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Puerto Rico: Island Ecology and Community
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A 6-day Puerto Rico tour built around field...
Overview
- Duration:4 days 3 nights
- Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: New York City
Itinerary
Arrive in New York - Manhattan Walk and Times SquareDay 1
DAY 1: HOME - NEW YORK
- Welcome: Welcome to New York City! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival.
- Manhattan Walk: Discover different neighborhoods of Manhattan by foot or bus with your Tour Director.
- Times Square: Enjoy some leisure time in Times Square.
- Dinner: Dinner in a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Overnight accommodation in New Jersey.
NY Hall of Science, Ellis Island and Empire State BuildingDay 2
DAY 2: NEW YORK
- Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
- NYSCI: Visit NYSCI - New York City interactive science center.
- Ellis Island: Embark on a cruise to see Ellis Island and the Immigration Museum as well as the Statue of Liberty - departing from Battery Park.
- Lower Manhattan: Discover Lower Manhattan - see the Financial District, Chinatown, Little Italy, and South Street Seaport.
- Empire State Building: Admire the view from the Empire State Building.
- Dinner: Dinner in a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Overnight accommodation in New Jersey.
American Museum of Natural History and Central ParkDay 3
DAY 3: NEW YORK
- Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
- Natural History Museum: Visit the American Museum of Natural History - one of the largest museums in the world with 47 permanent exhibition halls. Make sure to take a look at the Dinosaurs Hall!
- Central Park: Discover Central Park with your Prometour Tour Director.
- Dinner: Dinner in a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Overnight accommodation in New Jersey.
Museum of Illusions and Return HomeDay 4
DAY 4: NEW YORK - HOME
- Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
- Museum of Illusions: Enter the fascinating world of illusion at the Museum of Illusions - filled with intriguing visual, sensory, and educational experiences. Nothing is what it seems!
- Departure: Say goodbye to your Prometour Tour Director and head back home!
Overview
- Duration:4 days 3 nights
- Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: New York City
Itinerary
Arrive in New York - Manhattan Walk and Times SquareDay 1
DAY 1: HOME - NEW YORK
- Welcome: Welcome to New York City! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival.
- Manhattan Walk: Discover different neighborhoods of Manhattan by foot or bus with your Tour Director.
- Times Square: Enjoy some leisure time in Times Square.
- Dinner: Dinner in a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Overnight accommodation in New Jersey.
NY Hall of Science, Ellis Island and Empire State BuildingDay 2
DAY 2: NEW YORK
- Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
- NYSCI: Visit NYSCI - New York City interactive science center.
- Ellis Island: Embark on a cruise to see Ellis Island and the Immigration Museum as well as the Statue of Liberty - departing from Battery Park.
- Lower Manhattan: Discover Lower Manhattan - see the Financial District, Chinatown, Little Italy, and South Street Seaport.
- Empire State Building: Admire the view from the Empire State Building.
- Dinner: Dinner in a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Overnight accommodation in New Jersey.
American Museum of Natural History and Central ParkDay 3
DAY 3: NEW YORK
- Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
- Natural History Museum: Visit the American Museum of Natural History - one of the largest museums in the world with 47 permanent exhibition halls. Make sure to take a look at the Dinosaurs Hall!
- Central Park: Discover Central Park with your Prometour Tour Director.
- Dinner: Dinner in a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Overnight accommodation in New Jersey.
Museum of Illusions and Return HomeDay 4
DAY 4: NEW YORK - HOME
- Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
- Museum of Illusions: Enter the fascinating world of illusion at the Museum of Illusions - filled with intriguing visual, sensory, and educational experiences. Nothing is what it seems!
- Departure: Say goodbye to your Prometour Tour Director and head back home!
Learning Objectives
Analyze the science of immigration and American identity through the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, examining how over 12 million immigrants entered the United States between 1892 and 1954.
Investigate the natural history of Earth and life on our planet through the American Museum of Natural History – one of the largest museums in the world with 47 permanent halls including the iconic Dinosaurs Hall.
Evaluate the principles of visual perception, neuroscience, and sensory processing through the Museum of Illusions, examining how the brain interprets and misinterprets visual information.
Compare the interactive STEM learning approach of the New York Hall of Science with the collection-based approach of the American Museum of Natural History, examining how different institutions make science accessible.
Develop scientific curiosity and observational skills through hands-on exploration at NYSCI, and an aerial view of New York City from the Empire State Building Observatory connecting urban geography to science.
Tour maps
Landmark Highlights
- Times Square and Manhattan neighborhood discovery.
- NY Hall of Science (NYSCI): New York City interactive science center.
- Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty Cruise: Departing from Battery Park.
- Lower Manhattan: Financial District, Chinatown, Little Italy, and South Street Seaport.
- Empire State Building Observatory.
- American Museum of Natural History: 47 permanent exhibition halls including the Dinosaurs Hall.
- Central Park.
- Museum of Illusions: Visual, sensory, and educational experiences exploring optical illusions and perception.
Frequently asked questions
Will my group be combined with another school group?
No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.
Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.
Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.
How does Prométour support teachers with planning?
We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.
Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.
Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.
Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.
Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.
When will our travel dates be confirmed?
Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.
How does Prométour support our group during the trip?
With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.
What are Prométour's cancellation fees?
When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.
Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.
In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.
In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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