El Conquistador Resort Dates of Program

Company Name:
Maritime Law 2013 Convention & Maritime Law IIDM
Hotel:
El Conquistador Resort
Dates of Program:
TBD (October 29 – November 3, 2013)
Bio-Bay Kayaking at Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve (EVENING TOUR ONLY)
Do not let your trip end without exploring the top bioluminescent waters in the world. Our relaxing kayak tour at sunset
will take you to the fascinating lagoon at Las Cabezas de San Juan. You will see the historical lighthouse of Fajardo, and
also touch the waters that glow with single-celled dinoflagellate organisms. Your excursion begins by kayaking across
Las Croabas bay, through a winding mangrove river, and finally into the bio-bay. Our professional tour staff will guide
you throughout the entire tour. You will receive a life jacket, flashlight, safety briefing and kayaking instructions from
one of our experienced tour guides. Refreshments, towels and light snacks will be provided.
Excursion Details – From El Conquistador Resort & Conference Center
Itinerary:
2 Sessions Offered:
(6:30pm or 8:30pm)
Assemble in Hotel Marina (in front of Ballyhoo Rest)
Depart Hotel Marina
Arrive at Kayaking Site
Kayaking tour
Total length of activity:
Transfer time to activity:
Attire:
Level of Difficulty:
Age Limit:
Depart back to Hotel (approx.)
Arrive at Hotel (approx.)
2 hours (approximately)
0:05 minutes (approximately) each way
Recommend swim suite, t-shirt, shorts and water shoes.
Bring a towel and bug spray. Do not wear any jewelry.
6:15pm/ 8:15pm
6:30pm/ 8:30pm
(time may vary to season)
6:35pm/ 8:35pm
6:35 – 8:25pm
8:35pm – 10:25pm
8:30pm/ 10:30pm
8:35pm/ 10:35pm
Height/Weight Limit:
Moderate to high
8 years and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult.
350 pounds
Minimum:
6 guests per session
Maximum:
Cost per person:
Includes:
30 guests total per session
$74.50 per person
Plus 15% Service Fee
GSI dispatch staff, round trip transportation, kayak and safety gear rental, guides, and
refreshments after tour.
Las Cabezas de San Juan (El Faro Lighthouse) Tour
On the northeastern tip of the island in the municipality of Fajardo we find Las Cabezas de San Juan Natural Reserve.
Located on 445 acres of land acquired and maintained by The Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico, the reserve is
named after three promontories that jut out into the Northern Atlantic – “cabeza” meaning headland. The main tour
is a two-hour trolley ride that guides you along the reserve with three stops of interest. Among those are the
boardwalk trail through a mangrove forest, Playa Lirios, and El Faro de Fajardo. Situated on the highest point of Cape
San Juan, the stone building was the second lighthouse erected on the island by the Spanish. Officially lit on May 2,
1882, it has been operating uninterrupted to this day.
Excursion Details – From El Conquistador Resort & Conference Center
Itinerary:
Level of Difficulty:
Health Concerns:
Age Limit:
Height/Weight Limit:
Assemble in the lobby
Depart Hotel
Tour of Las Cabezas Reserve (2 hours)
Depart Las Cabezas Reserve
Arrive Hotel
3 hours (approximately)
7-10 minutes
Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and
sunscreen.
Low
n/a
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
n/a
Minimum:
18 guests per bus
Maximum:
Maximum on Tour:
Cost per person:
Includes:
Optional Enhancement:
24 guests per bus
80 guests
$45.00 per person
plus 15% service fee
Round trip transportation and GSI dispatch staff, museum entrance fee & docent/ guide.
Refreshment: bottles of water & soda on the bus @ $5.00 +15% per person.
Group Lunch: Can be arranged at a one of the many restaurants in the City (Please
inquire)
Total length of activity:
Transfer time to activity:
Attire:
TOURS NOT OFFERED MONDAY OR TUESDAY
1:00pm
1:15pm
1:30pm – 3:30pm (approx.)
4:00pm (approx.)
