Experience two of the greatest natural attractions in Puerto Rico, all in one day!

Max Weight 240 lbs per person 425 lbs per kayak

Duration

12+ Hours approximately

About

Island Journeys has teamed up with Puerto Rico’s top bio bay operators to provide you this full-day package, bringing you the best of the East Coast! SAVE BIG and take the guesswork out of your planning with this all inclusive tour including: Round Trip Transportation, Fully Guided Rainforest Tour, and the World Famous Bio Bay Kayak Tour.

Your day will start by meeting your local guide in the morning at your accommodation or nearby meeting point. After completing all of our pick ups, we will head towards the rainforest, taking the scenic route through the North side of the island to share with you beautiful views and go over a few fun facts about the areas along the way. This relaxing sightseeing drive will take you through 4 towns of Puerto Rico before arriving to our first stop at a fresh fruit stand in the town of Luquillo. Here, your guide will pick up a variety of fresh local fruit for the tour (included), and you have the opportunity to purchase some local fritters and/or a fresh fruit smoothie. After this stop, we will continue towards Puerto Rico’s majestic Rainforest.

El Yunque is without a doubt Puerto Rico’s greatest Natural Wonder. It is the only Tropical Rainforest, and the most studied Forest, in the United States National Forest System. It is the most biologically diverse forest, hosting hundreds of plants and animals, some only found here in Puerto Rico!

After an interpretive hike through natural trails lined with beautiful flora and fauna, and some river wading, we will arrive to a hidden gem found in the heart of the rainforest. This breathtaking segment of the 29,000 acre forest is like a natural playground. Here you will have the chance to swim in the natural pools, refresh in the waterfalls, slide down an exhilarating waterslide, rope swing into the river, jump from different rock formations, and enjoy fresh local fruit with a view. Along with all of this excitement, you will also have time to simply relax to the sounds of cascading waters and take in the beauty of this very special place.

By this time you have worked up an appetite! We will make a stop for late lunch/early dinner at a local restaurant for you to enjoy Puerto Rican Cuisine and relax for a bit until it’s time for your 2nd part of your combo tour – the Bioluminescent Lagoon.

Bioluminescence is one of planet Earth’s best kept secrets. Tiny organisms called “dinoflagellates” make the water glow at night and fortunately, they have found the perfect place to live in the Fajardo Bio Bay, so we are able to experience them all year round.

Our Fajardo Bio Bay Kayak Tour begins at Las Croabas. After receiving a brief of Kayaking 101 and few safety tips, we will load up in our kayaks and head toward the Red Mangrove Forest with an amazing view of the sunset.

The Mangrove Forest is part of Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve. You will kayak approximately 30 minutes, and along the way your Eco Guides will point out the forests beautiful protected flora and fauna.

Upon arrival to Laguna Grande, the sun will set and the magic begins. The Fajardo Bio Bay Kayak Tour feels like discovering a whole new world. At every stroke of your paddle, lots of sparkles will appear in the water. The kayaks will create a swirl of light, and the fish will glow in the darkness of the water. To add to its beauty, the Fajardo Bio Bay is perfect for viewing constellations too!

We will cruise back through the mangrove channel to the departure point with your Eco Guides and the navigation lights on the kayaks leading the way. Through the darkness the air is fresh and the sounds of nature are exotic.

After kayaking back to shore enjoy complimentary snacks and water before heading back to your accommodation.

In conclusion, our Rainforest and Bio Bay Tour is simply a must!

What to Wear & Bring

You will get completely submerged in water and most likely muddy while on this tour.

⁃Comfortable hiking clothes and/or bathing suit ⁃Closed-toed shoes with good grip for hiking on wet surfaces, and that provide support (NO CROCS, SANDALS, WATER SHOES OR FLIP FLOPS) ⁃Water bottle ⁃Towel, change of clothes and dry shoes for after the tour ⁃Cash (Tour Guide gratuities not included, but appreciated) ⁃Cell phone on file (in the event we need to contact you or you need to contact us prior to the excursion)

Dinner Note: It is important that you eat a good breakfast prior to your pick up. Dinner will be around 4:00pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided on both the Rainforest and Bio Bay tour. Restaurant accepts cash or credit.

Additional Information

Restrictions This excursion is considered to be moderately difficult. It is important that you are in good physical condition in order to participate and enjoy yourself. Guests with neck or back problems, recent surgeries, pregnant women, or those who have epilepsy, heart conditions, dizziness or vertigo are not allowed to participate. Maximum weight limit is 240 lbs per person and 425 lbs per kayak. Minimum age is 8 years old. Maximum age is 70 years old. Please contact us ahead of time if you have any concerns about your health or physical condition for the excursion.

Participation Minimum This excursion requires a minimum of at least six guests requesting in order to provide the tour. In the event this minimum is not met, we will call one or two days prior to the excursion to go over alternative options (i.e. reschedule for a different date or time that has the minimum requirement, payment options for a private excursion, or cancel without penalty).

Transportation In an effort to minimize guest time on the bus, we have restricted our pick up locations to the below options:

• Pick ups from Isla Verde are at The Royal Sonesta
• Pick ups from Ocean Park are at Kasalta Bakery
• Pick ups from Condado are at San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
• Pick ups from Miramar are at Hyatt Place San Juan
• Pick ups from Old San Juan are at Pier #6 (meet in front of the Seahorse Statue)
• Pick ups from Luquillo, Fajardo and Humacao are at Walgreens Luquillo in Luquillo