Environmental Citizenship in Jarabacoa

8 days

Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic - Estimated 25 Service Hours | BVE

Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable

Trek into the central highlands of the Dominican Republic where mountainous landscapes, coffee plantations and alpine pastures stretch as far as the eye can see. Explore the area’s rich biodiversity while learning how reforestation and ecotourism efforts have significantly helped replenish the land. As you’re immersed in the local culture, you’ll work together with non-profits and community members to build sustainable solutions to the conservation, economic and social challenges they face. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Environmental Citizenship in Jarabacoa tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Environmental Citizenship in Jarabacoa tour

Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 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

include meals for the whole duration of the serv. prog.

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 Domingo

Day 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

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Airfare & Transportation

Volunteer and Leadership Activities

Guided Sightseeing

Entrances

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

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