An educational initiative dedicated to fostering awareness of Dominican social and cultural dynamics, tailored for students majoring in social sciences and intercultural communication.
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Activity Level
Easy
Tour Type
Guided Edu Tour
Group Size
Minimum 20 people - Maximum 30 people
Guided in
English, Spanish
Age Range
18+
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Activity Level
Easy
Tour Type
Guided Edu Tour
Group Size
Min 20 – Max. 30 people
Guided in
English, Spanish
Age Range
18+
MAP
Santo Domingo – Yamasa – Monte Plata – Azua – Pueblo Viejo – Barrera – Santo Domingo
Total distance to do by bus: almost 550 Km
tour highlights
This is a nature-based trip focused on social activities and cultural habits of Dominican people. Our tour incorporates educational practices such as social, cultural and environmental awareness, voluntourism, community involvement, and responsible, sustainable travel that promotes environmental protection and nature preservation.
ITINERARY
DAY 1. Arrival at SDQ Airport. Santo Domingo
Welcome to Santo Domingo – the 1st city of all the Americas and the Capital of the Dominican Republic made up of history, culture and traditions. Immerse yourself in real night life of the Dominican capital – a mixture of colonial style with modern Caribbean elegance.
Included SDQ Airport Transfer
- Arrival in Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ)
- Meet & Greet at Santo Domingo Airport. 1 bottle of water per person
- SDQ Airport group transfer to Santo Domingo hotel
Accommodation Included
- Conveniently located, Santo Domingo 3* Hotel. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast
- Our representative receives all the group participants at the hotel
- Check In starts at 3 p.m.
Scheduled Included Activities
- 7:45 p.m. Welcome short briefing – meet your expert guides and group
- Welcome gift for every participant
Included Meals
- 8:00 p.m. Group Welcome dinner at a colonial style restaurant. Set menu. Water. 1 nonalcoholic drink p/p
DAY 2. Yamasa Choco, Ceramics and Social Engagements
A Cocoa ranch where a group of chocolateries roast and grind cocoa beans by hand and make chocolate for your enjoyment, while inviting you to be a part of the process. Ceramics workshop, the folk music and African rhythms will let you feel a real Quisqueya citizen.
Small children of local neighborhoods are taught to dance original music of their ancestors to preserve cultural traditions and social development. Let’s explore a real life and traditions of Yamasa neighborhoods.
Included transportation
- Private comfortable bus
- On board the bus: bottled water
Accommodation Included
- Conveniently located, Santo Domingo 3* Hotel. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Continental beakfast in Santo Domingo hotel
- Traditional buffet style lunch. Natural and organic local food. One non-alcoholic drink p/p
Scheduled Included Activities
- Full day Yamasa Choco & Ceramics tour
- Peeling and roasting cocoa beans
- Ceramics. Creatively shape your favorite figure of clay
- Traditional Taino people Gods presentation
- African and Taino rhythms and dance
- Real life and traditions of local neighborhoods
- Local foundation taking care of poor children visit
DAY 3. The Capital city. History, traditions and gastronomy
Discover and experience the city as a living classroom – start with a local brunch, explore its cultural roots and social dynamics, and reflect over a homemade-style lunch at a colonial restaurant.
Transportation included
- Comfortable private bus
- On board the bus: bottled water
Accommodation included
- Conveniently located, Santo Domingo 3* Hotel. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast in Santo Domingo hotel
- A brunch of local favorite and famous finger food style appetizers. One non-alcoholic drink p/p
- Homemade style food. Group lunch at a colonial restaurant. One non-alcoholic drink p/p
Scheduled Included Activities
- City cable car & Subway short trip
- Modern city views panoramic bus tour
- A brunch in a famous city restaurant
- Malecon avenue. Monuments and history
- Colonial city walking tour. First streets of the New World. Museums
- Homemade style food. Late lunch at a colonial restaurant
- Organic choco products degustation
DAY 4. Santo Domingo social life in neighborhoods and communities
Step into the everyday social life of Santo Domingo by exploring its vibrant neighborhoods and tight-knit communities. Visit a local supermarket to see daily life in motion, walk through residential areas that reflect the city’s unique spirit, and connect on a deeper level by spending time at a home for children without parental care (Orphanage residential institution) . There, you’ll have a chance to draw, play, and share a joyful snack with the kids—an experience that fosters empathy, connection, and mutual understanding across cultures and social development.
Included Transportation
- Comfortable private bus
- On board the bus: bottled water
Accommodation Included
- Conveniently located, Santo Domingo 3* Hotel. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast in Santo Domingo hotel
- A snack at Orphanage residential institution
Scheduled Included Activities
- Local supermarket and minimarket (colmado) tour
- Low-mid class neighborhood visit
- Orphanage residential institution visit
- Simple English class with orphan kids prepared by hosting party and students (tour participants)
- Drawing and Simple games activity with orphan kids prepared by hosting party and students (tour participants)
- Joyful snack with orphan kids
DAY 5. Rural social life & Eco voluntourism
Experience the authentic charm of the countryside as you visit traditional villages, engage with local residents, learn about their daily life and customs. Our day also includes a meaningful eco-voluntourism activity. With local enthusiasts, we will visit one of the region’s beaches to participate in a community-led beach cleanup initiative.
