THE CARIBBEAN · PUERTO RICO

The 15 Best Puerto Rico Tours & Day Trips

102 tours  ·  from $25 a head

A rainforest, a walled city and a bay that glows, all inside an hour of San Juan. The 15 below cover each of them with prices, start times and a note on which ones need booking weeks out.

San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos - Walking into the Caribbean
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San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

1.San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,947 reviews · from $42Our pick

Walk into the warm water at Escambrón Beach for a 1 to 1.5-hour guided snorkel with a professional diver. You’ll get instruction, gear, a life vest, and a GoPro video. Guides such as Lily, Jill, Rey, and Kenzie have been praised for helping beginners and finding turtles, though weather and currents can change the route.

“This was a great experience!! We had Jill, I believe. She was lovely. So when you get there you check in and then you're asked to give info about your swimming capacity. I was put in a group of four who were all comfortable swimmers but there were groups with less comfortable swimmers too. I really appreciated that it was a small group format. Then you get your fins and mask and then get in the water. The water was beautiful. We ended up seeing two turtles! I recommend going in the morning if you can, as I have heard the water is calmer. The beach is also less crowded.…”

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Top Rated El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide – SmallGroup Tour - A second hike brings the natural rock slide
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Top Rated El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide – SmallGroup Tour

2.Top Rated El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide – SmallGroup Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,789 reviews · from $45

You’ll ride from central San Juan to El Yunque, hike through muddy rainforest trails, swim at two waterfalls, try a natural rock slide and rope swing, and learn about local plants and wildlife. Guides such as Gian, Zoe, Sebastian, and Mario lead the adventure. Lunch at a family-owned restaurant costs extra.

“Really enjoyed the day in the el yunque. The hike isn’t that strenuous, but you do have to walk across slippery rocks and climb over tall rocks, so bring grippy shoes. Mario our tour guide was really helpful giving us a strong hand when needed. He definitely put in work. We got to do two natural slides, a cliff jump, rope swings a couple times, and hang in the cool water- so nice. You can opt out of jump and rope swings if you’re too nervous.”

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Half-Day Yunque Rainforest Waterslide & rope swing Guided Tour - Second stop: natural rock slide and cliff jump
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Half-Day Yunque Rainforest Waterslide & rope swing Guided Tour

3.Half-Day Yunque Rainforest Waterslide & rope swing Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,534 reviews · from $25Best value

Meet your guide in Fajardo, then drive your own car into eastern El Yunque for a muddy rainforest hike to two swimming holes. Guides such as Orlando, Anthony, Xiani, and Jesus lead rope swings, cliff jumps, and a natural rock slide. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and a waterproof phone pouch.

“Anthony and Chucky were lots of fun and super helpful. They were very knowledgable about the history and local plants. Some parts were intimidating but so glad we did all the things and made lifelong memories.”

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El Yunque Rainforest Waterslides and Luquillo Beach w/ Transport - Riding through El Yunque to the river
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El Yunque Rainforest Waterslides and Luquillo Beach w/ Transport

4.El Yunque Rainforest Waterslides and Luquillo Beach w/ Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,098 reviews · from $49

Spend six to eight hours combining a rainforest swim at Las Paylas with Luquillo Beach and Los Kioskos. You’ll walk 15 to 20 minutes on muddy, slippery ground, ride natural rock slides, swim in river pools, then eat or shop on your own. Guides such as Rafy, Ryan, Tony, and Jerry lead groups of up to 30.

“Wear good shoes with traction and an old pair because they will get muddy. Also bring water or Gatorade if your diabetic carb up you will need it , wear swimming trunks for the hike and waterfall experience”

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Night Kayak - Condado City Lights Tour - Arriving early for glow paint and Kayak 101
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Night Kayak – Condado City Lights Tour

5.Night Kayak – Condado City Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,807 reviews · from $75

You’ll paddle a tandem, clear-bottom kayak around Condado Lagoon for about an hour, with LED lights beneath you and glow paint on your skin. Guides such as Jann, Cheli, Mariellie, Olda, and Rafa have led groups here. Arrive 30 minutes early for safety instruction, photos, glow paint, and locker storage.

“This was not hard kayaking, it was very chill, just tooling around the lagoon. I'd never kayaked before and I am an older overweight woman, and JC got me in and out of the kayak easily. Adla was a great leader too. Both of them were very nice and the views were fantastic. Very fun, and I love my photos. Thank you!!”

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Luquillo Beach Horse Ride from Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park - Riding through forest, river, and shade
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Luquillo Beach Horse Ride from Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park

6.Luquillo Beach Horse Ride from Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,762 reviews · from $164

Ride from Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park through tropical forest and the Mameyes River to Luquillo Beach. Guides such as Angel, Gio, Jonathan, and Anna help beginners, match horses to your ability, and take photos along the way. Plan on closed shoes, long pants, and a beach stop with food and drinks at your own cost.

“The experience was good, the trainer/tour guides were nice. Although it says you have time for swimming and relaxing which was not really given, juat a break where we got to have a drink and a quick appetizer. They kinda wanted to rush it more than anything but it was definitely a great experience. The horses were beautiful, the beach was breathtaking and riding a horse on a beach was amazing.”

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Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour - Coffee, chocolate, and the first tastes
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Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour

7.Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,741 reviews · from $165

Spend about three hours walking Old San Juan with a local bilingual guide such as Pablo, Miguel, Leslie, or Diego. Visit several eateries for coffee, chocolate, street food, mofongo, rice and beans, dessert, and a rum cocktail while learning how Spanish, African, and Indigenous influences shaped Puerto Rican cooking.

