Top San Juan Day Trips

Spend an adventurous day exploring two of Puerto’s most incredible natural wonders on this full-day excursion to hike in the El Yunque Rainforest and kayak at the island’s famed Bioluminescent Bay. Start your morning with a hike in the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest system, enjoying incredible mountain views and an optional waterfall swim to cool off. Then continue with a nighttime kayaking trip to the magical Bioluminescent Bay, which features a unique variety of plankton that glow when the water is touched or moved. Your Puerto Rico outdoor adventure also includes round-trip hotel transport, professional guide, and national park fees.

Combine two of Puerto Rico’s top attractions, Luquillo Beach and the Rainforest, into one great trip on this full-day excursion from San Juan. Enjoy the lush beauty of this tropical forest as you complete a short hike to nearby natural water slide for wildlife viewing, sightseeing, and swimming. Finish the day with time to sunbathe and swim along one of the island’s more scenic stretches of sand. •Discover two of Puerto Rico's top attractions—Luquillo Beach and the Rainforest—on a single trip •Walk through a scenic natural river and look for rare plants and animals in Rainforest •Cool off with a refreshing swim in a natural river (time permitting) •Enjoy the sand, sun, and surf at Luquillo, one of Puerto Rico's most popular beach areas •Includes roundtrip transport and entrance fees •Great way to get out of San Juan for a day in the outdoors

Explore El Yunque and Luquillo like a local! Rather than watching through the window of a tour bus, see, smell, hear, touch, and taste what makes Puerto Rico the enchanted island! When entering El Yunque we will venture on a moderate walk through the lush canopy and natural landscape! Making our way to the calm waters of La Barrigona you will be able to jump in for a swim or relax and take in the unprecedented scenery that makes El Yunque a natural treasure. Experience a beautiful waterfall and natural waterslide that is coveted as a hidden gem by those that call the island home. Enjoy a refreshing slide or the show from afar, this is suitable for all comfort levels! We will wrap up our day at the famous Luquillo Beach and Los Kioskos. Experience local culture and the essence of Puerto Rico with amazing food, drinks, music, and the sun coming down over the Atlantic Ocean. You will head home full of memories and pictures to last a lifetime!

Join a nighttime adventure into the waters of Laguna Grande as you visit the area’s amazing bioluminescent bay during this half-day excursion. Hop aboard a clear-bottomed kayak as you paddle through the dense mangrove forests, heading to the area where the microscopic plankton puts on its surreal aquatic light show when you glide through the water. Your professional guide also tells you more about this fragile ecosystem and how visitors can help protect it.

Explore a lush rainforest and help contribute to Puerto Rico’s recovery from Hurricane Maria with this all-day guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by passenger van to El Yunque National Rainforest and support road and trail construction with your entrance fee. Enjoy a refreshing swim at a waterfall, experience picture-perfect views, and learn about the island’s wildlife and exotic plants from your guide.

Kayak through the waters of Laguna Grande, a stunning bioluminescent lagoon, during this half-day tour from San Juan. Watch the glowing organisms in the water light up as your kayak slides through the water. Paddle through stands of mangrove trees and watch small fish dart through the water underneath your boat like shooting stars. Stop for a break with snacks and refreshments before heading back to your starting point. Use of all kayaking equipment and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

Escape the crowds in San Juan with a small-group trip into Puerto Rico's mountains and a less-traveled beach. After a pickup at a central location in San Juan, Condado, or Isla Verde, head to Gozalandia Waterfall to take a dip in the refreshing water or just admire the lush view. Then drive to Cerra Gorda Beach for lunch (your expense) and time for relaxation, before being returned to your pickup point.

Get back to nature in Puerto Rico thanks to this guided exploration of the El Yunque National Forest. Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of this rainforest paradise as you 'stop to smell the flowers’ (the park has over 240 native species), visit the picturesque ‘La Coca’ Falls, and enjoy the views from Yokahú Tower. Park entrance fees are also included.

