Top Activities on the Ground in Puerto Rico

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.

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.

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.

Try this ziplining adventure at Campo Rico, just a few minutes from San Juan. Choose a morning or afternoon slot to get into your harness and zip through the sky over the canopy, with gorgeous ocean views all around you. There will be a series of hanging bridges and ziplines on this adventure, and the final zipline drops you off at a mojito bar where you can treat yourself to a refreshing beverage.

Explore the colorful buildings and charming streets of Old San Juan in a small group with the help of writer David Rodríguez, 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. The length of your walking trip is flexible based on your needs and also includes bottled water.

Enjoy a safe after-dark kayaking adventure to experience the bioluminescence of Mosquito Bay. Paddle in clear and semi-clear-bottomed kayaks so you'll feel totally surrounded by the glowing waters on the island of Vieques. Since this activity takes place on a separate island, visitors need to take a ferry or flight and stay overnight on the island (not included).

We are located in Vieques, an offshore island of Puerto Rico, you need to arrive at the island of Vieques from the mainland by ferry or airplane and you will need to stay in Vieques overnight as it will not be possible for you to return to the mainland the same day. Paddle through the waters of the BioBay, a luminescent bay outside of Vieques, on this nighttime kayaking tour. With provided kayaking equipment and instruction, simply follow your guide through the florescent waters and and learn about this natural phenomenon. Choose between an early or late evening tour; note that you must stay overnight on Vieques Island (not included).

Gain access to a private Puerto Rican ranch, where you will explore on horseback during this half-day tour. Get matched up with a well-trained Paso Fino horse, according to your skills and experience, then set out to see the vegetation and wildlife. You'll get views of the surrounding mountains and coastal plains and listen to commentary on the history of the Paso Fino horses. Cool down with drinks after the ride at the hilltop bar (own expense).

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.

Get a comprehensive tour of the island of Puerto Rico during a single outing from San Juan. Spend the day in the company of a guide who will follow a carefully curated itinerary that includes many points of interest that typical tours don't cover. You'll see many of the island's natural features, including caves, beaches, and rivers, and listen to in-depth historical commentary. Your small group is limited to just 14 people for an intimate atmosphere.

Get a taste for the flavor and culture of Puerto Rico on this small-group Old San Juan food tour featuring several local eateries. Join your guide for a culinary exploration of island staples like plantains and sofrito, all with the cobblestone streets and colorful facades of the city’s oldest neighborhood as your backdrop. Your tour includes an alcoholic beverage or non-alcoholic substitute if you prefer. 

Immerse yourself in Puerto Rico's salsa culture during this 1-hour beginner salsa class. The outdoor class is led by a professional instructor in open air, so you don't have to take a break from the tropical sunshine. Dance solo or with a partner and learn about what makes salsa such an integral part of Puerto Rican culture.

Live out your island castaway fantasies aboard a luxury catamaran as you visit the deserted tropical island of Cayo Icacos from San Juan on this half-day sailing cruise. Sail into the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean, admiring views of the El Yunque mountains in the distance, before arriving at the nature preserve of Icacos for a leisurely day of swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and rum cocktails.

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.

Discover a new passion during your time in Puerto Rico and learn to dance salsa with your partner. Join a small group of couples and learn the basics of the sensual dance with no one else but your partner. Spend an evening reconnecting with your loved one and learning to dance in a judgment-free environment. This is the perfect way to kickstart an evening in San Juan.

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.

Travelers who want to stay forever young will love this fountain of youth tour of Old San Juan. Learn about the colonial Gilded Age and discover the stories and history of Ponce de Leon's city and people. Listen in as your friendly guide shares stories about riots and revolutions and find out why the colony was known as "Gold Island". Wander through burial sites where greats like Ponce de Leon and other founding fathers of Puerto Rico are buried and get an up close look at history, culture and traditions that define this destination.

Stroll the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan with a small group (10 people or fewer) on this 2-hour cocktail and history tour. Visit three bars to learn about why Puerto Rico is considered the 'Rum Capital of the World' and sip rum-infused cocktails at each location. Minimum age is 18 years old.

Combine a trip to El Yunque with some beach time at Luquillo with this group tour. You'll start in El Yunque, where you'll take a walk out through the forest and get the chance to swim in crystalline rivers. You'll then continue to Luquillo, where you can slide down a natural waterslide at Las Paylas and spend time at the local beach before returning to San Juan.

The Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay in Fajardo is a must for adventurous travelers visiting Puerto Rico. Tiny organisms called dinoflagellates sparkle in the water when it’s disturbed and a night kayak trip is an amazing way to appreciate the bioluminescence. After donning your lifejacket and a quick kayaking lesson, paddle out through the mangroves to the tropical bay, with live commentary from your guide. Please note: weight restrictions apply.

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.

Blast through the off road of the lush Puerto Rican countryside on this fun, 3.5-hour all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour from San Juan. Spend two hours speeding your way through 2,200 acres (890 hectares) of scenic landscape filled with hills, mangroves, lagoons, and tropical fields at Hacienda Campo Rico. Your ATV tour includes your own vehicle, professional guide, and round-trip transportation from hotels in the San Juan area.

See brilliant marine life and vibrant coral reefs on a guided snorkeling adventure in Culebra. After boarding your vessel, head to the nature reserve and explore two or three sprawling reefs that are home to wildlife like yellowtail snapper, eagle rays, and more. Relax on beautiful beaches, enjoy a light lunch included in the tour price, and dive back in for more snorkeling.