Explore some of the most important and high-value sectors of the Dominican economy – agriculture, farming, organic food production and compare lifestyle traditions in different local communities. The immersive program of the Dominican Farming & Production Explorer educational tour package focuses on planting, raising, and harvesting food crops and livestock production, as well as the country’s rural life and cultural traditions.
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Activity Level
Moderate
Tour Type
Guided Edu Tour
Group Size
Minimum 16 people - Maximum 20 people
Guided in
English, Spanish
Age Range
18+
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Activity Level
Moderate
Tour Type
Guided Edu Tour
Group Size
Min 16 – Max. 20 people
Guided in
English, Spanish
Age Range
18+
DOMINICAN FARMING & PRODUCTION EXPLORER MAP
Santo Domingo – Monte Plata – Constanza – Jarabacoa – San Pedro de Macoris – Azua – Santo Domingo
Total distance to do by bus: almost 850 Km
Dominican Farming & Production Explorer tour highlights
An immersive journey into the heart of Dominican rural life and agricultural heritage. Explore sustainable farming practices, organic cultivation, and food production methods at local farms and factories. Learn about native crops, agroecology, forestry and the role of agriculture in Dominican identity and economy.
The program includes the following visits and engagements:
– City tour in Santo Domingo and both grocery stores and a food fair visits.
– Yamasa chocolate tour. Explore how hot chocolate goes from a cacao pod to your mug.
– Reforestation fundamentals. Pine tree planting initiative.
– Agricultural tour: planting, raising and harvesting food crops activity.
– Banana plantation visit. Find out about the process from banana harvesting to fair trading.
– Crop food packing process. Investigate how food crops go from farms to local markets.
– Dominican coffee tour. Learn how coffee cherries are usually transformed into a flavorful drink.
– Livestock and poultry farming tour.
– Sugar cane plantations and Dominican rum production process.
– Explore and compare two different Dominican beaches and have fun after classes.
ITINERARY
DAY 1. Arrival at Santo Domingo International Airport (SDQ)
Thank you for participating in the Dominican Farming & Production Explorer educational tour project and Welcome to Santo Domingo – the 1st city of the New World and the Capital of the Dominican Republic made up of history, culture and traditions. Immerse yourself in traditional life of the Dominican capital – a mixture of colonial style and modern Caribbean elegance.
SDQ Airport Transfer
- Arrival in Santo Domingo International Airport (SDQ)
- Meet & Greet at the airport. Meet your tour director
- Group transfer to Santo Domingo hotel. 1 bottle of water per person
Hotel Accommodation
- Conveniently located hotel in the colonial city of Santo Domingo. Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel check in starts at 3 p.m.
Scheduled Activities
- Welcome briefing & tour instructions – meet your expert guides and your group
- Welcome gift for every participant
Included Meals
- Group welcome dinner at a colonial style restaurant. Menu.
DAY 2. The Dominican Capital City
To explore the Dominican Capital city of Santo Domingo take a full-day guided tour including the most famous, both historical and cultural urban life attractions. Additionally, enjoy an opportunity to learn about Dominican culinary traditions and habits by visiting local food markets and grocery stores.
Service-Learning: Understanding Dominican Food Crops – From Farm to Plate.
- Dominican food variety that is offered in both an agricultural market and a grocery store.
- Interviewing locals on their favorite food and what province the food crop comes from.
- Food Crops in traditional culture of local gastronomy and a general food consumption scale.
- Local food crops geography – interactive learning activity.
On-tour transportation
- Private comfortable coach
- On board: bottled water
Hotel Accommodation
- Conveniently located hotel in the colonial city of Santo Domingo. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Buffet breakfast in the hotel
- Buffet lunch. Traditional local cuisine.
Scheduled Activities
- Farmers marketplace of agricultural crops
- Local supermarket and a grocery store
- Walking tour in the Colonial city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- City public transportation - cable car ride
- Degustation of organic chocolate products
- Enjoy a free evening with dinner on own in Colonial Santo Domingo
DAY 3. The Chocolate province of Monte Plata
Cocoa production is one of the most popular agricultural business in Monte Plata province. The production process of this tasty food begins with harvesting cacao pods, followed by fermentation and beans drying. Join the process and roast cacao beans to get cocoa nibs, and then grind them into an oily chocolate paste – chocolate liquor. After that you can prepare your organic hot chocolate.
Service-Learning: Organic Cocoa Production – From Cacao Pod to Mug.
- Introduction to Cacao Farming: From Flower to Pod – growing and harvesting cacao.
- Mastering the Basics Workshop: From Beans to Nibs unlocking flavor – hands-on roasting and winnowing.
- Practical skills Workshop: From Nibs to Paste – authentic manual grinding technique and forming cocoa liquor cakes to prepare hot chocolate.
