San Juan · CANOES & KAYAKS
13 reviewed
The good kayak tours in San Juan fill up fast and the great ones fill up first. Here are the 13 best, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can lock in a spot before the calendar does.
Night LED kayak on Condado Lagoon with clear-bottom views, glow paint, and a sunset-to-dark small-group ride. $75.
“Amazing instructor gave instructions very well. And also showed us how to get into the kayak correctly had lots of fun places is very recommended if you want to have fun”
Paddle night mangroves from Las Croabas to Laguna Grande in Fajardo and watch bioluminescent plankton glow with each stroke.
“We are in our 70’s but fit. It was a manageable workout. Bioluminescence was a bit disappointing, but the night kayaking through the mangroves was awesome. Leaders managed logistics of the large group well. We have not received the promised photos. Please send (or resend) them.”
Kayak through Fajardo’s mangroves to Laguna Grande, then watch blue-green plankton glow on a 2-hour biobay adventure.
“Our family had a great experience. We wouldn't recommend if at least one oerson in the two-person pair for the kayak doesn't have any experience. Also, if you have an odd number, someone in the group will get paired with someone you don't know. Worked out great for our group but can imagine it might be a challenge in some situations.”
Kayak Laguna Grande’s bioluminescent bay from Fajardo with a marine biologist, mangrove paddling at dusk, and snacks.
“Great experience, great knowledgeable guides, friendly service, good snacks! Made sure that even with a full moon, a tarp was available to see the bioluminescent critters.”
Morning clear-kayak tour on Condado Lagoon in San Juan. Paddle a glass-bottom boat, spot manatees and pelicans, plus free photos.
“Shelley and Jann were awesome!! Basically had a private tour with only 1 other father/son. Right after launching, Shelley spotted a mom/baby manatee that we enjoyed watching and learning about. Clean kayaks were unique and offered glimpses of the manatees underwater.”
El Yunque hike and night kayak in Laguna Grande with bioluminescent plankton. Pickup, helmets, lifejackets, and muddy waterfall swims.
“It was a fantastic experience especially for the activities in El Yunque. The tour guide who is also the driver is knowledgeable and took good care of every participant. I recommend the activities between rocks, cliffs, and river. The guide provided life jackets and helmets so it’s safe to do these activities. During hiking, participants need a little rock-climbing and walking in the rivers. Even not joining water activities, everyone would get wet on the way. A pair of non-slip and closed toes shoes is needed. Bio Bay kayaking, needs paddling for about 1 hour . This time we only saw little glowing sprinkles by splashing water underneath big black…”
Night kayaking in Fajardo’s mangroves leads to Laguna Grande’s glowing plankton, guided by pros who help beginners see bioluminescence.
“Guides are very helpful. They teach you about the mangroves and are very helpful to anyone who struggles with steering etc.”
Kayak Fajardo’s biobay at sunset with a marine biologist guide. Mangroves, stars, and unpredictable glow with a safety-first team.
“Eli, David and Michael were fantastic guides who kept everyone safe and provided interesting facts and information, Which made the kayaking adventure a ton of fun. Some info: you will get wet, wear water shoes, bring bug spray and the Read more”
Paddle through Puerto Rico’s Bio Bay at night with San Juan transport, a basic kayaking lesson, and small-group mangrove glow.
“Great tour and great chance to kayak and see beautiful scenery and the bioluminescence. The guides were very friendly and competent. Time was longer than I thought and I wish they had told us more about what we were seeing besides just the bioluminescence, but in the mangroves and around the area”
Night kayak in Laguna Grande, Fajardo with San Juan transport, guided paddling, and bioluminescent plankton in the mangroves. 5 hours.
“It was fun and exciting. Everyone was very helpful since it was our first time kayaking experience I really recommend it.”
Night kayaking in Fajardo’s Laguna Grande Bio Bay. Mangroves, a beginner lesson, and guided dinoflagellate glow—plus real safety prep.
“The tour guides were very friendly and helpful. It was a great time and I’d recommend it! The bio bay was beautiful”
El Yunque rainforest, Luquillo kiosks, and Laguna Grande biobay kayaking in one full-day outing with pickup and guides.
“Tour company picked us up and dropped us off close to our hotel. They call to confirm the day before and 5 min before pickup. Rainforest was ok, we only saw some geckos, nice views and waterfall. It was ok to say you saw it. The kayak was fun and different going out at night but biolumenscence isn't what we expected, it was a few algae that you could see when you swirled your hand in the water. Maybe just do the bay in condado to have fun kayaking at night. The beach was terrible-maybe one of the dirtiest places I have ever been, I am not sure why this…”
Guided kayak and snorkeling in Fajardo’s Las Cabezas de San Juan Natural Reserve with gear, snacks, and an eco-minded guide.
“Tour guides were amazing, the water was great and had a great time. The guides took time out to help the people in my group that did not know how to swim. Great package for your money, 100% highly recommended”
Night kayak from San Juan to Fajardo Bio Bay for a mangrove paddle, dinoflagellate glow, and guided safety with pickup.
“It was a lot of kayaking, but I very cool experience. You do get wet! Tour guides were very fun! Definitely good for a group activity.”
