2026
Itinerary
July 14th – Arrival Day: Welcome to Paradise!
The adventure begins as we pick everyone up from the airport and head straight to the lodge, where a delicious lunch or dinner awaits. After we settle in and fuel up, we’ll come together for a fun orientation to kick things off. The evening wraps up with some relaxing free time to explore, unpack, and start soaking in the vibes!
​​July 15th – Bottle House & Community Celebration
We’ll kick off the morning with a tasty breakfast, then roll up our sleeves for a fulfilling Bottle House workday—get ready to make a difference! After a rewarding morning, we’ll break for lunch, then head back to the project site to continue building something incredible. Once back at the lodge, enjoy some free time before dinner, and then... it’s time to party at Community Dance Night! Music, dancing, and local joy guaranteed.
July 16th – Brison Hike & Reforestation Adventure
After breakfast, we’ll head to Brison for an unforgettable hike to Maxima’s house. We’ll enjoy lunch surrounded by nature, then jump into a hands-on reforestation project to give back to the land. Later, we’ll meet our amazing host families and share a warm community dinner before heading home with them for a truly immersive experience.
July 17th – Waterfall Exploration & Team Training
Wake up to breakfast with your host family before lacing up your hiking shoes for a scenic trek to a stunning waterfall. We’ll hang out, swim, and relax by the falls, followed by lunch and a hike back. Once we return to the lodge, dinner will be waiting, and the evening wraps up with inspiring Medical Brigade training to prepare for the next day’s mission.
July 18th – Lagoons, Beaches, & Bonfire Bliss
After breakfast, we’re off to the dazzling Dudu Lagoon for a refreshing day of swimming and fun. We’ll grab lunch at a local restaurant, then head to the picture-perfect Playa Preciosa. Once we return to the lodge, get ready for a magical beach bonfire night under the stars!
July 19th – Medical Brigade & City Adventure
Fuel up with breakfast, then we’re heading to La Grua to provide care and support through our impactful Medical Brigade. We’ll have lunch and continue our service into the afternoon. Afterward, it’s time to explore Puerto Plata! We’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to the lodge.
​​July 20th – Snorkeling, Sun & Fun
Our final full day starts with breakfast and a trip to Sosua, where a boat awaits for an unforgettable day of snorkeling and ocean exploration. We’ll have lunch on the boat, return to the beach to relax and souvenir shop, then head back to the lodge for dinner. The night closes with a fun goodbye game and heartfelt reflection on everything we’ve experienced together.
​
July 21st – Departure Day
Depending on your flight time, enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the lodge with your new friends before saying “see you later” (never goodbye!) after an unforgettable week of impact, adventure, and connection.