Top San Juan Outdoor Activities

Paddle through Condado Lagoon at night in a kayak lit up by LED lights. Enjoy views of the city lit up for the night, as well as views under the water through the clear-bottom kayaks lit up by the LEDs. This unusual experience is led by a guide who will provide all navigation and narrative as you paddle. Get nighttime views of active marine animals such as lobsters, stingrays, and giant starfish. Get there early to grab a glow stick or cover yourself in glow-in-the-dark paint.

Feel like a true Puerto Rican explorer during this day of "off-the-beaten path" discovery in El Yunque rainforest. Avoid the big crowds from the cruise ships and hotels as you blaze a trail to the lesser-known attractions of this lush tropical eden. Admire gorgeous orchids, exotic birds and wildlife like the Coquí (tree frog) as you hike to secret waterfalls and hidden swimming spots, enjoying your secluded adventure amidst the fresh air and beautiful scenery of this Puerto Rican paradise. National park fees, plus round-trip hotel transport, are included.

Hike through Puerto Rico’s lush El Yunque Rainforest, observe local wildlife, and take a dip in one of the park’s pristine waterfalls. Journey through the varied micro-climates and vegetation zones of this unique natural area. Hike through the jungle, learning about the plants and animals that inhabit the area and passing by a series of waterfalls, stopping to cool off with a swim.

Experience two of the greatest natural attractions in Puerto Rico, all in one day! Island Journeys has teamed up with Puerto Rico’s top Bio Bay Operators to provide you this full-day package, bringing you the best of the East Coast! SAVE BIG and take the guesswork out of your planning with this all inclusive tour including: Round Trip Transportation, Fully Guided Rainforest Tour, and the World Famous Bio Bay Kayak Tour. El Yunque is without a doubt Puerto Rico’s greatest Natural Wonder. It is the only Tropical Rainforest, and the most studied Forest, in the United States National Forest System. It is the most biologically diverse forest, hosting hundreds of plants and animals, some only found here in Puerto Rico! Bioluminescence is one of planet Earth’s best kept secrets. Tiny organisms called “dinoflagellates” make the water glow at night and fortunately, they have found the perfect place to live in the Fajardo Bio Bay, so we are able to experience them all year round.

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.

Blast through the off road of the lush Puerto Rican countryside on this fun, 3.5-hour all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour from San Juan. Spend the first 2 hours speeding your way through 2,200 acres (890 hectares) of scenic landscape filled with lakes, tabletop mountains and along subtropical forests at Hacienda Campo Rico. Your ATV tour includes your own vehicle, professional guide, and round-trip transportation from hotels in the San Juan area.

Zip down 11 lines through the forest canopy, rappel from a treetop, and take a dip in three natural pools on this 5-hour adventure from San Juan. Use of all equipment and round-trip hotel transportation included. Choice of several departure times.

Go on a rappelling and zipline adventure at Puerto Rico’s Carite State Forest. After a convenient pickup from select hotels, travel by private van with a small group and local guide and enjoy a hike along the river. Then, rappel 80 feet (24 meters) down El Salto Waterfall and glide across five ziplines back to basecamp. Enjoy a home-cooked meal—included in the tour price—before returning to San Jose.

Get introduced to the world of scuba diving in Guaynabo on this tour specifically for novices. Explore the underwater world off the coast of Puerto Rico and learn about the underwater flora and fauna in the company of an experienced scuba diving guide. All instruction and use of equipment are included. Complimentary GoPro video of your experience is included.

Cruise by high-speed catamaran to Culebra from Fajardo for a fun-filled day trip swimming, beach combing and sunbathing on this island paradise. Spend your morning exploring the fascinating undersea creatures that populate the island’s coral reefs before enjoying a buffet lunch complete with rum punch and piña colada refreshments. Then take the afternoon to relax and swim on the area’s perfect sugar-sand beaches, including Playa Flamenco and nearby Culebrita. Your excursion offers optional round-trip transportation from hotels in Old San Juan, Condado or Isla Verde.

Experience the old and the new in the atmospheric neighborhood of Old San Juan on this 2-hour small-group tour by Segway. Effortlessly zoom around the 500-year-old colonial architecture of this ancient neighborhood as you visit 25 of the top attractions in the area, and learn about its evolution from Spanish colony to US territory. This intimate sightseeing tour is limited to just 8 participants and also includes all entrance fees, a helmet, secure storage, filtered water and sunscreen. Please note the weight restrictions on this tour, located in the 'additional information section'.

Spend an adventurous day exploring two of Puerto’s most incredible natural wonders on this full-day excursion to hike in the El Yunque Rainforest and kayak at the island’s famed Bioluminescent Bay. Start your morning with a hike in the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest system, enjoying incredible mountain views and an optional waterfall swim to cool off. Then continue with a nighttime kayaking trip to the magical Bioluminescent Bay, which features a unique variety of plankton that glow when the water is touched or moved. Your Puerto Rico outdoor adventure also includes round-trip hotel transport, professional guide, and national park fees.

From a suspended zipline, soaring at high velocity, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of Puerto Rico’s tropical forest. Feel your adrenaline levels surge on this 3-hour Campo Rico ziplining adventure from San Juan, during which you’ll experience seven ziplines and cross five bridges suspended over the canopy. Lunch included for the AM tour.

