PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico's standouts.
The 10 best canoes & kayaks tours in Puerto Rico, side by side. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Paddle under San Juan’s Condado Lagoon lights on a clear kayak with LEDs and glow paint for a chill 1-hour tour.
“Our trip was cancelled thru e-bike and Kayak booking # 1332675207. We need to request a refund as per e-bike. They could not get a night permit”
Night kayak in Fajardo through mangroves to Laguna Grande, where plankton glow. 2 hours, gear and snacks included.
“Super fun! We kayaked out to the ocean and looked at the bioluminescence and constellations and different animals in the water. had a great time”
Kayak Laguna Grande in Fajardo at night for Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent glow, with safety gear, snacks, and tarp viewing.
“You need to go into this activity with the correct expectations. The kayaks are very comfortable and the guide gave very good instructions. The kayaking was actually not very strenuous and it is really cool to kayak in the evening through the Read more”
Paddle through Fajardo’s mangroves at dusk and watch Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bay light up Laguna Grande from the water.
“Absolutely awesome. Quiet and relaxing tour where you get to see bioluminescence and constellations. Lovely and friendly guides, even provided some snacks after. Super worth it for our big group.”
Paddle the early Condado Lagoon in a clear glass-bottom kayak, spot manatees and pelicans, and enjoy a guided 1-hour nature tour for $59.
“Such a beautiful experience! Learned so much about the island and wildlife. We were lucky enough to see a sting ray and some manatees!”
Paddle Mosquito Bay at night in a small group from Vieques. Clear-bottom kayaks, guide-led navigation, and glowing water you can feel.
“Tour guide was super nice and funny. He was very knowledgeable about the bay and the bioluminescent organisms, 100% recommended”
Hike El Yunque’s muddy rivers and waterfalls, then kayak Laguna Grande at night for a chance to see bioluminescent plankton glow.
“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 Read more”
Nighttime kayak through Vieques BioBay’s glowing water. Gear, coaching, and a real overnight Vieques stop for a magic, low-cost adventure.
“Would not recommend to anyone. Guide was very unorganized, no instructions, felt very unsafe, honestly thought they would have left without making sure they had everyone. No safety measures were taken, in the middle of an ocean bay, if would not have been paying attention could have easily gotten separated from the group. I’d give…”
Paddle through mangroves at night in Fajardo, then watch Laguna Grande glow from bioluminescent plankton as your guide manages the dark.
“Super cool experience, even though we had a poor night for the bioluminescent part. Guides were amazing (Pedro).”
Paddle a clear kayak through Vieques Mosquito Bay at night and watch bioluminescence light up under your strokes for a small-group tour.
“This is by far the worst, most irresponsible tour service I have ever experienced. We booked the 8:30 PM Bioluminescent Bay tour, and before the tour even began — not even close to 8:30 yet! — the guide decided on their own that they would not wait for us, completely ignoring the fact that we…”
