Black Sand Beach- See The Southeast of Puerto Rico Private Tour

San Juan, Puerto Rico

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Skip the tourist traps and go off the beaten path in Puerto Rico. This private tour takes you exploring the southeast part of the island. You'll visit a secluded area of El Yunque rainforest where you can swim in a natural waterfall, as well as the town of Yabucoa for spectacular mountain views.

Explore southeast Puerto Rico: Go off the beaten path
Private tour, exclusively for your party: A personalized experience
Escape the crowds by visiting a secluded part of El Yunque
Hassle-free pickup from your accommodations of San Juan airport

What's Included

Bottled water
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Start time

09:00 AM

Pickup details

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What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please reconfirm your reservation with the local operator 24 hours prior to your experience. If you do not contact the operator they will attempt to reach you via phone or email to confirm your reservation. Please ensure you have provided a valid phone number when booking.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.0

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Wouldn’t Recommend

Dana_M, Feb 2024

Our tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable about the island. He said he was training someone who came along with us. I was under the impression that the price included lunch, but my husband ended up paying for the bill including the meals/drinks of the guide and his trainee. I don’t think the time was realistic for what it included. Lunch took very long and we only had about 15 mins at the black sand beaches, which was the reason that I booked the tour. Felt like we spent the majority of a very beautiful day in the car/ restaurant.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hi Dana, We apologize that you weren’t personally happy with the tour. We’re not too sure how you assumed the price included lunch as the description, states that lunch under the exclusions. 2nd we can not control the the speed of the kitchen, Puerto Rico works on island time, and food here is made to order. You also didn’t mention the stop at the el hippie waterfall and the local treats provided. Had you asked for more time, I’m sure that the guides would have given extra time, as this was a private tour.

Fun Adventure

Susanna_L, Dec 2023

Due to the weather, we were not able to go to the Black Sand Beach, but our tour guide Dessi improvised and catered to what we liked. We love to eat and drink, so she took us around to places we were meaning to go to in general, and showed us more local spots for food and drinks. It was kind of like a personalized food tour. We went through Guavate and learned of their traditional lechon. We also went over to Carolina and to Pinones. It was a perfect trip since the weather was bad and it was a first day in PR. We got a really exclusive experience. Hopefully we can come back and do the tour of the black sand beach.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

We want to thank you for choosing us as your guides for this experience. We are sorry to hear you couldn't go to the beach due to the weather, but we are pleased to know that our guide had a plan b and you could enjoy the rest if the tour. We hope to see you back in the future!

Beautiful places...

Andres_I, Oct 2023

The whole day was a lot of fun. We believe we were lucky to have Sarah as our guide for the day; she was knowledgeable and friendly to make the ride enjoyable, not to mention her photography skills to get good shots of us enjoying the “Hippie” waters or the black-sand beach. Both spots visited were unique, and we had enough time to enjoy them at our own pace. This is a must if you are looking to learn from PR.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Andres, We appreciate your kind review as it's worth noting we are truly pleased to know you had a really unique yet, enjoyable tour and with our tour guide - Sarah. Thank you for booking with us! We would love to plan your future travel needs again in the future!

Great time!

Karen_R, Jul 2023

The overall tour was great! We will remember everything. Sarah was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of historical facts with us. She also seemed to love her job and wanted to provide the best time for us.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hello Karen, We are pleased to know you had an incredible experience on the tour and with our guide. We hope we can assist you and your future travel needs some time in the future.

Wasn't black at all....

Eranda_S, May 2023

Wasn't black at all. Couldn't swim and was very dirty. You couldn't sit anywhere. It's pointless dont waste your $$

Response from Host, May 2023

Eranda-let’s be honest with the people please. The beach doesn’t have PLENTY of black sand. However, the full beach wasn’t black the day that you went, it was a mixed of brown and black sand. The dirtyness that you’re referring is to, was SEA WEED & and BAMBOO. Which naturally comes on the shore. There was NO GARBAGE or TRASH. However there was. FULL area of black sand. Unfortunately, unfortunately we can’t control what washes up on shore naturally and there is plenty of places to sit. You guys just chose to walk the beach instead.

Beautiful beyond words

Karen_T, Apr 2023

Luis provided a great history of the island and the various areas we drove through. The beauty of the waterfall and swimming area are beautiful beyond words. Luis was so accomodating and fun! Walking the black sand beach was so relaxing and fabulous. Thank you for making our trip to Puerto Rico memorable and fabulous!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Karen, we are so happy that you truly enjoyed your local experience! And that Luis was a great guide! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Too much money for what you get

Dyana_O, Mar 2023

While our tour guide was very good, the value of this trip just isn’t worth the price. Two scenic stops and lunch.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Dayna. We’re sorry that you feel, the tour wasn’t that valuable to you. But the itinerary of your tour is stated clearly on the tour description. As sell as the pricing. So not too sure what your were specifically expecting but Pricing covers the gas RT. From San Juan (1hr 20 min drive) plus the tour guides time. But thank you for your input

Amazing!!

Amanda_W, Mar 2023

Our tour guide was Sarah and she was very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas we were traveling in. She was extremely helpful with my kiddo and really went above and beyond to make this a great experience for us!! I definitely recommend to anyone considering!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Amanda! We’re so glad you had an amazing time on the tour. Thank you so much for recommending our services, it means a lot to us. Hope to see you on another tour next time🇵🇷❤️

My son and I took this...

Allison_A, Dec 2021

My son and I took this tour with Stephanie and had an amazing time. Definitely request Stephanie as your guide. She is delightful. Would definitely do another tour next visit.

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi Allison, we are happy to have made your experience a memorable one! Thank you for booking with us and we hope to see you again soon! 🇵🇷❤️

See the Southeast was fantastic!

Suzanne_M, Aug 2021

Andrea was awesome! She was knowledgeable about the area and Puerto Rico in general. We saw some amazing sites where locals go, not just the tourist spots. We highly recommend Andrea and this tour!

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Thank you Suzanne!! We are happy that you enjoyed your time with Andrea!! Please visit us again.