Fajardo BioBay Kayak Tour with San Juan Roundtrip Transportation
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Don’t Stress About When or Where – We Got You! Skip the hassle of driving and let us take care of everything! With roundtrip transportation from San Juan included, all you need to do is sit back, relax, and get ready for one of Puerto Rico’s most magical adventures. Your journey begins with a comfortable ride to the coastal town of Fajardo, where our friendly guides will greet you at Las Croabas. After a quick safety briefing, you’ll paddle through serene mangrove channels into the glowing waters of Laguna Grande. As night falls, the magic begins — every stroke of your paddle sets the water sparkling with millions of glowing dinoflagellates, a natural wonder found in only a few places on Earth. Along the way, your guides will share fascinating stories about the bay’s delicate ecosystem, the mangroves, and even the historic Fajardo Lighthouse. By offering transportation, we make this unique experience easy and stress-free — so you can focus on the adventure, not the logistics.
Your experience
Stop 1
Once we pick up all our customers, we will head to our tour site to drop off all participants by the check-in area for their tour to start.
Stop 2
We will start our tour from Bahia Fajardo where travelers will follow our guide through a mangrove channel to the Bioluminescent Bay.
Stop 3
Leaving the channel and entering the lagoon by itself is a breathtaking experience! A wide expanse of gentle, rippling water surrounded by mangrove forests greets the adventurer, the mountains of the El Yunque Rainforest tower in the distance – profound tranquility envelopes all who enter!
Stop 4
Take view of the Fajardo Lighthouse, built by the Spanish in the 19th century, and of course, the incredible natural phenomenon that we’re here for – the shimmering glow of bioluminescence as you dip your paddles and glide through the sparkling water – an amazingly unique experience only found in few places on earth!
Stop 5
A wide expanse of gentle, rippling water surrounded by mangrove forests greets the adventurer, the mountains of the El Yunque Rainforest tower in the distance – profound tranquility envelopes all who enter!
Stop 6
We make our way back to the starting point through the mangrove channel.
Stop 7
We arrive back at the starting point where we will be returning all equipment.
What’s included
- Use of Kayak and Oar for duration of the tour
- Guided service
- Round-trip transportation from selected hotels in San Juan
- Safety life jacket
- Admission
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Transportation will be provided given that at least 4 participants request the service.
- Maximum weight limit of 425 lbs for each kayak.
- Maximum weight limit of 225 lbs for each participant.
- Age Requirement: Minimum age of 6 years for participation.
- Participants under 18 years of age must have and adult (18+) with them during the whole experience.
- No singles kayak available. If your group is an odd number, the single one will be riding with another single from another group.
- Health Restrictions: Not suitable for pregnant women or individuals with certain medical conditions
- Safety Gear: Life jackets and all necessary equipment are provided
- Glow factor: We cannot control sea and weather conditions, so we DO NOT WARRANTY that the glow on the bay will be present at all times. Please contact us to get further information on expected conditions.
- Pick-Up Policy: Pick up starts 2 hours to 3 hours prior to the selected tour schedule depending on the amount of stops the driver must complete. Your timely pick-up is important to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests. Please be ready at the main entrance of your designated pick-up location at the relative pick-up time. Your driver will wait up to 5 minutes before proceeding to the next location. If you miss your pick-up, you will be responsible for making your own way to the tour site to join the experience. We recommend planning ahead and being ready a few minutes early to avoid missing the adventure!
- THE TOUR'S STARTING TIME MAY BE UP TO 45 MINUTES BEFORE OR AFTER THAN THE ONLINE SCHEDULE DUE TO CHANGES IN THE SUNSET AND SEASON
- ✨ Bioluminescence & Natural Conditions Disclaimer
- The bioluminescent glow is a natural phenomenon and its intensity varies daily due to environmental conditions beyond our control. Factors such as rainfall, tides, moon phases and brightness, cloud cover, water temperature, seasonal changes, sargassum, water clarity, and other natural events may affect the visibility and brightness of the glow.
- While our tour is commonly known as a "Bio Bay Night Kayak Tour," the experience is designed to offer much more than the bioluminescence itself. Guests will enjoy a guided nighttime adventure featuring the peaceful atmosphere of the lagoon, the surrounding ecosystem, the night sky, and the unique experience of kayaking in Puerto Rico after dark.
- Because bioluminescence is a naturally occurring phenomenon, we cannot guarantee the intensity of the glow or that it will be visible during your visit. In certain conditions, our guides may provide tarps or other light-blocking materials to help guests better observe any available glow by reducing surrounding light pollution. However, the use of these materials does not guarantee visibility of the bioluminescence.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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