Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join this fully-guided nighttime bioluminescent bay kayak adventure. Paddle your way through the mystical mangrove channels, a 30 minutes approximate journey (each way) that will lead you to Laguna Grande.
Once inside the lagoon meet some glowing new friends, the Pyrodinium Bahamense, microscopic plankton capable of producing natural light at the touch of your hand. Explore these amazing organisms up close as the professional eco-guide takes 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.
Maximum weight to participate is 240 lbs (108 kg) per person
Quality kayaking gear and equipment (small size for children)
Commentary of the surrounding area and its flora and fauna
Kayaking orientation and instructions
Bottles of water
Complimentary pickup and drop-off in selected areas of San Juan (Old San Juan, Condado and Isla Verde locations and touristic zones). Locations outside of San Juan are subject to additional pick up fee.
Gratuities
Pickup in: Dorado, Rio Grande, Fajardo, Humacao. Meeting point option available.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Complimentary pick up only in selected areas of San Juan: Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde, Miramar, Ocean Park and Calle Loiza.
Meeting point available by PR-3 in Rio Grade, Luquillo and Fajardo.
Exact pick up time will be provided the day prior to the tour.
Traveler pickup
Panamerican Pier
Laguna Grande, Fajardo, Caribbean You will paddle your way for 30 minutes each way in a two-person kayak, through the mystical mangrove channels leading to the Natural Reserve at Laguna Grande. Once you arrive to the area of the lagoon where the bioluminescence can be best experienced, our guides will explain how this entire ecosystem works and will allow you to play with the water to see this effect (swimming not allowed).
Please read complete description for restrictions and requirements. 150 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Maximum weight to participate: 240 pounds (108 kg) per person. Not combined, no exceptions.
Due to the strict weight restriction all participants are subject to be weighted prior to beginning the tour. No cancellations or refunds will be issued if a person neglects to inform correct weight, and is not able to participate of the tour.
Each participant must be capable of paddling on their own on a 2 person kayak, and be able to sit on the same position for about 2 hours.
You will get wet, it is recommended that you wear bathing suit underneath, bring a towel and extra clothes for after the tour.
Pregnant women, persons with recent surgeries, past injuries or back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions cannot participate on this tour.
This tour does not includes a stop to eat.
The bio bay is an unpredictable natural phenomenon that may be influenced by multiple factors. Bioluminoscity level can vary from very visible to minimum or none without any previous notice. Full Moon phase may also affect the visibility. In the event of this happening alternate methods such as the use of a tarp will be incorporated in order to appreciate it.
Please travel light and only bring the necessary to the tour. Leave behind electronic devices, any important documentation like passport, large sums of cash or credit cards. Cell phones require waterproof case. Bespoke Lifestyle Management will not be responsible for lost or stolen belongings. No luggage allowed on the buses.
Reservations made for the 6pm tour (second run) have a probability of being rescheduled to the first run if minimum is not met, or first run still has spaces available.
Minimum age to participate is 7 years.
Participants cannot be afraid of the dark as you will be kayaking thru pitch black areas.
Failure to provide correct weight or hotel/lodging/cruise information upon booking may result in bus not being able to pick you at your location or close to it. No refunds will be issued due to this.
Bus will wait only 5 minutes after your assigned pick up time. No refunds will be issued if you miss your pick up.
This tour operates under rain and other weather conditions. Guide will determine to call it off when thunderstorms or other serious conditions happens.
Total estimate duration of 5 hours includes: 2 to 2.5 hours driving time and 2 hours at tour site
Published starting time is only an estimate. Exact pick up time will be provided the DAY PRIOR to your tour.
Bespoke LM Reserves the Right of Admission - If a person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not following instructions or being disruptive the Guide has the right to Cancel their reservation at any moment, and No Refunds will be issued due to this.
Persons with the previously listed health restrictions cannot participate on the tour. No refunds will be authorized if a person neglects to read complete description and does not meet the safety requirements and limitations on the day of the tour.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Saira_T
04 Oct 2025
I’m not great at water sports, but this was excellent. The night sky was filled with stars and the water was glowing with every touch.
Mary F
06 Sep 2025
The tour stated it started @ 6:15pm but when the tour operator called the day before I was told our p/u time was 4:30pm!!! That was not disclosed in anything I read about in their post. This put us in a major rush with our arrival time in San Juan and p/u time.
With that aside, the van used for transportation to the kayak location needs repair. The suspension leaves ALOT to be desired! Also the driver needed to tell us how long we were going to be in the van so we could go to the restroom before we started the 1.5+ drive!
The kayak tour was good. The smell at the bay was very unpleasant!! They seemed a bit unorganized when we arrived but seemed to get going after a bit.
Even though we did not see very much of the luminescence the experience was unique and something we would not experience anywhere else.
For the price it was ok.
hamlin2
21 Jul 2025
We started our experience off by being picked up on an air conditioned bus. The driver was nice and right on time. It was an hour plus bumpy drive to and from the place where we kayaked from. When we got there we left everything we didn’t want to get wet on the bus. We got a life jacket and an orientation about how to kayak and then we waded out to the kayaks. The kayaking to the bay was really pretty and enjoyable. We got to the bay in time to see a beautiful sunset. The bioluminescence was there if you completely covered the kayak with a tarp and then moved your hand thru the water but it was a bit disappointing. Definitely not the tours fault - They said the Sargassum is killing the aquatic life that causes the bioluminescence. This would have been nice to know before we went. The kayaking back to our starting point was a challenge in the dark, but overall a fun experience. Also just FYI- there was a little store there to buy snacks, get a clear plastic phone holder lanyard before you go to keep your phone safe, bring your own toilet paper, and be warned the store front area for the kayak company has a sulfur smell.
This tour in
Puerto Rico
is organized by
Bespoke Lifestyle Management
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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