Hike El Yunque and Kayak Bio Bay

Experience the beauty of El Yunque Rainforest and the magic of the Bio Bay in Puerto Rico. Hike to natural pools and waterfalls, then kayak through bioluminescent waters. Lunch included.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • El Yunque National Forest - Get adventurous, get muddy and get off the paved trail! Hike to explore different zones of the rain forest and enjoy beautiful views, natural pools and the Atlantic Ocean. Once we arrive to the skirts of El Yunque we will start with a 25-30 minute journey on a river-wading and rock scaling path to the river. You will…
What's Included
  • USCG certified lifejackets
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Guidance from a certified tour guide
  • Access to first aid equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for tour guide not included, but greatly appreciated
  • Lunch
  • Additional fee for pick ups outside of San Juan will apply (Dorado, Bayamon, Rio Grande, Fajardo, Humacao)
Additional Information

Please read carefully for all safety requirements and limitations for this tour before booking. This is a moderate to strenuous activity that may not be suitable for everyone.
If you’re seeking an active way to experience Puerto Rico’s native environment, seize the opportunity with this combo adventure from San Juan! It includes a nature hike that will…

Location
El Yunque National Forest
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Elizabeth_m
Jul 16, 2025
Na - It can be very slippery so watch your steps. The guides were wonderful, and watchful for the group. We had 11 family members from 9 to 68 in ages.
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Shivakruthi_k
Jul 1, 2025
Amazing experience. 10/10 recommend - Amazing experience with Jason. Got amazing photos/videos and he encouraged me to do things I’ve never done like cliff jumping and water slides all while ensuring I was comfortable and safe. He explained all the flora and fauna on the way and always had a smile and high energy. 10/10 recommend to anyone! The bio tour was also amazing.
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Cecelia_r
Jun 27, 2025
El Yunque & Bio Bay Kayak Tour – A Must-Do Adventure! 🌿🌊✨ - Be prepared to SWEAT – but in the best way possible! Our El Yunque and Bio Bay Kayak Tour was an unforgettable day packed with nature, adrenaline, and awe-inspiring sights. We were lucky to have Jason and Felix guide us through the El Yunque portion – they were a fantastic, energetic, and super engaging team who made the whole experience both fun and informative. From rock climbing and a natural water slide to cliff jumping and a rope swing, the day was full of thrilling options – but don’t worry if you’re not up for all of it. Jason and Felix were incredibly accommodating and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included, no matter their fitness level. Now for the Bio Bay Kayak Tour – a magical but slightly challenging experience. The group is guided together regardless of experience level, so PACK YOUR PATIENCE and be prepared for a little chaos on the water. You may find yourself bumping into trees or other kayaks along the narrow mangrove channels – it's all part of the adventure! Glow sticks are provided on each kayak for visibility, but it gets VERY DARK and navigating can be tricky. If you can, bring a headlamp to help guide your way. Despite the bumps and turns, once you reach the glowing bay, it’s absolutely worth it. Highly recommend this tour for anyone seeking adventure, natural beauty, and a little bit of magic under the stars.
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Robert_s
Jun 26, 2025
Great adventure with a... - Great adventure with a wonderful guide also loved the amazing plants and flowers . Very well organized . Liked the extra safety of helmets
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Sharonmk7198ea
Jun 19, 2025
Highly recommend!!! - Amazing! Guides were great. Experience was amazing! Got to see and do a lot in one day which worked well and was worth the day. If you want to get a lot done in one day, this excursion is for you!
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Christine_s
Jun 17, 2025
Excellent day and Mystical experience - We had Andrea as our tour guide last year and she was AMAZING! She thought about our safety, and made sure to celebrate my coming birthday with everyone singing in the van! We had great conversations and experiences! Another awesome person who they call Tarzan helped navigate us as well along the water slide and helped me quite a bit. Major kudos for an excellent adventure!
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Shaohsuan_h
Jun 10, 2025
A wonderful tour for nature and outdoor activities lovers who stayed in San Juan - It was a fantastic experience especially for the activities in El Yunque. The tour guide who is also the driver is knowledgeable and took good care of every participant. I recommend the activities between rocks, cliffs, and river. The guide provided life jackets and helmets so it’s safe to do these activities. During hiking, participants need a little rock-climbing and walking in the rivers. Even not joining water activities, everyone would get wet on the way. A pair of non-slip and closed toes shoes is needed. Bio Bay kayaking, needs paddling for about 1 hour . This time we only saw little glowing sprinkles by splashing water underneath big black cloths, probably because of almost full moon night or other reasons. It will be better not to have big expectations for seeing lots glowing algae to join kayaking in BioBay during moonlight Many mosquitoes there. Even they provided mosquito repellent, still lots of mosquitoes.
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Wilfrido_c
Jun 2, 2025
First time at El Yunque - My experience was great! Our tour guide Jason was very friendly, attentive & informative. He made every bit of the experience amazing and fun. It was mine & my best friend Fransheska’s first time visiting El Yunque even though we were both born here & have visited plenty of times. Our group was awesome & we’d recommend this tour to anyone.
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Olivia_l
