An Outdoor Discovery of Puerto Rico’s History & Heritage

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Learn the story of Puerto Rico through its archaeological sites, ancient forts, seaside villages, a historic coffee plantation and the grand architecture and monuments of Old San Juan.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
    • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

What's this trip about?

    Learn the story of Puerto Rico through its archaeological sites, ancient forts, seaside villages, a historic coffee plantation and the grand architecture and monuments of Old San Juan.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySan Juan
End CitySan Juan

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program, Check In, Orientation, Welcome Dinner San Juan

Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.

When you check in at the hotel and get your room assignment, ask the front desk for the location of the Road Scholar meeting room where we will have our Orientation session. Program Registration & Orientation: 5:00 p.m. As you r...

Day 2 Old San Juan, Capitol Hill San Juan

Walking up to 1.5 miles with some periods standing; paved terrain.

We’ll board our motorcoach and transfer to Old San Juan where a local expert will provide an overview of Puerto Rico’s history from the Spanish colonial period to the present. Columbus made landf...

Day 3 Ponce, Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center, History Museum Ponce

Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; some periods of standing. The drive is about 77 miles, approximately 2 hours.

After checking out of the hotel, we’ll board the motorcoach and begin our transfer via the Luis A. Ferre Highway over La Cordillera Central — ...

Day 4 Hacienda Buena Vista, Music of Puerto Rico Ponce

Walking up to 2 miles on some uneven terrain. The drive is about 15 miles, approximately ½ an hour.

Our first field trip today will be to the Hacienda Buena Vista, a 19th century coffee plantation turned museum. Restored to its former glory by a team of Smithson...

Day 5 Transfer to San Juan, Serralles Castle Museum, PR Art Museum San Juan

Walking up to 2 miles with some periods of standing; paved terrain. The drive is about 80 miles, approximately 2.5 hours.

We will check out of the hotel, we’ll board our motorcoach and depart for San Juan. En route, we will stop at Castillo Serralles Museum.This...

Day 6 El Yunque Rain Forest, Pinones Village San Juan

Walking up to 1.0 miles on some uneven terrain with minor elevation change.Due to the effect of hurricane Maria the trails at El Yunque are very limited .

After boarding our motorcoach, we’ll transfer to El Yunque National Forest for a field trip including a sho...

Day 7 Caguas City, Free Time, Farewell Dinner San Juan

Walking up to 1.5 miles; hilly terrain, wear comfortable walking shoes.

We will board our motor coach to transfer to Caguas City. In Caguas we will take a walking field trip to Ruta del Corazón Criollo — Route of the Creole Heart. Along the way, we’ll spot at a ...

Day 8 Program Concludes San Juan

Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon.

Hotel buffet. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are inclu...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,249
Price per day$281
Last Updated: 3/8/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 7
  • Number of Lunch: 5
  • Number of Dinner: 5
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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