Puerto Rico: Island of Natural Wonders

7 days

San Juan, Ponce, Parguera, Mayagüez | PRJ

Introduce your students to the Spanish-influenced history of Puerto Rico and discover its diverse and fascinating ecosystems. From the El Yunque Rainforest to a Bioluminescent Bay, travel throughout the region and explore aspects of the world that seem so unlike our own. You’ll also take part in rich Puerto Rican culture through cooking lessons, dance classes, and time to explore beaches and cities alike. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Puerto Rico: Island of Natural Wonders tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Puerto Rico: Island of Natural Wonders tour

Day 1: San Juan

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Take a walking tour of San Juan, led by your Tour Director

Day 2: San Juan

Take a tour of El Yunque National Forest, the only tropical rain forest on U.S. soil

Spend the afternoon relaxing on the shores of Luquillo Beach

Day 3: San Juan

Explore one of Puerto Rico's unique cave systems, which may include:

Camuy Caverns
Cueva Ventana

Visit El Morro, the oldest Spanish fortification in the Caribbean and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Take a guided tour of Old San Juan

San José Church
La Fortaleza
Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, site of the tomb of Ponce de León
Capitol Building
Paseo de la Princesa

Day 4: Ponce | La Parguera

Take a walking tour of Ponce:

Plaza Las Delicias
Parque de Bombas

Take a cooking class and enjoy dinner in Ponce

Take a boat tour of the bioluminescent bay where illuminating microscopic marine plankton give the bay its glow

Day 5: La Parguera | San Juan

Enjoy a snorkeling excursion

Learn about Puerto Rico's unique dance styles with a dancing lesson

Day 6: San Juan | Fajardo

Take a tour of one of Puerto Rico's nature reserves

Enjoy free time in Old San Juan

See San Juan's vibrant street art on a walking tour

Day 7: Depart for home

See what an EF tour is really like

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Round-trip Transportation

Hotel Accommodations

Personalized Learning Support

Overnight Security

Meals

All Gratuities

Guided Tours and Activities

Full-time Tour Director

Training and Support

Traveler Resources

Pricing that makes travel possible

Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

Payment options

We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through FlexPay, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay upfront in full.

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