Virginia Union University Men’s Basketball
Puerto Rico
August 2024
About the Trip
This is a custom ActivSport Travel Tour created for Virginia Union University Men’s Basketball to play games and experience some of Puerto Rico's most culturally rich destinations in August 2024. City tours, rainforest adventures, volleyball matches, and other activities as listed, are all included throughout the tour.
Puerto Rico is a Caribbean paradise island blessed with turquoise waters, sandy beaches, rainforest mountains, and a rich cultural heritage that makes it the most unique destination Americans can visit without a passport! Discover Old San Juan, a national historic zone that puts off a “Pirates of the Caribbean” feel with tree-shaded squares, monuments, and open-air cafes, as well as shops and restaurants enclosed by walls dating back to the 17th century. Hike or rappel down waterfalls in the El Yunque National Forest, the US’s only tropical rainforest, or explore the island of Culebra, known for having the best beaches in the Caribbean! Puerto Rico combines the perfect blend of cultural history and tropical adventures for your next active vacation.
8 Days/7 Nights
Group Pricing out of DC:
Minimum of 20 Guests: $xxxx per person
Minimum of 25 Guests: $xxxx per person
Minimum of 30 Guests: $xxxx per person
Minimum of 35 Guests: $xxxx per person
Minimum of 40 Guests: $xxxx per person
What’s Included
Trip Leader Services
Full-time Trip Leaders assigned to your team for the duration of the trip and available to answer questions, handle emergencies, etc.
Airfare
Round trip airfare, including taxes, fuel surcharges, and fees.
Sports Team Expenses
All sport-related expenses (sport facilities, officials, and other associated costs).
Guided Tours/Activities
All guided tours/activities (including entrance fees) to cultural/historic sites, museums, and other points of interest as listed are included throughout the tour.
Ground Transportation
All ground transportation costs upon arrival (including fuel surcharges, tolls, and parking).
Accommodations
Accommodation each night at group friendly properties.
Meals
Two meals per day: Breakfast and Lunch or Dinner.
ActivSport Fundraiser
ActivSport Sweepstakes Fundraiser (free vacations to Barcelona, Puerto Rico, and 2 flights to Florida). Click here for more details.
What’s Not Included
Gratuity
Tips for ActivSport Trip Leaders, bus drivers, and/or local guides.
Incidentals
All incidentals including, but not limited to, phone calls, laundry, shopping, and additional sightseeing not on the itinerary.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is available through our partner, Travel Guard, at an additional cost. Click here for more information.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 - Travel to Puerto Rico
Depart from DC arriving in San Juan in the evening. Upon arrival, you will be met at the San Juan airport by ActivSport Travel trip leaders and take a private transfer to your hotel, where you will check in. Start off the trip with a welcome dinner. Evening free to relax from your travel.
(Sleep San Juan)
Day 2 - San Juan Tour & Game #1
Today you will discover the charm and history of Old San Juan on a guided walking tour, including a 16th century fortress, Spanish colonial architecture, and the 2nd oldest cathedral in the Americas! Our friendly and knowledgeable local guide will take you through the fascinating history and sites of this culturally rich city that is older than any city in the continental United States! Basketball game in evening vs. a Puerto Rican team.
(Sleep San Juan)
Day 3 - Castillo de San Felipe del Morro & Game #2
In the morning, we will visit the Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, a colossal fort protecting San Juan that was built in 1540. After, we will have a basketball game vs. Puerto Rican competition. The evening is free for shopping, exploration, etc., of Old San Juan.
(Sleep San Juan)
Day 4 - Service Project & Game #3
Morning service project. Basketball Game #3 vs. a local team in the afternoon. Free time in the evening to relax or explore the city.
(Sleep San Juan)
Day 5 - Rainforest Zipline & Beach Day
In the morning, we will check out of our hotel and head east, where we will embark on a zipline adventure through the rainforest canopy. In the afternoon/evening, we will head to beautiful Luquillo Beach, a true locals hang out, to relax, swim, and enjoy its legendary, thriving food kiosks featuring authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine!
(Sleep Fajardo)
Day 6 - El Yunque Rainforest and Bioluminescent Bay
Today you will spend the entire day exploring two of Puerto Rico’s most incredible natural wonders, the El Yunque Rainforest and Fajardo’s Bioluminescent Bay. Take a guided hike through El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest system, enjoying incredible mountain views, waterfalls, and flora. In the evening, you will take a kayaking adventure through quiet mangroves to the magical Bioluminescent Bay, which features a unique variety of plankton that glow in the dark when the water is touched or moved. Don’t worry, there are no snakes, alligators, or other dangerous wildlife to worry about here in Puerto Rico!
(Sleep Fajardo)
Day 7 - Culebra Adventure
Embark on a full-day adventure by boat to the Island of Culebra, known for its incredible snorkeling and diving, crystal clear waters, and Flamenco Beach, one of the top beaches in the Caribbean! You will travel there and back by ferry. Once on the island, we will take a hike to a remote beach to enjoy the laid-back Caribbean lifestyle. Optional snorkeling for those who would like to explore the underwater sea life of Culebra’s protected reefs. Return on the ferry to Fajardo.
(Sleep Fajardo)
Day 8 - Fly Home
Check out of the hotel and departure for San Juan airport to fly home.
Trip Documents and Additional Resources
Travel Information Submission Form
The identifying information submitted to the airline must match the ID that you travel with. We will give more details after flights have been booked.
Special Requests
If you have any special requests, such as deviated airfare, different travel dates, or other adaptations to your trip, you must submit your request by May 1, 2024. All requests will be reviewed after the deadline in the order they were received.
Please submit your special requests using this form (form will be added once trip is confirmed).
Group Flight Reservation
Your flight information will be posted here at a later date.
Hotel Reservation
Your hotel information will be posted here at a later date.
Trip Preparation Guide
The trip preparation guide is designed to give you important information and to better prepare you for your trip. It includes a packing list, currency information, plug adapter needs, and more.
The trip preparation guide will be available here 45 - 60 days before departure.
Printable Itinerary
Approximately a week prior to your trip, a printable version of your itinerary will be available at a link here.
Contact us.
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(207) 466-1036
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Portland, ME 04101 U.S.A.