Marine Conservation in the Dominican Republic
Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable
Journey to the Dominican Republic to discover the wonders of marine life— and what you can do to help preserve it. Here, you’ll learn about the effects of overfishing, tourism, and climate change on coral reef in the Caribbean before joining the movement to support its restoration. Working together with community members, you’ll collect fragments of naturally broken coral and transplant them back into the reef, and do your part to preserve this important ecosystem. As you foster meaningful relationships within the community, you’ll celebrate customs and help continue conservation efforts for generation to come.
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Days 2 - 5: Service project • Southeast Coast
Travel to the Boca Chica region
Travel to your service project location
- Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
- Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving
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:
- Meet EF’s partner organization and learn how it is working to improve the state of coral reef in the Dominican Republic.
- Discuss coral reef biology and restoration practices.
- Practice snorkeling techniques as you learn how to identify local species of fish and gather scientific data within marine ecosystems.
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Day 6: Southeast coast
Enjoy a canopy tour
Take a guided walk in a national park
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Day 7: Southeast coast
Enjoy a relaxing day snorkeling and observing local coral reef
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Day 8: Depart for Home
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Days 2 - 5: Service project • Southeast Coast
Travel to the Boca Chica region
Travel to your service project location
- Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
- Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving
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:
- Meet EF’s partner organization and learn how it is working to improve the state of coral reef in the Dominican Republic.
- Discuss coral reef biology and restoration practices.
- Practice snorkeling techniques as you learn how to identify local species of fish and gather scientific data within marine ecosystems.
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Day 6: Southeast coast
Enjoy a canopy tour
Take a guided walk in a national park
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Day 7: Southeast coast
Enjoy a relaxing day snorkeling and observing local coral reef
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Day 8: Depart for Home
See what an EF tour is really like
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & Transportation
Your flights—covered. Ground transportation—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Enjoy a comfortable stay in hotels.
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Regional Meals
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner plus filtered water, tea and snacks
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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.
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Service Hours
Students can earn service hours that count towards graduation requirements.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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Guided Sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.
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Entrances
Gain access to local attractions, like nature hikes with your guide—we'll take care of lines and tickets.
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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.ca/tour-safety
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.