Top San Juan Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Discover the natural wonders of El Yunque Rainforest on this laid-back half-day exploration from San Juan. Visit a beautiful waterfall, incredible views and more than 240 species of plants and animals that call this sub-tropical habitat home. Your Puerto Rico rain forest tour also includes round-trip transportation from most hotels in San Juan, professional guide and all park entrance fees.

Explore the colorful buildings and charming streets of Old San Juan in a small group with the help of writer David Rodriguez, author of ‘The Rise and Fall of the Great Barbate.’ During the course of your day, the knowledgeable author helps you discover the area’s key historic sites and gain new insight into Puerto Rican culture. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the many stories of the people who helped to define this unique neighborhood. Your walking trip’s length is flexible based on your needs, and also includes bottled water.

Sail the calm, azure waters of San Juan Bay at sunset during a cocktail cruise. Enjoy a warm welcome aboard from your friendly captain and crew, then settle in for a scenic ride. Watch the island coastline glide by as the sun sinks toward the horizon. Sip a complimentary rum punch or sparkling wine with your family and friends and listen as your captain points out landmarks like El Morro Fort and San Juan Gate. Arrive back at the dock in time to continue your evening in San Juan.

Set sail across the Caribbean on this 1.5-hour cruise from San Juan and enjoy unforgettable views of the Puerto Rican capital. Hop aboard a traditional sailboat and sip complimentary drinks as you cruise along the coast. Keep your camera to hand as you pass landmarks like San Juan Bay Marina and El Morro Fort, and spot dolphins and sea turtles swimming and playing around the boat.

Float past more than 500 years of history and picturesque scenery during this 1.5-hour sailing excursion in Old San Juan Harbor. Climb aboard the ‘Amazing Grace,’ a topsail schooner fashioned in the style of 19th-century American sailing vessels, for an unforgettable ride past the wonders of this historic area. As you sail you’ll enjoy up-close views of Old San Juan sights such as El Morro fortress, La Fortaleza, and Paseo la Princesa. A guide and complimentary beverages and snacks are all covered.

Get back to nature in Puerto Rico thanks to this guided exploration of the El Yunque National Forest. Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of this rainforest paradise as you 'stop to smell the flowers’ (the park has over 240 native species), visit the picturesque ‘La Coca’ Falls, and enjoy the views from Yokahú Tower. Park entrance fees are also included.

Absorb some Puerto Rican culture (and some of the island’s legendary rum) during this half-day tour of Old San Juan and the Bacardi Distillery. Explore the origins of rum and the famous Bacardi family at one of the world’s best-known distilleries. After knocking back a refreshing rum cocktail, discover the atmospheric Old San Juan neighborhood, a national preservation site and home to a 500-year-old fortress. Your entrance fees, a rum cocktail, a driving tour of Old San Juan, and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

This experience is a roadtrip to all the best & most desired spots of Puerto Rico in one tour. The instagram trip focuses on visiting the most insta-worthy sights for pictures, history, culture and adventure by visiting Old San Juan, the rainforest, a clear water beach and a local restaurant thats serves authentic puertorrican food. This is a true local experiences that visits the world famous east side of Yunque rainforest. We also visit the top spots of Old San Juan with short commentary on the history. Later we visit a local's favorite beach that has lovely clear warm waters for the perfect island getaway. We end the tour having lunch at a local family chinchorro so that you can live the experience of eating in an authentic and real puertorrican family. This trip includes transportation and usually last from 8-10 hours duration. This is the tour of the best sites and most scenic pictures of the island all in one. A true local experience, with a local, as a local.

Swim and snorkel in the bioluminescent bay at La Parguera during this 8-hour tour from San Juan. Learn about this natural phenomenon through your guide's informative commentary during a short boat trip through the mangrove forests on the way to the bay. Slip on the provided snorkel equipment and dive into the water after dark, surrounded by tiny, harmless dinoflagellates that light up with the disturbance of the water. A light pre-swim dinner at a local restaurant is included, as well as round-trip transportation from your San Juan hotel. 

Join this full-day trip to learn about the 5,000-year human history of Puerto Rico, a fascinating journey into the past. You are picked up at your San Juan hotel to drive in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle to the town of Arecibo to visit two ancient caves filled with petroglyphs and other evidence of early human history. Also visit the Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Park, and important archaeological site. Return to your hotel is included.

Experience the lush rain forest of the east side of Puerto Rico on a small-group half-day tour to El Yunque National Forest from San Juan. Get great views over the landscape from Yocahu Tower, then visit scenic spots including La Coca Waterfall and Mameyes River. Have time to swim and purchase lunch at a local restaurant before making the return drive to San Juan.

