Bio Bay Night Kayaking | Laguna Grande, Fajardo Weight limit is 250 lbs. per person
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103 Ratings
Fajardo
Experience the excitement of night kayaking in the Bio Bay of Laguna Grande Reserve in Fajardo. See the glowing effect created by dinoflagellates and enjoy an eco-adventure with live commentary and interpretations about the ecosystem.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Peniel Access Eco Tours - Feel the anticipation of exploring a new place, will escort you on a memorable journey to the mangrove forest of Laguna Grande where you will delight in your surroundings, kayaking at night in a beautiful water trail trough the mangrove forest of Laguna Grande Reserve.
Paddle through the mangrove forest on your way to the unique Bioluminescent Bay of Laguna Grande in Fajardo, Puerto Rico! Savor your surroundings while the sunset fades, bask in the beauty of the environment and experience the thrill of night kayaking.
Live-commentary and interpretations are offered by our tour guides who will lead and assist you all along the way.
After registration, we’ll fit you in a life vest and begin briefing the group about safety rules and 101 kayaking lessons.
• Once in the water, we’ll paddle around a mile of night kayaking experience.
• At the end of the run, some light snacks and drinking water will be at the registration table for your satisfaction.
Open on Sundays!
What's Included
- Guided Night Kayaking Eco-Adventure at the Bioluminescent Bay.
- 101 kayaking lesson included.
- Life jackets – US Coast Guard Approved.
- Chance to see nature’s bioluminescence (weather dependent).
- Engaging live-commentary in English or Spanish.
- Minimum age for participation: 6 years.
- Must be able to swim to join.
- Weight limit: maximum 250 pounds per person.
- Two-person kayaks for a shared experience.
- Waiver required prior to the tour.
What's Not Included
- Bring bug repellent for your convenience.
- Waterproof cell phone pouches are not provided.
- Gratuity is not included, but greatly appreciated.
- Pregnant women are not allowed to participate in the kayaking tour
Additional Information
The individual weight capacity is up to 250 lbs.
Add a dash of thrill to your holiday with our evening kayak expedition in the Bio Bay at Laguna Grande Reserve, Fajardo. The Bio Bay is home to tiny creatures known as dinoflagellates that emit a luminescent effect when disturbed by our oars.
What to wear?
Expect to get waterlogged from your waist downwards. Optimum attire includes light, synthetic clothes or a bathing suit. Do not stroll barefoot on the sand for safety measures.
What should I carry along?
Spare outfits, a towel, and insect repellant (just as a precaution!). Cameras are welcomed provided they are encased in a water-resistant bag or case.
What to avoid bringing or wearing?
To stay comfortable, refrain from wearing jeans or sweatpants. It is also recommended not to bring any expensive items that could possibly get wet, misplaced, or damaged.
- An Eco-Adventure – Exclusively for nature enthusiasts and outdoor aficionados.
- On-site narrative and explanations about the Ecosystem offered in English and Spanish.
- Kayaks designed for two people
- Weight limit is 250 lbs. per person.
- Pregnant women are not allowed to participate in the kayaking tour
Location
Peniel Access Eco Tours
We are located in the Kayaking Village
PR-987 Km. 6.8 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738
18.3654071,-65.6251796
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(103 Ratings)
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Abigail_l
Mar 31, 2024
A cool experience for our family - Our family of four (two adults, 13yo, 7yo) really enjoyed this experience. We have kayaked before but are not experienced by any means. The guides were super helpful and knowledgeable. It was a bit of a workout, but totally worth it! The 7 yo was nervous given how dark the excursion was navigating through the mangrove, but was enthralled once we started seeing the bioluminescence created as our paddles pushed through the water. Plan to get wet and to get a good workout in! The snack/food stand was nice to enjoy a quick beverage and bite to eat before we headed out. The description of this excursion was good and we felt well prepared for the adventure.
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Nhcindy27
Mar 16, 2024
What a blast! - What a blast! The entire staff was knowledgeable and skilled, ensuring our safety—and our great experience! Highly recommend!
