Dominican Republic – Global Health Initiative

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Small Group Tour
Awake to the sounds of tropical birds in a traditional chalet just steps away from the ocean. Spend the morning working alongside local medical professionals caring for women and children in the community. In the afternoon, explore the natural beauty of the island with scenic boat rides and time on the beach. Once the sun goes down, reflect on the day’s exp...

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • When you’re not lending a hand in these rural communities
    • You’ll have the chance to explore the natural beauty that surrounds the North Coast
    • From the mountains to the sea, the Dominican Republic is a nature lover’s paradise
    • Experience boat ride through mangroves to a tropical beach and snorkel over colorful reefs teaming with fish
    • Visit an ecological park to zip-line and swim in freshwater pools
    • Relax by the pool of our Home Base, a sustainably constructed lodge located just feet away from a stunning beach

What's this trip about?

    Awake to the sounds of tropical birds in a traditional chalet just steps away from the ocean. Spend the morning working alongside local medical professionals caring for women and children in the community. In the afternoon, explore the natural beauty of the island with scenic boat rides and time on the beach. Once the sun goes down, reflect on the day’s experiences over dinner. You’ll also engage in conversations with your Discover Corps host or with guest speakers on such topics as healthcare in the developing world and migration in the Dominican.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityDominican Republic
End CitySantiago

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Transformative
  • Volunteering & Community Service

Destinations

  • Central America
  • Dominican Republic

Attractions

  • Caribbean

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • All meals included: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
    • 7 nights beachfront lodging in Playa Las Canas
    • Airport transfers and all ground transportation
    • Volunteer project: all supplies, materials and approximately 15 volunteer hours
    • All activities: 2 guest speakers, 3 hands-on workshops
    • Features: excursion to Dudu Ecological Park, boat ride and snorkeling in the Caribbean
    • An active daily itinerary including lectures, day trips and work assignments alongside the local community
    • All gratuities for hotels, meals, baggage & transportation
    • All land transportation during the trip with licensed drivers
    • $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance
    • Trip literature

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Itinerary

Days 1-2:
Travellers will arrive to the Dominican Republic on the first day of the trip. Discover Corps staff will meet you at the airport and then travel together to the Home Base, located on the North Coast of this beautiful country. We’ll explore the small Dominican town of Pla...
Playa Las Canas - The Unspoiled North Coast

Playa Las Canas, the location of our Home Base, is far different from the Dominican Republic that you see stepping off a cruise ship. This is the true Dominican Republic - unspoiled beaches, welcoming local communities, lush mountain landscapes and the true rhythms of...

Days 3-6:
Over the next few days you'll engage in a set of projects that aim to improve the health of the residents of small communities across the North Coast, primarily women and children. We’ll visit bateys, or communities of displaced Haitian migrants, to monitor and evaluate ...
Day 7:
Today, we’ll head out to a nearby river, the Rio San Juan, to learn about the local ecosystem. Take a boat ride through a mangrove forest and explore a nearby cave system learning about these different environments. We’ll then have lunch on a local beach and spend the af...
Day 8:
After breakfast, we’ll travel to Puerto Plata or Santiago to board our flights home.

Our Dominican Republic Home Base  
The Discover Corps Home Base is a cluster of beautiful, rustic thatched-roof chalets around a swimming pool, walking distance from the beach. This unique eco-lodge was constructed using sustainable building techniques and the design reflects that of the indigenous Taino ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,295
Price per day$287
Single supplement (single occupancy)$200
Last Updated: 12/16/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Discover Corps Reviews & Ratings

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Julie

May 2018

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We had an amazing trip.

We had an amazing trip with Discover Corps to the Dominican Republic.

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Michele

Apr 2017

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The mix of a day of work to a day of play (with other Dominicans/Haitians) was terrific.

I brought my husband and ten year old daughter to their base camp in the Dominican Republic. The base camp of traditional architecture with raised walkways and a cen...

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Discover Corps is a volunteer travel company that is pioneering a new way to explore life and culture around the world in a way that rejuvenates the human spirit.

Our vision is of a world where people value our shared humanity and promote global citizenship while celebrating our many unique cultures.

Our mission is to give travelers a deeper understanding of life in communities around the world while helping to improve the lives of the people we visit.

We accomplish this by operating enjoyable and safe, enjoyable volunteer vacation programs that provide real connections between travelers and the communities. We specialize in trips for adults and families.

Our Trips and Projects

Discover Corps volunteer projects are driven by the local communities — not by us. We respond to requests where our travelers can make a meaningful contribution in a short amount of time. In order to maximize your time, our local staff plan everything in advance and provide you with the support you need while you’re there. From building classrooms and improving water systems to creating eco-friendly homes, we partner with local communities to help them achieve their development goals.

While our trips only last a week or two, we strive for a long-term impact by partnering with organizations that have ongoing relationships with the communities where we volunteer. This allows each of our volunteer groups to become a link in the chain of our partner’s ongoing work.

We are a certified B Corporation, which means we have passed a rigorous independent audit of our social, environmental, and legal practices. B Corporations (or Benefit Corporations) are recognized by the State of California as providing a social good.

Discover Corps operates trips for the National Peace Corps Association as well as other non-profit organizations and universities.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Airfare

Accommodation

,Travelers will be staying the duration of the trip at an eco-friendly lodge. This home base is a cluster of beautiful, rustic thatched-roof chalets around a swimming pool. This unique eco-lodge was constructed using sustainable building techniques, and the design reflects that of the indigenous Taino community from the region. The communal space includes a fire pit, a volleyball net and is tucked away down a quiet road within walking distance to the beach.
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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
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