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Get a deeper look at Puerto Rican culture and experience San Juan like a local on this immersive private tour. Discover sights from street art and murals, bars and restaurants, to 16th-century forts. Hit tourist areas including Ocean Park, explore the 500-year-old city of Old San Juan, and see La Perla where the Despacito music video was filmed.

Improve your chances of seeing Laguna Grande's bioluminescent glow with this group kayaking experience at night. Setting off from Fajardo and lead by a marine biologist, gain a deeper understanding of bioluminescence and the ecosystems as you paddle. This experience is suitable for kayakers of all levels, with a safety briefing issued before all expeditions.

El Yunque National Forest is one of the most biologically diverse in the entire United States. On our tour through the rainforest, we will stop at La Coca Waterfall and Mt. Britton tower. You will have fun walking along its trails, you can bathe in the crystal clear waters of its rivers, and enjoy spectacular views. Our experienced tour guides will transport you and be with you at all times.

Explore the underwater world of Culebra Island during this snorkeling excursion to Flamenco Beach. A perfect snorkeling expedition for beginners or families with small children, the calm, clear, waters make for easy snorkeling and swimming. During the time at Culebra Island, you can choose to snorkel, swim, use the provided stand-up paddleboards, or simply relax.

There are many great snorkeling spots around Puerto Rico, but this tour will take you to one of the best, off the island of Culebra. In between enjoying lunch and complimentary drinks, make two snorkeling stops where you can jump off-board and explore the underwater world. Note that vegan and gluten-free options are available for an additional fee.

Explore the beauty of Puerto Rico on this group tour of the northern coast. See the rock formations of the karst area along the Atlantic Ocean, continue to the mountains, and visit one of the most impressive caves on the island. Learn about the history of Puerto Rico from your experienced guide and end the day with a visit to two waterfalls where you can relax on the river.

Escape the crowds on land and see a part of Puerto Rico that most travelers miss on a sailing tour by catamaran to Culebra Island —home to white-sand beaches and coral reefs, and hailed as one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Lunch, alcoholic drinks, and snacks are included on board, to keep you hydrated and refreshed. A visit to Culebra is weather-dependent, so other possible beach stops include the beautiful Icacos island or one of Vieques' beaches.

Experience the natural phenomenon that is Bio Bay on an evening kayak tour. Head from San Juan to Fajardo and in the late afternoon and board your kayak. As you paddle through the mangrove forest, the microscopic organisms in the water become illuminated, creating a magical effect. Learn about the bioluminescent creatures as well as the surrounding environment from your tour guide as you kayak.

This combination tour includes a visit to Luquillo Beach, El Yunque Rainforest and a nighttime kayaking tour of Laguna Grande, a bioluminescent bay. Stroll a walkway the winds through the treetops of the forest canopy. After a leisurely lunch (and time for shopping), travel to Laguna Grande to witness the unique phenomenon of bioluminescence.

Go on an off-road adventure in the lush Puerto Rican countryside on this small-group all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour from San Juan. Ride through 2,200 acres (890 hectares) of scenic landscape filled with hills, mangroves, lagoons, and tropical fields at Hacienda Campo Rico. Your tour includes your own ATV, professional guide, and round-trip transportation from select hotels in the San Juan area.

This small-group El Yunque Rainforest and Luquillo Beach tour is ideal for travelers who are nature lovers but don't want to do a lot of hiking. You'll take a gentle walk and swim in pristine natural pools in the rainforest before heading to the beautiful beach of Luquillo to relax and soak up the sun. Throughout, your guide will offer insights into Puerto Rico's history, culture, and ecosystems.

Spend an adventurous day exploring two incredible natural wonders in Puerto Rico on this full-day excursion to the El Yunque Rainforest and Bioluminescent Bay. Hike in the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest system. 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.

Save time and get more out of your Puerto Rico vacation by ticking off two natural wonders in a day—El Yunque National Forest and Laguna Grande’s bioluminescent bay. Avoid car rental hassles with included hotel pickup and travel comfortably between sites. Enjoy a guided hike and swim in a rainforest river, then kayak at night in a glowing bioluminescent bay.

Lose yourself in the wild landscapes of the El Yunque Rainforest on this full-day tour from San Juan. Follow your guide on a thrilling hike, trekking 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.

Get to know the rain forest around Arecibo on this adventure tour through the Taino Indians' ancient homeland. With a guide in the lead to ensure your comfort and safety, float down the river through canyons while body rafting. Explore the river caves and hike through the tropical forest with a small group of 10 people or fewer, learning about the biodiversity and geology of the private nature reserve as you travel. All equipment and instruction included, as well as round-trip transportation from San Juan.

Go on a rappelling and zipline adventure at Puerto Rico’s Carite State Forest. Travel by private van with a small group and local guide and enjoy a hike along the river. Then, rappel 80 feet (24 meters) down El Salto Waterfall and glide across three ziplines back to basecamp. Enjoy a home-cooked meal—included in the tour price—before returning to San Juan.

Raise a glass of Puerto Rico’s finest rum during this guided tasting session at world-famous Casa BACARDI. Designed for guests seeking a deeper appreciation of rum, this structured seated tasting features aged BACARDI rums and guides participants through aroma, flavor, and finish. It also includes one welcome cocktail, Pavilion views, and time to visit the on-site gift shop.

Everyone wants to discover the underwater world, but covering ground—particularly against the current—can be hard work. This jet-powered snorkel is the answer to the tired traveler’s prayers, with an engine to power you through the underwater world, your breath the only limit.

Set sail for Icacos Island, famous for its beautiful coastline and warm waters, with this all-inclusive snorkeling tour. Head out early to avoid the crowds and make it to the island in time for a morning swim. Then break for an included buffet lunch served with soft drinks, rum punch, and more before continuing to a coral reef for a snorkeling session among beautiful marine life.

Sail to Isla Icacos on this full-day cruise from Fajardo aboard a modern 51 ft. sailing catamaran. Relax and enjoy the scenery as you travel, then snorkel among reefs teeming with tropical fish and spend time on the beach. Midday, enjoy a sandwich buffet lunch with beverages included. Hotel pickup and drop-off from San Juan, Condado, and Isla Verde areas are provided for convenience.

Immerse yourself in nature with a guided tour to El Yunque Rainforest. Hike through the jungle and enjoy time at two waterfalls, two water slides, and a rope swing and cliff jump. Includes photos and videos of the experience, so you don’t need to worry about having a waterproof case. Lifejackets, bottled water, and transfers from San Juan are all included.

See the highlights of Old San Juan and get the chance to go inside San Cristobal Castle with this walking tour. While most tours only visit the castle from the outside, this one gives you the chance to step inside with a guide and includes admission tickets for a seamless experience. Other stops along the way include the Governor's Mansion, the Cathedral of San Juan, and the City Hall.