Jun 30, 2025
Don't forget your water shoes! - I will try to answer all the questions I had about this before going! Overall, we had an amazing time on the rainforest tour and bioluminescent bay kayaking tour. It ended up being the highlight of our trip. The reason this review is 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the lack of information available beforehand, which can leave you feeling unprepared. The only reason we ended up being adequately prepared is because we did a deep dive of the reviews, both good and bad, and erred on the side of caution with all of the things we brought with us for the day. El Yunque Rainforest Tour I think our tour guide tried to pick us up at our room of the hotel, but we were waiting in the lobby so he ended up calling us to let us know he was there. On this tour, the hike is at max, 1 mile total (out and back). Yes there is mud, and depending on how rainy it is, it could be a lot or just a thin layer. If you want to participate in any of the water activities (water slide, cliff jump, rope swing), you will need to walk through water up to your waist. That means your shoes are fully submerged and your clothes will get wet, and stay that way for the rest of the time there. Biggest recommendation is to complete the tour and hike in water shoes, and bring an extra pair of shoes to change into afterwards. You will do some "rock climbing", but the tour guides will show you where to place your feet and help you up when needed. You leave all your belongings on the bus, so really no need to travel as light as possible as advised. Bring at least 1 change of clothes and a towel as there will be an opportunity to change at lunch. You will sit on the bus back wet, but it is only about a 20 minute drive to the lunch kiosks. If you're looking for a true tour of the rainforest with lots of flora and fauna, this is not it. This tour you see a small trail and they point out a few things, but it is definitely aimed at people looking for "experiences" and not necessarily nature. Lunch You will be dropped at a lunch spot that has approximately 60 food kiosks. Majority are restaurants where you can sit inside and have a bathroom to change your clothes. The restaurant your tour guide will recommend had some of the best food we had during our entire stay. There are also drink booths, ice cream, and a beach to walk along behind the kiosks. A different bus will pick you up from lunch, so don't worry about sitting on a wet seat from the morning tour. Bioluminescent Kayaking There is a bathroom when you arrive so you can change if necessary. Once again, you'll be able to leave all of your belongings on the bus. Your guides will start the tour orientation relatively quickly after getting everyone signed in. You will enter the kayaks from inside the water, so you walk out about waist high again. Depending on how tall you are your clothes may get wet, but your shoes will be submerged. Put your water shoes from the morning back on! If you have any experience kayaking, try to be in the front of the line or you will get stuck behind people figuring it out for the first time. Once at the lagoon, your tour guides will look for a good spot to see the algae glow. You may not be able to see it as much as social media would have you believe, and depending on how dark it is you will likely need to use the tarp provided by your tour guides to see much. Really tuck the tarp around yourself and block out the light for the best views! The day definitely took a good 12 hours. As long as you are prepared, it is an excellent value for the money. Bring a change of shoes for the best experience :)
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Isabelle_d
Jun 3, 2025
Two unique experiences wrapped up into one... but with some surprises - We were picked up at our hotel at 8:30. The guides for the first portion of our tour kept up the energy and treated everyone like family. Our time spent in El Yunque was an absolutely incredible experience. This adventure is for you if you love nature, aren't afraid to get dirty, and are a thrill-seeker. We went down a natural water slide, cliff jumped, & swung on a rope like Tarzan into the water below. There were quite a few other groups going through the same areas, but none of this interupted our tour. The guides took pictures & videos of us so we could be in the moment. We were able to send ourselves any of the photos & videos we wanted from their iPad when we left the Rainforest. Everything about the El Yunque tour was amazing! After the Rainforest, we were taken to a restaurant that was pretty good. The reason I gave 4 stars is because of the time in-between our tours. We were dropped off at Luquillo beach which is beautiful & a great way to spend our time, but we weren't prepared for it. We were told to come back to the same spot in an hour and a half to be picked up by our guides for the second part of our tour, the bio bay at Laguna Grande. Bespoke did not communicate with us when our tour guides were an hour late. We stood there waiting until finally one of us called the company. They did not respond to me through viator so I would not recommend communicating with them through the app or website. Just call their number from Google if you have any questions or concerns. When we were finally picked up, we were taken about 30 minutes to the bio bay kayak tour. This tour was done through a different company. Bespoke just transported us there. This transportation was a key reason why my boyfriend & I picked this tour since we flew to PR & did not have our own transportation here. The kayak tour company, Puerto Rico Eco Tours, did a great job overall. They were very helpful when we had to navigate through the mangroves at night. Please learn to kayak prior to this tour because it holds up the rest of the group when you don't know what you're doing. Be prepared for it to be quite buggy, but there is bug spray available for you to use when you arrive. The guides had tarps to help us see the bioluminescent microorganisms glow when we disturbed the water. Our day was full of unforgettable experiences, but we were definitely very tired by the end.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).