Become an ambassador for Las Terrenas

Certified Tour Guide

• Average salary: RD$20,000-22,000/month
• You will learn:
• The full history of the Dominican Republic and Samaná
• Local flora and fauna (ecotourism)
• Main and hidden tourist routes
• Narration and storytelling techniques
• First aid and safety on tours
• Practice with: Real tours from Sienna Village to local attractions

Tourism Sales and Products

• Average salary: RD$22,000-24,000/month + commission
• You will learn:
• In-depth knowledge of Dominican crafts
• Inventory and display management
• Multicultural customer service
• Organic and sustainable products
• Packaging and presentation
• Practice in: Sienna Village's craft shop with real visitors

Activities Coordination

• Average salary: RD$21,000-23,000/month
• You will learn:
• Organising group activities
• Coordinating with local suppliers
• Managing schedules and logistics
• Hosting and entertainment
• Basic water sports
• Dominican cultural activities
• Practice in: Events and activities at Sienna + external collaborations

Weeks 1-4: Foundations

• Core knowledge:
• The history of Las Terrenas and the Samaná Peninsula
• Local geography and biodiversity
• Dominican culture (music, dance, traditions)
• Specialist tourism English
• Sustainability and ecotourism
• First practical sessions:
• Guided tours in Spanish to practise narration
• Identifying local flora and fauna
• Basic tourism photography techniques
• Interacting with Sienna's visitors

Weeks 5-7: Technical Specialisation

• By sub-specialisation:
• Guides:
• 15 tourist routes memorised
• Group handling techniques
• Knowledge of humpback whales (in season)
• Safety protocols in nature
• Sales:
• A full catalogue of local products
• Display and merchandising techniques
• Till handling and payment systems
• Artistic gift wrapping
• Coordination:
• Logistics for multiple activities
• Coordinating with transport providers
• Certified first aid
• Group hosting and games

Weeks 8-11: Professional Placements

• 3 days/week with local operators:
• Whale watching
• Adventure tours
• Souvenir shops
• Hotel activities coordinators
• 2 days/week at Sienna:
• Advanced English for tourism
• Professional photography techniques
• Entrepreneurship in tourism
• Developing unique products

Week 12: Job Readiness

• Official tour guide examination
• Final project presentation
• Sector employers' fair
• First aid certification