Included Transportation
- Comfortable private bus
- On board the bus: bottled water, sodas, light snacks
Accommodation Included
- Conveniently located, Santo Domingo 3* Hotel. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast in Santo Domingo hotel
- Lunch on the beach. Local Cuisine. Include: bottled water, sodas, rum
Scheduled Included Activities
- Pueblo Viejo settlement visit. Daily life of local people social engagement
- Barrera small village visit. Social engagement and a cave visit
- Caobita beach cleanup initiative. Lunch. Free time
DAY 6. Boca Chica Beach Day
Boca Chica is a popular coastal municipality and seaside resort town in the Dominican Republic, known for its beautiful beaches, its calm, shallow, crystal-clear waters and the beach’s unique natural breakwater, which creates a large, shallow pool.
Included transportation
- Comfortable private bus
Accommodation Included
- Conveniently located, Santo Domingo 3* Hotel. ½ DBL Room. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast in Santo Domingo hotel
- Buffet lunch in Boca Chica. Open bar with local drinks
- Farewell dinner. Buffet. One non-alcoholic drink p/p
Scheduled Included Activities
- Boca Chica beach relax day
- Cooking class and Farewell dinner
DAY 7. Departure. SDQ Airport
Airport Shuttle. Departures to SDQ International Las Americas Airport
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Santo Domingo Hotel
- Check out at 12 p.m. (the latest time)
Included SDQ Airport Transfer
- Shuttle group transfer from Santo Domingo hotel to Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ).
- Depart at any time.
THE TOUR RATE INCLUDES
Accommodation ½ DBL Room (per person)
- Santo Domingo 3* Hotel (6 nights)
Transportation
- Round trip group airport shuttle: SDQ Airport – Santo Domingo Hotel – SDQ Airport
- Private Bus for the tour. Medical Kit
Meals
- 6 Breakfasts, 1 Snack, 1 Brunch, 4 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Expert Guide
- An expert certified tour guide and a tour director
Scheduled main Activities
- Welcome gift for every participant
- Group welcome dinner
- Full day Yamasa choco, ceramics and social engagement
- Full day Santo Domingo tour: history, traditions and gastronomy
- Full day Santo Domingo communities and social life
- Full day tour: Rural social life and eco voluntourism
- Boca Chica beach day
- Cooking class
- Farewell group dinner
Others
- Entrance fees due to itinerary
- Local taxes
NOT INCLUDED:
- Airfare. Air tickets and airport fees
- Mandatory International Medical & Travel Insurance
- Meals not indicated in the Itinerary
- Alcoholic Drinks & Beverages at all meals
- Tips
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
All booking requests are accepted via email book@academtours.com only.
A College or University group leader/ representative can mail a request for booking or amending the tour due to Educational establishment requirements.
A 10% prepayment is required to confirm your booking.
You can cancel your booking up to 45 days prior the 1st tour date but the prepayment will not be refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 15 days prior the 1st tour date.
Any payment must be done in USD via bank wire transfer to the account under the name of our company PRO ACADEM TOURS RD SRL indicated in our official invoice.
Prepayment of 10% is to be done upon confirmation. The remain balance should be done at least 15 days before group arrival.
Medical and Travel insurance are not included. All travelers are required to have adequate and valid international travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, as well as repatriation costs and emergency evacuation.
Citizens of many different countries are not required visa to enter the Dominican Republic. But there are some as Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, China, Belarus, India and others are required to have visa. Please, be sure you are not required visa depending on your citizenship.
Accommodation & Rates
- The published rates are per person per night in DBL Room accommodation.
- Rates for accommodation in a SGL Room or 3rd person in a DBL room are on request.
- This tour is for adults 18+ ONLY
- Extra nights in Santo Domingo Hotel are on request. In case you have purchased this tour and need an extra night or additional transportation (a transfer) upon arrival or departure you can get a special rate for the services.
Health condition & Dietary requirements
- In case you have dietary requirements and are concerned about whether this may impact on your ability to participate fully in all food-related activities on this trip, please consult it with your booking agent so it can be determined whether your dietary requirements can be met.
- Pregnant women cannot participate in this tour.
- All our clients must recognize and confirm that they are in good physical and mental health, and that they do not suffer from any major illness, such as dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, vertigo, heart disease, seizure, sensitive allergies to food and activities included into the package.
Force Majeure
The hosting party will not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations and refunds due to, unforeseen circumstances or causes beyond the Party’s reasonable control. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to any climate changes as rainy weather, natural disaster as hurricane, governmental restrictions, war, strikes, accidents or any other similar events. We monitor these situations as they arise and amend itineraries or activities as necessary.
From: USD 1,999
