Gilligan’s Island Day Trip

Discover, snorkel and swim the crystal clear waters of Gilligan’s Island

This 11 hour trip will take you from the colorful and animated Yauco district, to the unique natural wonders of Guanica’s Dry Forest, before you take a dip in the stunning, glassy waters of Gilligan’s Island. The fun doesn’t stop here however; the radiant Sunflower Farm and a visit to the Firehouse Museum (known as the ‘most easily recognizable landmark on the Island’) still await. On this trip, you will hop, skip and jump into the true spirit of Puerto Rico as you enjoy the local history and the gloriously clear, Caribbean Sea.

Highlights of the Gilligan’s Island adventure

• Explore and appreciate the vibrant municipality of Yauco; take in the art murals and colorful houses
• Pass through the picturesque town of Guanica and view the dry forest, lighthouse ruins and Guanica Bay
• Swim, snorkel and paddleboard in the crystal clear, giant, natural pool of Gilligan Island
• Enjoy a light lunch before heading back to Guanica to take in the golden glory of the local sunflower farm
• To conclude the trip, you will take in the historic monuments in Ponce’s town plaza and visit the Firehouse Museum

Tour Information

• Duration: 07:00 am – 18:00 pm
• Start Location: Montehiedra Mall, Caribbean Cinemas Entrance
• End Location: Montehiedra Mall, Caribbean Cinemas Entrance
• Availability: this tour has a maximum of 15 travelers

Itinerary

This action-packed day starts with brief stop in the rainbow region of Yauco, Grab a coffee, whilst savoring the lively art murals and multi-colored buildings. The trip will then take you through Guanica, a modern town which maintains its roots and connections to its traditional past. Glimpse the largest area of dry, tropical, coastal forest in the world, known as ‘El Bosque Seca de Guanica’, and the vintage lighthouse ruins where US troops were first spotted, leading to the Spanish-American War.

When you reach Guanica Bay, a 10 minute boat transfer awaits to take you to Gilligan Island. You will be dazzled by the stunning clarity of the ocean; hop off the boat and take a dive into the enticing water. Take your time to explore the mangroves, greet the native sea-life and tumble off paddleboards in the paradise that surrounds you. Having worked up an appetite, you will be served a light lunch before heading back to Guanica to enjoy the sunny delights of the Sunflower Farm.

To conclude your day, you will take a final stop in Ponce to admire the historic town plaza and take a trip around the Firehouse Museum. A transfer will take you back to the original meeting point by 18:00 pm and then the evening is yours to relax after this spellbinding, busy day.

What’s Included

• Unlimited bottled water at Gilligan’s Island.
• A light lunch.
• Use of snorkelling equipment.
• Use of shared paddle board.
• Admission to the Sunflower farm, Firehouse Museum, and Gilligan’s Island.

What to Bring to Gilligan’s Island

• Change of clothes, including towel.
• Suitable swimming kit.

Important Notes

• Please arrive prior to the start time, as the trip will be leaving the meeting point at 07:00 am sharp.
• Travelers should have a moderate fitness level and no long term injuries.
• This experience requires good weather. If the trip is cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If the minimum is not met, you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
• 50% of all proceeds go towards earthquake recovery efforts.
• Cancellation policy: all sales are final and cancellations incur 100% penalties.

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Guilligan's Island

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