Top Fajardo Wildlife Watching

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.

Discover Puerto Rico's stunning landscapes and underwater world on this half-day snorkeling tour. Choose the morning tour to visit Vieques, home to a sea turtle colony, or the afternoon tour to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Cordillera Keys Nature Reserve and Icacos. Both tours include all equipment provided, plus guides to help identify the tropical species that you see. After snorkeling, enjoy a delicious lunch and an open bar, with soft drinks, water, and Puerto Rican rum.

Improve your chances of seeing Laguna Grande's bioluminescent bay glow on this group kayaking tour. Led by a marine biologist guide, follow them in your kayak as you navigate extensive mangrove forests and learn the science behind this natural phenomenon that occurs in Laguna Grande. Suitable for beginners and advanced kayakers, with safety equipment and a brief kayaking lesson provided.

Explore the pristine beauty of Culebra Island on this full-day guided tour. After a scenic ferry ride, enjoy a minibus tour around town before embarking on an exciting snorkeling adventure in the Luis Peña Marine Reserve, where you’ll swim with sea turtles and explore vibrant coral reefs. Finish your day at the world-famous Flamenco Beach, relaxing on its white sands. Enjoy guided kayaking, snorkeling, and eco-friendly experiences with an expert guide.

Take command of your own mini-speedboat for a half-day of snorkeling and navigating among the beautiful tropical islands just off Puerto Rico’s east coast. Follow the lead of your certified guide as you pilot your own vessel with a convoy of other speedboats through the turquoise-blue waters of the La Cordillera Cays Nature Reserve. During the day, snorkel amidst schools of colorful fish and relax on stunning white-sand beaches. Your speedboat adventure also includes a guide, a personal cooler with ice, snacks and refreshments, plus snorkel and safety gear.

Paddle a kayak through the peaceful waters of Fajardo's mangroves on the way to the Bioluminescent Bay during this evening tour. You are provided with all equipment and instruction, so even beginners can participate. Follow your guide's lead and listen to in-depth commentary as you travel, arriving at the Bioluminescent Bay at dark to see the water light up beneath you.

Discover Puerto Rico’s rich underwater marine life, without having to spending time researching snorkeling sites, on this group boat trip from Ceiba to Vieques Island. Relax as you sail to this island that's only accessible by boat, with opportunities to get into the water and snorkel. Swim in the crystal clear waters of this secluded area and keep an eye out for giant sea turtles.