El Yunque Forest + Bioluminescent Bays Tour - Reviews

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8.70 / 10

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Jun / 12 / 2026

Laura

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La primera parte en el Yunke genial, aunque de nivel difícil poco. Nos acompañaron durante la ruta, nos ayudaron en la "escalada" y nos dieron frutas frescas. Bradley y Amauri un 10/10. La comida en un sitio riquísimo. La parte del kayak bastante pésima. La ruta es por unos manglares a oscuras (no se ve NADA) y lleno de sargazo. en la bahía ves luminiscencia justa (nos contó otro local tiempo después que en esa laguna se apagó hace años pero ponen la escusa del tiempo cuando no se ve nada).

The first part in El Yunque was great, although not very difficult. They accompanied us on the route, helped us with the "climb," and gave us fresh fruit. Bradley and Amauri were 10/10. The food was delicious. The kayaking part was quite bad. The route goes through dark mangroves (you can't see ANYTHING) and it's full of sargassum. In the bay, you can barely see any bioluminescence (another local told us later that the bioluminescence in that lagoon went out years ago, but they use the weather as an excuse when you can't see anything).

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Sep / 01 / 2026

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with small children

Totalmente recomendable. Una experiencia inolvidable. Translate this opinion into English.

Highly recommended. An unforgettable experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

May / 25 / 2026

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Apr / 01 / 2026

Anonymous

Mérida, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Mal. No se avisó de que era demasiado agresiva la actividad. Había que trepar piedras árboles si querías disfrutar de la excursión. Y lo de la Bioluminiscencia estafa total te cobran y no la ves y te engañan diciendo no se que del tiempo. Muy decepcionange todo. Increíble en civitatis. Además de sus excesivos precios por ser PR.

Bad. There was no warning that the activity was too strenuous. You had to climb rocks and trees if you wanted to enjoy the excursion. And the bioluminescence thing was a total rip-off; they charge you and you don't see it, and they trick you with some nonsense about the weather. Very disappointing overall. Unbelievable, especially with Civitatis. Plus, their prices are exorbitant for a PR tour.

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May / 21 / 2025

María

Figarol, Spain

I travelled by myself

Los guías para El Yunque muy atentos siempre y con una muy buena energía. Está era mi primera actividad sola y salí muy contenta. El kayak, una pena que por las condiciones marítimas no pudimos ver la bioluminiscencia, pero tengo que dar las gracias al equipo, Brian, Daniel, Francisco y sobre todo a Miguel que fue mi compi de kayak. Hicieron todo lo posible por que pudiésemos ver algo pero no se pudo. Aún así, es posible que si vuelvo a la isla en un futuro lo vuelva a intentar. Translate this opinion into English.

The guides for El Yunque were always very attentive and had a great energy. This was my first solo activity, and I was very happy. The kayaking experience was a shame that we couldn't see the bioluminescence due to the sea conditions, but I have to thank the team: Brian, Daniel, Francisco, and especially Miguel, my kayaking partner. They did everything possible to ensure we could see something, but we couldn't. Still, I might try it again if I return to the island in the future. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 14 / 2024

Mario

Valladolid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Pudimos realizar las dos actividades con unos buenos guías que se ocupaban de nuestra seguridad y que pudiéramos disfrutar de la actividad.. Me gustaría reseñar a Bian que fue nuestro guía, casi personal, en la actividad de la bahía luminiscente, nos acompañó todo el rato y nos hizo la visita en español ( éramos los únicos del grupo) facilitando que lo entendiéramos todo y pudiéramos disfrutar el maximo Translate this opinion into English.

We were able to do both activities with good guides who took care of our safety and made sure we enjoyed the activity. I would like to mention Bian who was our guide, almost personal, in the luminescent bay activity, he accompanied us the whole time and gave us the tour in Spanish (we were the only ones in the group) making it easy for us to understand everything and enjoy it as much as possible. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 12 / 2024

Mercedes Fajardo Santos

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Increible aventura, merece mucho la pena. Los guias Amauris y Rene fantásticos, siempre pendientes de la seguridad, sacarnos fotos, preparar snacks, el lugar es increíble. No hay que perderselo. La bahia bioluminiscente es magica. Para la excursion hay que estar en buena forma fisica y con movilidad buena, es durillo. Y no es para niños. Translate this opinion into English.

Incredible adventure, well worth it. The guides Amauris and Rene are fantastic, always looking out for safety, taking photos, preparing snacks, the place is incredible. You can't miss it. The bioluminescent bay is magical. For the excursion you need to be in good physical shape and with good mobility, it's tough. And it's not for children. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 15 / 2023

Sandra

Andorra

I travelled with my partner

Lúdica y cultural. El Yunque y su historia + la parte de diversión, le dan una primera parte a la actividad muy positiva. El restaurante donde se para a comer ¡es un espectáculo! De calidad de la comida, de cantidad y de precio (El rincón del Faro). Las bahías bioluminiscentes + la actividad del Kayak en sí también está bien! Lo único que mejoraría es la hora de la actividad para que la bioluminiscencia se viera en su máximo esplendor. Nos quedamos un poco con sensación de “me sabe a poco”. Translate this opinion into English.

