Puerto Rico · CANOES & KAYAKS
The 15 best kayak trips you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
See San Juan’s Condado city lights at sunset in a clear LED kayak, with glow paint, a small-group guide, and a short scenic paddle.
“Me and my boyfriend Had soo much fun doing kayaking together i would recommend to everyone i have meet some lovely people there that are now my best friends!”
Night kayak from Las Croabas to Laguna Grande in Fajardo, paddling mangroves and watching the bioluminescent glow in Laguna Grande.
“It is something you won’t imagine until you actually see it. It is kind of difficut to do the kayaking in the dark, but the experience it is worth it at the end.”
Kayak through Fajardo mangroves to a bioluminescent lagoon. Short 2-hour adventure with tarps, safety gear, and guides.
“This is a must-do experience in Puerto Rico! Luis was very helpful and attentive when checking us in and made sure to answer any questions we had. There were four tour guides on our trip- William, Jose, Jason, and Julio. They were very experienced and made us feel safe the entire time by having one in the front of the group, one in the back, and two in the middle to keep an eye on each kayak. It was very well organized and the safety features as well as general kayaking tips were explained in a way that made us confident and comfortable. Although they could not control how bright…”
Paddle into Fajardo’s Laguna Grande bio bay, guided by a marine biologist through mangroves, then watch living light fade into stars.
“There is nothing to see in the bay. Complete waste of time. Very hard to kayak in the dark with so many novices”
Morning clear kayak on Condado Lagoon in San Juan. Glass-bottom views, wildlife spotting, and free photos, guided by locals.
“Amanda was the best guide! She made sure we saw the fish, iguanas, and manatees! She talked to us about the animals we saw and about Puerto Rico. As a solo kayaker, I felt very comfortable on the tour with Amanda as a guide.”
After-dark kayaking in Vieques Mosquito Bay with clear-bottom kayaks, expert guides, and a calm, guided paddle through glowing water.
“Abelario and Abby where very professional and knowledgeable about the water. They made the trip unforgettable.”
Hike El Yunque then kayak at night in Bioluminescent Bay. Pickup, safety gear, and a long full-day adventure in Puerto Rico.
“This was a great hike! We had the tour guide Hannah and she did a phenomenal job of explaining what we were seeing in the rainforest, making sure everyone was safe and comfortable with the activities we were doing! The water activities were a lot of fun and the scenery was gorgeous. A must do tour in Puerto Rico.”
Night kayak in Vieques BioBay with gear and guidance, plus a sunset shoreline break. Overnight stay on Vieques is required.
“Amazing experience and Adel was awesome! Exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend when in Esperanza!”
Bioluminescent Bay night kayaking in Fajardo. Glide through mangroves to Laguna Grande, see glowing plankton, with guided coaching and snacks.
“This tour was extremely overcrowded and honestly very disappointing. There were far too many kayaks on the water at once, making it chaotic and difficult to enjoy. Instead of taking in the bioluminescence, we spent most of the time trying Read more”
Paddle a clear kayak through Mosquito Bay’s glowing water in Vieques, guided by AliKei Adventures, 1.5 hours, $60.
“Fantastic! I haven’t been to the bio bay since they allowed you to swim in it! The clear kayaks were such a cool experience and perfect for our family. Alexi was an amazing guide, so knowledgeable and fun. I highly recommend booking with AliKei Adventures!”
Sunset biobay kayaking in Fajardo with a marine biologist, mangrove paddling, and tarp light control, plus snacks and bug spray.
“The biobay was super active and the planetary alignment was a super bonus! The guides were informative.”
Evening kayak from San Juan to Laguna Grande to see bioluminescent waters in Puerto Rico mangroves, with transport and gear included.
“Unfortunately our experience was outweighed by a thunderstorm in the middle of the river so that put a damper on it. However, our tour guides were amazing and made sure we made it back safely. I would not recommend this tour in the rain.”
Night kayak in Puerto Rico’s Laguna Grande mangroves with transport from San Juan, bioluminescent plankton, and guided eco-adventure.
“Pros: transportation offered and convenient, air conditioned too. Organized and very friendly service. Kayaking felt safe and was not super vigorous. Guides informative Cons. Bit buggy when not moving both on land and in the water. Transport was an hour and a bit bumpy. We’d never done anything like this so we didn’t know what to expect. In my head I’m picturing a glowing bay. Apparently the bioluminescence doesn’t happen unless you agitate the water so you only see it when you paddle or put your hand in to move the water around. Still quite cool. Be aware it is VERY dark especially on the way back. We liked that…”
Night kayak in Fajardo’s Laguna Grande Bio Bay. Paddle through mangroves, learn the science, and see bioluminescence with a tarp.
“Located perfectly at the entrance of the mangrove, saves you the effort of not having to kayak across strong currents. The tour was fun and informative, with the guides giving clear instructions to navigate through the mangroves.”
Full-day Puerto Rico trio: El Yunque walk and views, Luquillo kiosks beach time, then night kayaking for bioluminescent Laguna Grande.
“the the guides were amazing! raphael was our tour guide in the rainforest. he made the experience educational and was hilariously funny! aj, nitshy, emily and joe were our guides on the kayak. they got us pumped up and were awesome!”
Pick the day first, then pick the tour that does it best.
