Travel with purpose - Take a Trip Change a Life with Caritas Smile -  6 Nights / 7 days 

OUR JUNE 2023 PROGRAM 

The Take a Trip Change a Life Impact Tour program inspires travelers – many of them people who want to make a difference – to engage with local communities while learning a new language and culture first hand. This service and travel with purpose program is designed for individuals who are looking to ignite purpose and power into their life's journey by immersing themselves into the culture and the community of Dominican Republic. The program is uniquely designed to give people the tools necessary to take meaningful action in their lives through the power of giving back.

This trip will take travelers to the mountains of Moncion in the Dominican Republic. Along with breathtaking hikes, peaceful meditations and morning mindfulness & light yoga practices, our travelers connect with the local community as well. Art, food, and music are a BIG part of our experiences. 

We will be invited into local homes, play with children, and surprise communities with toys, clothes, and unforgettable experiences.  It's an opportunity to generously give of ourselves while receiving the gift of  humility and gratitude. 

The goal is to uplift the community and spirits of the poor while learning about the culture and community. 

Experience the art, cuisine, culture, and music of the Dominican Republic

• Eat gourmet authentic Dominican food
• Learn the basics of merengue and some batchata
• Explore off the beaten path eco-tours
• Visit local artists and help children create art
• Full beach day
• Discover the impact of your gererosity
• Community outreach service projects with locals
• Learn the customs and traditions of the Dominican people
• Participate in our signature “Random Acts of Kindness” where you will surprise communities in need with food, blessing bags, clothing, and toys
• Make lifelong friendships and more

We will have Dominican dance lessons,  a trip to the mountains to learn about local culture, as we walk through the fields, visiting villages, a morning of visiting a local plantain farm, visits to nearby beaches. A hike from the top to the bottom of la presa de Moncion.

Every other day will be more lightly scheduled with a dynamic and a restorative mindfulness and yoga session offered, and the middle of the day for hiking, river walks, journaling, the beach, 

¡Hola! Hello! 

Welcome to Caritas Smile, Take A Trip Change A Life travel with purpose program.

My travels in developing countries have taught me that generosity has the power to change the world and unite humanity. 

It inspired me to create the charity, Caritas Smile. The word Caritas in Latin means love of humanity and in Spanish multiple tiny faces. The word smile is simply happiness:). One word in Spanish and another in English to symbolize the unity of two worlds.

 Caritas Smile, is a pro-mission, non-profit organization with a drive to empower communities in need while changing the lives of those who travel with us. Travelers in our signature program, Take a Trip Change A Life Program perform random acts of kindness (building homes and schools, and offering art and English programs) in orphanages, hospitals, and poverty stricken communities in developing countries, mainly in Dominican Republic. We not only improve lives, but engage with the community, go on hikes, swim in rivers and beaches, learn about the rich art, food, and music of the country. 

Take a trip and change a life becuase the life that you change will be yours.

Our team will be at the airport to welcome you at the airport to take you to the

Caritas Smile Guest Home. Welcome dinner celebration and time to get to know each other. Your life changing adventure starts esta noche!

A day to give back and leave with our hearts more full than when we arrived. Your program fee is used to help build a community (i.e. home, school, sport field). Mindfulness sessions will be offered daily and you will recieve a handmade journal created by our Caritas Smile kids. 

Today we travel to the deep rural areas of Monción and prepare for our Art with kids activity. We’ll be creating beautiful art with Dominican kids at a local school.

This is Caritas Smile signature program! Volunteers surprise and deliver educational

supplies, toys, clothes to families in need.

Our full beach day in this northern region will be unforgettable! We’ll celebrate our work by taking a boat tour and experience beach life.

On our last day in Dominican Republic we tour the beautiful city of Santiago.