We did the night kayak tour during the day, enjoying the mid morning paddle through the water…read more There is a parking ramp right next to check in. It was rather busy but we did find one spot. Not sure where you go if that is full. Our guides were absolutely fantastic. Super friendly. Respectful of the animals and knowledgeable about the area. The tour uses glass bottom boats. You can see the sea grass but we didn't see any fish below our boat. You hang out in the bay a bit then go under the bridge to the ocean side. Definitely gets rougher but nothing to worry about. We saw several turtles poking their heads above the water. We saw iguanas in the trees and a puffer fish swam by. As we were coming in, a manatee surfaced and our guide was able to get a video of her. We saw the nose and head from our boats but they are rather shy so a video to tie it all together was the way to go. You are on the water for about an hour. They take a bunch of pics for you and send those to you after the tour. They were also helpful with restaurant ideas and other sites to see. We enjoyed the experience.

This was the most amazing and fun experience I ever had. Rafa was our tour guide and he was very…read moreinformative, fun and made the tour interesting. Not to mention he got some of the most amazing pictures of my mom and I-memories that will last forever. The price for this experience is a steal! You get to enjoy a night (7pm glow tour ) by putting glow paint all over your body. Getting in a kayak with whomever you want to share the experience with or if you go solo in a kayak that is clear on the bottom for you to see Mother Nature. My mom and I got to witness up close a sea star, a squid, AND really up close a sea turtle (this was an experience nobody else got to see because they rushed back to the dock) take your time with your guide and enjoy the moment. They give brief instructions on how to kayak so if you don't know I would ask for further instructions. My mom and I are avid kayakers so we didn't have any issues with this. The check in process was smooth and everyone was so kind and fun. FOR SURE do this tour. Oh and I got to see so many planes-amazing sites to see. I would do this again! And I highly recommend! Thank you Rafa!

Eric was the man, the PR Fun Tours was always the Best of the Best with all of his super awesome…read moreTours all over the island of Puerto Rico!

I had one of the best times on this all day near 12 hour trip with PR Tours! Our tour guide was…read moreCruz. Overall he was very nice and helpful during the tour. We chose to do the El Yunque/BioBay combo tour. First you're picked up directly from the hotel around 9:30 am. They come straight to the lobby. You will be in a rather small shuttle and depending on how large your group is it may get cramped and stuffy in the shuttle vehicle. Lucky for me we had a great group that was a lot of fun. We really bonded in such a short period of time. First stop is El Yunque national rainforest. On the drive to the rainforest you watch a film that previews some of what you will be seeing in person and gives some historical info. Cruz brought us up to the very highest part of the rainforest so that we could hike mostly downward which is a hell of a lot easier and less strenuous. I recommend water shoes for the hike. You will stop at a waterfall and get a chance to swim around which was definitely the highlight of the day! After you leave El Yunque you stop at a strip mall of authentic Puerto Rican food stands. You eat (own expense) for about an hour and then go to a really nice beach for another hour and a half. After that you will be driven to the marina where you will start your kayaking. At this point the BioBay is run by a separate company. So I can't really include them in this review. All I will say is that the BioBay is not what you think it is if you have ever googled pictures of it. That's definitely not what you will be seeing on this tour. After you return from kayaking your original tour guide drops you back off at your hotel. All in all it's an exhaustive 12 hour day but it is an amazing experience and well worth the money!

