Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Adventure

Don't let your day end when the sun goes down. We offer relaxing kayak tours at sunset that lead to the fascinating Laguna Grande in the town of Fajardo. Under a blanket of the night sky and the historical lighthouse of Fajardo, you can touch the waters that glow with Bioluminescence Organisms. The activity will start at sunset in the small fishing village of Las Croabas. Tour includes kayaks, lifejackets, refreshments and two to three guides, depending on group size.

Take this evening kayak tour after the sun goes down to enjoy a peaceful kayak adventure into Laguna Grande. You can enjoy views of the only U.S. Tropical Rainforest that stands majestically in the background.

Special Schedule Notes

This tour does not operate on Good Friday, July 4, July 25, Thanksgiving Day, December 24, 25 & 31 or January 1.

This tour is not available during Full Moon periods each month. To order the Full Moon tour, please choose Full Moon Kayak Eco Adventure Tour in Puerto Rico.

Hotel Pick-Ups

Pickups are available in San Juan only. You must choose the "with transportation" option to be picked up in San Juan for this tour. PLEASE NOTE: SAN JUAN IS APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS FROM THE SITE OF THE KAYAK ADVENTURE, SO THE PICKUP TIME WILL BE AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE THE TOUR TIME.

Tour Details

You will be outfitted with all the needed gear which includes: double kayaks, backrest, paddles with leashes, PFD's (Lifejackets) and two to three Guide Kayaks with all needed safety equipment, lights and refreshments. Your guides then make sure you have the necessary Botanical insect repellant as well as a brief course in kayak 101 safety training which covers all aspects of the tour and operation of your kayak.

You will then head across a small fisherman's cove to the entrance of Las Cabezas de San Juan Reserve. Here, you enter a mystical channel that leads to a peaceful place where the mangroves create natural tunnels and the sights and sounds of nature surround them. Along this 30-minute paddle, your lead Guide will be stopping to give commentary on the following points of interest:

~ Mangrove forest and the different species
~ Bird life that inhabits the area
~ Aquatic marine life that use the lagoon as an estuary
~ Information on reptiles such as Tree Iguanas
~ Rainforest and its role for the lagoon
~ Lighthouse History

At this point, the group will enter the lagoon called Laguna Grande (large lagoon). Here, the paddle is along the edge of the mangrove forest as you watch and listen for movement in the mangrove trees. Look for the beautiful Great White egret, brown pelican, 35 species of warblers, great blue heron & yellow crowned night heron - all the while hoping to catch a glimpse of a shooting star.

This will lead the tour to a break point were beautiful views of the Rainforest and the lighthouse of Fajardo accompany interpretation of the natural area along with good conversations. At this point, you will be about one hour into the tour and, under a blanket of stars, the group will start itw return to the departure site. This takes about 30 minutes. Snacks and refreshments are provided at the end of the tour.

Important Notes:

~ This activity is a "No Swimming" activity under DNRA 7241.
~ No one under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be permitted to partake in the activity.
~ No children under the age of six years allowed.
~ Combined weight of each pair of participants in a kayak may not exceed 500 pounds.
~ Activity is semi-athletic.
~ This tour is not suggested for people with fears of the dark, water, or those who have the following health concerns: heart conditions, back problems or ladies 6 months and further in pregnancy.

Tour provides for optional hotel pick-up and drop-off at San Juan hotels. There is a six person minimum for this tour to operate. You may be required to wait for confirmation until we have met the minimum number required for the tour to depart. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-750-2990.