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Circuit #1
8 days and 7 nights
3 nights in San Juan
2 nights in Lajas or Cabo Rojo
2 nights in Aguadilla, Isabela, or San Sebastian

Day I: Arrival
Welcome at the airport, baggage handling, transfer to the hotel and orientation about upcoming activities. Free night.


Day II: Bacardi Distillery and Old San Juan
From 7:00 to 8:00 am, breakfast (included). 8:30 am, we leave to the Bacardi distillery, and tour its facilities, later, we go to Old San Juan. Walking tour (Approx. 2 hours). Free time for lunch (optional) and shopping, return to the hotel at 4:30 pm.

Includes entrance fee to the fort.

Difficulty: Moderate to hard. Crossing streets, walking, climbing stairs.

We recommend: Comfortable shoes, a hat or umbrella, and a camera.

Note: If you have an instant camera (Polaroid), keep it with you constantly, and you could win $100.00!!


Day III: Yunque and Luquillo (All day)
From 7:00 to 8:00 am, breakfast at the hotel (included). 8:30 am, we leave for the Caribbean National Forest, during this visit we will make at least 4 stops and one hike (moderate to difficult) according to the group's necesities. After the hike through the rain forest, we will return to lunch. After lunch, you will have approx. 2 hours to visit Luquillo beach. We return to the hotel at approximately 4:30 pm.

Includes oasis, lunch y entrance fees for the forest and bathrooms at the beach.

Difficulty: Moderate to difficult. 30 to 90 minute hikes, swimming, 98 step stairs (Yokahu).

We recommend: Bring your camera, a hat or raincoat, and comfortable shoes for walking through wet trails.

Note: Pack and go to bed early, we're going to Ponce.


Day IV: Ponce, Lajas, or Cabo Rojo
From 7:00 to 7:30 am, breakfast at the hotel (included). 8:00 am, we leave for the south of P.R. During this trip, you'll notice the change in our vegetation and topography. At 10:00 am, we arrive at Plaza de las Delicias in Ponce, and board the trolley for a panoramic tour of the beautiful city of Ponce, duration approx. 2 hours. When the trolley returns to Plaza de las Delicias, we will have a tour of its surroundings (Museum of History and Ponce Museum of Art are included if you like). There will be time for shopping, then we will board the bus and go to lunch (various alternatives, depending on your budget). 3:30 pm, we leave towards west P.R. From 4:30 to 5:00 pm, arrival and registration at the parador.

Includes oasis (lunch and dinner), entrance fees for the museums.

Difficulty: Moderate, walking.

We recommend: Sunblock, comfortable shoes, hat, and camera.


Day V: Yauco, Lajas
From 7:00 to 8:00 am, breakfast (included). 8:30 am, we go horseback riding in Yauco; after the activity is finished, you'll taste the delicious can-can pork chops for lunch. At 1:30 we head out to the Dry Forest, for a 2 hour visit, or Caña Gorda beach. Return to the parador. At night, you may opt to have a tour to the Phosphorescent Bay, before or after dinner. (Pack your bags, because we leave early)

Includes oasis (lunch, dinner), horseback riding fees.

Difficulty: Moderate.

We recommend: Appropriate clothing for those who will ride horses, camera, sunblock.


Day VI: San Sebastian, Aguadilla or Isabela
From 7:00 to 8:00 am, breakfast (included). At 8:30 am, we leave for Aguadilla, visiting its church and museum. Lunch at 1:00 pm approx. At 3:30 pm we will visit Paseo Colón, and enjoy a refreshing dip in this beautiful white sand beach. At 6:00 pm, registration at the parador and at night, dinner.

Includes oasis (lunch and dinner), entrance fees.

Difficulty: Moderate, swimming, walking.

We recommend : Comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing, sunblock, hat or umbrella, camera.


Day VII: Camuy
From 7:00 to 8:00 am, breakfast at the parador (included). At 8:30 am, we leave for the Camuy Caverns (all day). At 10:00 am approx., arrival at the Caverns. 2:00 pm, buffet lunch in Camuy, depending on how long it takes us at the Caverns, we may also go to the Arecibo Observatory. Return to the parador, pool, and traditional or gala dinner.

Includes oasis (lunch and dinner), entrance fees to the parks and observatory.

Difficulty: Moderate to difficult, hiking, long stairs.

We recommend: Comfortable shoes and clothing, sunblock, camera.