Explore a lush rainforest and help contribute to Puerto Rico’s recovery from Hurricane Maria with this all-day guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by passenger van to El Yunque National Rainforest and support road and trail construction with your entrance fee. Enjoy a refreshing swim at a waterfall, experience picture-perfect views, and learn about the island’s wildlife and exotic plants from your guide.

This full-day tour allows you to explore Arecibo Observatory, and relax on a black magnetic sand beach. Skip the hassle of renting a car to explore these landmarks and highlights, including Cueva del Indio, with convenient pickup and drop-off at your San Juan hotel.

Pretend you’re a National Geographic explorer as you go inside Puerto Rico’s vast network of subterranean caves on this small-group, 7-hour tour from San Juan. Get special access to this private network of caves, buried deep inside the surreal limestone-karst hills covering Puerto Rico’s northern coast. Along the way discover hidden petroglyphs and strange underground creatures including bats, snakes, spiders and crustaceans. This not-for-the-faint-of-heart tour is limited to just 12 guests, and includes round-trip transportation from your hotel, cave guide and equipment, lunch, bottled water and a souvenir.

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'.

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.

Explore the waters around San Juan on a miniboat, which holds a small group of up to four people. You'll get great, photo-worthy views of the shoreline and listen to guided commentary as you travel. A small group means personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere.

Our tour guide will meet you at your hotel or location, at the previously accorded pickup time (contact us for confirmation). From there, we will head east through the coastal road boarding the beautiful beaches in the town of Loíza. Exposition regarding our Puerto Rican heritage, and live commentary and interpretation of your surroundings can be given in both English and Spanish throughout the journey. We will stop at “La Frutera”, a popular stand where you can try delicious smoothies, eat some tasty foods, and freshen up before heading into the Rainforest. Once we arrive at the Rainforest River, we will take a nature walk path (watch out for wet, uneven terrain) through the flora until reaching the river stream. Do not forget your towel and swimsuit! (Swimming is dependent on weather conditions) After this time, we head back to your lodgings.

Get a comprehensive tour of Old San Juan and Piñones on this private excursion. You'll be able to cover lots of ground in just a half day since you will be traveling in a luxury vehicle and don't have a large tour group to hold you back. Your guide will work together with you to develop an itinerary according to your interests, which can include El Mooro and San Cristobal forts, St. John's Cathedral, El Convento, La Rogativa, and others. Finish up in the street food mecca of Piñones.

Immerse yourself in the cultural history of Puerto Rico during this half-day tour to historic Caguas with lunch and visits to its major attractions. Situated just 20 miles (32km) south of San Juan, Caguas is home to a number of intriguing sights, including its Botanical and Cultural Garden, along with its restored sugar mill.  Listen as your guide teaches you about Puerto Rico’s indigenous Taíno people, and take a walking tour on the Route of the Creole Heart. The day also includes all entrance fees and round-trip transportation from San Juan hotels.

Travel into the mountains of central Puerto Rico on this full-day, small-group tour. You are picked up at your San Juan hotel to board a 14-passenger, air-conditioned van, and along the way your guide shares an insider's perspective on the culture and history of the area. Stop to enjoy a typical Puerto Rican meal at a local restaurant; enjoy expansive vistas of the mountains from a high mountain viewpoint. You are returned to your hotel at the end of the tour.

Discover two of Puerto Rico’s most famous caves, Cueva Ventana (Window Cave) and the Indian Cave, during this full-day trip among the limestone ‘karst’ formations of the island’s north coast. Begin your day at Cueva Ventana, exploring the cave’s interior before reaching its beautiful ‘window’ opening with gorgeous views of the valley below. Then travel to the oceanfront Indian Cave, a beautiful location used in a number of films, to admire the beautiful setting and ancient Indian carvings that adorn its walls. Your cave-themed trip also includes round-trip hotel transport, helmet and flashlight, water, admission fees, and a guide.

Benefit from the personalized attention of an archaeologist guide on this private tour of the Indian Cave and Window Cave. No need to rent a car; you'll travel from San Juan in a luxury SUV, taking in the sights on the way. Embark on a guided tour through the cave complex with insightful commentary, then head to the marine reserve to see the petroglyphs.

Immerse yourself in Puerto Rican history, art and culture during this 10-hour exploration of Ponce with a small group. Join no more than 15 guests to discover this 17th-century city, affectionately known as “The Pearl of the South” by locals. During your visit you’ll explore the elegant architecture surrounding Ponce’s downtown plaza, learn about the island’s indigenous history at the Tibes Ceremonial Indian Park and admire Latin American and European art at The Ponce Museum of Art. A guide, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are covered.