dominican republic Trip
Travel with Tri-S: Study, Serve, Share
Leader:Melissa Bond
Dates: March 9-16, 2024
Experience the “Nature Island of the Caribbean” as you minister to children and their families alongside our Church of God partner, Children of Promise! Meet incredible young people, learn about their lives, and discover their culture. Practice your Spanish or learn some along the way. This will be an amazing opportunity to connect with people, eat delicious food, and explore the diverse landscape of this island nation!
Itinerary
(The itinerary and program details are subject to change.)
- March 9: Team
- March 9: Team arrives in the D.R.
- March 10: Church service, Ministry with kids at the Church at Moses
- March 11: Ministry with kids at Riberas del Ozama and Guandules
- March 12: Three Eyes National Park, Ministry with kids at Haras Nacionales
- March 13: Day trip for kids’ ministry to Jarabacoa and Beijing Santiago
- March 14: Free beach day
- March 15: Day trip for kids’ ministry to Higuey, dinner with Children of Promise
- March 16: Team returns to the U.S.
Cost: $2,660 plus airfare (estimated at $1,440) =~$4,100
Cost includes round-trip airfare from Chicago or Indianapolis, all or most meals, lodging, transportation in-country, orientation, group activities, travel insurance, and program tips. The exact airfare amount will be available upon booking with the airline.
Potential expenses not included in the cost may be a passport, visa, immunizations and vaccinations, departure tax, baggage fees, transportation to and from the departure city, trip cancellation insurance, some meals, and personal expenses.
Important Dates
- October 1 (EXTENDED DEADLINE-December 1):
- Application
- Copy of your passport or birth certificate
- $2,660 due
- November 7: First group meeting
- January 15: Airfare due (or remaining balance)
Cancellation Policy
● 61 days or more prior to start date of trip – Deposit of $300 per person is non-refundable as well as any flights booked for travelers (a credit per traveler may be issued through airline)
● 30-60 days prior to start date of trip – Deposit of $300 per person is non-refundable as well as loss of any non-refundable excursions, any flights booked for travelers (a credit per traveler may be issued through airline), and 25% of per person total cost.
● 15-30 days prior to start date of trip – Deposit of $300 per person is non-refundable as well as loss of any non-refundable excursions, any flights booked for travelers (a credit per traveler may be issued through airline), and 50% of per person total cost.
● 0-15 days prior to start date of trip – No refund will be given.