Puerto Rico 2026

Cost (not including airfare):

$2800.00 per person (double occupancy)

Our accommodations are in conveniently located apartments. Everyone will have their own bedroom, but each apartment will have 2 occupants.

Includes:

- Airport Transfer

- Accommodations

- All breakfasts and dinners (some beverages not included)

- Programming & Practices led by Dawn Trautman

- Dedicated Tour Host from Sunlight Tours

- Tips/Gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff

Does not Include:

- Airfare*

- Lunches

- Optional excursions

- Incidentals/personal expenses

- Travel insurance (options available through Sunlight Tours)**

- All other services/goods/gratuities not mentioned as included

Optional Food Tour ($155): Flavors of San Juan (Evening Meal, February 7)

Explore the city in this award-winning Flavors Food Tour of San Juan. Guests will dine on rice and beans, savory appetizers, and either make their own iconic cocktail (mojito) or mash their own Mofongo before capping it off with a delicious dessert. 3-hour tour. Includes tip and transportation to and from the tour. (not vegan friendly)

Optional Add-On Tour ($130): Travel to El Yunque (Day Trip, February 8)

Experience the thrill of El Yunque National Forest—the only national rainforest in the USA—on a hiking tour that takes you to a waterfall and to spot local flora and fauna. We will hike a pace that suits the entire group, cooling off in natural pools and possibly get a massage from a waterfall!

Trip Notes:

Registration Deadline is August 1, 2025

Note about activity levels: While we make every effort to accommodate mobility needs, please note that this tour includes walking tours on uneven surfaces and stairs, standing for extended periods of time, bus tours on uneven roads, etc. For more information or questions regarding activity levels and mobility, please contact us.

*We can book your airfare for you or you are welcome to book your own. We would like to work with you on your arrival and departure times so that we can best arrange for transfers to and from the airport. All flights will arrive at/depart from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). If booking through Sunlight Tours, airfare payments (not included in trip price) are due upon airfare booking.

**Travel insurance is highly recommended. As a way to help protect your trip experience, Sunlight Tours offers travel insurance options through our trusted travel partner, Yonder. Free quotes are available. Please contact us with any questions.

A non-refundable deposit required for this trip: $500

Other payments due: first half payment is due by August 25, 2025 and final payment is due by November 4, 2025. If booking through Sunlight Tours, airfare payments (not included in trip price) are due upon airfare booking.

Cash/Check/Credit Cards accepted.

*meals provided listed in ( )


Day 1- Wednesday, February 4, 2026: [Arrival and Relaxation at Isla Verde] We arrive at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and then head to our accommodations at the San Augustin Apartments in San Juan. Once settled in, we will take a short 18-minute walk to a small family-friendly beach (Balneario del Escambrón Beach). Here you can walk the beach, snorkel in the water, or watch the surfers as we recharge after our journey. Dinner in San Juan. (D)

Day 2- Thursday, February 5, 2026: [Historical Context & Reflection in Old San Juan] We eat breakfast this morning at Salüt (a Gluten-free & Paleo Healthy Bakery). Afterwards, we will take a guided tour and explore the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit the San Felipe del Morro Castle and take in the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. As we walk, we will reflect on the island’s colonial past and the layers of history embedded in these streets. In the afternoon, we tour the Puerto Rican Capitol building in San Juan, the heart of the island's political scene. Here, we will learn about Puerto Rico's complex political status and the island’s continued struggle for self-determination and justice. We will take a guided tour of the historical building to engage with the artwork and hear the story of the island. Dinner in Old San Juan. (B, D)

Day 3- Friday, February 6, 2026: [Rest and Reflection in the Heart of Puerto Rico] Today, we set off early to explore Puerto Rico's heartland (Jayuya), where the mountains and rainforests offer a restorative, peaceful environment. This area is known for its coffee farms and natural beauty, is the perfect place for relaxation and reflection. Here, we will visit a sustainable coffee farm Hacienda San Pedro to learn about the history of coffee production in Puerto Rico, which has played a role in both economic and labor justice. You are welcome to have a simple, farm-to-table lunch at a local café, featuring organic ingredients grown in the region (cost not included). We will then return to San Juan for dinner out near our apartments. (B, D)

Day 4- Saturday, February 7, 2026: [Engaging with Social Justice in Santurce and San Juan] This morning we will head out to San Juan’s Santurce neighborhood, known for its vibrant street art scene and community engagement. We will take a walking tour of the farmers markets and the street art of the neighborhood. After lunch, we visit the Museum of the Americas (Museo de las Américas) located in the Cuartel de Ballaja. This museum offers a rich insight into Puerto Rican and Latin American history, focusing on the struggles and resilience of indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples. Dinner out for those not participating in the optional food tour. (B, D)

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Optional Food Tour ($155): Flavors of San JuanExplore the city in this award-winning Flavors Food Tour of San Juan. Guests will dine on rice and beans, savory appetizers, and either make their own iconic cocktail (mojito) or mash their own Mofongo before capping it off with a delicious dessert. 3-hour tour. Includes tip and transportation to and from the tour. (not vegan friendly)

Day 5- Sunday, February 8, 2026: [Connecting with Nature] In the morning after breakfast, you have the option to add a journey to the rainforest. For those not on the optional day trip tour, you have the day to rest and explore at your leisure. We finish our trip all together with a reflective walk along the Paseo de la Princesa, a promenade along San Juan’s waterfront that once connected the city’s old and new worlds. The trees and fountains provide a peaceful setting for reflection. We then gather for our Farewell Dinner near the Paseo de la Prencesa. (B, D)

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Optional Add-On Tour ($130): Travel to El YunqueExperience the thrill of El Yunque National Forest—the only national rainforest in the USA—on a hiking tour that takes you to a waterfall and to spot local flora and fauna. We will hike a pace that suits the entire group, cooling off in natural pools and possibly get a massage from a waterfall!

Day 6- Monday, February 9, 2026: [Departure Day] Enjoy a quiet morning of rest before your flight. Spend time journaling or meditating on what you’ve experienced during your trip. Checkout is at 10:30 am. We depart from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport for your return flight, carrying with you not just the memories of Puerto Rico’s beauty, but also a deeper understanding of its fight for justice, resilience, and hope. (B)

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