Puerto Rico's Breathtaking Combo: Rainforest & Bio Bay Night

Our tour was fantastic. It is physical. You will get wet. The correct shoe is important. Jayson was terrific with Bespoke.

The El Yunque part was great! I wish this was the only part we did. The tour guide communicated well with me before and during. And he was so descriptive, kind and knowledgeable. I would definitely do this part of the tour again. The second part of the tour was a waste of time. Now I know that if a company gives out free Mosquito repellant to put on, run! All I got from this tour was about 30 mosquito bites. They knew they had not seen the lights in the bay for at least 3 days but they didn't tell us. So we didn't see anything without the tarps over our heads. They assumed since we were a group of 22 that we were fine with double kayaks, but my family were a party of 3 and there was another party of 5 so we wanted single kayaks. They said "discuss it and let us know what you want". We told them we want single kayaks, then they said, well we don't have them, well why even give us this option. And from the get go, the transportation picking us up after El Yunque was almost an hour late. In all fairness, I believe 3 different companies were used and I don't know the names of the companies. But the only one that was worth it was the company that took us on the tour to El Yunque. The company that did the Kayak tour was horrible, and the company that transported us after El Yunque, although he was kind, never apologized or explained why he was almost an hour late.

Definitely worth it. Hike isn’t bad just a bit difficult to climb at times but the climb leads to a very fun water slide and cliff jumping. Tour guide definitely added to the experience. Kayaking was a bit of a struggle at night but if you have a coordinated partner with you it’s fun too.

It can be very slippery so watch your steps. The guides were wonderful, and watchful for the group. We had 11 family members from 9 to 68 in ages.

Amazing experience with Jason. Got amazing photos/videos and he encouraged me to do things I’ve never done like cliff jumping and water slides all while ensuring I was comfortable and safe. He explained all the flora and fauna on the way and always had a smile and high energy. 10/10 recommend to anyone! The bio tour was also amazing.

I will try to answer all the questions I had about this before going! Overall, we had an amazing time on the rainforest tour and bioluminescent bay kayaking tour. It ended up being the highlight of our trip. The reason this review is 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the lack of information available beforehand, which can leave you feeling unprepared. The only reason we ended up being adequately prepared is because we did a deep dive of the reviews, both good and bad, and erred on the side of caution with all of the things we brought with us for the day. El Yunque Rainforest Tour I think our tour guide tried to pick us up at our room of the hotel, but we were waiting in the lobby so he ended up calling us to let us know he was there. On this tour, the hike is at max, 1 mile total (out and back). Yes there is mud, and depending on how rainy it is, it could be a lot or just a thin layer. If you want to participate in any of the water activities (water slide, cliff jump, rope swing), you will need to walk through water up to your waist. That means your shoes are fully submerged and your clothes will get wet, and stay that way for the rest of the time there. Biggest recommendation is to complete the tour and hike in water shoes, and bring an extra pair of shoes to change into afterwards. You will do some "rock climbing", but the tour guides will show you where to place your feet and help you up when needed. You leave all your belongings on the bus, so really no need to travel as light as possible as advised. Bring at least 1 change of clothes and a towel as there will be an opportunity to change at lunch. You will sit on the bus back wet, but it is only about a 20 minute drive to the lunch kiosks. If you're looking for a true tour of the rainforest with lots of flora and fauna, this is not it. This tour you see a small trail and they point out a few things, but it is definitely aimed at people looking for "experiences" and not necessarily nature. Lunch You will be dropped at a lunch spot that has approximately 60 food kiosks. Majority are restaurants where you can sit inside and have a bathroom to change your clothes. The restaurant your tour guide will recommend had some of the best food we had during our entire stay. There are also drink booths, ice cream, and a beach to walk along behind the kiosks. A different bus will pick you up from lunch, so don't worry about sitting on a wet seat from the morning tour. Bioluminescent Kayaking There is a bathroom when you arrive so you can change if necessary. Once again, you'll be able to leave all of your belongings on the bus. Your guides will start the tour orientation relatively quickly after getting everyone signed in. You will enter the kayaks from inside the water, so you walk out about waist high again. Depending on how tall you are your clothes may get wet, but your shoes will be submerged. Put your water shoes from the morning back on! If you have any experience kayaking, try to be in the front of the line or you will get stuck behind people figuring it out for the first time. Once at the lagoon, your tour guides will look for a good spot to see the algae glow. You may not be able to see it as much as social media would have you believe, and depending on how dark it is you will likely need to use the tarp provided by your tour guides to see much. Really tuck the tarp around yourself and block out the light for the best views! The day definitely took a good 12 hours. As long as you are prepared, it is an excellent value for the money. Bring a change of shoes for the best experience :)

Be prepared to SWEAT – but in the best way possible! Our El Yunque and Bio Bay Kayak Tour was an unforgettable day packed with nature, adrenaline, and awe-inspiring sights. We were lucky to have Jason and Felix guide us through the El Yunque portion – they were a fantastic, energetic, and super engaging team who made the whole experience both fun and informative. From rock climbing and a natural water slide to cliff jumping and a rope swing, the day was full of thrilling options – but don’t worry if you’re not up for all of it. Jason and Felix were incredibly accommodating and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included, no matter their fitness level. Now for the Bio Bay Kayak Tour – a magical but slightly challenging experience. The group is guided together regardless of experience level, so PACK YOUR PATIENCE and be prepared for a little chaos on the water. You may find yourself bumping into trees or other kayaks along the narrow mangrove channels – it's all part of the adventure! Glow sticks are provided on each kayak for visibility, but it gets VERY DARK and navigating can be tricky. If you can, bring a headlamp to help guide your way. Despite the bumps and turns, once you reach the glowing bay, it’s absolutely worth it. Highly recommend this tour for anyone seeking adventure, natural beauty, and a little bit of magic under the stars.

Great adventure with a wonderful guide also loved the amazing plants and flowers . Very well organized . Liked the extra safety of helmets

Amazing! Guides were great. Experience was amazing! Got to see and do a lot in one day which worked well and was worth the day. If you want to get a lot done in one day, this excursion is for you!

We had Andrea as our tour guide last year and she was AMAZING! She thought about our safety, and made sure to celebrate my coming birthday with everyone singing in the van! We had great conversations and experiences! Another awesome person who they call Tarzan helped navigate us as well along the water slide and helped me quite a bit. Major kudos for an excellent adventure!