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Dya_j
Feb 8, 2024
Awesome - Had a great time! The tour guides were awesome! Kayaking in the dark was the best part! You could see the bioluminescence but not as bright as I thought.
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Zabranskya
Jan 20, 2024
It was a fun experience kayaking in the dark! The - This was a very unique experience! The guides did a very good job making sure everyone was safe. It was a little disappointed because it wasn’t dark enough, but the company made accommodations by using a tarp! Fun experience!
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Rachel_r
Jan 15, 2024
Magical Experience - Kayaking is definitely a team sport, so it's helpful to come with someone you're ready to work with! We had a wonderful time especially because we embraced the feeling of bumper-kayaking at night (expect to crash into other kayaks and trees!). Once we got to the bay, it was truly magical. I recommend looking at what phase the moon is in when planning this trip to make sure you have the best chance at seeing the bioluminescent bbs. The tour guide team was fun and patient with us, and even though the tarp moment felt a little clumsy - the ability to see the bioluminescence in total darkness was really magical. We had such a lovely adventure and I'd love to do it again!
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Jayda_m
Jan 8, 2024
The tour guides were very... - The tour guides were very friendly and helpful. It was a great time and I’d recommend it! The bio bay was beautiful
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Michelle_p
Dec 27, 2023
Fun and unique adventure - We had an awesome time kayaking through the bioluminescent bay. Our guides were skilled, helpful, and entertaining. Emily was especially knowledgeable (and funny) and shared a lot of interesting information about why and how the bioluminescence occurs. Even though the moon was pretty bright, we had a fun time kayaking and we could still see the bioluminescence. The magic really happened when the guides brought out tarps to create true darkness so that we could appreciate the phenomenon. That was amazing! We were all fascinated by the individual lights like pieces of glitter. If you are in Fajardo, you should experience this.
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Megan_s
Nov 23, 2023
Super cool experience! - Amazing experience! Under the tarp the bioluminescent organisms look like fairy dust or glowing glitter.
Guides were fantastic. Garef helped us when we got stuck and gave us a tow back. Highly recommend!
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Douglas_s
Nov 18, 2023
This was amazing! The... - This was amazing! The kayaking to the bay was easy and the bioluninescent organisms were visible all the way to the bay. The glowing jellyfish were so fun, too. We didn't know we would have those there, which made it even more amazing. I don't know if they ate at the other bioluninescent bays, but there are tons of them in this one. They don't sting, so we could catch them and hold them. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. The darker the night, the better; best to go with no moon, bit go either way, they will provide tarps to see better. We went about 4 days after no moon and we were able to see them, but with the tarps they provided to put over us, it was super amazing. All the guides were great. Highly recommend this tour!!!
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Jackieo19
Apr 6, 2024
Neat unique kayak experience. Could use some improvements. - Overall it was a fun experience and very neat to see the bioluminescence. We booked on a night closer to a new moon so it’d be darker to see better. My husband couldn’t go as there’s a strictly enforced 250# limit. Be aware if you’re in an odd numbered group, you’ll be paired up with a stranger. I’m an experienced kayaker and my partner wasn’t, so it was a little bummer. I was with my kids so I kindly asked her if I can keep an eye on my minor children and for the most part I could. There were boats going through the mangroves with lights so that greatly diminished the ability to see the bioluminescence. I’d have appreciated a bit more leisurely tour thru the very dark mangroves as it’s hard to see in pitch darkness and our kayak didn’t have a glow stick attached to make sure you didn’t crash into the person ahead of you. It felt rushed at times making sure we all paddled single file as other groups were going the other way. I understand they want to maximize getting customers into this experience, but that and the large crowds detracts from the experience. It was still fun, but there could be improvements for me to give it 5 stars. Staff were nice and worked hard to make sure everyone stayed in line. Advertised this tour was 2 hrs but ours was a little less than 1.5hrs. Nice touch a snack and water at the end. I’d have loved an outdoor shower before the long trek back to our condo, but it’d prob just be more chaos. It’s not like avatar but more light up when you agitate the water. It’s still neat to do and only one of a few in the world that have this phenomenon.
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