Bio Bay Kayak Tour: Night Expedition across Bioluminescent Lagoon in Fajardo

Experience the magical glow of Fajardo’s Bioluminescent Lagoon on a night kayak tour. Explore the world’s only year-round bioluminescent lagoon and paddle through a protected mangrove forest. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Puerto Rico 987 - Paddle your way through the mystical mangrove channels leading to “Laguna Grande.” There, you will meet our glowing friends, the Pyrodinium Bahamense, a microscopic plankton capable of producing natural light at the touch of your hand! Explore these amazing organisms up close as your professional eco-guides take you to discover all its secrets. Learn how this fragile and unique ecosystem maintains a perfect balance of life and what you can do to protect such a special place.

This famous bio bay kayak tour includes interesting interpretations about the reserve’s fragile ecology, star constellations and a fascinating encounter with billions of bioluminescent organisms. Watch how every stroke of your paddle leaves behind a glowing swirl of blue light and fish light up their path like shooting stars in the water. The adventure to Laguna Grande can only be described as magical! Maximum Weight Limit: 240 lbs PER ONE GUEST | up to 425 lbs COMBINED PER KAYAK

What's Included
  • Professional kayaking instruction
  • Ecological tour of San Juan Nature Reserve
  • Tandem kayak experience
  • Equipped with navigation lights for night safety
  • Scenic Red Mangrove Forest paddle
  • High-quality kayaking gear included
  • Eco-friendly insect protection provided
  • Complimentary snacks and beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Maximum Weight Limit: 240 lbs PER ONE GUEST | up to 425 lbs COMBINED PER KAYAK

Additional Information

Join Puerto Rico’s highest-ranked water adventure service provider on a trip to Fajardo’s renowned Bioluminescent Lagoon! As you navigate the waters in a two-seater kayak, witness how countless tiny plankton illuminate your hands in a spellbinding showcase reminiscent of fairy dust. Your paddling produces a trail of radiant blue light, while the sky above is speckled with stars during this enchanting night-time kayaking journey across Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve. Freeze the moment when you realize Laguna Grande is the only bioluminescent lagoon globally, and one of the five bodies of water that display this fascinating phenomenon throughout the year.

Key points
Immerse yourself in the unique experience of the world’s only Bioluminescent Lagoon that lights up all year round.
Enjoy the closest Bio Bay outing from San Juan
Engage with an operator who has won multiple awards.
Paddle through a preserved red mangrove forest
Acquire knowledge about the reserve’s past, the celestial constellations, and the natural ecosystems.
All necessary kayaking and safety gear is included
You will embark on this adventure in a kayak designed for two.

  • Maximum Weight Limit: 240 lbs PER ONE GUEST | up to 425 lbs COMBINED PER KAYAK

  • Minimum age is 6 years old | Participants Age 6-13 must be accompanied by an adult on the same kayak. Participants 14-17 must have an adult participating on the tour.

  • Wear Comfortable clothes that can get wet (bathing suit shorts), shoes that can get wet (flip flops / water shoes), bring a towel and change of clothes (for after the excursion).
  • Odd number parties will be assigned on double kayaks during the tour.
  • Bring your cell phone during your travel (in the event that we need to contact you, or you need to contact us prior to the excursion)
  • This excursion requires a minimum of at least 6 total participants in order to provide the tour. In the event this minimum is not met, we will call 1-2 days prior to the excursion to go over alternative options (i.e. reschedule for a different date or time that has the minimum requirement, payment options for a private excursion, or cancel without penalty)
  • For safety reasons we requiere all guests are able to communicate in English or Spanish.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back, neck, wrist, arm, leg problems, recent surgeries / injuries and/or cast.
  • Not recommended for travelers who are prone to panic attacks
  • Not permitted for pregnant travelers
  • Maximum weight per person is 240 lbs
Location
Kayak Village
Once you arrive to Kayak Village in the area of Las Croabas, Fajardo. Meet your host at Kiosk #11, second one on your right side after entering the gate. Parking is available free of charge, on the roundabout towards the left side of the entrance.
Cancellation Policy

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

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553kristinr
Aug 20, 2024
Great experience! - Absolutely amazing and fun. It was challenging and well worth the money. Our guides were experienced and truly loved what they do.
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390myar
Aug 20, 2024
Shine bright like a plankton! - Very beautiful tour and experience. Amazing tour guides with 10/10 humor. They are with u every step of the way and its very informative.
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Solomonm514
Aug 20, 2024
Awesome, Unique, High-Quality experience - Awesome kayaking experience! The guides were knowledgeable, polite and entertaining. A great way to see the bioluminescence.
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Alvarou622
Aug 17, 2024
Glowy kayak tour - Miguel Analis Herberto and David were great! Fun and informative tour; would def recommend if ever in this part of Puerto Rico!
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Vacation30970960996
Aug 17, 2024
15/10 would recommend!!! - Noel, Annalise, David, Miguel and Herbert were absolutely PHENOMENAL guides. It was storming today and we were worried we wouldn’t be able to see the bio bay after traveling all the way from Atlanta but as soon as the skies cleared the team took us out and it was every bit as magical as I hoped it’d be. 15/10 would recommend. Thank you all for the BEST time, can’t wait to come back!!
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982dianneg
Aug 15, 2024
Awesome! - Miguel was awesome!! I went solo and he was the guide I spoke to most. In addition to showing me the bioluminescence, he also taught me a lot about the constellations. I really enjoyed my trip. Thank you!
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Jackiez710
Aug 15, 2024
The trip tour guides were wonderful! - Such a great experience! Very fun & exciting, so fun being there at night. I would definitely recommend taking your family and friends there!
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Brandys945
Aug 9, 2024
Night kayaking so worth it! - Kayaking was not too challenging for beginners and I was surprised to see the glow! Loved the kayaking back to base in the dark with so many stars and stillness of mangrove channel. Guides were fantastic!
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Erika
Aug 13, 2024
Not worth the price, can't see anything! - Tour started late. The area smelled so bad from the sulfer in the lagoon that my daughter vomited. Kayaking was hard. We didn't see any fish and barely saw the water glow. They said it was hard because there was moonlight -__- kayaking was exhausting. People kept crashing into each other and stopping or getting stuck. Free time was nice. The staff were super nice and friendly. Too expensive for nothing in my opinion. Overall I would not recommend and I wouldn't do this again.
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Lisasf4875zt
Aug 17, 2024
horrible - Bad service and horrible time. They were rude to me and my family members. Will not be returning or recommending to my friends.
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