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Dominican Republic – Heart & Soul of the Caribbean

6 days
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Start and end in Puerto Plata
4.0
1 traveler review
  • A group of musicians playing drums and wind instruments.
  • Two women working with shovels near a construction site.
  • Group of people interacting with local children outdoors.
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  • The food prepared at the lodge was very authentic and great. The cooks were wonderful, very friendly and accommodating.

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    Anonymous, traveled in April
    4.0
  • Tropical beach with palm trees and boats on a sunny day.
  • A group of people using shovels for a community project.
  • Three musicians playing instruments in a park.
  • Two women looking at a structure made from plastic bottles.
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Discover Corps
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring Dominican cuisine)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Cano Dulce Bottle House Project

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Volunteer work on bottle house construction in Cano Dulce
    • Community cleanup and waste removal
    • Discussion on seven elements of human security in Dominican Republic
    Landmarks
    Cano Dulce
  3. Day 3

    Bottle House Project Continuation

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Volunteer work continuing bottle house construction with foundation and concrete finishing
    • Discussion on Haitian-Dominican relations

    Optional Activities

    • Free time at the lodge beach
    • Free time at the lodge pool
    Landmarks
    Cano Dulce
  4. Day 4

    Dudu Ecological Park and Playa Grande

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Dudu Ecological Park with nature trail exploration
    • Swimming in freshwater lagoon at Dudu Ecological Park
    • Beach time at Playa Grande
    Landmarks
    Dudu Ecological Park
    Playa Grande
  5. Day 5

    La Grua School Construction Project

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Volunteer work on school construction in La Grua batey community
    • Learning about seven elements of human security
    • Environmental education on tree cutting for coal impacts
    Landmarks
    La Grua
  6. Day 6

    Cano Dulce Bottle House Project

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Volunteer work on bottle house construction in Cano Dulce
    • Discussion on community health issues in Dominican Republic and Haiti
    Landmarks
    Cano Dulce
  7. Day 7

    Cabarete and Sosua Snorkeling

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Beach time and shopping in Cabarete
    • Snorkeling excursion in Sosua
    • Swimming over coral reefs in Caribbean waters
    Landmarks
    Cabarete
    Sosua
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  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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Tour ID: 104229

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    Dominican Republic
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Dominican Republic. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Dominican Republic. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Dominican Republic. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Dominican Republic. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Dominican Republic. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Discover Corps. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 150 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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