Swim in the bioluminescent bay at La Parguera during this 8-hour tour from San Juan. Learn about this natural phenomenon through your guide's informative commentary during a short boat trip through the mangrove forests on the way to the bay. You will have the opportunity to swim in the water after dark, surrounded by tiny, harmless dinoflagellates that light up with the disturbance of the water. Round-trip transportation from selected areas in San Juan is included.

Enjoy a sunset cruise followed by an exploration of one of Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bays during this full-day excursion from San Juan. Experience the glowing rays of the sun as they fade into the ocean. Then see a different type of glowing as you explore and swim in the bioluminescent waters near the town La Parguera.

Explore the west side of Puerto Rico with a local guide on a full-day tour from San Juan. See white-sand beaches and Playa Sucia, the Faro Los Morrillos lighthouse, and natural salt ponds in the town of Cabo Rojo. Sample delicious food made with fresh seafood and local ingredients, and learn from your guide about the island’s history and culture on a leisurely tour suitable for all ages.

Lose yourself in the wild landscapes of the El Yunque National Forest on this full-day tour from San Juan. Follow your guide on a thrilling hike, trekking off the beaten path to cascading waterfalls, natural pools, and waterslides in the rain forest. The moderately strenuous trail is ideally suited to physically fit travelers who can scramble across rocks and rivers. Along the way, you’ll learn about Puerto Rico’s diverse ecosystem.

Enjoy Puerto Rico at its best! Visit the Rainforest and enjoy beautiful views of this tropical paradise. The first stop will allow you to purchase last-minute snacks (not included) before you are taken to discover a river and a nature-created water slide. Pictures are a must! After enjoying this hidden gem, you will spend time in one of our most popular beaches where you may sunbathe, catch some waves, or indulge in a large selection of authentic food for purchase. The tour includes round-trip transportation from San Juan and Rio Grande area.

Prepare for a fun and adventurous day surrounded by mountains, water and nature. You will hike, river trek to beautiful deep greenish blue pools, jump in the water and river float through an underground cave. Also explore a channel between breathtaking and unique looking rock formations carved by the passing of the river, all this surrounded by a beautiful scenery and lush natural areas. End this adventure by hiking a short trail to a hidden small natural spring, a beautiful oasis in the middle of a forest. If you are an adventure seeker and want to visit less touristic areas, but favorite local spots, this will be for sure will an unforgettable experience. This is a challenging tour that requires a certain degree of physical fitness, balance and river trekking skills. Although all participants will wear a life vest, must have basic swimming skills. Closed sturdy water hiking shoes are required. MINIMUM AGE is 10 years old. Minimum tour group size is 4 people.

Discover two of Puerto Rico’s most famous caves, Cueva Ventana (Window Cave) and the Indian Cave, during this full-day trip among the limestone ‘karst’ formations of the island’s north coast. Begin your day at Cueva Ventana, exploring the cave’s interior before reaching its beautiful ‘window’ opening with gorgeous views of the valley below. Then travel to the oceanfront Indian Cave, a beautiful location used in a number of films, to admire the beautiful setting and ancient Indian carvings that adorn its walls. Your cave-themed trip also includes round-trip hotel transport, helmet and flashlight, water, admission fees, and a guide.

This experience is a roadtrip to all the best & most desired spots of Puerto Rico in one tour. The instagram trip focuses on visiting the most insta-worthy sights for pictures, history, culture and adventure by visiting Old San Juan, the rainforest, a clear water beach and a local restaurant thats serves authentic puertorrican food. This is a true local experiences that visits the world famous east side of Yunque rainforest. We also visit the top spots of Old San Juan with short commentary on the history. Later we visit a local's favorite beach that has lovely clear warm waters for the perfect island getaway. We end the tour having lunch at a local family chinchorro so that you can live the experience of eating in an authentic and real puertorrican family. This trip includes transportation and usually last from 8-10 hours duration. This is the tour of the best sites and most scenic pictures of the island all in one. A true local experience, with a local, as a local.