Playful and cultural. El Yunque and its history + the fun part, give a very positive first part to the activity. The restaurant where you stop to eat is a spectacle! The quality of the food, the quantity and the price (El rincón del Faro). The bioluminescent bays + the Kayak activity itself is also good! The only thing that would improve is the time of the activity so that the bioluminescence could be seen in its maximum splendor. We are left with a feeling of “it tastes like little to me”. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 18 / 2023

Tomas

Huelva, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Estuvo muy bien tanto el primero como el segundo... la unica pega que pondria seria que es todo en ingles.... no es ni en español ni bilingue.... en la primera excursion gracias al conductor nos iba comentando lo mas importante de lo q decia la compañera.... en el segundo fue genial pq nos pusieron un instructor en castellano expresamente para nosotros.... pero entiendo q eso se debe señalar... Translate this opinion into English.

Both the first and the second were very good... the only drawback I would have would be that it is all in English... it is neither in Spanish nor bilingual... on the first excursion thanks to the driver he was telling us the most important of what the partner said.... in the second it was great because they gave us an instructor in Spanish expressly for us.... but I understand that this should be pointed out... Opinion translated. Show original.

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Mar / 29 / 2023

Sandra

Chicago, United States

I travelled by myself

Es la primera vez que viajo a Puerto Rico y tenía muchas ganas de ir al Yunque y ver la bioliminiscencia. Por la mañana estuvimos haciendo toboganes y actividades que implicaban meterse en el río,.Todo fue muy divertido y lo pasamos muy bien,sobretodo porque éramos un grupo reducido y porque Paola y Luis,los guias,nos cuidaron mucho y se portaron fenomenal!Un diez para ellos. Por la tarde fuimos a Fajardo.Ver la bioluminiscencia en Kayak sin dud una maravilla.Una experiencia muy bonita. Translate this opinion into English.

This is my first time traveling to Puerto Rico and I really wanted to go to El Yunque and see the bioliminescence. In the morning we were doing slides and activities that involved getting into the river. Everything was very fun and we had a great time, especially because we were a small group and because Paola and Luis, the guides, took great care of us and behaved phenomenally! ten for them. In the afternoon we went to Fajardo. Seeing the bioluminescence in Kayak without a doubt is wonderful. A very nice experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Dec / 02 / 2022

Ana María Isabel Granado Méndez

Valladolid, Spain

I travelled with friends

La excursión de la mañana a Yunque estuvo bien, excepto que deberían indicar mejor el tema de llevar más ropa de cambio, y evitar que la gente esté tanto tiempo con humedad en el cuerpo. La excursión de la tarde a las lagunas luminiscentes, estuvo bien pero, por favor, que la gente se ponga casco y linterna porque no se ve nada y la gente choca contra las ramas de los manglares y se daña la cabeza. Y mal por la tarde sin fotos. Translate this opinion into English.

The morning excursion to Yunque was fine, except that they should better indicate the issue of bringing more change of clothes, and avoid people spending so much time with moisture in their bodies. The afternoon excursion to the luminescent lagoons was good, but please, people wear a helmet and flashlight because you can't see anything and people crash into the mangrove branches and hurt their heads. And bad in the afternoon without photos. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Aug / 25 / 2022

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad es muy agradable, hay distintas actividades todas muy divertidas, necesitarás ropa para la lluvia ya que es super húmedo. Muy recomendable para hacer en pareja o en familia, pero debe saberse una cosa las rutas tradicionales del Yunque no se visitan aún que si se visita una parte del bosque. En resumen si lo que quieres es vivir una experiencia divertida es muy recomendable. En cuanto a la bahía lo mejor es hacerlo en días sin luna ya que si no se puede ver poco. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity is very nice, there are different activities all very fun, you will need rain clothes since it is super humid. Highly recommended to do as a couple or as a family, but one thing must be known: the traditional routes of El Yunque are not visited even if a part of the forest is visited. In short, if you want to live a fun experience, it is highly recommended. As for the bay, it is best to do it on days without the moon, otherwise you can see little. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 22 / 2022

Juan Carlos

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La experiencia es muy divertida y única. En el Yunque disfrutas de la naruraleza en su plenitud, la actividad es algo mas cañera que la descripción(escalas, saltas, bajas por un rapido, barranquismo...) pero se puede hacer sin problemas. Ver la bioluminiscencia es algo maravilloso. Es una actividad que se puede disfrutar en familia y no es necesario tener experiencia sobre el kayak. RECOMENDABLE 100% Translate this opinion into English.

The experience is very fun and unique. In El Yunque you enjoy nature in its fullness, the activity is somewhat more powerful than the description (climbing, jumping, going down a rapid, canyoning...) but it can be done without problems. Seeing bioluminescence is a wonderful thing. It is an activity that can be enjoyed as a family and it is not necessary to have experience in kayaking. RECOMMENDED 100% Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

May / 17 / 2022

Anonymous

Zaragoza, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La excursión al Yunque fue excelente. Las guías muy atentas, pasamos un buen rato. En cuanto a la Bahía, había varias excursiones lo que dificultaba el tránsito, ademas prácticamente sin iluminación ( entendemos que la bahía tiene q estar oscura para verlo, pero el trayecto resultaria mas facil con un poco mas de iluminación) En general es una excursión que merece la pena realizar. MUY RECOMENDABLE Translate this opinion into English.

The excursion to El Yunque was excellent. Very attentive guides, we had a good time. As for the Bay, there were several excursions which made transit difficult, also practically without lighting (we understand that the bay has to be dark to see it, but the journey would be easier with a little more lighting) In general it is an excursion that it's worth doing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jan / 02 / 2024

Roger

Lima, Peru

I travelled with my partner

El tour fue excelente, una empresa muy seria y Paola y Luis muy atentos en todo momento, siempre cuidando la seguridad de todos. El Yunque y la Bahía estuvo super lindo. Recomendado completamente.