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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationDay 2: Santo Domingo
Take a guided tour of Santo Domingo
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Catedral de Santa María la Menor
- Ozama Fortress
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
Day 3: Central Mountain Region | Service Project day 1
As communities evolve so do their needs. We’ll work closely with area non-profits 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 4: Central Mountain Region | Service Project day 2
Participate in a dance lesson
Day 5: Central Mountain Region | Service Project day 3
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
Dinner in Santo DomingoDay 6: Central Mountain Region | Service Project day 4
Travel to Santiago
Day 7: National Marine Park | North Coast Region
Explore the Cayo Arena mangroves and go snorkeling
Day 8: Depart for home