Voluntour Inc. · Senior Graduation Service Trip
Dominican Republic — June 2027
- Dates: June 6–17, 2027 (12 days door-to-door)
- Departs from: Boise, Idaho — flights via Salt Lake City and New York (JFK) to Santiago (STI)
- Cities: Santiago (home build) → Puerto Plata (youth programs, service & adventures)
- Price: TBD — discounted for young adults; excursions priced as optional add-ons; flights not included until booked
Tentative itinerary (draft). Flights are not yet booked and some partner activities are still being confirmed — dates and details may shift. Flight booking window: January–March 2027. Questions?
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Day by Day
Day 1 · Sunday, June 6 — Depart BoiseEvening departure from Boise; overnight flights via Salt Lake City to New York.
Day 2 · Monday, June 7 — Arrive SantiagoLand in Santiago early afternoon. Settle into group lodging, grocery run, orientation dinner, and trip kickoff.
Day 3 · Tuesday, June 8 — Home Build, Day 1*Full day building a home alongside a local family with TECHO.
Day 4 · Wednesday, June 9 — Home Build, Day 2*Finish the build and celebrate the home dedication with the family. Celebration dinner in Santiago.
Day 5 · Thursday, June 10 — To Puerto PlataMorning drive to Puerto Plata (about 1.5 hours). Check in near Costambar beach; free afternoon.
Day 6 · Friday, June 11 — Youth Development Program*Full day with students at a Puerto Plata youth development program — seniors lead learning stations (games, music, sports, health).
Day 7 · Saturday, June 12 — Youth Program + DowntownMorning youth program, then an afternoon exploring downtown Puerto Plata: Umbrella Street, the cathedral, Fortaleza de San Felipe, and the Malecón.
Day 8 · Sunday, June 13 — Church + ServiceLocal church service, then a neighborhood food delivery with local partners. Free beach afternoon.
Day 9 · Monday, June 14 — Adventure Day (optional add-on)Monkey Jungle & zip lines in Sosúa, then Playa Dorada beach.
Day 10 · Tuesday, June 15 — Waterfalls Day (optional add-on)The 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua — hike up, then jump, slide, and swim down. Farewell dinner.
Day 11 · Wednesday, June 16 — Free Morning + DepartCable car up Mount Isabel de Torres, Amber Museum, or last beach hours — then an evening flight home.
Day 12 · Thursday, June 17 — HomeArrive back in Boise early afternoon.
* Pending partner confirmation.
Pricing & Add-Ons
We keep the headline trip price as low as possible for graduating seniors and young adults. The big adventure excursions (27 Waterfalls, Monkey Jungle zip lines) are optional add-ons priced separately, so you only pay for what you choose. Flights are quoted and booked as a group — estimated booking window January–March 2027.