- Dominican Organic Food – name the food quiz, before lunch time.
On-tour Transportation
- Private comfortable coach
- On board: bottled water
Hotel Accommodation
- Locally owned Hotel in Constanza. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Buffet breakfast
- Typical countryside buffet lunch. Dominican organic cuisine
- Homestyle dinner
Scheduled Activities
- Guided chocolate tour and local traditions of Yamasa
DAY 4. The Dominican Switzerland
The agricultural region of Constanza is famous for cultivating a variety of crops such as strawberries, flowers, vegetables, as well as for livestock and poultry farming. Constanza is locally known as “Switzerland of the Caribbean” for its unique cool climate conditions and high-altitude location.
Service-Learning: Comprehensive Agricultural Immersion – Hands-on experience in sustainability.
- The Pine Promise: A Reforestation Initiative – Habitat restoration project.
- From Root to Fruit: Farm Operations and Interactive harvesting.
- From Field to Box: A journey through the packing line.
On-tour Transportation
- Private comfortable bus
- On board the bus: bottled water
Hotel Accommodation
- Locally owned Hotel in Constanza. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast
- Lunch and Dinner at a local restaurant
Scheduled Activities
- Pine tree planting initiative
- Agricultural tour. Harvesting food crops.
- Crop food packing factory
DAY 5. Constanza - Jarabacoa - Santo Domingo
After breakfast we are going to visit a livestock and poultry farm where you will see a variety of domestic animals. Find out the agricultural practice of breeding, raising and managing livestock and poultry for various products of human consumption. Then, we will explore natural stages and techniques of organic coffee production process.
Service-Learning: Integrated Farm Experience.
- Integrated Livestock and Poultry farm exploration. Welfare and well-being of Domestic animals.
- Unlocking the Aroma: Artisan organic coffee production process.
- Creative Expression: What was the most surprising and interesting thing you learned last days.
On-tour Transportation
- Private comfortable coach
- On board: bottled water
Hotel Accommodation
- Conveniently located hotel in the Colonial city of Santo Domingo. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Continental breakfast
- Typical Dominican Lunch
Scheduled Activities
- Livestock and poultry farming
- Dominican organic coffee production
- Enjoy a free evening with dinner on own in Colonial Santo Domingo
DAY 6. Production of Dominican rum
The Eastern region of the Dominican Republic stretches out like a green ocean of sugarcane plantations shaped by centuries of agricultural traditions. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of sugarcane—from planting and harvesting to it transformation into world-renowned Dominican rum. After the rum production class you will enjoy Boca Chica beach with both a buffet lunch and an open bar included.
Service-Learning: The Field of Sweetness: Exploring Sugarcane Production.
- The True Price of Sugar in frames of Dominican Society Life: A Service-Learning Investigation.
- The Cane cycle and its field experience. Sweets in a Healthy Life Discussion.
- Artisan Rum Crafting – How a plant becomes a spirit: from fermentation to bottling process.
On-tour transportation
- Private comfortable coach
- On board: bottled water
Hotel Accommodation
- Conveniently located hotel in Colonial city of Santo Domingo. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Buffet breakfast in the hotel
- Buffet lunch in Boca Chica
Scheduled Activities
- Sugarcane plantations
- Rum factory tour
- Boca Chica Beach
- Enjoy a free evening with dinner on own in Colonial Santo Domingo
DAY 7. Santo Domingo - Azua - Santo Domingo
Experience authentic charm of the province of Azua. Explore banana plantations and find out about harvesting and preparation process for trading. After midday we are going to the local beach for lunch and fun.
Service-Learning: Banana Plant Farming: The Banana Supply Chain Studies.
a) Understanding Banana Plant Farming – Why it’s not a tree or a bush – What is it?
b) The Lifecycle of Banana – Hands-on work that benefits the plantation and the community.
c) Efficiency in Produce: Banana Harvesting & Packing Operations.
