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The Best of Puerto Rico Private Day Tour

5.0 (53 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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The Best of Puerto Rico Private Day Tour

About this activity

How much of Puerto Rico can you see on one day?

Quite a lot. Puerto Rico is small, and has good infrastructure (road) so is easy to move from one place to the other. So, if your flight makes a long layover in PR, or if you stop on a cruise, or you want to see as much as possible in one day, this is the tour for you.

You will get a full tour of Old San Juan (know the history and culture of Puerto Rico), a beach forest (mangroves, lagoons), a cave and a glimpse of the rain forest.

This is not a regular commercial tour. I will show you different places. I will give you a lot of interesting information in a fun/informal way. We can be spontaneous. You can get to "feel", "breath" and "enjoy" Puerto Rico.

Walk San Juan operates under the special use permit from the USDA Forest Service on El Yunque Forest permit number YNF-4015

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At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Private Tours of Old San Juan

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Certified and knowledge driver/guide
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch: There are good places to eat in the way down.
  • Not included: Optional visit to the forts (the largest built on the Hemisphere) $10/adult
  • Not included: Snacks
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Pickups outside of the San Juan Metropolitan area might have an extra fee.

Itinerary

  1. Isla Verde

    Passing by

    Named after a small cay out of the coast of Carolina. An important tourism destination located close to the San Juan International Airport. There are good restaurants in the area, if you get hungry.

  2. Playa Pinones

    Passing by

    A very interesting settlement full of natural resources and Afro-American culture. The residents of Pinones are descendants of the slaves that were liberated during the last few centuries.

  3. Bosque Estatal de Pinones

    one hour

    The largest protected mangrove forest in Puerto Rico. We can visit the Pinones Lagoon, a beautiful place that most people (including locals) don't know it exists. Get to know the history and culture of our African-American descendants.

  4. Loiza Aldea

    Passing by

    Visit the capital of the Afro-American culture in Puerto Rico. Get to know our music, traditions and cultural activities.

  5. Playa Vacia Talega

    Passing by

    We will drive by some of the most beautiful beaches you will ever see. If you want to go for a swim, we can stop and enjoy the warm water. Bring your swimsuit, just in case.

    This is a private tour, we can customize it according to your needs.

  6. Parque Historico Cueva Maria de la Cruz

    one hour Admission included

    Puerto Rico has an amazing cave system. Maria de la Cruz is a relatively small cave (for Puerto Rican standards), but is an important archeological site. Is a great place to experience our geography, fauna and flora.

    Sometimes they have cultural activities that include African dances.

  7. Rio Grande

    one hour

    Short hike on our tropical forest. Swim on pristine waters. Bring your swimsuit, towel and an extra set of cloth.

  8. Stop 8

    one hour

    Short hike on the rain forest, and the possibility to swim in the river.

  9. Old San Juan

    3 hours Admission included

    Then you will go to Old San Juan. We get a full private tour of the old city. Enjoy amazing views of the San Juan Bay. Get to know the history of one of the oldest cities in the Hemisphere (America). If you want to go into the forts (the largest built on the Hemisphere), we can do a tour inside* (the cover charge is $10/adult). If you want to go to La Perla (iconic town), I can take you there. We can go into the oldest churches in America. Know how locals live in Puerto Rico. This is a private tour, so it is up to you how long you want to stay on each stop. *Some attractions might be closed because of the COVID.

  10. Laguna del Condado

    Passing by

    Great natural resources within the town of Santurce. Beautiful views, natural resources and a lot of history.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
  • Room 15 Skyline Sips & Santurce Charm
  • Casa General
  • Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
  • Room 14 Chill City Veranda Near Miramar
  • Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
  • Magdalena 1163
  • Ficus Hotel
  • Hyatt House San Juan
  • Condado Palm Inn San Juan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport
  • Residence Inn by Marriott San Juan Isla Verde

and 72 more pickup points

We'll have either a grey minivan (Toyota Sienna) or a charcoal grey van (Ford Transit)

Using your ticket

The pick up location of the customers who arrive on cruise ship is in front of Banco Popular.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/R3kCvefpbxBXDumU9?g_st=ic

That is one block away from the messy port. I have a Grey Toyota Sienna (minivan) for groups up

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Some attractions might be closed because of the COVID.

Traveller ratings

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