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This is one adventure not to be missed while in Puerto Rico!
About
Join this **fully-guided nighttime BioBay kayak adventure** into one of the most amazing excursions of your life. Paddle your way through the mystical mangrove channels leading to **“Laguna Grande”**.
Upon arrival you will receive the equipment and a briefing on how to kayak. Once set for the adventure, we will be kayaking for 30 minutes approximately thru the mangrove channel to reach the interior of the bay. Here you will meet our glowing friends, the **Pyrodinium Bahamense**, microscopic planktons capable of producing natural light at the touch of your hand! Explore these amazing organisms up close as our professional eco guides take you to discover all its secrets. Learn how this fragile and unique ecosystem maintains a perfect balance of life and what you can do to protect such a special place.
On this **2 hour BioBay kayak experience**, you’ll get to:
• Learn interesting interpretations about the reserve’s fragile ecology
• Paddle in a safe and closed environment
• Explore these amazing planktons up close
• Watch how every stroke of your paddle leaves behind a glowing swirl of blue light and fish light up their path like shooting stars in the water.
The water comes alive with millions of glowing planktons that must be seen to be believed!
Safety Requirements and Limitations:
• **Maximum weight to participate is 240 lbs (108 kg) per person**.
• Participants must be physically capable of paddling a two person kayak, on a coordinated matter, and not be afraid of the dark.
• **Pregnant ladies, persons with previous injuries, back problems or recent surgery cannot not participate on this tour.**
• Children must be 7 years or older to participate.
• Due to the strict weight restriction all participants are subject to be weighted. No cancellations or refunds will be issued if a person neglects to inform correct weight, and is not able to participate of the tour.
Note:
- Wear bathing suit underneath and water shoes (sandals with straps or flip flops work too - cannot be barefoot)
- Bring a towel and change of clothes.
- Leave behind any electronic devices, important documentation and large sums of cash. There are no locker facilities, everything stays on the bus.
- This tour departs from San Juan. Meeting point available for persons staying in Rio Grande, Luquillo and Fajardo.
- Total estimate duration of 5 hours includes: 2.5 hour driving time (subject to traffic conditions), 2 hours tour
- The bio bay is an unpredictable natural phenomenon that may be influenced by multiple factors. Bioluminoscity level can vary from very visible to minimum or none without any previous notice. Full Moon phase may also affect the visibility of the bioluminescence. In the event of this happening alternate methods such as the use of a tarp will be incorporated in order to appreciate it.
- Persons signed up on the 6:00pm group have a probability of being changed to the first turn if minimum amount of participants is not met.
- All kayaks are doubles. If a party has an uneven number, they will be paired with someone else
- Published starting time is only an estimate. Exact pick up time will be provided the DAY PRIOR to your tour.
- No refunds will be provided if person neglects to inform correct weight and cannot participate on the day of the tour
What Is Not Included?
• **Gratuity** for your tour guide is not included, but greatly appreciated
Booking Notes
**Exact pick up time will be provided the day prior to the tour. Expect a call and/or text message with the confirmation details.**
At time of booking Cruise ship passengers must provide: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
Refunds will not be issued if tour is missed due to failure to notify correct weight, location, for late or non-arrival participants.
**#Please remember:**
**Maximum weight to participate is 225 lbs (102 kg) per person.** Height will also influence, even if not reaching weight limit. Participants are subject to be weighted at the site.
- Wear bathing suit underneath and water shoes (sandals with straps or flip flops work too - cannot be barefoot). Bring a towel and change of clothes.
- This tour departs from San Juan. Meeting point available for persons staying in Rio Grande and Luquillo. To account for transportation, participants should allow up to 5 hours for the entire experience.
- The bio bay is an unpredictable natural phenomenon that may be influenced by multiple factors. Bioluminoscity level can vary from very visible to minimum or none without any previous notice. Full Moon phase may also affect the visibility of the bioluminescence. In the event of this happening alternate methods such as the use of a tarp will be incorporated in order to appreciate it.
- Please travel light and only bring the necessary to the tour. Leave behind electronic devices, any important documentation like passport, large sums of cash or credit cards. Cell phones require waterproof case.
- This tour operates under rain and other weather conditions. Guide will determine to call it off when thunderstorms or other serious conditions happens.
- Bus will only wait 5 minutes after arriving to your pick up location, we will not be responsible if you miss to arrive on time.
Bespoke LM Reserves the Right of Admission - If a person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not following instructions or dressed appropriately (due to safety) the Guide has the right to Cancel their reservation at any moment, and No Refunds will be issued due to this.
**Safety Requirements and Limitations:**
• Participants must be physically capable of paddling a two person kayak, on a coordinated matter, and not be afraid of the dark.
• Pregnant ladies, persons with previous injuries, back problems or recent surgery cannot participate on this tour.
• Children must be 7 years or older to participate.
