vette96gs1 Posted September 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Coming into port on Holland America in November and wanted to know if anyone had good luck with a private tour company they would recommend. Ship tours do not look real exciting and looking for a good local who can show us the hidden gems of this port. Active or passive tour ok. Only really can see Ellis for a tour person. Any other ideas as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted September 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2018 We used Ellis - very happy with him, if he is available would be my first choice. All depends on what you want to see as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharobson Posted September 20, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2018 We used Carlos Medina, Charlies Custom Tours. He was wonderful! Big, spacious, air conditioned van. We saw old town, walked around, drove along the coast and stopped on a beautiful beach and went up in El Yunque for a mini-rainforest trip. It was a great day. It's one price for up to 8 people in his van. We had it booked for our family of 4 and 3 more friends joined us for no additional cost. He picks up/drops off right across the street from the cruise ship. He knows everything about the island. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser123! Posted October 8, 2018 #4 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Across CarIbe is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynaberk Posted December 8, 2018 #5 Share Posted December 8, 2018 What was the cost of Carlos tour, we are 6 people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdc2013 Posted December 8, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I have heard good things about Charlies tours and i think he is $380.00?? Island marketing also does private tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyap Posted December 11, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Another vote for Carlos!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsHaveFunInTheSun Posted March 26, 2019 #8 Share Posted March 26, 2019 My wife and I just spend some time in San Juan two weeks ago and got to know a great couple that owns their own tour company. It is called "Seeing Puerto Rico" and their names are Narayan and Lismar. They made us feel like family the minute that they picked us up. They showed us many things about the island as well as their culture. They spoke very good English and even interpreted for us in a few cases where we didn't understand the Spanish speaking vendors. The first day we took a tour of the Window Cave and the Indian Cave with Lismar. This is a beautiful tour that shows the best of Puerto Rico. The following day we went to Lechonera Los Pinos for lunch with Narayan. It is an authentic Puerto Rican Barbeque that is 1 hour away from San Juan. It was worth the drive. The food was outstanding! We then went on a short drive and tucked away in a small rain forest away from all of the crowds we hiked a trail that ended at Charco Azul Swimming Hole. It was a beautiful swimming hole with small waterfalls, great for pictures. We had a wonderful time seeing Puerto Rico. Narayan and Lismar know every part of the island and can tailor your tour to see whatever you want. They can do simple walking tours with you in San Juan to more elaborate tours to see the island, making sure you have a good time and get back to catch your boat on time. You can reach them at 787-628-7558 or check out their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pg/SeeingPuertoRico/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellwingri Posted April 18, 2019 #9 Share Posted April 18, 2019 We used Ellis in January and he was fabulous. We’ve been to San Juan several times and wanted to see something different. He took us to the other side of the island and we really enjoyed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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