Experience the adventure of bioluminescent kayaking and discover the sparkling waters of Laguna Grande on dark nights. Tour offered as a full moon kayak adventure, ecology-focused during the lunar cycle. Don't let your day end at sunset. Enjoy a relaxing sunset kayak tour that will take you to the fascinating Laguna Grande, in the town of Fajardo, located in the northeast corner of the island. Under the cover of the night sky and the historic lighthouse, you will be able to touch the waters that glow with bioluminescent organisms. The activity begins at sunset in the small fishing village of Las Croabas where you will meet the friendly guides. You check in and equip yourself with all necessary equipment, including plant-based insect repellent. Follow Kayak 101 training on safety, then board your kayak. Cross a small fishing port and paddle to the entrance of the Las Cabezas de San Juan reserve. Here, you enter a mystical canal that leads to a peaceful place where mangroves create natural tunnels and images and sounds of wildlife surround you. After 25 to 30 minutes of paddling through the canal, depending on traffic and tidal currents, your guide stops once in the lagoon to give you commentary on the following points of interest: - The mangrove forest and different species - The birds that inhabit the region - The aquatic marine life that uses the lagoon as an estuary - Information about the bioluminescence organism - History of the lighthouse - Overview of seven of the eight ecosystems present in the region Then, enter the lagoon called Laguna Grande (large lagoon), where you paddle along the edge of the mangrove forest and watch the paddle stroke light up with bioluminescent blue-green/white-green light. Meet fish that look like shooting stars as they swim through the thick concentration of Pyrodinium Bahamense, a species of Dinoflagellates. At the stop point, admire the magnificent views of the rainforest and Fajardo's lighthouse, while discussing. Then, begin the route to Bird Island to observe the many birds perched there at night. After quietly rounding the small island, begin the return to the starting site. This tour is offered during the full moon cycle, so it is recommended to check the moon phase. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Will we get wet? Yes, you will get wet on this tour. Bring a change of clothes or towels. The kayaks are suspended on a line in the water, which requires participants to sink into the water up to the knees or below the waist to sit on the kayaks. Our guides will assist all participants during this operation. Will we go out to sea? We paddle approximately 10/15 minutes in the Las Croabas harbor, which may seem intimidating to some. We navigate around boats in the harbor, while staying within the protected reef, but we do not go out to sea. The rest of the tour is through a mangrove canal and inside the lagoon. Can you wait for us if we are late? Unfortunately, this is not possible. Guides will allow a maximum buffer of 5 to 10 minutes, but no more. NOTICE: Late arrival, non-attendance, non-compliance with conditions of participation. Last-minute change of mind or cancellations are non-refundable. All kayaks are double (for two people). Irregular participants will be combined with another irregular participant in a double kayak or with a guide, depending on the final number for the tour. Maximum weight per person is 230 pounds. This tour takes place with a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 24. All participants must paddle and manage their own kayak. Guides will assist you if necessary, but will not tow you for the duration of the tour. Children under 18 cannot participate without the supervision of an adult There will be three or four guides in the water at all times. You will spend two full hours in the water. Transportation is not provided for this tour. It is recommended to rent a car. Uber and taxis are not reliable from the tour location, unless they are insured for round-trip transportation. Visibility may vary depending on weather conditions. This tour is not recommended for people who are afraid of being in the water or who are afraid of the dark.
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