This trip includes three overnights on the fortified island of Old San Juan, a day trip to the Karst Region, a day trip to El Yunque Rainforest, and two overnights on the island paradise of Vieques off the east coast of Puerto Rico.
Highlights of Old San Juan: Visits to El Morro and San Cristobal, the beautiful plazas and botanical gardens, the cathedral and historic buildings, and a sunset cruise across the bay.
Highlights of Karst Region: Tiano Petroglyphs at Indian Cave, a massive sinkhole containing the worlds largest radio telescope, and the Camuy River Cave Park.
Highlights of El Yunque: El Portal Visitor Center, the panoramic view from Yokahú Tower, hiking into the rainforest, picnic at the La Mina Falls swimming hole.
Highlights of Vieques: Professionally outfitted kayaking experience of the brightest Bio-Bay on Earth just as night begins to fall, El Fortin Conde de Mirasol, sandy beaches, and gentle surf.
Day | City | Highlights |
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1 | Airborne Old San Juan | Meet your Program Director at the airport for your flight to Puerto Rico! Orientation - Find Hotel, Plaza Colon, Fort San Cristobal, Santa Maria Magdelena de Pazzis Cemetary, Plaza del Quinto Centenario, Fortaleza San Filipe del Morro, Plazuela de la Rogativa, San Juan Gate, Plaza del Immigrante, Raices Fountain, and Paseo de la Princesa. Dinner in Old San Juan overlooking the bay. |
2 | Old San Juan | Relaxed breakfast overlooking Old San Juan. Visit Fort San Cristobal and El Morro, Casa Blanca, La Fortaleza, San Juan Cathedral. Lunch followed by Botanical Gardens, Shopping, and some time at the beach. |
3 | Karst Region | Board our private shuttle(s) for an all-day tour in the Karst Region of Puerto Rico where we'll find Taino Petroglyphs at Indian Cave on Arecibo Beach, visit Arecibo Observatory (world's largest radio telescope), take a Guided Tour through the Camuy Cave Park, and learn all about coffee on the way back to Old San Juan. |
4 | El Yunque | Board private shuttle with your luggage, we’re leaving Old San Juan. Explore El Yunque Rainforest with picnic at La Mina Falls. Fast Ferry to Vieques. Check into hotel, then dinner overlooking the beach. |
5 | Vieques | Explore Isabel Segunda and take in the view from Fortin Conde de Mirasol. Lunch and spend the afternoon Snorkling, Swimming, or Sunbathing. Learn about Dinoflaggelate during the Guided Night Kayak across Puerto Mosquito, the brightest Bio-Bay on Earth. |
6 | Vieques Airborne | Churros Breakfast. Beach (time permitting). ¡Adiós Puerto Rico! |