesson, whitewater rafting, and waterfall hike
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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.