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La Parguera Adventure: Snorkel, Sunset, and Bio Bay
4.9
41 Ratings
San Juan
Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure in San Juan! Swim and snorkel at Cayo Caracoles, witness a stunning Caribbean Sea sunset, and experience the enchanting bioluminescent waters of La Parguera. Book now!
Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure in San Juan! Swim and snorkel at Cayo Caracoles, witness a stunning Caribbean Sea sunset, and experience the enchanting bioluminescent waters of La Parguera. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cayo Caracoles - After arriving in Lajas, you’ll board your private boat to Puerto Rico’s renowned boating destination, Cayo Caracoles, and enjoy the vibrant Caribbean Sea sunsets.
- La Parguera Bioluminescent Bay - Following the sunset at Cayo Caracoles, your private boat will take you to swim in the enchanting glowing waters of Puerto Rico’s…
- Cayo Caracoles - After arriving in Lajas, you’ll board your private boat to Puerto Rico’s renowned boating destination, Cayo Caracoles, and enjoy the vibrant Caribbean Sea sunsets.
- La Parguera Bioluminescent Bay - Following the sunset at Cayo Caracoles, your private boat will take you to swim in the enchanting glowing waters of Puerto Rico’s only swimmable bioluminescent bay, offering a truly unique experience on the island.
- Ponce - Midway to La Parguera, we’ll stop in Ponce, where you can explore our second oldest city, visit the city center, and perhaps savor the finest coffee in southern Puerto Rico.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Private transportation to La Parguera and Bio Bay
- Carbonated beverages
- Local guide
- Private transportation to La Parguera and Bio Bay
- Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Get off the beaten path and let us take you to the best afternoon of your life.
Discover the ever-changing landscape and learn about Puerto Rico’s geography, history, and politics as your internationally certified guide and chauffeur brings you to La Parguera. Your boat will be waiting at a private dock and take you and your guide on a 5-minute ride to…
Get off the beaten path and let us take you to the best afternoon of your life.
Discover the ever-changing landscape and learn about Puerto Rico’s geography, history, and politics as your internationally certified guide and chauffeur brings you to La Parguera. Your boat will be waiting at a private dock and take you and your guide on a 5-minute ride to Cayo Caracoles, where you will have up to 2 hours to discover this piece of paradise. Once there, you can relax in its transparent waters or snorkel with the complimentary equipment we provide and explore its surroundings, then witness the sunset from the Cay.
After sunset, you will sail to the bioluminescent bay where your guide will lead you to safely swim or float using one of our floaties in its glowing waters and become one with nature in a way you can only do there.
Before leaving, we will make a stop at a local hotel for you to change into your dry clothes and then drive back to your departure spot.
Location
San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Ashford Avenue
Arrive to the Marriot and wait inside the lobby. 5 minutes before pickup we will contact you and then meet inside to get you to the vehicle.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(41 Ratings)
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_johnrlyle
Aug 6, 2024
Bucket List private waterfalls, snorkeling, bioluminescent bay swim excursion - This is our first visit to Puerto Rico. Our family took an all day private guided tour with Bucket List tours. It was fantastic. Carlos went out of his way to pick us up closer to where we were staying in Rincon. He shared the rich Puerto Rican history on our trip to the El Yunque rainforest. We were able to swim, cliff jump, and soak in the natural wonders of the most beautiful waterfalls on the island.
We then shifted gears and went snorkeling at Caracoles.. After relaxing in the clear, shallow waters, swimming amongst the mangroves, and chasing tarpon, (Take extra food to feed the Tarpon) we watched the sun set and then took a short ten minute boat ride to La Parguera Bay. This is one of 5 bioluminescent bays in the entire world. It is the only one you can swim in. It is a must do once in your life experience.
The evening ended with a fun dinner in Lajas where we recounted the activities of the day..
Carlos went way above and beyond what is normally expected of a tour guide.
He took lots of pictures and videos which he shared with us at the end of our tour.
Carlos really personalized our excursion to fit our family. He also gave us tips for other must do's and see's as well as detailed maps on how to find these hidden gems.
This was one of the best vacation excursions that we have taken.
As a side note, our tour was not listed above. We went on a private guided waterfall, swimming, cliff jumping , snorkeling, bioluminescent bay , dinner in Lajas all day extravaganza.