With this amazing Off the Beaten Path Tour, you will get to spend the day exploring some of Puerto Rico's finest assets Waterfalls, Beautiful Natives Trees, Panoramic Views, Coffee, and authentic Countryside Food. - We will visit the Town of Coffee and go through the Door of the Mountain Range of Puerto Rico - In our private nature reserve, we will hike to the top of the mountain to visit the Old Kapok Tree (more than 300 years old). - Will get the chance to explore some of Puerto Rico's most beautiful hidden waterfalls and one of them is 150 feet tall. - Will get the chance to go for a swim in a natural pool while preparing Freshly Cut Natural Fruits for your delight. - Will get to enjoy Puerto Rico's typical countryside food (affordable price – not included in the tour cost) with an amazing view of the Central Mountain Range of Puerto Rico. THIS TOUR IS SUITABLE FOR PHYSICALLY FIT PEOPLE. HIKING LEVEL MODERATE TO CHALLENGING WITH SOME STEEP HIKING AND RIVER TREKKING SECTIONS

Discover Puerto Rico’s natural beauty and enjoy a jam-packed day of adventures during this full-day excursion. Your guide takes you to under-the-radar locations, away from the crowds of El Yunque Rain Forest, for an exciting day of swimming and relaxing. Visit rock waterslides, natural pools, lush green areas, and a beach over the course of the day.

Harmonize your senses with nature and join us in a half-day adventure at the Luquillo Rainforest foothills. Feel the anticipation of exploring a new place, of swimming in a river of pure water born at the peak of the same mountain you are. Our guide will escort you on a memorable journey where you will delight in your surroundings, see beautiful landmarks, take refreshing dips in the streams, and get to enjoy this Nature Walk. Our tour guide will meet you at your hotel or location, at the previously accorded pickup time (contact us for confirmation). From there, we will head east through the coastal road boarding the beautiful beaches in the town of Loíza. Exposition regarding our Puerto Rican heritage, and live commentary and interpretation of your surroundings can be given in both English and Spanish throughout the journey. After this time, we head back to your lodgings. (Swimming is dependent on weather conditions)

Get epic views of the Rio Grande de Arecibo on this hiking tour from San Juan. With a small group of just 13 people or fewer and a guide, explore the landscape and the cave, accessible via hiking trail. Listen to commentary on the original inhabitants, the Taino Indians, and the local flora and fauna.

You get to see the many beautiful places and scenery that Puerto Rico has to offer. We will provide you the best transportation service and tour option so you can get the most out of your Puerto Rico trip and experience the island in a safe and secure manner. We take you to three amazing places on the island for relaxation and activities, Luquillo Beach, Rainforest Ziplining, and The Natural Springs.

Travel into the mountains of central Puerto Rico on this full-day, small-group tour. You are picked up at your San Juan hotel to board a 14-passenger, air-conditioned van, and along the way your guide shares an insider's perspective on the culture and history of the area. Stop to enjoy a typical Puerto Rican meal at a local restaurant; enjoy expansive vistas of the mountains from a high mountain viewpoint. You are returned to your hotel at the end of the tour.

If you are looking for a tour to put the icing on the cake before you leave Puerto Rico, I have the tour for you! Hike with me on a easy to moderate forest trail. To a location that is close by but NOT within the rainforest. Choose between swimming or laying out in or by a Huge natural pool or tombstoning, into a deep canyon of fresh, natural water. Jumps range from 5 to 10 feet or from 40 to 50 feet. If you cannot swim, LIFE JACKETS ARE PROVIDED, so you don't lose out on the fun. (please request life jacket at the moment of your booking) After we are done with our Exhilarating day. We will end up at a local restaurant in the mountains. Here at this local restaurant I will teach you what our traditional food is about. (this meal is at your own expense). 

Explore Puerto Rico's caves and learn about its unique island geology on this full-day guided tour from San Juan. Listen to guided commentary on the native Taino Indians and see some of their petroglyphs in Cueva del Indio. Get views of Rio Grande de Arecibo from Cueva Ventana and stop for a typical Puerto Rican lunch at a beachside restaurant.