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Puerto Rico

Snorkeling & Wildlife: Puerto Rico With Your Grandchild

Program No. 21500RJ

Explore the coral reefs and ecosystems of Puerto Rico with your grandchild as you snorkel through the underwater world, hike a nature reserve and zip line through a rainforest!

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Program

At a Glance

Duration

7 days

Program Begins

San Juan - Isla Verde

Program Concludes

San Juan - Isla Verde

Group Type

Small Group

Meals

16 ( 6B, 5L, 5D )

Activity Level

Experience the fascinating ecosystems of Puerto Rico from above and below as you zipline and snorkel your way through it with your grandchild! Dive into coral reef biology and conservation as you snorkel through crystal-clear waters with professional divers. Hike rainforest trails and zip past the treetop wildlife in El Yunque, the only tropical rain forest in the national forest system. Plus, learn about the colonial history of Puerto Rico in Old San Juan, and discover old Spanish forts and castles!

Best of all, you'll...

Snorkel among the coral reefs of Caracoles Key and Culebra or Icacos Island (depending on weather), some of the most beautiful eco destinations in the Caribbean.
Embark on a nighttime boat trip to see a bioluminescent bay in La Parguera.
Experience the beauty and excitement of the rainforest on an expert-led zip lining adventure in a Rainforest Adventure Eco-Park.

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General Notes

Program is for grandchildren ages 9-14. Snorkeling is subject to weather conditions.

Andrea Torres

Andrea was born and raised in Puerto Rico and studied at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. She has been an active travel educator for over four years, leading trips through the only tropical rainforest in the United States, El Yunque, where she met her first Road Scholar group. “Being outdoors and leading travelers is my way of life,” she says. “It brings me joy to share my passion with others and to educate individuals on some of the amazing wonders of the world.”

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This expert may not be available for every date of the program

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Howell Geib

Originally from New England, Howell Geib is trained as an architect, having graduated from Tulane University, and works to pursue his passion for the intersection of the natural world and the built environment. He continued his education in sustainable development and international relations, pursuing development programs in Africa, the Caribbean, and Western Europe. Throughout his career, he has lived in France, Hawaii, and Haiti. When not introducing Road Scholars to the natural world, Howie practices water sports like paddling.

Activity Level

Outdoor: No Sweat

Walking over varied terrain. Open-water swimming/snorkeling up to 1.5 hours a day (must be able to swim). Zip lining, getting in/out of boats. Elevations up to 4,000 feet.

Small Group (13 to 24)

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.

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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.