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

Customer Ratings
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(810 Ratings)
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Stevenjrodriguez
Jun 12, 2024
Bioluminescent night kayaking - This was simply out of this world! While at first it can seem that kayaking in the dark can be intimating, once you get the hang of it; it’s incredible! The bioluminescence is quite amazing and breathtaking. The tour guides were very informative and helpful, you’ll have a very serene and educational time. Once in a lifetime experience!
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Brittneybd2712kx
Jun 11, 2024
5 stars! - Was so amazing!!! Total bucket list item. Francisco, Miguel, David, and Brian were all amazing. Francisco gave us some excellent tips and made sure it was a great and memorable time. Was a bit worried about going on the warmer tour but was perfect.
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Wmwd
Jun 11, 2024
Definitely do again - Brain, Miguel , Noel and were awesome!!! Definitely would recommend!!! 🫶🫶 Knowledgeable and professional… great group of guys !!!
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Y2566nistephenh
Jun 10, 2024
Informative & Beautiful - Noel, Miguel, David, & Brian were excellent hosts & guides! Highly recommend this tour! Informative and slow paced. Allowed plenty of time for bioluminescent viewing.
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Jeremys838
Jun 10, 2024
Must do tour!! - Brian, David and Miguel were our guides. They were informative, polite a d like to have fun! They led a great tour to an amazing place. Highly recommend their tour and the bio bay. Your phone will not capture the lights so just enjoy it. Such a cool experience! Was there just 3 days after the new moon.
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Passenger21465107354
Jun 10, 2024
Bio tour lights up - Great tour guides. Bio plankton were amazing to see. Well organized tour and knowledgeable staff. Definitely worth doing.
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780yaminip
Jun 10, 2024
Amazing experience! - Amazing tour, miguel, Brian and David made the experience extremely fun and informative. They were very helpful. Great time and highly recommend them.
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K8433zjteresat
Jun 10, 2024
Excellent - The bioluminescent plankton was beautiful, and the moon made it twice as pretty. Our guides, Miguel David and Ryan were Finn and very knowledgable.
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210melanel
Jun 10, 2024
Kayaking - They were very helpful and cautious. They made me feel safe throughout the whole trip. They pointed out everything that we would want to see. Great experience!!
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Q887lkchristym
Jun 10, 2024
too many kayaks colliding in the mangrove channel - Enjoyed seeing the bioluminescence in the bay. I would have liked to stay in the bay longer. The paddling back to the kayak marina was crazy. There was an outgoing kayak tour coming through the mangrove canal as we were returning. There were far too many kayaks in the narrow canal fighting a strong incoming tide. The outgoing kayaks were crashing into the incoming kayaks. We had to use our arms/hands to protect ourselves from getting hit by kayaker paddles and mangrove branches. The number of kayaks in the narrow pitch-dark channel should be limited. It was dangerous.
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