Puerto Rico Sunset Magic: Bio Bay Kayaking Tour from Fajardo

Over 17 years in the industry & the only company that features professional guide & Marine Biologist as your lead guide, rest assure that we will provide you with the most outstanding quality of service & reliable info about the bioluminescence & the ecosystems explored. We were founded by 2 Marine Biologist with the sole purpose of sharing this incredible natural phenomenon with the entire World. That’s why many guests come with us, looking for fun facts, safe environment, & eager to interview the Marine Biologist. – All guests must be able to row their kayaks by themselves. One of the requirements is that you are able to get in and out of the kayak on your own and be able to maneuver it. If you are an unexperienced kayaker we highly suggest you choose the earlier tour. Kayaks have a weight limit of 240 lbs. per person (NO exceptions). To assure weight restriction is met, guests will be weighed on-site. It is the guest responsibility to comply with health and weight requirement.

Itinerary

What’s included

• Snacks
• Back rest, lifejackets with safety whistle, paddles

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Kayaks have a weight limit of 240 lbs. per person (NO exceptions)
• If needed please contact us.

Additional Information

• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The owner of the service animal must provide a Licensed Life-vest by the Coast Guard for the animal. The animal must be in total control all the time. Keep in mind that there will be many people around in the dark.
• Minimum age 6 years
• Guest under 18 yrs of age must be accompanied by an adult
• For safety reasons pregnant women cannot participate. (NO exclusions)
• Kayaks have a weight limit of 240 lbs. per person. (NO exclusions) To assure weight restriction is met, guests will be weighed on-site. Even if Viator system allows to write other weight, the weight limit will still apply.
• If necessary, a tarp (canopy) may be used during the excursion to block any light pollution and enhanced the experience.
• Our kayaks are all tandem kayaks for two people – you are booking per person not per kayak.
• Guest that are not able to complete the tour for any reason will not be provided a refund of any type.
• All guests must be able to row their kayaks by themselves. One of the requirements is that you are able to get in and out of the kayak on your own and be able to maneuver it. If you are an unexperienced kayaker we highly suggest you choose the earlier tour.
• If one space is left, that means there is 1 space (for 1 person) on a tandem kayak (No single kayaks available). You will be accompanied by another guest on the tour.
• All guests must arrive 30 mins before the start of the tour. The drive from San Juan can be about an hour and 20-30 mins depending on traffic. Please plan accordingly
• Due to the immense popularity the Bio Bay tour, at times can get crowded. It’s not uncommon to meet up with other tour groups waiting to access the canal leading to the lagoon. There can be bumping other kayaks along the way. When crowded conditions warrant, Pure Adventure will provide extra guides for your safety.
• Please keep in mind that this tour takes place in a natural environment and that the bioluminescent phenomenon, although rare, can be seen year round. The intensity of brightness is unpredictable and can vary from minimal no very bright suddenly.
• In order to best appreciate the bioluminescent phenomena our tours run at sunset and early evening and it can get quite dark in the mangrove canal. So, if you are afraid of darkness, a first time kayaker, or have small kids we strongly suggest taking the earlier, sunset trip. This way you can see where you are going, get use to the environment and sharpen your kayaking skills
• Our offices are closed on SUNDAYS – Reservations made Saturday after 5 pm will not be revised until Monday at 9 am. For cancellations request during this time please send us a message through Viator.
• SPECIAL NOTE: We encourage our guests to not reserve the tour on the same day of arrival to the Island. If the FLIGHT or FERRY is delayed and the guest misses the tour the guest will not be entitled to a refund or rescheduling.
• TOUR TIME might change depending on sunset time. If so we will send a reminder for updated meeting time.
• This tour takes place in the water. Expect to get completely wet. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet. We recommend to bring a change of clothes and towel for after the trip.
• Tour is not canceled in rainy days. We will get wet anyways 😉
• It is the guest responsibility to read and comply with health and weight requirements. Ignorance of the requirements is not accepted as an excuse.
• There are public bathrooms on-site, but they are not always in good condition. You may consider stopping in fast food before getting to the meeting site or using the bathrooms from the nearby stores/restaurants which are sometimes available.
• Certain time of the year great amounts of sargassum (seaweed) arrive to our coasts. This can make paddling to feel like a workout. Also the natural decomposition odor might be unpleasant.
• No Expecting Mothers
• For safety reasons, children under 6 years old CANNOT participate in PURE ADVENTURE tour.
• Those who have epilepsy, back problems, claustrophobia, heart conditions, dizziness, recent surgery or any other condition that may put life in risk are not allowed to participate in PURE ADVENTURE tour.
• Kayaks have a weight limit of 240 lbs. per person. (NO exclusions) To assure weight restriction is met, guests will be weighed on-site.
• Even if Viator system allows the guest to write weight over the limit, it will still be 240 lbs the weight limit.

Cancellation Policy

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

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather. This experience may be cancelled if there are not enough travelers.

Important Information

Text us at 787-435-8830 with your BR # & email to send you our confirmation email with detailed info.

– Check-in is 30 mins before tour time. Drive from San Juan can be an hour & 30 min depending on traffic. Please plan your departure accordingly.

– All guests must be able to row their kayaks by themselves, be able to get in & out & be able to maneuver it.

– Transportation may or may not be available. We cannot provide transportation for same-day reservations. Text us at 787-435-8830 to see if it's available. Additional cost apply, NOT charged at the time of booking.

– Max weight per person is 240 lbs. To assure weight restriction is met, guests will be weighed on-site. Guests over the weight limit cannot attend and no refund will be done.
– For safety, pregnant women CANNOT do this tour.

-For any guest that arrives at a different location, unable to get transportation & because of this are unable to do the tour no refund or rescheduling will be done. NO exceptions regardless of the cancellation reason.

-For assistance on the day of the tour ONLY you may call us at 939-267-9276. Business hours are 9 am to 5 pm M-S for the main number 787-435-8830

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS: Tours is NOT be canceled if it’s raining. It is still safe and the water will still glow under the rain. Guests that decide not to complete the tour or are no-shows will NOT receive a refund.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT OF ADMISSION: Guests are expected to follow instructions at all times and maintain respectful behavior towards other guests and the crew. If guests do not comply with the safety rules and behavior Pure Adventure reserves the right to end the participation of the guest at any time.

SPECIAL NOTE: Keep in mind that bioluminescence is very unpredictable and is a natural phenomenon influenced by several factors, which cannot be controlled nor predicted. Pure Adventure cannot hold responsibility in the eventuality that the bay doesn't light up.

Age Policy

Child: 6–12 years · Adult: 13–99 years