Top San Juan Half-day Tours

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.

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.

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. 

Discover the culture, lifestyle, and street art of Puerto Rico on this small-group guided tour. After a city tour in Old San Juan, with a stop at all the main sites, head to the coastal town of Loiza, known for its African culture. End the tour in San Juan's Santurce neighborhood, and learn more about street art during a walking tour of the murals and graffiti in the area.

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.

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.

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 new perspective on Old San Juan—and soak up Caribbean breezes and sunset views—aboard this evening boat tour. Following pickup at select local hotels, hop aboard the boat and find a comfortable seat on the deck. Then, spy highlights like Paseo De La Princesa, La Fortaleza, the San Juan City Walls, and more, all while the sun goes down. Light refreshments and alcoholic drinks are available on board.

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.

Feel like a true Puerto Rican explorer during this day of discovery in El Yunque Rainforest. Blaze a trail to this lush tropical Eden. Admire gorgeous plant life as you hike to waterfalls and swimming spots, enjoying your adventure amidst the fresh air and beautiful scenery of this Puerto Rican paradise. National park fees plus round-trip hotel transport are included.

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.

Discover the highlights of Old San Juan on a half-day guided sightseeing and shopping tour. Follow your guide around the charming streets of Old San Juan, passing by landmarks such as the original city gate, Castillo San Felipe de Morro, and the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and go shopping in the Calle Fortaleza shopping area.

Spend an adventurous day exploring two of Puerto’s most incredible natural wonders on this full-day excursion to hike in the El Yunque Rainforest and kayak at the island’s famed Bioluminescent Bay. Start your morning with a hike in the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest system, enjoying incredible mountain views and an optional waterfall swim to cool off. Then continue with a nighttime kayaking trip to the magical Bioluminescent Bay, which features a unique variety of plankton that glow when the water is touched or moved. Your Puerto Rico outdoor adventure also includes round-trip hotel transport, professional guide, and national park fees.

Feel like a real-life explorer as you spend hours hiking, swimming and exploring in Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest. Journey into the beautiful tropical scenery of this lush forest as you hike, visit the amazing mountain views and enjoy a natural waterslide where you can zoom 20 feet (6 meters) into a pool of sparkling water below. Finish your day with an authentic Puerto Rican lunch (cost not included.) Your El Yunque trip also includes round-trip hotel transport, a certified tour guide, and bottled water.

Discover two of Puerto Rico's top attractions in just one day on this time- and money-saving combination tour. Explore El Yunque rainforest, swim in its natural pools, and refresh in its waterfalls. Later, kayak through the Red Mangrove Forest to the Bioluminescent Lagoon where, with each stroke of your paddle, sparkles will appear in the water.

Experience the lush rain forest of the east side of Puerto Rico on a small-group half-day tour to El Yunque National Forest from San Juan. Get great views over the landscape from Yocahu Tower, then visit scenic spots including La Coca Waterfall and Mameyes River. Have time to swim and purchase lunch at a local restaurant before making the return drive to San Juan.

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.

Stroll through San Juan's evening twilight in the company of a guide, stopping to taste traditional Puerto Rican dishes, on this 3-hour food tour. Make five stops focused on family-run establishments and local ingredients, tasting at each one. Your guide will show you hidden gems that you might not ordinarily find on your own and orient you to the culinary culture and history of San Juan.

This small-group El Yunque Rainforest and Luquillo Beach tour is ideal for travelers who are nature lovers but don't want to do a lot of hiking. You'll take a gentle walk and swim in pristine natural pools in the rainforest before heading to the beautiful beach of Luquillo to relax and soak up the sun. Throughout, your guide will offer insights into Puerto Rico's history, culture, and ecosystems.

Join a nighttime adventure into the waters of Laguna Grande as you visit the area’s amazing bioluminescent bay during this half-day excursion. Hop aboard a kayak as you paddle through the dense mangrove forests, heading to the area where the microscopic plankton puts on its surreal aquatic light show when you glide through the water. Your professional guide also tells you more about this fragile ecosystem and how visitors can help protect it.

Get back to nature in Puerto Rico thanks to this guided exploration of the El Yunque National Forest. Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of this rainforest paradise as you 'stop to smell the flowers’ (the park has over 240 native species), visit the picturesque ‘La Coca’ Falls, and enjoy the views from Yokahú Tower. Park entrance fees are also included. This is a low impact activity suitable for all ages and does not involve any hiking.

Kayak through the waters of Laguna Grande, a stunning bioluminescent lagoon, during this half-day tour from San Juan. Watch the glowing organisms in the water light up as your kayak slides through the water. Paddle through stands of mangrove trees and watch small fish dart through the water underneath your boat like shooting stars. Stop for a break with snacks and refreshments before heading back to your starting point. Use of all kayaking equipment and round-trip hotel transfers are included.