4:15pm
Puerto Rico Museum of Art and Old San Juan Shopping or Historical Tour
Are you looking for a little quiet culture in the heart of San Juan? The PR Museum of Art (MAPR) is a 130,000-squarefoot neoclassical building from the 1920s formerly known as the San Juan Municipal Hospital. It is one of the biggest
museums in the Caribbean and a local house for collections from the 17th century. The journey start by a guided tour
by one of the museum docents, starting with the ground floor devoted to classic art work. One wing contains a
gallery with paintings, wood carvings and religious articles from the 17th to 19th centuries. The opposite wing’s
gallery has more recent works from 1930-1960. After this artistic adventure, we are headed to Old San Juan – the
oldest city in the US. Guests will have an opportunity to do some shopping and have lunch on their own. A popular
option is to have our staff pre-arrange lunch at one of Old San Juan’s fine restaurants.
Excursion Details – From El Conquistador Resort & Conference Center
Itinerary:
Level of Difficulty:
Health Concerns:
Age Limit:
Height/Weight Limit:
Assemble in the lobby
Depart Hotel
Arrive Museum of Art (MAPR)
Tour of Museum
Bus transfer from MAPR to Old San Juan
Shopping & Lunch
Depart Old San Juan
Arrive Hotel
6-7 hours (approximately)
1:15 hours (approximately)
Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and
sunscreen.
Low
n/a
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
n/a
Minimum:
18 guests per bus
Maximum:
Cost per person:
Includes:
Optional Enhancement:
Subject to availability
$68.00 per person
plus 15% service fee
Round trip transportation and GSI dispatch staff, museum entrance fee & docent/ guide.
Refreshment: bottles of water & soda on the bus @ $5.00 +15% per person.
Group Lunch: Can be arranged at a one of the many restaurants in the City (Please
inquire)
Total length of activity:
Transfer time to activity:
Attire:
8:45am
9:00am
10:15am (approx.)
10:30am – 12:30pm
12:30pm – 12:40pm
12:40pm-2:30pm
3:00pm
4:30pm (approx.)
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES
1
Old San Juan Historical Walking Tour with Shopping
We’ve designed this tour for culture and history enthusiasts who like to get up close to the sites and examine the
past first-hand. Knowledgeable step-aboard guides will take your party to Old San Juan-the oldest city in the U.S.
There, they’ll be able to stroll through Old Spanish cathedrals and forts such as San Cristobal, where they’ll see and
learn how the Spanish built and defended their city. Afterwards, they’ll have an opportunity to do some shopping
and have lunch on their own. A popular option is to have our staff pre-arrange lunch at one of Old San Juan’s fine
restaurants.
Excursion Details – From El Conquistador Resort & Conference Center
Itinerary:
Total length of activity:
Transfer time to activity:
Attire:
Level of Difficulty:
Health Concerns:
Age Limit:
Height/Weight Limit:
Assemble in the lobby
Depart Hotel
Arrive Old San Juan
Tour of the City (Including Fort San Cristobal)
Shopping & Lunch
Depart Old San Juan
Arrive Hotel
6-7 hours (approximately)
1 hour (approximately)
Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and sunscreen.
Low
n/a
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
n/a
Minimum:
18 guests per bus
Maximum:
Cost per person:
Includes:
Optional Enhancement:
200+ guests total. Varies depending on group size.
$60.00 per person
Plus 15% service charge
Round trip transportation, steps aboard guide, Fort entrance fee, and GSI dispatch staff.
Refreshment: bottles of water & soda at bus @ $5.00 +15% per person
Group Lunch: Can be arranged at a one of the many restaurants in the City (Please
inquire)
Revised 1/3/13
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8:45am
9:00am
10:15am (approx.)
10:15 am – 12:00pm
12:00pm-2:45pm
3:00pm
4:30pm (approx.)
