--- title: Around the Island Tour From San Juan lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 134 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 360 duration_minutes: 540 duration_max_minutes: 600 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 19 of 70 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/around-the-island-tour-from-san-juan/ --- # Around the Island Tour From San Juan **Guidekin's take:** Close to twenty stops around the whole island in one very long day, mixing landmarks, towns, food and history in an air conditioned van with water on board. Guests must be at least twenty one, meals are at your own expense, and you spend 9h–10h mostly seated. 4.94 from 360 reviews at €134 per person. In our comparison: #19 of 70 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is the MOST COMPLETE around the island tour entirely personalized. Everyone is VIP. We offer close to 20 stops and more than 30 towns around the whole island with is nearly a dozen major landmarks that you just can't miss. This was meticulously and carefully reviewed and tested for the absolute best experience you could have when you’re short in time. It will be interactive and proactive experience, mixed with history, cuisine, sightseeing, and just good old fashioned fun! In between stops there will be from 30 to 45 minutes in travel time packed with laughs and Puerto Rico facts. By the end of the day, you will be enchanted with the island of Puerto Rico, and will be eager to come back... and who knows maybe get a summer home down here. ## Before you book - Meeting point: PICKUP TIME IT'S 8AM SHARP. - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Age 12+: minimum age to join - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €134 per person - Duration: 9h–10h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 360 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Tourism Family - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.94 from 360 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 356 of 360. - 5 stars: 346 (96%) - 4 stars: 10 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the local knowledge and island overview; the caveat is extensive van travel with brief stops. **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of Puerto Rican history and culture - A broad introduction to towns, beaches and landscapes beyond San Juan - Local food stops, with help choosing dishes - Drone photos taken during the trip and shared afterwards - Comfortable vans and attentive care for the group **Complaints:** - Much of the outing is spent sitting in the van - Some find the stops well paced, while others want more time for photos and exploring Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-03-06 to 2026-09-03); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - (At your own expense) - MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD ## Itinerary 1. **Catano** (1h) - from San Juan to Cataño It’s a packed ride along the coast you will be able to see the old city from afar as well as the Bacardi distillery. it’s a ride along the coast, full of history and beauty at the same time! 2. **Arecibo** (1h) - We arrive to the great town of Arecibo. One of multiple stops that we will be making. You can admire the highest statue in the western hemisphere, as well as the seven arches of pirates of the Caribbean not far from there. (Yes, actual movie clips were filmed there as well as... 3. **Hatillo** (1h) - Time for lunch!! This is truly one of the highlights of the tour. You will have authentic Puerto Rican food, (at your own expense vegan friendly), and you are not going to want to stop eating.! 4. **Rincon** (30m) - There is a very different experience and perspective when you reach the west of the island. Here you will see colors food and you could drink a piña colada. 5. **Ponce** (1h) - "Ponce is Ponce" (Puerto Rican saying) Meaning that this is a town you cannot miss, here we will go to the Plaza (town Square) and you will see a fire station from the 1800s that still standing and today is a museum. As well as the mansion of the Serralles's family (rum Don Q... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point PICKUP TIME IT'S 8AM SHARP. DRIVER WILL LEAVE AFTER PRE-COORDINATED TIME TO HONOR ALL GUESTS SCHEDULE. RIGHT OUTSIDE OF LOBBY. BLACK VAN Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJz62gXDtvA4wR8SmUMIfXIOc Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Due to the nature of this tour, you will be seated for long periods of time - NO PETS ALLOWED (including service dogs) - DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS TOUR YOU WILL HAVE TO BE ABLE TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 70** | €134 | 9h–10h | 4.94 (360) | shared | | [Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/arenales-river-caving-waterfall-tropical-forest-secret-spring/?format=md) | €114 | 7h | 4.98 (1776) | shared | | [El Yunque Rainforest and Luquillo Kiosk Day Trip](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/el-yunque-rainforest-and-luquillo-kiosk-day-trip/?format=md) | €77 | 6h | 5.0 (608) | shared | | [Self-Drive Mini Boat Snorkeling Tour to Icacos Island](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/self-drive-mini-boat-snorkeling-tour-to-icacos-island/?format=md) | €227 per group | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1969) | shared | Ranked #19 of 70 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €818, median €90; typical length 5h. 2 of 70 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/day-trips-from-san-juan/?format=md ## More in Puerto Rico - All Puerto Rico tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/around-the-island-tour-from-san-juan/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md