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68 USD
Full Moon Kayak Eco Adventure
Duration
3 Hours
“Responsible Marketing”
- “No Swimming” is permitted in Laguna Grande under Reglament 8013 of the Department of Natural Resources. Also note that since 2007 the Department of Natural Resources has appointed nine licensed outfitters for kayak tours within Laguna Grande. All hold different nightly total for guest capacity, with this said the area is saturated, it would be advised that if your vacation plans allow it, it is best to book Monday through Thursday as traffic in the area is less.
- **Friday & Saturday are packed, although the adventure is still wonderful be prepared to deal with large groups of people as well as local traffic in the area.
About
Tour includes double kayaks, lifejackets, refreshments and two to three guides depending on group size. Don’t let your day end when the sun goes down! We offer relaxing kayak tours at sunset that lead to the fascinating Laguna Grande in the town of Fajardo located on the Northeast corner of the island!
Our Full Moon Fajardo Bio Bay Kayak Adventure is the perfect nature adventure under a full moon, and if your stay in Puerto Rico happens to fall during the full moon stage you don’t have to miss out on our “Night Kayaking Tours”! This tour was developed as an alternative to the Bioluminescent Lagoon Kayak Adventure during the full moon cycle as the reflection of the moonlight on the surface of the lagoon makes it difficult to see the bioluminescent organism. But that same moonlight exposes mangrove forests, eight ecosystems, bird life, second oldest lighthouse in Puerto Rico, iguanas and much more of natures secrets that are normally overlooked on the darkest nights!
The activity will start at sunset in the small fishing village of Las Croabas, here you will meet the friendly guides of Puerto Rico Bio Bay Tours kayak adventure team. They will be set-up with all needed gear which will include, Double kayaks, Backrest, Paddles with leashes, lifejackets, all needed safety equipment, lights and refreshments. The activity will start with botanical insect repellent, waiver orientation and signing. Then the lead Guide will give each group a complete kayak “101 Safety” training, which will cover all aspects of the tour and the operation of their kayaks, then guides will start lifejacket and light disbursement!
At this point our tour will start, your group will be lead across a small fisherman’s harbor to the entrance of Las Cabezas de San Juan Reserve here they will enter a mystical channel that leads to a peaceful place where the mangroves create natural tunnels and the sights and sounds of wildlife surround you! After a 25 to 30 minute paddle through the channel, based on traffic and tidal currents your lead guide will be stopping once in the lagoon to give commentary on the following points of interest:
• Mangrove forest and the different species.
• Bird life that inhabits the area.
• Aquatic marine life that uses the lagoon as an estuary.
• Information on the Bioluminescence organism.
• History on the lighthouse.
• Insight on seven of eight ecosystems found in the area.
At this point we will enter the lagoon called Laguna Grande, (large Lagoon) here we will paddle along the edge of the mangrove forest as we watch the stroke of each paddle light up a bioluminescent blue-green/white-green and encounter fish that look like shooting stars as they swim through the thick concentration of “Pyrodinium Bahamense” a species of “Dinoflagellate”!
This will lead the group to our break point where beautiful views of the Rainforest and the lighthouse of Fajardo accompany interpretation of the natural area and good conversations. Now we are about 1 hour into our tour, interpretation of the natural area has ended and our group is now in route to “Bird Island” to view many birds that roust here at night! Once quietly rounding the small island we will start our return to the departure site, this will take about 30 to 45 minutes.
Tour duration is 1:45 – 2:00 hours in water with 45 minutes of pre-bus and waiver orientation – pre-ride (kayak – 101) safety training and fifteen minutes once back on shore for snacks, cold water and closing comments for a total of 3 hours.
**Approximated Time Frame from April to September:**
5:45pm – Arrival at Las Croabas
6:00pm to 7:00pm – check in & insect repellent, waivers as a group, kayak 101 safety training, lifejacket & safety lights.
7:00pm to 9:00pm – Tour duration in water shore to shore.
9:00pm – snacks & water, optional comment sheets.
9:15pm to 10:30pm – Estimated return time to hotel based on traffic.
**Approximated Time Frame from October to March:**
5:15pm – Arrival at Las Croabas
5:30pm to 6:30pm – check in & insect repellent, waivers as a group, kayak 101 safety training, lifejacket & safety lights.
6:30pm to 8:30pm – Tour duration in water shore to shore.
8:30pm – snacks & water, optional comment sheets.
8:45pm to 10:00pm – Estimated return time to hotel based on traffic.
**Tour includes the Following:**
• All needed kayaks (Doubles) (U.S. Cost Guard Safety Inspected annually)
• Backrests, Paddles and leashes.
• Lifejackets (PFD’s), (U.S. Cost Guard Inspected).
• Two to three CPR, First Aid & Navigation Certified Guides per-twenty-four – (24) Guests Max Group Size.
• Number of guides may very based on group size, minimum number of guides with each group is two!
• All needed safety equipment.
• All required navigation lights as required by the U.S. Coast Guard & lifejacket marker lights.
• Commentary of the surrounding area and its Flora and Fauna.
• Snacks – Assorted cereal bars, nuts & banana chips, cold bottled water.
**Requirements to Participate:**
• No children under six, six through 17 with adult supervision.
