Top Caribbean Outdoor Activities

St. Lucia’s towering peaks and gorgeous coastline mean exploring is best done by land and water. You’ll do both on this full-day tour covering the island’s top highlights, from the ‘Drive-In Volcano’ to mud baths, bathing in Toraille Waterfall, a Pitons photo stop, snorkeling, a bat cave, fishing villages, and more. An included lunch features the distinctive flavors of St. Lucian cuisine for a full cultural immersion.

El Yunque Rainforest is Puerto Rico’s largest nature reserve and as difficult to explore independently as any other tropical rainforest. Drive yourself to meet your guide in Fajardo and then follow your guide's vehicle into the rainforest. Discover it with a guide on this fun forest hike to two different waterfalls, one with a rope swing and free diving, the second with a natural rock waterslide and a cliff jump. Learn about the rainforest’s history, wildlife and trees as you hike.

Experience the beauty of El Yunque Rainforest with the help of a guide to show you one of the best routes through the local landscape on this group excursion. Spend the day exploring the rainforest, stopping at watering holes and natural rock slides to swim, free dive, and cliff jump. At the end of the tour, your guide takes you to a traditional restaurant where you can eat like a local (own expense).

Combine a trip to El Yunque, with some beach time in Luquillo, on this full-day group tour! You'll start in El Yunque, where you'll take a walk out through the forest, get the chance to swim in crystalline rivers, and slide down natural waterslides at Las Paylas. You'll then continue to Luquillo, where you can spend time at the local beach, shop, and grab food (own expense) at Los Kioskos before returning to San Juan.

Feel your adrenaline levels surge on an adventure tour to the El Yunque rain forest that includes soaring down a natural water slide, swimming under waterfalls, and a beach visit. This secluded spot is often overlooked by first-time visitors, but this tour gives you an inside glimpse into this local favorite haunt and comes with ample free time for you to relax. Parking fees are included for guests who drive to the experience location.

Dance and celebrate off the coast of the Dominican Republic on this party boat package. Designed for adults only, board a catamaran and set off on a tour from Punta Cana. Enjoy a stop at a natural pool for snorkeling, or simply relax on deck. A great option for celebrating a special occasion and making special vacation memories with loved ones.

The Cordillera Keys Nature Reserve lies about half an hour from Fajardo. Enjoy its golden sands and rich coral reef on this snorkeling tour, with all equipment provided, even clip-on flotation devices, plus guides to help identify the tropical species that you see. After snorkeling, enjoy a light lunch and open bar, with soft drinks, water, and Puerto Rican rum.

Explore the underwater world of Puerto Rico on a guided snorkeling adventure. Receive a lesson from a professional diver and enjoy a hassle-free outing with all the equipment you need. Then swim through the tropical waters off Guaynabo and see brilliantly-colored tropical fish, sea turtles, and other marine creatures. Afterward, revisit your experience with a GoPro video of your snorkeling excursion included in the tour price.

Immerse yourself in nature with a small-group tour to the El Yunque Rainforest. Hike through the jungle while learning about the flora and fauna. Spend time at a waterfall and pool where you can cool off with a swim, play around in the natural waterslides, or jump off a cliff. Afterward, stop at Playa Luquillo, where you can enjoy the beach or grab food at your own cost.

Discover two of Puerto Rico's top attractions in just one day on this time- and money-saving combination tour. Explore El Yunque rainforest, swim in its natural pools, and refresh in its waterfalls. Later, kayak through the Red Mangrove Forest to the Bioluminescent Lagoon where, with each stroke of your paddle, sparkles will appear in the water.

Experience one of the most magical natural phenomenons in Puerto Rico during a kayak tour of a bioluminescent lagoon. Exploring in a kayak lets you get closer to the illuminated plankton, which produce blue-green light every time you move through the water with your paddle and kayak.

Join this group tour to visit waterfalls, tropical natural scenery, caves, and more in San Juan. You’ll keep costs down by joining this group tour, but you’ll still have plenty of time to explore the Arenales Caves, Charco River, and swim in the waterfall at your own pace. Snacks, water, and life vests are provided, so no need to bring those yourself.

