Community & Conservation in Puerto Rico
On this Service Learning Tour, you’ll support
initiatives such as:
– Environmental sustainability
– Reforestation
– Agricultural restoration
Day 1: San Juan
Arrive in San Juan.
Enjoy free time to relax at the hotel during the afternoon.
Day 2: Service Learning project | San Juan
Get an introduction to the Service Learning project you’ll be working on this week.
Visit El Morro, a 16th-century fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take a guided sightseeing tour of Old San Juan, where you’ll see San José church, La Fortaleza, Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, Capitol Building, and Paseo de la Princesa.
Experience the beauty and colonial charm of Old San Juan during dinner tonight.
Day 3: Service Learning project
Begin your environmental Service Learning work today. Projects could include removal of invasive species, reforestation of mangroves, or construction of greenhouses.
Enjoy an authentic salsa lesson.
Day 4: Service Learning project
Continue your environmental Service Learning project today.
Participate in a traditional Puerto Rican cooking class in San Juan
Day 5: Service Learning project
Continue your environmental Service Learning project today.
Take some time to explore the city of San Juan on your own
Day 6: Arecibo valley
Visit the Arecibo Observatory, the world’s second-largest single-dish radio telescope.
At Cueva Vantana, take some stunning photos from inside this large cave that overlooks the Río Grande de Arecibo valley.
Day 7: Fajardo
Participate in an educational program at Hacienda 8A.
Travel to Fajardo.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on the shores of Luquillo Beach.
Kayak along a bioluminescent bay in Fajardo.
Travel back to San Juan.
Day 8: Depart for home
Day 1: San Juan
Arrive in San Juan.
Enjoy free time to relax at the hotel during the afternoon.
Day 2: Service Learning project | San Juan
Get an introduction to the Service Learning project you’ll be working on this week.
Visit El Morro, a 16th-century fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take a guided sightseeing tour of Old San Juan, where you’ll see San José church, La Fortaleza, Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, Capitol Building, and Paseo de la Princesa.
Experience the beauty and colonial charm of Old San Juan during dinner tonight.
Day 3: Service Learning project
Begin your environmental Service Learning work today. Projects could include removal of invasive species, reforestation of mangroves, or construction of greenhouses.
Enjoy an authentic salsa lesson.
Day 4: Service Learning project
Continue your environmental Service Learning project today.
Participate in a traditional Puerto Rican cooking class in San Juan
Day 5: Service Learning project
Continue your environmental Service Learning project today.
Take some time to explore the city of San Juan on your own
Day 6: Arecibo valley
Visit the Arecibo Observatory, the world’s second-largest single-dish radio telescope.
At Cueva Vantana, take some stunning photos from inside this large cave that overlooks the Río Grande de Arecibo valley.
Day 7: Fajardo
Participate in an educational program at Hacienda 8A.
Travel to Fajardo.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on the shores of Luquillo Beach.
Kayak along a bioluminescent bay in Fajardo.
Travel back to San Juan.
Day 8: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Round-trip Transportation
Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach throughout the tour.
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Accommodations
Enjoy a 7-night stay.
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Meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch can also be included.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issues activities.
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Cultural Activities
Experience the local culture through activities that explore relevant social and environmental issues.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your Tour Director stays with your group 24/7, handling all tour logistics and facilitating post-project reflection activities.
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Training and Support
We prepare new Group Leaders on a free Training Tour and provide personal support every step of the way.
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Traveler Resources
We offer travelers flexible payment options as well as a dedicated support team to manage finances and answer tour questions.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team while on tour.
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Expert Tour Planning
Your dedicated EF team provides expertise every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Illness and Accident Coverage
Rest easier knowing your travelers are covered on tour with EF's comprehensive coverage plan.
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$50 Million Liability Policy
Group Leaders and schools are protected while on tour.
Pricing that makes travel possible
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 Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.