• No alcohol or consumption of alcohol during tour, any one under the influence may be removed from the tour.
• Combined weight not to exceed 450 pounds.
*This tour is not suggested for Ladies six months & further along in their pregnancy term, people with any heart conditions, open heart surgeries, heart murmurs, taking high blood pressure medication, asthmatic, diabetic or has had any recent surgeries that may make it difficult to be seated in a tight position for up to two hours. This tour is not suggested for those who have fear of the water and the dark.*
This tour will be offered as the Full Moon Kayak Eco Adventure during the full moon cycle. Please, be sure to check what the Moon Phases are during your visit!
Booking Notes
Thank you for choosing Puerto Rico Bio Bay Tours for your Night Kayaking Eco Adventure.
Office hours Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm.
#Responsible Marketing
One of our main goals is to set the most accurate expectations during our tours. It is very important that all participants receive the same information. Please make sure to share all information we send you with all the participants in your party. Thank you!
#Minimums Requirements
Notice this tours requires a minimum of 10 participants to run. If minimums are not met you will be offered the option to Reschedule or cancel with full refund.
#Visibility
Notice this is an outdoors natural environment. Visibility change throughout the year, the strongest months for the bioluminescence are spring and summer and weakest months during fall and winter. Although PR offers an all year Caribbean weather, we do have cold fronts passing by, heavy swell and rain lowering our normal water temperatures and that may affect the visibility.
#Full Moon Notice:
Notice that from half moon to two days after the full moon, this tour is offered as a Full Moon Kayak Eco Adventure focused on the ecology and not only on the bioluminescence as the moonlight reflection on the surface of the water may cause low or no visibility.
#Weight & Height Restrictions:
Maximum weight must not to exceed 230 pounds per person regardless of combined weight per kayak.
#What To Bring:
• We suggest that you wear lightweight long sleeve shirts and pants that you do not mind getting wet in, along with wearing some type of water shoes. Bring a change of dry clothes for the ride back to the hotel. Dress smart, to protect yourself from mosquitoes!
#Climate
• In and around the water at night you can always count that the temperature will be somewhat cooler. If you are cold nature having a lightweight windbreaker or rain gear may help in keeping you warm and dry.
**Remember to bring towels and a change of clothes for your drive back.
If you had a tendency to get cold please bring lightweight jackets or long sleeves shirt and long pants, all lightweight, remember clothes get wet during the tour.**
#Mosquitoes
These insects are present in the coastal wetlands of Puerto Rico, their numbers will fluctuate based on the time of the year and current weather conditions! Peak Season for these insects is June through October and depending on the amount of rain during May, will reflect a number of insects during peak season. So if the wind is mild this will help keep the insects down, when its dry and hot over a good period of time these insects will not be as numerous! But if it is damp and still they can be out in large swarms! Be Ready, come with the right clothing and shoes, if you are an insect magnet you should come with the repellent that works for you, we offer Botanical or All Natural repellents at the tour site!
#What if the weather forecast is bad?
PRBBT monitors weather conditions daily, safety should always be first! We follow NOAA, Wunderground and Weather.com, if any of the two forecasts the following, 50% or higher threat for rain, winds exceeding 18 knots or potential for thunderstorms we will cancel the tour for that day. One of our representatives will contact you via email, text or phone to advise of cancellation and offer to reschedule if available. If you are unable to reschedule or if the weather does not improve we will refund your booking cost.
#Moon Phases:
Please be advised that the night kayaking tour may be offered as the Bioluminescent Lagoon Kayak Adventure or the Full Moon Kayak Eco Adventure based on the lunar cycle.
Check our Moon Phases http://www.puertoricobiobaytours.com/lunar-cycle-map/
#Transportation:
At this time we Do Not offer transportation services to and from the tour. We can assist with transportation arrangements for groups of 10 or more. If you choose to use Uber or Taxi, PLEASE, make sure to coordinate roundtrip transfer, as you may not find transportation back to San Juan.
#Self Transportation
For your convenience, we have added coordinates for GPS directions. Please review and confirm recieved.
Coordinates:
Latitude 18.363314 Longitude -65.625640
Also for google maps, you may look for Puerto Rico Bio Bay Tours
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Puerto+Rico+Bio+Bay+Tours+LLC./@18.363364,-65.627691,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8c049722390eea7d:0x5187324148a96862!8m2!3d18.363364!4d-65.625497
Once at the tour location, locate us across the street from Ocean View Restaurant. Look for black truck and trailer (Puerto Rico Bio Bay Tours LLC sign on the top). Grey canopy tent.
For assistance with Directions please contact:
787-888-2887 - Office 10:00am to 6:00pm
787-564-9827 -Mobile
787-238-8658 - At Tour site contact after 6:00pm
**Please notice traffic in Puerto Rico is heavy during afternoon hours. GPS may appoint times a lot shorter than real times. Please consider the following:**
• Allow a minimum of 2 hours driving time from Dorado or Bayamon area.
• Allow a minimum of 1 1/2 driving time from San Juan / Isla Verde or Carolina.
• Allow a minimum of 45 minutes from locations around the Rio Grande area.
• Allow a minimum of 30 minutes from locations around the Luquillo area.
• Allow a minimum of 15 minutes from locations around Fajardo area.
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