WITHOUT A PADDLE…read more Kayaking during the day proving too easy?  How about kayaking at night...through a mangrove forest. As my wife and I planned our second trip to Puerto Rico, we agreed that a bio bay kayak tour should be on the list.  Only 5 biobays exist in the world, 3 of which are in PR (in Vieques, La Parguera, and here on the far northeast corner of the island).  There's a few kayaking tour companies in the area, each offering a similar bioluminescent excursion. Hang on, biolu-what?  I'll skip the TED talk--all you need to know is that a certain kind of marine plankton makes the water in extra salty lagoons glow blue.  It's the same science that gives jellyfish, fireflies, and deep-sea anglerfish their special ability to produce light. When we arrived around 8pm, tour guides gave our group of 15-20 life vests and provided instructions, like what to do if your ass falls out of the kayak.  Our goal was Laguna Grande (literally "big lagoon"), roughly 1 mile from our starting point on the shores of Fajardo. So......getting to Laguna Grande is not easy.  Along with a partner, you'll paddle your way through a narrow channel surrounded on all sides by thick mangroves, including an overhead canopy.  This is tricky during daylight hours, but at night the difficulty ramps up.  Keep in mind that visibility in these thick mangrove patches drops to near-zero at times. You might (probably will) have to avoid other kayak groups and (possibly) motorboats as you make your way to the lagoon, all while trying not to crash into the person in front of you, fall too far behind, or be knocked unconscious/impaled by low branches.  The outbound trip was not super chill, thankfully coming back was less stressful. Having an experienced partner is CRUCIAL. Bio bay tours are very much like whale watching, in that your visit is based almost entirely on luck.  A lot needs to go right in order to see magic stuff in the water, like the moon being in its 'new' phase (full moon casts too bright of a reflection) and no recent rainfall (rain comes down as fresh water, decreasing the lagoon's salinity). Under ideal circumstances, the microorganisms appear as florescent blue swirls when you move your hand/paddle through the water.  What we saw were closer to electrical 'sparks', still cool but not vibrant.  Capturing what little bio-presence we saw on camera would've been impossible, so we smartly kept our phones in the car. Oddly enough, mosquitos weren't a problem. * TL;DR * For me, this was more about the journey than the destination. If I'd hung all of my hopes on seeing tons of bioluminescent activity, I would've been disappointed.  I was focused more on trying not to capsize while also listening to the symphony of 'coqui' (the local island tree frog). It can be romantic with a spouse/partner, assuming they're not yelling at you the whole time. Wear comfy clothes (swim trunks aren't a bad idea) and be aware that parts of your outfit will be crunchy the next day, due to the lagoon water being twice as salty as the ocean. Mangroves play a critical role in the tropical ecosystem, but they stink! Would definitely recommend this to anyone over the age of 18; it's an awesome late-night adventure and one of the most unique things you can do while in Puerto Rico.

What a beautiful experience. Had great guides during our Bio Bay tour. Our guide told us all about…read morethe science and history of the bay. Very cool, don't miss this magic!

First off, I will tell you one thing…read more Deducted 1 stars (now) was (-2) for : There was a YELP check in offer for $30 for 1hr of paddle boarding and 1hr water park. Will look for the picture. Since, yesterday it has changed to their normal prices. The deducting another 1 star because: 1- There is no formal training. If they think 2 mins of telling you how to row, kneel, and stand than I guess they might as well deduct $10 for that. And just rent out paddle boards lol. 2- I'm a very strong swimmer and found it very hard to maneuver against the wind/current. 3-Things they've failed to mention do not stand if your paddling against the waves. You will flip over. You will go in and basically teach yourself and if you have common sense then you will come out of it learning and teaching yourself how to paddle board. Again you will TEACH yourself how to paddle board. LOL Btw- I did see a manatee up close and that was pretty nice. And yes, I came out an avid self taught pro paddle boarder. Definitely not hard standing when your going with the current

Maybe I'm biased because I love manatees, but I thought paddleboarding with Velauno was so much…read morefun. We called ahead to reserve five paddleboards for an hour ($20/person), and were greeted immediately upon arrival. They were very accommodating even though we were a little late. There was even a place to store our wallets and backpacks despite the whole thing being outdoors. After paying with our credit cards (also a plus, since most places in San Juan only take cash), we were given a quick crash course on how to paddleboard as the others in my group had never been before and sent out into the water. The lagoon was pretty calm -- no waves or strong current, so it wasn't too hard to paddle. The best part for me was definitely the manatee that we found swimming the middle of the lagoon. Overall, wonderful experience.

amazing experience , great staff, soulful experience, support locals, 100x better than a…read moreadventure park. very safe staff and equipment with lots of knowledge one person with us was 55 year old mom and she kicked ass at it, rappelling is great and if you are adventurous just do it!!!!

Saely, Diego, and Javier were knowledgeable and capable guides. This group is a local family in…read moreCaguas who operates an amazing and exciting tour through their beautiful private land. Complete with a home-cooked meal from abuela, this experience is worth your time and money! The hiking, rappelling, and zip lining were moderately challenging, but fine for a family to participate.

