Impressions of the Dominican Republic
Get ready to soak up rich history and tropical sunshine—this journey through the Dominican Republic spans rainforests, cities, and beaches.
From whitewater rafting in Jarabacoa to crafting pottery in Santiago, you’ll gain new perspectives and a profound appreciation for Dominican culture on this coast-to-coast adventure./ / / / / /
Get even more bang for your bucket list
-
Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
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
Transfer to JarabacoaEnjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
-
Day 3: Jarabacoa • Santiago • Northern coastal region
Travel to Santiago
Participate in a pottery making workshop
Guided Street Art Walking Tour
Travel to the Northern coastal region
-
Day 4: Northern Coastal Region
Add this in-depth excursion:
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.
Carnival Experience
Jiu Jitsu Lesson
Enjoy a traditional Dominican dance lesson
-
Day 5: Northern coastal region • Santiago
Explore the Cayo Arena mangroves and go snorkeling
Travel to Santiago
-
Day 6: Depart for Home
-
Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
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
Transfer to JarabacoaEnjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
-
Day 3: Jarabacoa • Santiago • Northern coastal region
Travel to Santiago
Participate in a pottery making workshop
Guided Street Art Walking Tour
Travel to the Northern coastal region
-
Day 4: Northern Coastal Region
Add this in-depth excursion:
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.
Carnival Experience
Jiu Jitsu Lesson
Enjoy a traditional Dominican dance lesson
-
Day 5: Northern coastal region • Santiago
Explore the Cayo Arena mangroves and go snorkeling
Travel to Santiago
-
Day 6: Depart for Home
See what an EF tour is really like
Reviews
Refer a friend or colleague to EF and we'll thank you with a $1,500 scholarship. Learn more
Your experience includes
-
Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
-
Hotels
5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
-
Regional-style meals
Dinner on arrival day; 3 meals included days 2–5; breakfast on departure day
-
Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide; comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions
-
Entrances
Whitewater rafting; pottery making workshop; street art tour; jiu-jitsu lesson; Carnival experience; dance lesson; Cayo Arena mangrove and snorkeling tour
-
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.
-
Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
-
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.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.