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    Island Venture

    4.9 (10 reviews)
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    You get unlimited beer!
    Libnerys N.

    Legit Paradise! Me and my boyfriend had so much fun on this excursion. It felt like we had the whole island to ourselves (which we practically did). The tour guides were so friendly, helpful, and fun! The captain of the boat was also great! It was definitely worth the price you pay and some! I wish I could add more detail but it's extremely hard to put words to an experience that left you pretty speechless! I will be doing another excursion my next time in PR with this company, this time I will pay the extra cost to get unlimited alcoholic beverages (the beer is free, but not a beer drinker), I cannot wait! If you are reading this review to decide if it's worth it, here's your sign!

    Chris A.

    Island Venture is a group that we found to take us to caja de muerto. They were AMAZING. I really overpacked thinking I would need certain things, but they have everything you need. They provide unlimited water, soda, and beer. In addition, they also provide lunch and a snack which was perfect. They also have a limited bar selection where I discovered Passoa, which was a huge plus, for $4 per drink. Great value, generous portions. They also have some snorkeling equipment and some Floats and small boats. The island itself is really cool. All that is really there is a national wildlife station, a lighthouse, and a very small museum of the island. We had a great time walking around the island and lounging on the beach. All you really need to bring is a towel, sunscreen, and some cash for either drinks or chairs they have for rent. Highly highly recommend. The staff was all really great and friendly, can't say enough good things about the experience.

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    Khomari F.

    Easily one of the greatest locations ive ever seen in my life! We took a boat there for $25 per person with reserved seats. The boat gets crowded so plan ahead. Its not a spot tourist usually visit so youll be hanging with a lot of locals! Its about an 45 to hour boat ride from Ponce, La Guancha Boardwalk and the boat left at 8:45am. We left our hotel at 5:30am and drove about 2 hours so we could be on time for the boats departure. The ride over that early can be a bit chilly so feel free to bring a light jacket or sweater. Once we got there we were met with a really nice docking area and coast guards who were stationed there daily so you immediately felt some sort of security was available. There isn't a large beach area but enough to divy up between 100 or so people. We selected our spot and set up chairs and a umbrella we rented from the tour company. They also provided beer, mixed drinks and some of the best bbq chicken skewers of all time. Oh my god. There were a few clouds and some rain about 10:30am but that cleared up and the rest of the day was warm bright sun, blue skies, white sands and neon blue water. We stayed from about 930 to 4 and every single minute was memorable. If you get a chance its a must see in Puerto Rico!!

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    Pr4less Tours Adventure - We acquired new vehicles to better serve you! Up to 7 passengers. Why go with a large group when you can go private?

    Pr4less Tours Adventure

    (8 reviews)

    After hours of research, I decided to reserve Rafael for 3 days of private excursions for my family…read moreof 5 and I couldn't be happier with my decision. Thanks to Rafael and his wonderful family I have fallen in love with Puerto Rico again. Rafael's vast knowledge of the history of Puerto Rico, religion, and the hot spots across the entire island provided an amazing tour of approximately 75% of the island in our 3 days. Not only did we get to experience the most beautiful areas of the island but also got to enjoy the best of Puerto Rico's culture and food. We felt safe at all times due to Rafael's professional security and previous experience in the US Army. Prior to our arrival, Rafael worked with me to determine a customized travel plan that not only included excursion specifics but also airport transportation, travel assistants, and concierge services. He also reviewed a detailed list of items, such as, age of family members, medical conditions, activity and food restrictions, etc. Rafael is extremely professional, always on time and has great communication skills in both Spanish and English. You can trust his 7 year old son Daniel when he says, "Your wish is his[Rafael] command." Our excursions were 8-12 hours each day and throughout our trip Rafael and his family made us feel like a part of their family. I have traveled to over 8 countries and 35 states and can declare that Rafael is the best tour guide I've ever met.

    The perfect getaway was the best excursion we took with Raphael. The snorkeling experience was…read morebreathtaking followed by a speechless view from the Indian caves. Then the waterfalls and mojito stop just completed our day. This is a must do in a Puerto Rico with Raphael. We loved the Puerto Rico 101 and we felt safe with him at all times. He truly goes above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied. We will definitely be back.

    Charlie's Custom Tours Puerto Rico

    Charlie's Custom Tours Puerto Rico

    (17 reviews)

    We had Carlos take four of us on his suggested tour on Dec 5th 2019 and it ranks as…read more one of the best things we've ever done from a cruise ship excursion. Here is something that is outstanding and rare during any excursion. He took a lot of pictures for us and he sends you a link to download all of them for FREE! I have never had an excursion do that before. If you do a dolphin or stingray type of excursion you know you will have to pay to get the pictures they take. The insult is they often also don't allow you to bring your own camera so you are forced to buy their pictures. Not this guy. How do you not love him for the fact he not only doesn't charge you but he takes so many for you and with you that it basically is a recap of the day with him. We had over 120 pictures alone that he took for us. It's awesome not to be gouged on an excursion.This was an unexpected add on for us. The walking portion in Old San Juan is fascinating and colorful and thrilling all at the same time. I can't say enough how great a place Puerto Rico is. Such diversity on the island. Historic Old San Juan, forts, stunning beaches, rain forest, night life, luminescence tours etc. Puerto Rico offers so much and the people are so nice and accommodating. We've been there twice and will be back again and will insist on spending a day with Carlos again. He is that good. I asked to stop and have some pastelillos and rellenas and we got an authentic experience that was tasty for lunch. Of course he had the cooler stocked and a nice big tv screen at the front of the van so anyone in the back has a clear view of what's ahead while we are driving. A very nice touch that is really useful and was very much appreciated. The narrative Carlos provides is educational and delivered in such a nice friendly casual style. He had all of us at ease immediately when he greeted us right across the street from where the ship is in port. He had me at ease nearly a year ago when I booked our time with him. His email replies and phone calls for any questions are always helpful and he does respond to questions in a timely manner. Keep in mind he could be on tour and he can't reply immediately. Carlos is so warm and personable it's great for this gringo to now have an hombre in lovely Puerto Rico. Sincerely, Carlos, from the four of us, thank you for giving us a memory that will last a lifetime! Oh and one last thing for Carlos, you need to buy a new van so I know you will continue to do this for another ten years!! See you again friend!