Regular kayaking will feel like a snooze after you embark on this unique night tour from St. Thomas. The experience is like sitting in a snorkeling mask as you learn about the island. Paddle in clear kayaks with custom LED lights so you can see nocturnal marine life, such as fish, turtles, and stingrays, up close. Put on some glow paint if you like for an even more memorable experience.

Enjoy a scenic horseback-riding adventure through the forests, beaches, and rivers of Puerto Rico on this small-group trip that makes exploring easy. Gallop through the crystal-clear waters of the Mameyes River and through the forest to reach Luquillo Beach, where you have time to swim, sunbathe, and relax with cocktails (own expense) Riders of all experience levels are catered to on this beginner-friendly excursion.

Swap sunbathing on the beach for a more exciting experience of Aruba. This UTV adventure promises an adventurous and exhilarating ride through the island's rugged desert and coastline. Along the way you'll stop at landmarks including Philip's Animal Garden (the island's largest exotic animal sanctuary), the Alto Vista Chapel and Bushiribana Ruins.

Venture into the heart of Puerto Rico’s lush El Yunque rainforest during this small-group, half-day excursion from the San Juan area. Following morning pickup directly from your hotel, travel via air-conditioned vehicle into the forest, where you’ll go for a hike through the foliage, and learn more about the wildlife that calls El Yunque home. Next, swim in natural pool, go cliff-diving and rope-swinging if you dare, and admire the waterfalls.

Go on an island excursion, and see some of the most popular spots in Aruba on this tour taking off from Oranjestad. Travel the whole island, and see the California Lighthouse, the Ayo Rock Formation, and the Casibari Rock Formations. Visit one of the world’s oldest aloe-vera factories, as well as a 75-year-old, family-run bar. Learn about Aruba’s gold-rush era at the Bushiribana gold mill ruins, and swim in a man-made lagoon at Baby Beach.

Seeing Aruba’s wild side on your own is difficult without the right vehicle or local knowledge. This full-day off-road safari solves that by taking you across the island in a rugged 4WD Land Cruiser to places most tours can’t reach, including Arikok National Park, the Natural Pool, and Baby Beach in one trip. Stop at key landmarks, swim and snorkel with gear provided, and enjoy a homemade BBQ lunch—all without worrying about routes, equipment, or logistics.

If you've checked swimming with dolphins off your bucket list, then this private tour to Rose Island is your chance to tick off swimming with pigs. Head to a private beach club, where the pigs come ashore for you to pose for photos with. Then relax at the private beach club, where you enjoy a Bahamian lunch, lounge on a beach chair, snorkel or paddleboard with provided gear, and more.

Paddle through the beautiful bioluminescent bay near Fajardo on this kayak tour. Traverse the extensive mangrove forests with your marine biologist tour guide and learn about the science behind this natural phenomenon that occurs in Laguna Grande. See the lights twinkle below the water as you paddle along and admire the beautiful coastal scenery at dusk before heading back to the starting point.

Some sailing excursions in Barbados can be crowded experiences; avoid that uncomfortable feeling on this catamaran cruise, which sails with just a small number of passengers. After jumping into the water to swim and snorkel, enjoy the open bar, snacks, and Bajan buffet lunch as you cruise the coastline.

Exploring the Dominican Republic beyond the resort area can be challenging without a car. This half-day trip to Monkeyland makes it simple, with round-trip transportation from Bavaro and Punta Cana and a guided journey into the jungle. Visit local coffee and cacao plantations, learn about organic farming methods, stroll through botanical gardens, and spend time observing squirrel monkeys in a natural setting—and enjoy samples of fresh coffee or hot chocolate along the way.

Explore the waters around Punta Cana aboard a catamaran on this carefully-curated tour. Spend a half-day (select from morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule) taking in the coastal scenery around Cabeza de Toro Natural Reserve, then don the provided snorkeling gear to explore the underwater world. You can also try out the boat's slide toboggan or just relax on board and soak up the sun's rays. The boat can accommodate up to 72 guests but is limited to 27 guests, leaving space to roam around as you please!