International Destination Expo Puerto Rico 2011 - Sightseeing Tours
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Complimentary Adventures
Will be available to all attendees Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17.
Jet Ski Experience at Historic old San Juan:
This adventure gives you the opportunity to get to know Historic Old San Juan from a marine point of view. Enjoy Old San Juan from a unique perspective while having fun riding jet skis.
Jungle Adventure:
For a thrill ride, come and join this fun and exciting adventure. Follow the guide on your rented boat across the San Juan Bay where pirates and corsarios fought for control of the city some centuries ago.
Sunset Bay Trip:
Relax with a glass of wine while cruising the bay during a breathtaking sunset, and enjoy beautiful views of El Morro and the city wall.
Fortifications Segway Guided Tour:
Instead of getting tired on your feet or looking out a window of a bus, you will glide on your Segway PT through San Juan’s city streets and its world famous points of interest.
Surfing Lessons:
Surfing lessons taught by an expert surfer in shallow waters are safer and more fun that what you may think. Lessons include instruction on how to surf on a safe beach with small waves, the proper equipment, how to stand up on the surfboard and how to stretch, beach etiquette, beach rules between locals, Mother Nature, and lots of fun.
Bicycle Tours in old San Juan and Condado:
Visit various sightseeing attractions in both the Condado area and Old San Juan. The tour starts at the new Parque de la Laguna del Condado (Condado Lagoon Park), and ends with a visit to Escambron Beach and the New Millenium Park, San Gerónimo Fort, then back to Condado beach area.
Third Millennium National Park – Beach and Snorkeling Tour:
Enjoy an informative 30 minute walking tour of the “Third Millennium Park,” and learn about this National Park’s historic value and wonderful beaches. Throughout your snorkeling adventure you will discover the colorful fish and corals that reside in Caribbean reefs.
Countryside Horseback Riding:
Mount up for a smooth ride beside lush mangrove waterways, tropical lakeside trails, forests, caves, and much more. Riders may also have the opportunity to dismount for a short boat ride and break at a white sandy beach.
Island Hop, Snorkel, and Guided Mini Boat Tour:
Join this one of a kind aquatic adventure! With a certified guide leading the way, captain your inflatable boat across the beautiful crystal clear waters of Eastern Puerto Rico, stopping at stunning, small, uninhabited islands with incredible white sand beaches. Later, sail along the “La Cordillera” Cays Nature Reserve, for a snorkeling excursion that you will never forget!
Canopy Adventure Tour:
Be a part of the new eco-tourist adventure, by ziplining through a forest! During these flights, guests are able to appreciate Mother Nature and experience wonderful views not seen from the ground. In addition, the platform’s see-through floors provide a unique view of the forest. Most visitors find the platforms to be the highlight of the tour!
Shopping and Fashion at Plaza Las Americas:
When it comes to shopping, Puerto Rico rivals any major urban center with its modern malls and exclusive boutiques. Visit the largest mall in the Caribbean, Plaza Las Americas in San Juan, with over 300 stores, 13 movie theaters, 40 restaurants, even a museum!
Historic Wreck Scuba Dive:
Dive off of San Juan’s North coast, and experience the Antonio López, a former ocean liner turned military transport that was sunk by the Yosemite in 1898 during the Third Battle of San Juan. Divers can also find unspoiled and healthy coral reef areas with many exotic fish and marine wildlife.
El Yunque Rainforest Hiking Tour:
Enjoy the mesmerizing view and the La Mina Hiking Trail to admire the flora, fauna, and a spectacular waterfall with a natural swimming pool.
El Yunque Rainforest Tour and Shopping at The Outlets Mall:
Enjoy the unique mesmerizing view, La Coca Waterfall, and hike a low impact trail to admire the flora and fauna. Then enjoy a shopping spree at The Outlets Mall in Canovanas.
Old San Juan and Bacardi Rum Distillery Tour (City Bacardi):
Journey through Old San Juan, whose streets are lined with art galleries, distinctive stores, and cozy cafés, and enjoy historic sites from the days of colonization, such as San Cristobal Fortress, the legendary Governor’s Mansion, and much more. Across the San Juan Bay lies the Bacardi Rum Distillery, where visitors will learn the rum-making process and relax with a complimentary cocktail at their open air pavilion.
Old San Juan cooking, Dining, and Shopping Experience:
At the heart of Old San Juan’s shopping district, a fully guided tour will show you the best and most unique stores San Juan’s historic streets have to offer, including special discounts and sales for participants. Next, learn to make Puerto Rico’s signature dish, Mofongo, and cocktail, the Mojito.
Caguas City and the Botanical & Cultural Garden:
The tour includes a visit trough the city’s main square, the Tobacco Museum, lunch, and a stop at Caguas Botanical & Cultural Garden. Choose to tour a sugar mill and its hacienda, an archeological research area with taíno artifacts, or luscious gardens which highlight the flora of the island’s different inhabitants through the ages.
Sailing and Snorkeling:
Board a catamaran for a leisurely sail to an uninhabited island, and enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean while you sunbathe, wade, or swim offshore.
Old San Juan and Shopping at Plaza Las Américas:
Travel back in time and discover 500 years of fascinating history, culture and heritage in the cobblestone streets of this charming city. Enjoy historic Spanish sites like the San Cristóbal Fortress, the legendary Governor’s Mansion, and much more. Return to the 21st century by visiting the largest mall in the Caribbean, Plaza Las Américas, where you can shop till you drop.
Colonial Ponce:
The city of Ponce is an enchanting portrait of colonial history, art, and culture. The city’s buildings, such as the 19th century Fire Station and the “La Perla” Theater, showcase more than 300 years of an elegant tradition that has made Ponce the center of Puerto Rico’s southern economy.
Camuy Caves and Shopping at Prime Outlets:
This excursion will take visitors through caverns holding enormous stalactites and stalagmites. The Camuy River, which runs through the cavern’s interior, is also believed to be one of the most spectacular underground rivers in the world. Then enjoy a shopping spree at Prime Outlets in Barceloneta.
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