    We began our day around 9:30 AM - Charlie was early which was great since we were ready to roll! We…read moremet with Carlos and hopped aboard the comfortable, climate controlled awesomely decked out luxury van "Charlie". Our customized tour began in Old San Juan. I knew my husband and I would not venture past the resort unless we had a tour guide - but we really dislike overcrowded hot buses and predetermined times of departure & locations. Sometimes you just want to walk around and stay a little longer etc. We loved touring old San Juan and traveling into the mountains. We ate at the popular Pork Highway in Guavate. Sampling a buffet of the local offerings was so much fun and of course delicious! The pork was seasoned to perfection and we really fell in love with the yucca. After eating we visited two very interesting art galleries. Jenny and Santos. Please check out our pics - Carlos took all the pictures and made sure we had wonderful memories of our excursion! Highly recommend and worth every penny!

    Pandora Tour Puerto Rico - Bird Trail at El Portal, El Yunque Rain Forest

    Pandora Tour Puerto Rico

    (18 reviews)

    **This is a fairly long review - but highly informative!**…read more I booked an El Yunque hike with Pandora a few months ago based on some reviews I had read - and my wife and I are glad that we did! Our driver (and owner of the company) was Eddie. I got a couple of follow up texts and emails from Eddie confirming our pick-up time and a text 20 mins before we were supposed to get picked up...gotta love that follow up! We started out for the hike about 10 mins earlier than expected. We were supplied with water, soda and fruit for the trip. Along the way, we were given a lot of information - current and historical - on the areas we were driving through and the island in general. Once we got there, we watched a video on the rainforest that really tied together the information we had received on the ride in. We then trekked it up the mountain in the van until we hit the trailhead. The hike from the La Mina trail was amazing! So many photo-ops, plus there's a waterfall (wear shoes good for hiking and water of you're going to swim). The trail was mostly down-hill and paved....but it was closed at the waterfall, so the walk back was uphill and a little rough. Don't let that deter you ....We wouldn't have traded the experience for anything! After the hike and more photos on the way down the mountain (which lasted about 90 mins total), Eddie took us over to a local eatery near the airport...the food was great and cheap (even if we got the world's worst waitress! LOL). After lunch, we headed back to the hotel. Eddie asked us what we were getting into the rest of the day, so we told him we were headed to Old San Juan for the afternoon. Eddie offered to give us a ride down there (which we gladly accepted). He allowed us time to go up to our room and change before we left. He picked it's up in his personal car and drive us over...still giving us great information about the island, and also life - advice we will surely cherish. He left us near the docks - and I must say, it was a little sad ending our time with him. It was like being with an Uncle you haven't seen in a while. He really takes care of people, and seems to genuinely enjoy what he does. He puts a lot of hard-work into perfecting his craft as an excursionist and it really shows. I know it has already been said in another review, but we honestly do feel like we have made a friend in Puerto Rico, and will definitely be calling WHEN we come back! Thank you very much for your time today, Eddie...We thoroughly enjoyed it - you made our vacation extremely memorable and special!

    Eddie was an excellent tour guide! He did something not many (if any at all) would do, he took us…read moreto the top of El Yunque! It was an incredible experience! My wife and I researched various tours and decided that Eddie was the one because he was willing to do a private tour with just us two to the top of the rainforest and Bacardi Factory. He went out of his way to make sure we had a blast! Our morning started with him picking us up promptly at 8:00AM at our hotel. He had fresh fruits, cold water, great service, and very good conversations. The night before he made sure we had all we needed before booking with him so we were all set as soon as we jumped in the van. He told us all about El Yunque and what we would see, while taking his time driving the crazy streets of Puerto Rico. Once parked, he made sure we stretched and took a few pics of us before starting the hike. We went through the trails taking all the time we needed since it was very muddy and wet. We went all the way to the highest rock and spent a few minutes admiring the view; then we went back down to see Mt Britton. He took a bunch of great pictures of us as we went through the trails and shared them on dropbox when we were done. After El Yunque he took us to Bebo's BBQ in San Juan which was phenomenal (he said it would be)! He then took us to the Bacardi factory and patiently waited for us to take the tour, all this and it was his birthday! We had a full day with him. He showed us interesting areas of San Juan on the way back to the hotel and we couldn't be happier! Eddie is a trusted, funny, respecting, fun, and caring tour guide! So much so that I feel we must contact him next time just to say hi and have a drink even if we do not want to go on any tours. One of the best things about Eddie is that he is VERY flexible with his schedule and he will take you anywhere (that is reasonable of course). I feel he is an excellent guide and companion which is great because Puerto Rico has gotten pretty dangerous over the years and it is best to be with someone who knows the area and the history, even if you just want to be cabbed around the island. We recommend Eddie and Pandora Tours with our eyes closed! We loved our tour!

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