On-tour transportation
- Private comfortable coach
- On board: bottled water
Hotel Accommodation
- Conveniently located hotel in the colonial city of Santo Domingo. Bed & Breakfast
Included Meals
- Buffet breakfast in the hotel
- Azua style lunch on the beach
- Farewell dinner in Santo Domingo
Scheduled Activities
- Banana plantations
- Banana packing factory
- Public beach in Azua with lunch and drinks included
- Farewell dinner in Santo Domingo
DAY 8. Departure. SDQ Airport
Airport Shuttle. Departure to SDQ International Las Americas Airport
Included Meals
- Buffet 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 DOMINICAN FARMING & PRODUCTION EXPLORER TOUR PACKAGE RATE INCLUDES:
Hotel Accommodation ½ DBL Room (twin beds)
- Santo Domingo Hotel (5 nights)
- Constanza Hotel (2 nights)
Transportation
- Round trip group airport shuttle: SDQ Airport – Santo Domingo Hotel – SDQ Airport
- On-tour Transportation: Private Bus. Medical Kit
Meals
- 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Expert Guide
- A certified expert tour guide and a tour director
Scheduled main Activities
- Welcome gift for every participant at briefing
- Group welcome dinner
- Full-day guided tour in Santo Domingo
- Chocolate tour in Yamasa
- Pine tree planting initiative
- Poultry and livestock farming tour
- Agricultural tour and food crop harvesting
- Factory for food crop packing
- Dominican coffee production
- Banana plantations and product packing for trade
- Dominican rum factory tour
- Boca Chica beach time
- Azua beach time
- 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:
Booking Terms and Conditions
All requests must be submitted via email to book@academtours.com only.
Group tour dates may be proposed by an educational institution or any other organization in its email quote request. A college or university group leader, or another authorized representative, may submit a booking or amendment request in accordance with the educational institution’s requirements.
We do not charge enrollment fees; however, a non-refundable deposit of USD 300.00 per participant is required to confirm and guarantee your booking for the Dominican Farming & Production Explorer educational tour.
Early Bookings: For group bookings prepaid more than 70 days before the start of a land-only tour package, a 10% discount will be applied to the published tour rate.
Extra Nights: Additional pre- or post-tour nights in Santo Domingo are available upon request. A special rate of USD 110.00 per double room (twin beds for two guests) per night, including buffet breakfast, applies.
Payment Instructions
To confirm your Dominican Farming & Production Explorer group tour package, a non-refundable deposit of USD 300.00 per participant is required.
The remaining balance must be paid no later than 25 days before the first tour day or the group’s arrival in the Dominican Republic.
You may choose to pay in full or follow an approved payment plan.
All payments must be made in USD via bank wire transfer to the account of PRO ACADEM TOURS RD SRL, as indicated on our official invoice.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your Dominican Farming & Production Explorer group booking up to 25 days before the first tour date; however, the USD 300.00 deposit per participant is non-refundable.
For cancellations received 24 days or fewer before the tour start date, a refund will be issued minus the non-refundable deposit (USD 300.00) and an additional USD 300.00 cancellation fee.
No refunds will be provided for cancellations made within 7 days of the first tour date.
Accommodation & Rates
The published rate applies to the Dominican Farming & Production Explorer tour package per person in double-room (DBL) accommodation.
Rates for single-room (SGL) accommodation or for a third person sharing a double room are available upon request.
This tour is for adults aged 18+ only.
Extra Nights & Transfers:
Additional nights at the Santo Domingo hotel are available upon request.
If you have purchased this tour and wish to add an extra night or arrival/departure transfer, you may benefit from a special preferential rate for these services.
Health Conditions & Dietary Requirements
If you have specific dietary needs or restrictions, please inform your booking agent in advance so we can determine whether your requirements can be accommodated.
Please note that pregnant women are not permitted to participate in this tour.
All participants must confirm that they are in good physical and mental health and free from any major condition that could interfere with tour activities — including but not limited to dizziness, vertigo, heart disease, seizures, loss of balance or coordination, or serious food allergies related to the culinary experiences included in the program.
Travel Insurance Requirement
Medical and travel insurance are not included in the tour package.
Therefore, it is mandatory for all travelers to obtain comprehensive international travel insurance. The policy must be valid for the duration of the tour and must provide adequate coverage for at least the following:
- Medical expenses
- Personal accidents
- Repatriation costs
- Emergency evacuation
Visa Requirements
Citizens of many countries, including the United States, Canada, and members of the European Union, are not required to obtain a visa for tourist travel to the Dominican Republic.
It is the sole responsibility of each traveler to verify the specific entry requirements based on their nationality with the nearest Dominican Republic embassy or consulate.
Force Majeure
The Company (PRO ACADEM TOURS RD SRL) shall not be held liable for any failure to perform its obligations under this agreement, including any delays, itinerary changes, or cancellations, due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control. Under such Force Majeure events, no refunds will be issued.
These circumstances include, but are not limited to:
- Extreme Weather & Natural Disasters:hurricanes, floods, severe storms, or other adverse weather conditions.
- Government Actions:travel bans, border closures, or new restrictions.
- Civil Unrest:war, terrorism, strikes, or riots.
- Significant Accidents or Infrastructure Failure.
In the event of a Force Majeure, we will monitor the situation and make all reasonable efforts to amend itineraries or provide suitable alternative arrangements for the safety and welfare of our clients. Any decisions made by the Company in such circumstances will be final.
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