Agriculture in the Dominican Republic
Explore the science behind some of the Dominican Republic’s natural (and extremely tasty!) resources.
Discover firsthand how chocolate goes from bean to bar, measure the sugar content of pineapples, and learn how agriculture and fair trade go hand in hand during a visit to a banana farm. Along the way, you’ll see how sustainable initiatives like agroforestry help crops go from farm to table.
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Santo Domingo • Jarabacoa
Take a guided tour of Santo Domingo
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Catedral de Santa María la Menor
- Ozama Fortress
Learn about agriculture and rural economic development in the Dominican Republic at a nonprofit research foundation
Travel to Jarabacoa
Visit an environmental school, where you will participate in activities like:
- Composting
- Reforestation
- Greenhouse maintenance
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
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Day 3: Jarabacoa • Santiago
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
Travel to Santiago
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Day 4: Santiago
Visit a banana farm, where you will:
- Meet banana growers and agricultural experts
- Learn about fair trade farming practices
- Explore the entire production process, from harvest to export
Discover how weather conditions affect leaf decay during a field workshop
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Day 5: Santiago
Visit an agricultural university, where you will:
- Tour the labs and see where local students research
- Participate in a food safety workshop
Explore the cultural side of Santiago through a street art tour or pottery workshop
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Day 6: Santiago • Northern coast • San Francisco de Macorís
Take a guided tour of a national marine park where tropical plants and pristine beaches are abound
Enjoy a naturalist tour of the lagoon
Travel to San Francisco de Macorís
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Day 7: San Francisco de Macorís
Take a cacao tour through an ecological reserve and participate in a soil analysis workshop
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Day 8: San Francisco de Macorís • Santo Domingo
Visit a pineapple farm, where you will:
- Explore the pineapple production process
- Learn how to measure the sugar content of pineapples
Travel to Santo Domingo
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Santo Domingo • Jarabacoa
Take a guided tour of Santo Domingo
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Catedral de Santa María la Menor
- Ozama Fortress
Learn about agriculture and rural economic development in the Dominican Republic at a nonprofit research foundation
Travel to Jarabacoa
Visit an environmental school, where you will participate in activities like:
- Composting
- Reforestation
- Greenhouse maintenance
Enjoy a BBQ dinner in Jarabacoa
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Day 3: Jarabacoa • Santiago
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
Travel to Santiago
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Day 4: Santiago
Visit a banana farm, where you will:
- Meet banana growers and agricultural experts
- Learn about fair trade farming practices
- Explore the entire production process, from harvest to export
Discover how weather conditions affect leaf decay during a field workshop
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Day 5: Santiago
Visit an agricultural university, where you will:
- Tour the labs and see where local students research
- Participate in a food safety workshop
Explore the cultural side of Santiago through a street art tour or pottery workshop
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Day 6: Santiago • Northern coast • San Francisco de Macorís
Take a guided tour of a national marine park where tropical plants and pristine beaches are abound
Enjoy a naturalist tour of the lagoon
Travel to San Francisco de Macorís
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Day 7: San Francisco de Macorís
Take a cacao tour through an ecological reserve and participate in a soil analysis workshop
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Day 8: San Francisco de Macorís • Santo Domingo
Visit a pineapple farm, where you will:
- Explore the pineapple production process
- Learn how to measure the sugar content of pineapples
Travel to Santo Domingo
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch on Days 2–8
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Guided sightseeing
Comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions
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Entrances
Environmental institute tour and conservation activity; coffee factory tour; whitewater rafting; banana farm tour and workshop; agricultural university tour and workshop; cultural activity; northern coast activities; cacao plantation tour and workshop; pineapple plantation tour and workshop
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.