Discover the gorgeous scenery of Puerto Rico on this horseback riding tour from San Juan. After a basic lesson, traverse the island’s rugged countryside with a trainer, experiencing beautiful vistas and observing local wildlife along the way. This Puerto Rico horseback riding adventure at Hacienda Campo Rico also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in San Juan.

Feel like a real-life explorer as you get off the beaten path to spend hours of hiking, swimming and exploring in Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest. Journey into the beautiful tropical scenery of this lush national park as you hike, visit the amazing mountain views and enjoy a natural waterslide where you can zoom 20 feet (6 meters) into a pool of sparkling water below. The more adventurous can even jump from a 40-foot (12-meter) cliff! Finish your day with an authentic Puerto Rican lunch. Your El Yunque trip also includes round-trip hotel transport, a certified tour guide, national park fees and bottled water.

Hike through the El Yunque Rainforest on an interpretive trek with a guide during this full-day outing from Naguabo Town. Explore the forest with commentary about its environment, animal and plant life, and history. Use of all safety equipment is included as you walk under pristine waterfalls, jump into swimming holes, and view ancient petroglyphs. All activities are optional; you can pick and choose according to your level of comfort and stay with the group the whole day.

Explore the wildlife and scenic vistas of El Yunque, the island’s most-famous rainforest and nature preserve, before cooling off with an optional refreshing swim at the Mameyes River, on this half-day Puerto Rico nature-walk trip from San Juan. Discover the diverse plant life that inhabits this semi-tropical ecosystem, including orchids, giant ferns, wildflowers, and hardwood trees. See La Coca Waterfall for great photo opportunity, view the eastern Corridor from Yokaho Tower, walk a nature trail ending at Mameyes River to swim before making a stop to get a bit to eat and return to Hotel. Your tour also includes a guide and round-trip transportation from San Juan.

Join a nighttime adventure into the waters of Laguna Grande as you visit the area’s amazing bioluminescent bay during this half-day excursion. Hop aboard a clear-bottomed kayak as you paddle through the dense mangrove forests, heading to the area where the microscopic plankton puts on its surreal aquatic light show when you glide through the water. Your professional guide also tells you more about this fragile ecosystem and how visitors can help protect it.

Combine visits to Flamenco and Culebra beaches, two of the San Juan area's best, on this guided tour via speedboat. Learn about the area's marine life and environment from your guide between relaxing on the beach or exploring the underwater world with a provided mask and snorkel. Midday, refuel with a provided lunch. San Juan hotel pickup and drop-off included, as well as snorkel instruction for beginners.

Kayak through the waters of Laguna Grande, a stunning bioluminescent lagoon, during this half-day tour from San Juan. Watch the glowing organisms in the water light up as your kayak slides through the water. Paddle through stands of mangrove trees and watch small fish dart through the water underneath your boat like shooting stars. Stop for a break with snacks and refreshments before heading back to your starting point. Use of all kayaking equipment and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

Prepare for a fun and adventurous day surrounded by mountains, water and nature. You will hike, river trek to beautiful deep greenish blue pools, jump in the water and river float through an underground cave. Also explore a channel between breathtaking and unique looking rock formations carved by the passing of the river, all this surrounded by a beautiful scenery and lush natural areas. End this adventure by hiking a short trail to a hidden small natural spring, a beautiful oasis in the middle of a forest. If you are an adventure seeker and want to visit less touristic areas, but favorite local spots, this will be for sure will an unforgettable experience. This is a challenging tour that requires a certain degree of physical fitness, balance and river trekking skills. Although all participants will wear a life vest, must have basic swimming skills. Closed sturdy water hiking shoes are required. MINIMUM AGE is 10 years old. Minimum tour group size is 4 people.

Fly through the forest canopy on a full-day zipline adventure from San Juan. Cradled in a safety harness, with a helmet and a guide nearby, fly 'Superman-style', or face down and headfirst, down the highest zipline in the world. No experience necessary, those seeking adventure and close contact with nature will have a blast on this tour. Lunch and round-trip transportation from San Juan are included.

Explore two of Puerto Rico’s most beautiful natural sights, Luquillo Beach and El Yunque Rainforest, on this day trip that’s perfect for families. Sunbathe and swim on a perfect crescent of sand at Luquillo, a palm tree-lined beach with sublime views of Puerto Rico’s rainforest-covered mountains in the distance. Then head to the wildlife paradise of El Yunque, where you’ll hike to waterfalls  and observe the park’s diverse plant and animal life. Your tour also includes round-trip transportation from most San Juan hotels and entrance fees.

Explore the underwater wonderland of Vieques during this 7-hour snorkeling and beach trip to one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands. Escape the snorkel crowds as you head to this secluded spot. With unparalleled views of marine creatures like sea turtles, rays and tropical fish, you’ll feel like you’ve entered your own private aquarium. Finish up your day with some relaxation time on one Vieques’ best beaches, accompanied by light refreshments. All snorkel gear, snorkel instruction, round-trip hotel transport, snacks and souvenir photos are included.