GSI Proposal
2
El Yunque Rainforest Walking Tour
Named after the good Indian spirit, Yuquiyu, and shelter to the Taino Indians for 200 years, El Yunque is the only
tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System. Spanning 28,000 acres and reaching an elevation of 3,624 feet,
the area receives over 100 billion gallons of rainfall each year. In El Yunque you will see many unique sights and hear
many unique sounds unsurpassed by any of the natural wonders. Breathtaking views of feathery ferns, thick ropelike
vines, white tuberoses, ginger, miniature orchids and some 240 different species of trees are in abundance
throughout the area. Home to the Puerto Rican parrot, El Yunque is also a bird sanctuary and you can hear the
wondrous strains of these birds harmonizing with the tiny, inch-long coqui’s prevalent to Puerto Rico. Splashing falls
and cool shaded pools complement the total enhancement of the forest. For groups who like to include a relaxing
stroll along with their ride, we will provide knowledgeable step-aboard guides and staff, who will take your party on a
scenic 30 to 45 minute walk along one of may trails, while pointing out the splendor of the surroundings for photo
opportunities or just pure enjoyment. . Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots. Don’t forget to bring along a towel
and an extra T-shirt.
Excursion Details – From El Conquistador Resort & Conference Center
Itinerary:
AM & PM Sessions Offered:
(9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm)
Assemble in the lobby
Depart Hotel
8:45am/ 12:45pm
9:00am/ 1:00pm
9:30am/ 1:30pm
9:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 4:30pm
12:30pm/ 4:30pm
1:00pm/ 5:00pm
Total length of activity:
Transfer time to activity:
Attire:
Level of Difficulty:
Health Concerns
Age Limit:
Height/Weight Limit:
Arrive El Yunque (approx.)
Tour of the Forest
(includes 2 - 3 bus stops, and `1 hour walking trail
Depart the Forest
Arrive Hotel (approx.)
4 hours (approximately)
30 minutes (approximately)
Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and sunscreen.
Low - Moderate
n/a
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
n/a
Minimum:
18 guests per bus
Maximum:
Cost per person:
Includes:
Optional Enhancement:
Varies depending on group size
$48.00 per person
Plus 15% service
Round trip transportation, step aboard guide and GSI dispatch staff.
Bottled water and soda on buses $5.00 + 15% per person
Group lunch can be arranged at a local restaurant near the Rainforest, please inquire.
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GSI Proposal
Revised 1/3/13
El Yunque Rainforest Hiking Tour
El Yunque Rain Forest is the only rain forest in the U.S. National Forest System. El Yunque named after the good
Taino spirit Yukiyu receives over 100 billion gallons of annual rainfall and harbors 240 tree species. Rivers and
trickling streams collect into gentle pools of rainwater as millions of tiny inch-long frogs called coqui, found only in
Puerto Rico sing their sweet lullabies. After a scenic drive to the start-off point and a brief orientation by one of our
experienced step-aboard guides, you will commence on an exhilarating 1 ½ hour hike through the wilderness of the
rain forest. The actual hike will be held on marked U.S. Forest Service trails. All our guides are experienced hikers,
who are familiar with the trails and areas.
Excursion Details – From El Conquistador Resort & Conference Center
Itinerary:
AM & PM Sessions Offered:
Assemble in the lobby
Depart Hotel
8:45am/ 12:15pm
9:00am/ 12:30pm
9:30am/ 1:00pm
9:30am – 1:30pm
1:00pm – 5:00pm
1:30pm/ 5:00pm
2:00pm/ 5:30pm
Level of Difficulty:
Health Concerns:
Age Limit:
Height/Weight Limit:
Arrive El Yunque (approx.)
Tour of the Forest
(includes 2 - 3 bus stops, and `2 hour hiking trail
Depart the Forest
Arrive Hotel (approx.)
5 hours (approximately)
30 minutes (approximately)
Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, swim suite, and
sunscreen.
Moderate - High
n/a
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
n/a
Minimum:
18 guests
Maximum:
Cost per person:
Includes:
Optional Enhancement:
Varies deepening on group size
$58.00 per person
Round trip transportation, step aboard guide, and dispatch staff.
Bottled water and soda on buses $5.00 + 15% service fee per person.
Group lunch can be arranged at a local restaurant near the Rainforest, please inquire.
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GSI Proposal
(9am-2pm or 12:30pm-5:30pm)
Total length of activity:
Transfer time to activity:
Attire:
Revised 1/3/13