This company left me and a friend stranded at Tamarindo Beach during our Culebra trip on…read more01/19/2025. No headcount, no announcement, no call -- just drove off and left us behind. We tried calling and messaging every number we were given. No one answered. We were forced to hitchhike with a stranger to continue the trip. The guide later admitted the mistake and promised management would contact us with a 50% refund, but that never happened. No call. No email. Nothing. This level of negligence is unacceptable, especially on an island excursion. Mistakes happen -- ignoring them afterward is worse.

They don't answer the phone. You can't schedule a trip. You can call, text, or leave a message all…read moreduring business hours and hahahahaha the joke is on you. They won't reply or answer. Except they will keep sending you the same request.

This is an overdue review…read more If you are interested in ocean kayaks, I suggest you check this store out. Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. My dad bought two kayaks from them over 20 years ago when I was a teen. One double and one single. My brothes and I gave them quite a beating, used them a lot. Excellent quality, both of them. Unfortunately, the double was stolen a few years ago. I still use the single, and it's still going strong. Last year I had to buy a new paddle. I compared prices with West Marine. Price was better at Aqua Sports. Feels good when I paddle in the water.

Jan was an amazing guide he made our experience great. Would highly recommend him to anyone wanting…read moreto visit El Yunque!

My family and I did the rainforest hike and waterslide tour and I have to say that it was an…read moreincredible excursion and our guide. Jan was amazing and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour and this particular business. They are local and they know their stuff! I will also stand by any business that supports humanity and justice for all humans. Free Palestine !

My friend and I took surf lessons with Grego and had so much fun!! We learned the basics and by the…read moreend we were catching some waves solo! Gringos beware, you will NEED to take breaks to apply sunscreen :)

Great ocean front surf rental and surf school. Plenty of waves roll into this area in season for…read morebeginners, intermediates, and on the right day, Kamikazis. I am an old travel surfer who is not too proud to rent a longboard, pig or whatever they have and Hector has a good selection. I went with a thick 9' big boy wave catcher. Hector is a nice guy and lifetime local of this beach and loves sharing story. Take a few minutes to chat. His dogs are awesome!

VIP Adventures is such a fun spot for water activities in Puerto Rico -- they've got everything…read morefrom snorkeling to kayaking, and the prices are super fair for what you get. It's an easy way to spend a day in the sun without breaking the bank. The only hiccup was during check-in. I was told to head to the back for the "dos and don'ts" of snorkeling, but when I found the staff member, he just said, "yeah, you snorkel on the other side of the bay," and pointed behind him. No safety rundown, no directions, nothing. I ended up going back inside, and thankfully another staff member stepped in and got me set up properly. Once I was out in the water, though, it was beautiful -- calm, clear, and full of marine life. Overall, a great experience with just a small bump in the beginning. I'd definitely return.

While in Puerto Rico, my daughter and I booked a kayaking tour with VIP Adventures, and it turned…read moreout to be an awesome experience. They ask that you arrive about 15 minutes early, and when we got there, most of the staff greeted us inside the storefront before directing us out back to the kayaking area. For belongings, they give you two options: you can pay $5 for a locker with a key, or you can leave your things in the storage bins out back where someone is always present. I wasn't completely comfortable with the bins, but the staff reassured me that nothing had ever happened to guests' belongings. I decided to take the chance, left my bag there with cash inside, and thankfully, everything was safe and untouched when we returned. Our instructor was Kyler and he was amazing. He was patient, informative, and honestly did most of the work steering our kayak since my daughter kept getting frustrated and turning us in the wrong direction. Kyler shared a lot of history about the Condado Lagoon, pointing out landmarks, statues, and explaining the local marine life--what's there, what isn't, and why motorboats aren't allowed. The way back was more challenging because of the wind, so this time it was up to us to paddle. I ended up doing most of it (patting myself on the back here), and by the time we finished, I was completely soaked from the back--no idea how that happened, but it was all part of the adventure. We wrapped up after about an hour, grabbed our belongings, and everything was still there. Overall, it was such a fun and memorable experience for both my daughter and I.