Fajardo Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayak Adventure
4.3
65 Ratings

Paddle through a mystical mangrove forest under the stars in Fajardo’s Bioluminescent Bay. Join us for an enchanting night kayak adventure from San Juan.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Eco Adventures Kayaks - Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you embark on our night kayaking adventure in the breathtaking Bio Bay of Laguna Grande Reserve in Fajardo. Glide through the tranquil waters under the starry sky, entering the mystical mangrove forest through a winding water trail. It’s like stepping into a secret world!
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What's Included
  • Live interpretation and commentary
  • Guided Tour
  • Round trip Transportation from selected hotels
  • Life-jacket US Coast Guard approved
  • Two person kayak
  • You must be able to swim
What's Not Included
  • bugs spray
  • Pregnant women are not allowed to participate in the kayaking tour
  • Towels
Additional Information

A truly special enchanting experience of paddling through the mystical mangrove forest under the starlit sky. Unlike any other activity, you’ll enter the mangrove forest through a winding water trail, immersing yourself in nature’s tranquility and beauty.
Not only will you embark on a magical adventure with Peniel Access Eco Tours, but you’ll also become…

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(65 Ratings)
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Rena_r
Jul 28, 2025
Missed due to weather - Unfortunately it was canceled because of bad weather, but the team was friendly and professional. The immediately apologized and offered either a refund or to reschedule.
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Ashley_w
Jul 19, 2025
Great! - Very cool experience! Always felt safe and paddle wasn't hard. Definitely something cool to see if you've never had the chance.
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1busyrn
Jul 12, 2025
Fun kayaking at night - This was a nice tour. Definitely do this when there is no moon, it's more difficult to see if there's any light. Navigating through the mangroves can be challenging, especially when youre going against the current. It helps to have kayaking experience but they do keep a close eye on the group to make sure everyone gets to the cove and back. Definitely bring bug spray.
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Edrienekyle_l
Jun 30, 2025
A lot of work but worth it. - It was a struggle to paddle but it was all worth it to see them glow so much. They say it's not a guarantee to see them plankton's but we were very fortunate. Ps. Don't forget to bring a change of clothes.
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Excursion72894
Jun 28, 2025
A magical experience! - Amazing experience kayaking through the mangroves to the bioluminescent lagoon during the early tour. The guides were very helpful and knowledgeable. We were able to make the water glow using our hands and paddles. The ride back was very dark but the guides had lights to guide us as needed. A truly magical experience. There are food and drink areas to enjoy before and after the ride if you have time. Transportation to and from the hotel was included.
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Ellen_s
Jun 24, 2025
Awesome mangrove kayak tour - The night kayak alone was super fun! Even with low bioluminescence! AJ and Emily (and one more!) were super nice as well and Angel’s pick up was professional, kind and timely! Great experience!
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Devin_s
Jul 29, 2025
No glowing marine life but still fun - The staff was amazing. They really did a great job with safety and explaining everything. I can’t overstate that enough. They really did a great job. But there was no glowing marine life. I would’ve liked to have been warned when I booked the trip. It’s a lot of work and not cheap. And it’s really disappointing to come all this way not to see anything. I know they can’t control that, but it should’ve been ok big bold letters on the website. May not see anything. That being said the kayaking was still an incredible experience. Just a better heads up would’ve been helpful as far as our expectations.
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Brett_t
Jul 26, 2025
Too crowded and smelled awful - It was VERY crowded. There were 28 in our group and at least 3, if not 4, other groups there. They were not coordinated as well as they could have been. To add to the semi organized chaos, the bay where you meet SMELLED awful. It may have revived all of the negatives if there was some bioluminescent to be seen hiding under a dirty old tarp that 3 kayaks put over our heads to make it darker, but the vmgeneral consensus was that there was maybe a slight flicker, vut nothing breath taking as expected. My biggest fuss was wirh the smell and lack of coordination. I understand the environment cannot be controlled. However, there ate probably better spots without as much light pollution to view this. For reference, we went out the day after a new room, so moonlight wasn't the inhibitor. The guides were nice and did the best work what they had to work with, bug there is some high level restructuring needed to make this a more pleasant experience. The best part was the ride there with Angel - he oozed positivity
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Talie_s
Jul 28, 2025
Don’t do it - Skip this one. The kayak village smelled awful, there was zero bioluminescence to be seen, and it felt more like bumper boats in the dark than a magical experience. We spent most of the time blindly paddling, getting whacked by branches, and eaten alive by mosquitoes. Not worth the time or money.
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H4727htpaule
Jun 29, 2025
Make sure you know what you’re getting. - Communication was awful. Signed up for 6:30. Did not receive communication until 5:30 the day off when they told me the tour starts when they pick you up, which meant we wouldn’t get on the kayak until about 8 and be out there for two hours. Unfortunately, we had an early flight out the next morning and were not able to do the excursion at all. No refund, complete waste of money. If there was any communication, this wouldn’t have happened. Very disappointed.
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