Top Puerto Rico Outdoor Activities

Venture into the heart of Puerto Rico’s lush El Yunque rainforest during this small-group, half-day excursion from the San Juan area. Following morning pickup directly from your hotel, travel via air-conditioned vehicle into the forest, where you’ll go for a hike through the foliage, and learn more about the wildlife that calls El Yunque home. Next, swim in natural pool, go cliff-diving and rope-swinging if you dare, and admire the waterfalls.

Navigate rugged terrain and take in the scenery of Puerto Rico on a thrilling ATV tour outside of San Juan. Head to the Hacienda Campo Rico in Carolina and get your single-rider ATV to begin your adventure. Join and small group and follow your guide along rough trails and enjoy views of mountains, mangroves, lagoons, and more.

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.

See the city lights of Puerto Rico on this night kayak excursion on the Condado Lagoon. You’ll be in a clear bottom kayak equipped with LED lights, which you’ll turn on when the sun goes down. You can also paint your face and body with glow in the dark paint, so you’ll light up when the sun goes down, too. Have a blast seeing Puerto Rico in a whole new way.

Experience the stunning El Yunque Rainforest, just outside of San Juan, during this exciting group excursion. Spend the day exploring the rainforest, stopping at watering holes and natural rock slides to swim, free dive, and cliff jump. At the end of the tour, tuck into a delicious lunch of Puerto Rican food at a local restaurant.

Get a taste of island life during this full-day catamaran snorkel and swimming cruise, where you get to explore the tropical isle of Icacos and the area’s fantastic marine life, then stroll the deserted beaches of a protected island for some shell hunting and sunbathing. Along the way enjoy a lunch, with included bottled water, sodas & tropical drinks.

Paddle through the beautiful bioluminescent bay near Fajardo on this kayak tour. Traverse the extensive mangrove forests with your marine biologist tour guide and learn about the science behind this natural phenomenon that occurs in Laguna Grande. See the lights twinkle below the water as you paddle along and admire the beautiful coastal scenery at dusk before heading back to the starting point.

Experience the best of El Yunque Rainforest without having to worry about getting lost with this group tour. Meet your guide nearby and follow them in your own car to the forest, where your adventure begins. Go on a hike, visit waterfalls, and have the chance to zip down natural slides, jump off cliffs, or channel your inner Tarzan on a rope swing.

Walk on the ocean floor wearing a specialized helmet during this 'sea trekking' experience in San Juan. This unusual 1.5-hour activity allows you to get underwater with no swimming, SCUBA diving or snorkeling experience. Participants ages 8 and older can explore the underwater world under the supervision of an expert sea trek professional. Use of all equipment is included; no experience is necessary.

Heighten your senses to the natural beauty of Puerto Rico on a horseback riding tour that takes you off the beaten path. This tour allows you to escape the urban crowds and canter along secluded beaches, tropical forests, and the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea. Plus, you don’t need any previous riding experience to enjoy this activity.

Part of the Cordillera Keys Nature Reserve, Icacos Island (Cayo Icacos) lies about half an hour from Fajardo. Enjoy its golden sands and rich coral reef on this snorkeling tour, with all equipment provided, even clip-on flotation devices, plus guides to help identify the tropical species that you see. After snorkeling, enjoy a deli-style buffet lunch and open bar, with soft drinks, water and Puerto Rican rum.

El Yunque Rainforest is Puerto Rico’s largest nature reserve and as difficult to explore independently as any other tropical rainforest. Discover it with a guide on this fun forest hike to two different waterfalls, one with a rope swing and free diving, the second with a natural rock waterslide and a cliff jump. Learn about the rainforest’s history, wildlife and trees as you hike.

Get set for an electrifying escapade that will leave you breathless with excitement! Picture yourself tearing through the untamed wilderness aboard our high-powered ATVs, as you conquer the rugged terrain of the El Yunque Rainforest's foothills. Feel the rush as you weave through dense foliage, each turn unveiling a jaw-dropping panorama of Puerto Rico's stunning east coast. This isn't just an ATV ride—it's a pulse-pounding odyssey through nature's playground, where every twist and turn brings a surge of adrenaline. So, saddle up and prepare for an adventure that will ignite your senses and leave you craving more!

Zoom through the forest canopy on safe, secured ziplines during this 2-hour activity outside San Juan. With an experienced guide in the lead, zip from platform to platform in the forest, stopping for incredible views along the way. No experience necessary, all equipment provided.

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 6 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'.

We are the only UTV/Can-Am in the El Yunque area! **Please review the location and details before booking**: This is a guided tour and seats 3 passengers. 1 UTV is available per tour. Explore the lush rainforests and hidden beaches in the northeast coast of Puerto Rico, aboard a stylish Can-Am UTV. Jibarito PR Adventures provides a unique and thrilling way to experience the natural beauty of Puerto Rico. Buckle up and cruise along scenic trails, feeling the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. This unique experience is perfect for small groups seeking an authentic and exhilarating way to discover the beauty of the island. Itinerary is subject to change based on weather, natural disasters or unforeseen closures.

Feel your adrenaline levels surge on an adventure tour to the El Yunque rain forest that includes soaring down a natural water slide, swimming under waterfalls, and a beach visit. This secluded spot is often overlooked by first-time visitors, but this tour gives you an inside glimpse into this local favorite haunt and comes with ample free time for you to relax.

Enjoy sky-high views overlooking El Yunque—Puerto Rico’s tropical rainforest—and a thrilling half-day out with this zipline experience. Choose between morning and afternoon tour times, and hop aboard an air-conditioned shuttle straight from your hotel. Upon arrival, get acquainted with the zipline, grab your safety gear, and get ready to soar above the trees.

Immerse yourself in nature with a private guided tour to El Yunque Rainforest. Hike through the jungle while learning about the flora and fauna. Spend time at a waterfall and pool where you can cool off with a swim, play around in the natural waterslides, or jump off a cliff. Afterwards, stop at Playa Luquillo, where you can enjoy the beach or grab food at your own cost.

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. Your excursion offers optional round-trip transportation from hotels in Old San Juan, Condado or Isla Verde.

Experience one of the most magical natural phenomenons in Puerto Rico during a kayak tour of a bioluminescent lagoon. Exploring in a kayak lets you get closer to the illuminated plankton, which produce blue-green light every time you move through the water with your paddle and kayak.

Escape the crowds on land and see a part of Puerto Rico that most travelers miss on a sailing tour by catamaran to Culebra Island —home to white-sand beaches and coral reefs, and hailed as one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Lunch, alcoholic drinks, and snacks are included on board, to keep you hydrated and refreshed. A visit to Culebra is weather-dependent, so other possible beach stops include the beautiful Icacos island or one of Vieques' beaches.

Condado Lagoon is one of the best places to kayak in Puerto Rico, which means it often gets crowded. This guided tour lets you sidestep the crowds by taking you out onto the water in the early morning. Best of all, you'll paddle through the lagoon in a glass-bottom kayak for full, 360-degree views.