Students will explore the Dominican Republic through three transformative lenses: adventure, cultural enrichment, and care. They will be challenged to learn new skills and embrace unfamiliar environments, while feeling inspired to grow in courage, empathy, and understanding through a series of truly unique experiences. By the journey’s end, students will return home with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper connection to themselves, others, and the world around them.
TAking educational travel a step further
Power Through Experience
The modern world can be a constant bombardment of information, challenges and judgement calls. By teaching students to trust themselves in unfamiliar environments, we teach them to move through the world with confidence and personal power.
Safety Focused
We approach safety in 3 stages, active observation, qualified competency and emergency planning. Learn More about how this system keeps students safe, without overly restricting their freedom of exploration.
Service Oriented
We take a different approach to service—one where both those serving and those being served are respected for their skills, abilities, and knowledge. Our goal is for students not only to support underserved Dominican communities, but also to build genuine connections and gain a deeper appreciation for different perspectives on life.
Education as a Foundation
Read more about our educational philosophy, expected learning outcomes, recommended classes leading up to the trip and suggested reading materials.
Choose your adventure
The 7 Day Adventure
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Spend two days immersed in Boca de Yuma, living with host families, exploring the surrounding forests, sharing meals, and partnering with the local community to organize a meaningful event in the nearby village of La Playita.
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Spend three days in the underwater paradise of Bayahibe, completing six or more dives while earning your PADI Open Water Scuba Certification. Search for sea turtles, rays, octopuses, and vibrant reef life before exploring Bayahibe's beaches, cenotes, caves, and charming coastal town.
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Team up with Dominican university students for a cultural scavenger hunt through Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone. Explore museums, parks, colmados, chocolate shops, and historic landmarks as you compete to discover and photograph the city's iconic cultural charms for a chance to win a special prize!
The 11 Day Expedition
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Begin your expedition in the rural community of Boca de Yuma, where you'll live with host families, explore the surrounding forests and coastline, share meals, and experience daily Dominican life. Together with your hosts, you'll organize a meaningful community event in nearby La Playita before saying goodbye to the friends you've made.
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Spend three days in the underwater paradise of Bayahibe, completing six or more dives while earning your PADI Open Water Scuba Certification. Search for sea turtles, rays, octopuses, and vibrant reef life before exploring Bayahibe's beaches, cenotes, caves, and charming coastal town.
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Team up with Dominican university students for a cultural scavenger hunt through Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone. Explore museums, parks, colmados, chocolate shops, and historic landmarks as you compete to discover and photograph the city's hidden experiences for a chance to win a special prize.
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After a week of adventure, slow the pace beside a crystal-clear jungle river. Swim, relax, explore hidden pools, and recharge in nature before setting off on your final expedition.
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Conclude your journey with an unforgettable two-day whitewater rafting expedition through one of the Caribbean's most spectacular river canyons. Camp beneath the stars, navigate exciting rapids, and experience the Dominican Republic's wild interior before returning home with stories you'll never forget.
Choose an expedition
Choose from one of our scheduled student expeditions or work with us to create a custom adventure tailored to your school's goals, interests, and budget.
Whether you're looking for conservation, culture, history, or adventure, we'll help you find the experience that's the right fit for your students.
Gather a group
Invite your students and start building your group. For every seven students who enroll, you'll receive one complimentary chaperone spot, making it easier to provide the supervision and support your group needs.
We include generous chaperone ratios because confident students make better explorers. Having trusted adults alongside the group helps students and their families feel safe, supported, and ready to embrace every adventure.
Prepare Together
From transportation and accommodations to schedules and safety planning, we handle the logistics so you can focus on your students instead of the details.
With experienced local support, reliable planning, and clear communication every step of the way, you can travel with confidence knowing we've got everything covered.
Travel With Confidence
Once your expedition is confirmed, families will be sent an invoice with flexible payment options, to make it comfortable for all budgets.
In the weeks leading up to the trip families will receive:
Parent information packet
Student packing list
A detailed itinerary
Emergency contact information
Payment timeline
Pre-departure meeting resources
Frequently Asked Questions
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Student safety is our top priority. During activities, we maintain a maximum ratio of 3 students to every trained professional, and no more than 7 students per responsible adult throughout the rest of the trip. By keeping groups small, our team can provide close supervision, respond quickly when needed, and ensure every student receives the attention they deserve.
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We include 1 free chaperone for every 7 students you bring. Chaperones enjoy the full expedition experience, including all activities, certifications, meals, private accommodations, and flights.
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For groups of fewer than 15 students, we've intentionally built free time into the itinerary so your group has the flexibility to explore on your own.
For groups of 15 or more, we're happy to work with you to create a fully customized expedition tailored to your goals. -
We recommend booking at least 3 months in advance to ensure everything is organized and ready for your trip. If space is still available, we'll accept bookings up to 6 weeks before departure.
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Chaperones receive the same incredible experience as their students, with all activities, certifications, meals, and accommodations included. They also enjoy private hotel rooms throughout the trip, and round-trip flights from Miami are included at no additional cost.
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Possibly. We evaluate these requests on a case-by-case basis. In most cases, families prefer the complimentary spot to be used by a teacher, coach, or parent who can help supervise the group. If your situation is unique, we're happy to discuss the best option with you.
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Yes. Round-trip flights between Miami International Airport and the Dominican Republic are included in the expedition price. If your group is traveling from another location, we'll help you coordinate travel to and from Miami to make the journey as smooth as possible.
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We'll reach out to schedule a quick call to learn more about your group, answer any questions, and walk you through the next steps.
In most cases parents and teachers want to meet with our team to ask questions about the trip and to build trust in our program. We aim to do this session in-person at your school, local facility or by video call.
Our Trusted Partners
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Book a Call
We'll send you a confirmation email with everything you need before our call.
We're available for appointments Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)