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San Juan: Bioluminescent Glass-Bottom Kayak Tour by Night

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26 reviews

Activity provider: Bespoke Lifestyle Management, Inc.
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    San Juan: Bioluminescent Glass-Bottom Kayak Tour by Night

    Activity provider: Bespoke Lifestyle Management, Inc.
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    From US$ 99 per person

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    See an amazing bioluminescent bay through the bottom of a glass kayak on a nighttime tour in the Laguna Grande.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
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    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Duration 5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Spanish
    Pickup included
    Pickup is available from selected areas of San Juan (Old San Juan, Condado, Miramar, Calle Loiza, Isla Verde). For guests staying in Rio Grande, Luquillo and Fajardo, a meeting point will be arranged. The exact pickup time will be provided one day prior to the tour.

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Take part in a nighttime adventure to a bioluminescent bay
    • Paddle your way through the waters in a glass-bottom kayak
    • Marvel at millions of glowing plankton in the water
    • Learn about this fragile and unique ecosystem from your expert guide
    Full description

    Embark on a nighttime adventure into the waters of the Laguna Grande and see millions of glowing plankton. Paddle in a two-person glass-bottom kayak (except on Tuesdays, when regular kayaks are used) for approximately 30-minutes through the mystical mangrove channels leading to the natural reserve of the Laguna Grande. See the microscopic plankton capable of producing natural light at the touch of your hand. Explore these amazing organisms up close as your professional guide takes you on a journey to discover all their 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. Paddle in this safe and closed environment, and watch as the water comes alive with millions of glowing plankton. Be aware that the bio bay is an unpredictable natural phenomenon that may be influenced by multiple factors. Bioluminosity levels can vary from very visible to minimal or none without any prior notice.

    The full moon phase may also affect the visibility of the bioluminescence. In the event of this happening, alternate methods such as the use of a tarp will be incorporated in order to appreciate it.

    Includes
    • Pickup and drop-off from selected areas of San Juan
    • Glass-bottom kayaks for guests weighing up to 185 lbs (except on Tuesdays)
    • Regular kayaks only for participants weighing up to 260 lbs
    • Quality kayaking gear and equipment (small size for children)
    • Kayaking orientation and instructions
    • Commentary on the surrounding area and its flora and fauna
    • Gratuities not included but highly appreciated
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 7 years
    • Pregnant women
    • People with back problems
    • People with heart problems
    • Wheelchair users
    • People over 260 lbs (118 kg)
    • People with recent surgeries
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask

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    Participants

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Swimwear
    • Change of clothes
    • Towel
    • Comfortable clothes

    Not allowed

    • Luggage or large bags
    • Alcohol and drugs
    • Valuables
    • Electronic devices

    Know before you go

    • Please specify in advance if you require a regular kayak
    • Due to strict weight restrictions, all participants will be weighed prior to the tour
    • No cancelations or refunds will be issued if an incorrect weight is provided
    • Glass-bottom kayaks are not available on Tuesdays due to maintenance; instead, the tour will be conducted on regular kayaks
    • Each participant must be capable of paddling on their own in a 2-person kayak and of sitting in the same position for about 2 hours
    • Cell phones require waterproof cases
    • Time reflected on confirmation is an estimated pick-up starting time, exact time will be provided the day prior to the tour
    • The bio bay is an unpredictable natural phenomenon. Bioluminosity levels can vary without any prior notice
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    3.8 /5

    based on 26 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.6/5
    • Transportation
      4.1/5
    • Value for money
      3.8/5

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    The guides were really friendly and funny, the sunsets and bioluminescent plankton were stunning. What a fun little adventure! If you're worried about covid, know that to make sure it's as dark as possible for the bioluminescence to be visible, there's a single tarp that's used to cover all of the kayaks' occupants at one time. Bring a mask - still worth seeing. Would definitely do this one again!

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    July 30, 2022

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    We are glad we participated in this experience but didn’t realize that during a 6 hour excursion we kayaked for less than 2 hours. There were multiple pickups in San Juan (we were the first) and some participants were running late and we had to wait for them. When we arrived there were at least 4 other groups kayaking in the bay which led to traffic jams and collisions in the mangrove passage. The guides were excellent. If I were to do this again, I wouldn’t book on the weekend and I would look for a small group experience.

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    June 5, 2022

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    Good tour to see the bioluminescent bay. A bit on the crowded side with multiple tours at the same time and the guides enjoyed yelling to each other throughout the tour continuously. Light kayak paddle through dark forest waterways was definitely the highlight other than seeing the glowing organisms with every paddle stroke in the water

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    November 24, 2021

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