Day VIII: Departure
Departure time to San Juan depends on departure time for your flight (we recommend that it be after 3:00 pm), so that we may visit Noah's Ark; a fabulous aviary and mini zoo.

Difficulty: Moderate

We recommend : Camera.

Note: Alcoholic drinks are NOT included in any lunches and dinners.


This circuit incluides:

  1. Greeting at the airport.
  2. Gratuities for baggers on your arrival at the airport.
  3. Transportation to and from the hotels.
  4. All breakfasts (6)
  5. All lunches (5)
  6. Dinners (3), plus a gala dinner.
  7. Tourist guides on tours of San Juan, el Yunque, and Ponce.
  8. Admission fees to all forests, forts, museums, and rental fees for horses.
  9. One attendant with the group throughout the circuit.
  10. Gratuities in the restaurants for all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
  11. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
  12. Gratuities for tour guides, drivers, and baggers in the hotels, as well as for our employees, are not included. Gratuities are at your discretion. Typical gratuities in P.R. are 15% and 1 dollar for each piece of luggage.

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Circuit #2
5 days- 4 nights

Day I: Arrival
Greeting at the airport, baggage handling, and transportation to the hotel. Free night.


Day II: Bacardi and Viejo San Juan (all day)
7:00 to 8:00 am, breakfast in the hotel (included). 8:30 am, we leave for the Bacardi Distillery for a 2 hour visit. 11:00 am, we leave for San Juan for a 2 hour walking tour. Free time for lunch (optional) and shopping. 4:00 pm, return to the hotel, free night.

Note: If you have an instant camera (Polaroid), bring it with you and you could win $100.00!


Day III: El Yunque (all day)
7:00 to 8:00 am, breakfast (included). 8:30 am, we leave for the El Yunque Rain Forest. We will take Route 187, through the Piñones forest. Throughout the trip, our tourist guide will offer information about Puerto Rico. In El Yunque we will make 3 stops and one hike. 12:30 pm, lunch (included). 2:00 pm, we will go the Luquillo beach for a refreshing swim. 4:30 pm, return to the hotel. Free night.


Day IV: Toresillas Lagoon and the Botanical Gardens
7:00 to 8:00 am, breakfast at the hotel (included). 8:30 am, we leave from the hotel to the Botanical Gardens. We will visit there for approx. 2 1/2 hours, walking though the trails and gardens inside. 11:30 am, we leave to Piñones forest for lunch. We will have a BBQ style lunch. After lunch, we will take a trip through the Lagoon by boat. The flora and fauna here is very different from what you have seen until now. 4:30 pm, return to the hotel. Free night, gala dinner included.


Day V: Free day
The morning is free (breakfast included). You have the option to visit the local shopping centers. Later, transfer to the airport.

Remember that you can make arrangements to change any of the visits that you don't like.


This circuit includes:

  1. Greeting at the airport.
  2. Gratuities for bag handlers at the airport during arrival.
  3. Transportation to and from the airport.
  4. Breakfasts (4).
  5. Lunches (2).
  6. Dinners (1)
  7. Tourist guides during tours of San Juan, El Yunque.
  8. Admission costs for forsts and museums.
  9. Rental costs for boat tour in Piñones.
  10. One attendant with the group throughout the circuit.
  11. Gratuities in the restaurants for all breakfasts.
  12. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
  13. Gratuities for tour guides, drivers, and baggers in the hotels, as well as for our employees, are not included. Gratuities are at your discretion. Typical gratuities in P.R. are 15% and 1 dollar for each piece of luggage.

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Circuit #3
7 days and 6 nights

Day I: Arrival
Baggage handling and transportation to the hotel.
Free night.

Day II: Yunque-Luquillo Tour (all day)
7:00-8:00am. breakfast at the hotel (included).
8:30am. We leave for "El Yunque". Tour of the Rain Forest (4 paradas). One hike.
1:30pm. Lunch (included).
2:30pm. Luquillo Beach. Refresh yourself in the waters of one of the most famous beaches in P.R. (Try "Deliris"' Piña Colada, it's the best in the country).
4:30pm. Return to the hotel.
Free night.

Pack up, because we're leaving early.


Day III: Ponce
7:00-8:30am. Breakfast and "check-out".
8:30am. We leave for Ponce.
10:30am. Arrival at the city of Ponce, the second most important city in P.R. Trolley tour through the city. Upon returning to plaza las Delicias we will visit the Cathedral and the Firemen's Museum.
1:30pm. Lunch (included).
3:00pm. Visit to the La Guancha Boardwalk.
4:00pm. We leave for the parador. Arrival and "check-in".
Free night: we suggest a tour of 'La Parguera'
Dinner (included).