“This food tour was a terrific experience because we not only learned about the foods of Puerto Rico, we learned about the history!”

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Small-Group El Yunque Rainforest Vivid Day Tour with Transport - The Second Pool and Waterfall
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Small-Group El Yunque Rainforest Vivid Day Tour with Transport

8.Small-Group El Yunque Rainforest Vivid Day Tour with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,747 reviews · from $75

Join Casa Venturas for a four to five-hour El Yunque adventure with guides such as Eliu, Catherine, Patricia, Stephanie, or Luis. Expect a short forest hike, muddy and rocky paths, natural pools, waterfalls, a rock slide, rope swing, and optional cliff jumping. Pickup serves San Juan, Carolina, Rio Grande, and Luquillo.

“It was wonderful! Very educational! Our tour guide was the sweetest! My son who is in college loved the cliff diving, rope jumping, and water slide!!”

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Small-Group El Yunque Waterslide Adventure & transportation - Hiking into Rio Fajardo
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Small-Group El Yunque Waterslide Adventure & transportation

9.Small-Group El Yunque Waterslide Adventure & transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,616 reviews · from $41

Travel from San Juan to El Yunque in an air-conditioned vehicle, then hike through the forest to Rio Fajardo for natural waterslides, waterfalls, a rope swing, and possible cliff jumps. Guides such as Adynn, Luis, Gillian, Gian, and Happy lead the route, explain the forest, and provide safety equipment.

“Gillian was absolutely great! My friends and I had an amazing time hiking through the rain forest. Gillian was a fun and energetic tour guide who amplified our experience.”

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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo - Getting from San Juan to Puerto del Rey
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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

10.Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,534 reviews · from $180

Cruise from Fajardo to Culebra aboard a high-speed catamaran with captains and crew such as Jose, Danny, Luis, and Cindy. Snorkel for about 90 minutes at Carlos Rosario or Luis Peña, eat lunch with drinks, then swim and sunbathe at Flamenco Beach or Culebrita. Hotel transport from San Juan costs extra.

“Great experience & great staff. I would recommend to upgrade the food choices like some seafood options.”

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ATV Single Rider Adventure Near San Juan - Hacienda Campo Rico - Two hours of mud, bumps, and tropical scenery
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ATV Single Rider Adventure Near San Juan – Hacienda Campo Rico

11.ATV Single Rider Adventure Near San Juan – Hacienda Campo Rico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,475 reviews · from $149

Drive your own 4x4 ATV through Hacienda Campo Rico near Carolina, about 30 minutes from San Juan. Guides such as Luis, Sebastian, Jose, and Lisette lead you across bumpy, muddy trails near mangroves, lagoons, and limestone formations. Expect a safety briefing, rest stops, wet clothes, and optional drinks at the hilltop Mojito Bar.

“Great experience. First time ever on ATV. Nervous initially but awesome experience! Great honeymoon excursion! The guide was awesome.”

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All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques - Vieques in the Morning, Icacos in the Afternoon
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All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques

12.All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,420 reviews · from $135

Leave Marina Puerto Chico in Fajardo for a half-day boat trip to Vieques on the morning departure or Icacos in the afternoon. You get snorkeling gear, clip-on flotation, a guided reef visit, beach time, lunch, soft drinks, and Puerto Rican rum. Crew members such as Chris, Ricky, and Captain Soli are often praised for friendly, attentive service.

“The experience was a lot of fun! The crew was energetic, friendly, and knowledgeable. This experience was definitely worth it! We got to snorkel and also go to Cayo Icacos. They provided us lunch and alcoholic beverages. As a person whRead more”

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Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan - The safety briefing and gear fitting
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Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan

13.Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,229 reviews · from $99

At Escambron Beach in San Juan, you’ll learn to use a jet-powered snorkel aid, then explore turtle habitat with guides such as Juan, V, Samuel, and Chad. The 90-minute outing includes gear, bottled water, and guide-taken photos and videos. Expect a small group of up to 12, clear safety instruction, and conditions that can change with weather and seaweed.

“We had so much fun! It was raining so the water was a little hazy, but we still saw a couple turtles and a lot of fish. I appreciated the photos and video (included in the tour fee) taken and sent to us instead of worrying about taking our phRead more”

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Old San Juan Walking Tour - Plaza Colón and the first look at the old city
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Old San Juan Walking Tour

14.Old San Juan Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,211 reviews · from $39

Walk Old San Juan with writer David Rodríguez, whose route covers Plaza Colón, San Cristóbal, the city walls, San Juan Gate, Fortaleza Street, the cathedral, and Plaza de Armas. Expect about 2 hours 15 minutes, roughly 3 miles, bottled water, plenty of history, and time for questions in a group of up to 20.

“This was a wonderful tour start to finish. David was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was around 2.5 hours and very easy to walk. Old San Juan is absolutely beautiful!”

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Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise - Icacos offers simple beach pleasure
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Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

15.Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,202 reviews · from $138

Sail from Fajardo to Icacos aboard the Barefoot IV Catamaran for beach time, snorkeling, swimming, lunch, and drinks. The 5.5-hour trip includes gear, a sandwich buffet, fruit, sodas, piña coladas, and rum punch. Crew members such as Captain Robert, Luis, Matthew, and Edgar are known for attentive service, though snorkeling conditions can change.

“Fun cruise and snorkel! Arrived on time (and appreciated all the automated reminders too). You take your shoes off for the cruise, so do t wear your fanciest shoes. We sat up top on the way out to Icacos. They had the main sail up but mostRead more”

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