Old San Juan Walking Tour
Approximate Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Adult: 37.00 (USD) | Child: 25.00 (USD)

A short bus ride to La Princesa Boulevard, where you will start your walking tour through fountains and around the city wall. This will be followed by a spectacular walk around the San Juan Bay thru San Juan Gate. You will have a photo break at la Rogativa Monument, and then continue the walk to San Felipe del Morro rotunda. You will then have time to visit the inside of the magnificent Castle, the San Felipe del Morro and its Museum. You will enjoy an amazing view of the San Juan Bay and continue walking thru the Ballaja Barracks Building, a visit to Las Americas Museum, Quincentennial Square, and San José Square. After enjoying the great architecture of San Jose Church and its surroundings you will go down Cristos street through the narrow cobblestone streets and balconies ending up at San Juan Bautista Cathedral and Cristo’s Chapel.

At the end of the walking tour you will have the option to enjoy shopping at la Fortaleza and Cristos street or a short walk back to the ship.

Moderate = To fully participate may require extended periods of walking over even and uneven surfaces, steep terrain and/or water activity in a slight current. There may be steps, inclines, cobblestone surfaces, and extended periods of standing. Participants with physical limitations should take this into account.


El Yunque Rain Forest Tour
Approximate Duration: 4 Hours 30 Minutes
Adult: 32.00 (USD) | Child: 32.00 (USD)

A popular side trip out of San Juan is to El Yunque Rain Forest. During the 1 1/2 hour drive, you'll pass towns and rural communities en route to one of Puerto Rico's finest spots of natural beauty. El Yunque encompasses 28,000 acres and reaches an elevation of 3,526 feet, so it is pleasantly cool. The rain forest averages 200-inches of rainfall a year, making the tropical woodlands lush. Upon arrival at Bao Grande, a natural swimming pool, you will depart on a 25-minute walk on Camimitillo trail. Along the way you'll see the artificial nest of the Puerto Rican parrot, flora and fauna of the Palo Colorado forest and other forest inhabitants. You will make a short stop at the interpretive station before re-boarding buses for a short ride to the Yohaku observation tower. You'll stop at Coca Waterfall, once believed to be the fountain of youth.

Note to guests taking this tour at the end of their cruise vacation: Please verify your flight time prior to booking. This tour is only available to guests with domestic flights departing from San Juan at 5:30 pm or later, or guests with international flights departing from San Juan at 6:30 pm or later. The tour will conclude at the airport. For IN-TRANSIT sailings to San Juan, this tour will return to the vessel.

Moderate = To fully participate may require extended periods of walking over even and uneven surfaces, steep terrain and/or water activity in a slight current. There may be steps, inclines, cobblestone surfaces, and extended periods of standing. Participants with physical limitations should take this into account.


City Tour & Bacardi Rum Distillery
Approximate Duration: 4 Hours
Adult: 30.00 (USD) | Child: 30.00 (USD)

This tour takes you for a visit to view the massive ancient fortresses and the great stone walls that have protected the capital since the conquistadors built it in the 16th Century. A stop is made at the San Cristobal Fortress and here you have the opportunity to alight from the bus and explore the old fort at your leisure. This is an unaccompanied visit and guests should be aware that the walk into the fort includes a steep gradient. During the drive through the old city, you will see many restored buildings that give Old San Juan its Spanish colonial flavor. Afterwards, the tour continues to the world famous Bacardi Rum Distillery, where you will have the opportunity to learn about the San Juan history and the development of its unique sugar cane industry. You will enter the new Bacardi Amphitheater where you will see the complete history of the Bacardi family and the process of making rum. You will then visit the Bacardi museum where you will be able to smell the different kinds of Bacardi Rums and even sample the results. The tour will continue with a drive through the Condado and Isla Verde areas, where you can see the modern part of San Juan. For those participants finally disembarking, this tour terminates at the airport.

In-transit sailings: to San Juan this tour will return to the vessel. Disembarkation Tour: This tour is only available to guests with flights departing from San Juan at 5:30 pm or later.

Mild = To fully participate may require leisurely walking over primarily even surfaces. There may be a limited number of steps, a minimal amount of cobblestones or uneven surfaces, and some standing for extended periods of time.


Carabali Horseback Riding Tour
Approximate Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Adult: 89.00 (USD) | Child: 89.00 (USD)

Located in the town of Luquillo, a one hour and 15 minute bus ride from the pier, is the Hacienda Carabali. This Hacienda provides stables for the fine Paso Fino and well-trained horses which are carefully matched to each rider's ability. Upon arrival at the farm, you will be taught the safety points and the basics of horseback riding on the Puerto Rican Paso fino horses. An experienced trail guide will lead you down the foothills of Puerto Rico's El Yunque Rain Forest, while you enjoy the incredible views and experience the stunning flora and fauna of this unique eco system. The fresh clear waters of the Mameyes River are perfect for cooling off, as you will have approximately one half hour to enjoy the stop. Don't forget your swimsuit if you plan to swim!!

Note: The horseback riding portion of the tour is 1 hour long. Long pants and enclosed shoes are recommended. This is a slow-paced, walking-only horseback ride. Guests must be at least 12 years of age and weigh less than 250 pounds in order to participate on this excursion. Bottled water and refreshments are included. No pregnant women are allowed.

Moderate = To fully participate may require extended periods of walking over even and uneven surfaces, steep terrain and/or water activity in a slight current. There may be steps, inclines, cobblestone surfaces, and extended periods of standing. Participants with physical limitations should take this into account.


The Fortresses Walking Tour
Approximate Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Adult: 39.00 (USD) | Child: 29.00 (USD)

Accompanied by your tour guide, you will take a short bus ride from the pier to San Cristobal Fortress located at the northeast rim of Old San Juan. You will visit the inside of this military fortification built in the 17th century. You will then continue your walk through San Sebastian Street and Norzagaray Street where you will enjoy the panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and the influence of French and Spanish architecture of its private homes. You will walk by the Art and History Museum building with a short break at the Quincentennial Square. After enjoying this break you will continue on to the Castle of San Felipe del Morro for an inside visit of this amazing 5 acre fortification built during the 18th century. After visiting Fort San Felipe you will be escorted to Cristos Street where you can enjoy shopping or go back to the ship.

Moderate = To fully participate may require extended periods of walking over even and uneven surfaces, steep terrain and/or water activity in a slight current. There may be steps, inclines, cobblestone surfaces, and extended periods of standing. Participants with physical limitations should take this into account.

 
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