El Yunque Rainforest & Bio Bay Tour
- Weight limit for kayaks is 230 pounds (104 kg) per person.
- Height will also influence, even if not reaching the weight limit.
- Failure to notify correctly may result in person(s) not being able to participate on bio bay tour.
Immerse Yourself iIn Puerto Rico’s Natural Beauty
Join us on an all-day excursion to two of Puerto Rico’s most well-known locations: the El Yunque Rainforest and the Bio Bay Kayak Adventure!
Your day starts with a visit to the El Yunque Rainforest. As the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest System, this spot is a must-see for all visitors to the island!
We will hike 25 to 30 minutes up a dirk/rock path that does include some river wading. The trail is surrounded by bamboo trees, rainforest flowers, and many other beautiful plants. Our group will stop at a collecting pool formed from the base of a waterfall. Here, you will have the chance to swim in the pool’s crystal-clear waters. This is also a great spot for picture opportunities!
After the swim, we will continue hiking on a more intense portion of the trail that includes climbing boulders. Our destination is a river in which you can swim, jump from a rope swing, and go down natural water slides.
Once the hike concludes, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant (cost of meal is not included in total tour price) before heading to Bio Bay. You will participate in a nighttime kayaking adventure through mystical mangrove channels that lead to ‘Laguna Grande.’
At the Laguna, you’ll meet our glowing friends: the Pyrodinium Bahamense, otherwise known as microscopic plankton capable of producing natural light (like fireflies) at the mere touch of your hand! The 1.5 to 2 hour Bio Bay experience will also allow you to learn about the reserve’s fragile ecosystem, explore by paddle in a safe and enclosed environment, and interact with the amazing native plankton.
If you decide to book this tour, make sure and prepare!
What Is Not Included?
Meeting Location
- Bespoke Lifestyle Management offers roundtrip transportation from select areas in San Juan. Depending on where you are located, we might be able to provide transportation as well. Exact pick-up times and locations will be confirmed the day prior to your tour.
- Due to the strict weight restrictions of this tour, all participants are subject to weighing in. If a guest neglects to inform Bespoke Lifestyle Management of their correct weight and is not able to participate on the tour, no cancellations or refunds will be issued.
- Wear a bathing suit and comfortable clothes. Bring a towel and an extra pair of clothing.
- Hiking shoes or water shoes are strongly recommended.
- Tennis shoes with a good grip also work for the rainforest hike (please make sure you are only wearing close-toed shoes).
- You cannot be barefoot at Bio Bay. Wear water shoes (sandals with straps or flip flops are also allowed).
- Please eat a good breakfast before the tour begins. We will not be eating until our late lunch stop.
- The rainforest portion of the tour is subject to weather and river conditions. In the event of cancellation, we will offer the option to reschedule or provide a full refund.
- Due to safety reasons, participants must be able to understand English or Spanish. Legally blind or deaf persons are not able to participate for similar reasons. For people with certain limitations, we do offer alternative tour options. Please contact us prior to booking for more information.
- You must wear the provided life jacket and helmet.
- Please travel light and only bring objects that are necessary on the tour. Leave behind electronic devices, any important documentation, and large sums of cash. There are no locker facilities available. Everything you bring will stay on the bus. If you bring a cell phone, please make sure it is in a waterproof case.
- Bio Bay can be unpredictable when it comes to bioluminosity. Since it is a natural phenomenon, levels of bioluminescence vary from day to day. Phases of the moon may affect visibility.
- All tours depart from San Juan. Including transportation time and lunch stops, guests should allow up to 12 hours for the entire experience (4 to 4.5 hours of combined drive time, 3.5 to 4 hours at the forest, 2 hours at Bio Bay, and 1 to 1.5 hours for lunch).
- The published tour start time is an estimate. Exact pick-up times will be provided the day prior to your scheduled tour.
Safety Requirements and Limitations
- Maximum weight to participate is 230 pounds (104 kg) per person. No exceptions.
- Pregnant women and guests with previous injuries, back problems, and recent surgeries cannot participate.
- Children must be at least 7 years old to participate.
- Each children MUST be accompanied with an adult of his same group on the same kayak.
- Participants must be physically capable of walking on steep, rocky, and muddy trails. They must also be able to walk on uneven surfaces, paddle on a two-person kayak in a coordinated manner, and not be afraid of the dark.
Reviews
- Weight limit for kayaks is 230 pounds (104 kg) per person.
- Height will also influence, even if not reaching the weight limit.
- Failure to notify correctly may result in person(s) not being able to participate on bio bay tour.