Day IV: Dry Forest and Beach
7:00-8:00am. Breakfast (included).
8:30am. We leave for the Dry Forest in Guánica. The most studied biosphere reserve in the world.
12:30pm. Lunch (included).
1:30pm. We leave for Caña Gorda Beach. Enjoy a bath in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea.
4:30pm. Return to the parador.
Dinner (incluided).

Pack up, because we're leaving early.


Day V: Aguada
7:00-8:00am Breakfast (included).
8:30am. We leave for Aguada. We will visit the museum, the church, and 'Ermita Espinar'.
2:00pm. Lunch (incluided) in the parador.
Free afternoon so you can enjoy the pool.
Free night(dinner included).
Pack up, because we're leaving early.


Day VI: Camuy Caves and Observatory
7:00-8:00am. Breakfast (included).
8:30am. We leave for the Camuy Caves, catalogued by experts as the third most importan underground cave system in the world. The tour through the caverns takes approximately two hours, but our visit will last for four hours.

1:30 or 2:00pm. Lunch. After lunch, if we have time, we will visit the Arecibo Observatory, the largest in the world.
4:30pm. We leave for San Juan. Upon arrival, we check into the hotel.
Gala dinner (included).


Day VII: San Juan
7:00-8:00am. Breakfast at the hotel (included).
8:30am. Visit to Old San Juan. The walk though the ancient city takes approximately 3 hours.
11:30am. Time for lunch (optional) and shopping.
2:30pm. Return to the hotel and "check-out".

Remember to bring your instant camera (Plaroid). You could win $100.00!!


This circuit includes:

  1. Greeting at the airport.
  2. Gratuities for baggers on your arrival at the airport.
  3. Transportation to and from the hotels.
  4. All breakfasts (6)
  5. All lunches (5)
  6. Dinners (4)
  7. Tourist guides on tours of San Juan, el Yunque, Lajas and Ponce.
  8. Admission fees to all forests, forts, museums, and parks.
  9. One attendant with the group throughout the circuit.
  10. Gratuities in the restaurants for all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
  11. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
  12. Gratuities for tour guides, drivers, and baggers in the hotels, as well as for our employees, are not included. Gratuities are at your discretion. Typical gratuities in P.R. are 15% and 1 dollar for each piece of luggage.
  13. Transportation in modern, well-equipped buses.

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Activity Evaluation :
Every member of our tour groups will be provided with a daily evaluation sheet, so that they may let us know how we're doing our job; although it's not an obligation for you to fill it out, we urge you to do it, so that way you will be helping us evaluate ourselves and improve our services. Thank you.

Our Main Goal:
To leave in our guests such unforgettable memories that they will always want to return.

(Puerto Rico Tourism Company)

Other Services :

  • Transportation from airports and/or piers.
  • Welcomes (meet and greet).
  • Transportation logistics.
  • incentive groups .
  • Conventions.
  • Dinner programs(dine around).
  • Lodgings (hotels, paradors, guest houses).
  • Water sports(snorkeling, fishing, etc.).
  • Adventure sports (horseback riding, bicycling, golf, etc.).
  • Whale, bird, and marine turtle watching.
  • Getaways: Culebra, Vieques, St. Thomas, etc.
  • Reservations (buses, rental cars, boats, etc.)
  • Family tours, personalized tours.
  • Vehicle rental by day and by hour.
  • Certified tour guide services, by day and by hour.

We cannot be held responsible for the cancellation of any activity due to:
A: Climatological conditions: hurricanes, floods, heavy rains, etc.
B: Traffic conditions: traffic jams, road repairs, accidents, etc.
C: Overbooking in: hotels, museums, Camuy caverns, trolleys, etc.

General recommendations:
* Plan your flights so that you arrive in Puerto Rico before 3:00 pm (15:00) and your departure more or less at the same hour.
* Always have sunblock handy.
* Umbrellas and raincoats.
* Swimsuit (if you're going to swim).
* Pack lightly, no more than two pieces of luggage.
* Pack casual and sporty clothing only. (Our average temperature is 84°F or 28°C.)
* Comfortable shoes.
* Change your currency into dollars (U.S.A). Our official currency is the United States dollar.
* On your arrival to Puerto Rico, you and your luggage are our responsibility. Sit back, relax, enjoy, and live an unforgettable experience in Puerto Rico. After all, that's why you've worked for all year.


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