10-Day Program | Dive into the vibrant culture of Spanish-speaking Puerto Rico, an island of diverse charms! This program will take you on the historic streets of San Juan, to the lush El Yunque Rainforest, snorkeling, kayaking in a glowing bioluminescent bay, and so much more. Along the way, bond with welcoming locals, savor the art of authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, and sway to the rhythms in a salsa class. The highlight? Our signature Family Stay Experience®, where you'll live the island life first-hand.
Join for an unforgettable journey across Puerto Rico's stunning landscapes and cultural treasures.
All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.
Program Overview
10 Days
Guided
Family Stay: No Family Stay
From $3,799.00 pp from
Features
Round-Trip Airfare Overnight Accommodations In-Country Transportation Insurance 24/7 Emergency Support While Abroad
Program Itinerary
Day 1San Juan
Arrive in San Juan and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner to introduce you to the fabulous Puerto Rican cuisine!
Included meals:
Dinner
Day 2Fajardo
Start out with a walking tour of Old San Juan and Fort San Cristóbal. Then head east to Fajardo, where you’ll navigate the waters of a bioluminescent bay by kayak, an adventure you’ll never forget.
Included meals:
Breakfast
Day 3Fajardo
Set sail on a catamaran and enjoy an amazing snorkeling experience.
Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4Family Stay
Observe the natural wonders of Puerto Rico during a guided hike through El Yunque Rainforest. On the way back to San Juan, stop at the Paseo Tablado de Piñones to learn about mangroves and the local ecosystem. Then visit a ceremonial cave. Later, experience the rhythms of the Afro-Caribbean culture during a Bomba workshop before you meet your host family (2-3 students per host family).
Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5Family Stay
Enjoy breakfast with your familia puertorriqueña and begin your first day of Spanish classes. In the afteroon, explore the local farmer’s market through a fun scavenger hunt. Later, learn about Puerto Rico’s indigenous cultures and art at the Museo de Historia, Antropología y Arte de la Universidad de San Juan.
Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6Family Stay
Head south for a tour of Guavate. Learn how to cook traditional Puerto Rican food and enjoy an authentic lechón lunch.
Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7Family Stay
After Spanish class in the morning, perfect your dance moves with a salsa dancing class. Later, take in a movie in Spanish at a local theater.
Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8Family Stay
After Spanish class, spend the rest of the day participating in a volunteer activity.
Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9Family Stay
Begin the day with a final Spanish class and then soak up the island lifestyle with a relaxing afternoon at the beach.
Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10Return
Bid farewell to your Puerto Rican hosts and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Included meals:
Breakfast
The Family Stay Experience®
We believe that spending time with a family, speaking their language and participating in their customs is the best and most authentic way to experience another culture. It’s also what makes our programs different from any other travel experience. After 50 years of arranging family stays, we’re no longer surprised when our participants say that spending time with a family was the best part of their experience!
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Xperitas is a community of lifelong intercultural learners who believe in a world built on deeper understanding
between cultures. Our values are reflected by our commitment to increasing accessibility to language immersion
programs. We provide aid and merit-based scholarships to qualified participants. Xperitas also achieves this goal by
providing grants to schools, better helping to promote global communication through language learning.