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495reaganl
Aug 6, 2024
The Most Amazing Day! - Wow did we have the most remarkable adventure! Carlos’s is a knowledgeable, informed, and thoughtful guide. He brought us to 3 waterfalls deep in the Puerto Rican rainforest, then to a lovely snorkeling experience, and finally to the biobay for the most remarkable experience. This outing was seamlessly planned and perfectly timed. The reason this trip was so fun and exciting for my family and I is all of the heart that Carlos puts into each trip he hosts. He takes care to ensure everyone is enjoying themselves and brings a positive and enthusiastic energy to the day. Highly recommend adventuring with Carlos to get to know Puerto Rico!
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Miriamivette
Jul 31, 2024
Awesome adventure!!! - Carlos and Marcos were awesome tour guides. Both were very informative and made the adventure great. We loved every minute of it. My daughter loved snorkeling. The Bioluminescent Bay was so cool. A must do when in Puerto Rico. I will definitely use Bucketlist Tours again when I return to PR. I totally recommend them.
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Miriam_m
Jul 31, 2024
BioBay, just do it! - We had an amazing time. Carlos and Marcos were truly a pleasure to spend the day with. They were both informative and made the trip fun. My daughter always wanted to see it and I was so happy that we were able to experience it together. Visiting the bioluminescent bay is a truly one-of-a-kind experience that you shouldn't miss in Puerto Rico.
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O8265jxericav
Jul 22, 2024
Amazing - I can't say enough about how amazing this experience was. I will forever remember this experience with my 3 girls. They are still talking about it. Everyone from bucketlist tours and the drivers on the boat were exceptional. If I go back to PR I will definitely use bucketlist tours and go on another excursion. High recommended
I can't thank them enough.
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Kelledw
Jun 10, 2024
You NEED to swim in bioluminescence - If you only have one day in Puerto Rico, make sure you spend it with Bucket List tours. The bioluminescence bay was a once in a lifetime experience and the bay in Paguera is the only one in the world you can swim in safely. We have what should be the eighth natural wonder of the world in the United States and no one even knows. As if that wasn’t enough, it wouldn’t have been the same without Carlos and Sebastian. Carlos was not only able to provide us with wonderful history about Puerto Rico and it’s path to US Territory but also valuable insight into the history as someone who served in the US military. Thank you so much… You really do provide bucket list tours! (This may sound hyperbolic but I promise it’s true!)
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C4786etkylej
May 23, 2024
Perfect personal and private tour - Carlos was amazing! We enjoyed learning about Puerto Rico. He even stopped in Ponce to show us a really neat museum. The vehicle was nice and comfortable. Since it as just my spouse and I, it was really personal. The boat excursion was fantastic! From providing snorkel gear to attracting large carp, it was everything we hoped for!
The highlight of the trip was the bioluminescent cove. It was unlike anything I have ever seen before! We even went under the boat for more darkness to see better—that was so cool! Our captain even took some photos of us in the water!
The restaurant for dinner was delicious. We even ordered our food ahead of time so we didn’t have to wait for food to be ready.
It is obvious just how passionate Carlos is about giving these tours. Every detail was thought out and we could just enjoy ourselves. He was a fantastic guide and we genuinely enjoyed talking with him.
If I ever need another tour in Puerto Rico, I will be a repeat customer!
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M6008trmatthewr
May 9, 2024
Best Day Trip in Puerto Rico - We had a blast! Snorkeling was amazing. The kids had a great time seeing all the different fish. The sunset was absolutely beautiful. But by far the most amazing part was swimming around in the bio bay. The pictures you see online are cool but they do not do it justice. Being able to swim in the water, as it sparkles all around you was just so cool. Definitely worth doing.
All along the way, Carlos was super attentive and patient with me, my wife, and our 2 kids. First off, he showed up exactly when he said he would, which in my experience is not all that common. He was very courteous and went out of his way to make sure we were all having a great time.
Carlos, thank you for making this experience one we will all remember.
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Katherine_p
Apr 13, 2024
Amazing night in the bio bay! - Great experience with Carlos and Marcos. It was a wonder way to see other parts of the island. The snorkeling at sunset was beautiful and then the bio bay was truly a once in a lifetime experience. Seeing the organisms glitter under the starry sky was amazing! You will not regret this experience!
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Adrienne
Feb 18, 2024
Incredible - Absolutely incredible! What an amazing experience. Carlos was wonderful as well as the boat crew. What a perfect end to our trip.
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