SAN JUAN GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Inside Puerto Rico’s Rum Heart: A Private Day at Tres Clavos Distillery
A private, up-to-5-hour guided tour from San Juan that visits a working sugarcane plantation, the distillery stills and barrel-aging bodega, with tastings and a welcome cocktail.
Inside Puerto Rico’s Rum Heart: A Private Day at Tres Clavos Distillery.
Puerto Rico stakes a claim as the rum capital of the world, and the Tres Clavos Private Tour gets you into the production story: a single, working sugarcane plantation estate and distillery where you can watch stills, inspect barrel aging, and taste rums flavored with real fruit while learning how the island’s traditions — even the history of ron caña — shape what ends up in the glass.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The island’s only working sugarcane plantation estate and distillery
This tour visits the only operational sugarcane plantation estate and distillery in Puerto Rico, offering a direct look at the agricultural and production roots of Puerto Rican rum.
Stills and barrel-aging bodega — the mechanics of rum
Guides walk you through the production sequence: the stills where rum is made and the barrel-aging bodega where maturation happens, so you can trace the spirit from cane to cask.
Tasting tradition — legal and local
Taste the island’s styles, including rums flavored with real fruits and demonstrations that explain the local tradition of ron caña, alongside a Tres Clavos welcome cocktail and snacks.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a guided, hands-on few hours that combines short drives from San Juan with on-site time at the plantation and distillery: you’ll move from fields to production areas — stills and barrel rooms — with structured tastings and interpretive commentary from a professional guide, concluding with return transport.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this private rum tour — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your camera and wear comfortable shoes for walking around the plantation and production areas. Beverages provided on tour include water and beers.
Round-trip transportation, a professional guide, beverages, entrance fees, one Tres Clavos welcome cocktail, rum tasting and snacks are included.
Guide gratuity is not included in the tour price.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Tres Clavos Private Tour?
The tour lasts up to 5 hours.
What are the hours for pick-up and drop-off?
Pick-up and drop-off are scheduled between 12:00pm and 5:00pm; driving hours are estimated from a San Juan pick-up point.
What is the pricing and group size?
$550 for the first person and $100 for each additional person; the tour can accommodate up to 14 people.
Is there an age requirement?
Participants must be 18 years or older.
What is the cancellation and deposit policy?
A 50% deposit is required at least 48 hours before the tour. The deposit is not refundable within 24 hours of the tour, and the full tour price is charged if cancelled within 12 hours of the tour.
What happens if I’m late to the pick-up point?
Pick-ups are on time; the operator will try to contact you and will wait up to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes without contact it is considered a no-show and the tour will not be refunded.
What beverages are available during the tour?
Available beverages on the tour include water and beers, in addition to the Tres Clavos welcome cocktail and rum tastings provided.