Private Tour of El Yunque Rainforest

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Embark on a private exploration tour of the El Yunque Rainforest from San Juan. Hike through the forest rivers, natural pools, and waterfalls with a certified guide. Discover fascinating facts about the only Tropical Rainforest in the US Forest System and immerse yourself in the beauty of Puerto Rico.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Las Tinajas Y Charco Frio - Embark on a private guided tour for up to 6 travelers (within base rate) into the enchanting El Yunque Rainforest. As the only tropical rainforest in the United States’ national forest system, El Yunque is a vibrant paradise teeming with lush greenery, tropical birds, and diverse wildlife.
Following an initial 30-minute…

What's Included

Certified Tour Guide
Driver/guide
Bottled water, fruits or snacks
Round-trip private transfer (from San Juan, Metro area, Rio Grande, Luquillo or Fajardo)

What's Not Included

Additional food and drinks (available for Purchase)
Gratuity for your tour guide is not included but greatly appreciated

Additional Information

Explore a different section of the El Yunque Rainforest. With the assistance of a private guide, embark on an approximately 30-minute hike leading to the forest’s rivers, natural pools, and waterfalls. Discover fascinating and essential facts about the only Tropical Rainforest in the US Forest System. Allow your senses to transport you back to the era…

The visit to the Forest will last an average of 3-4 hours, depending on your pace and interests, followed by a lunch stop (food cost not included).

Participants must adhere to specific Safety Requirements and Limitations for this activity.

For those interested in a gentle, low-impact experience, an alternative version is available that explores the National Park area. This includes visits to El Portal, La Coca Waterfall (for photography), and the Yocahú Observation Tower. Upon request, a final stop can be added at a 20-minute trail leading to the river. Please contact us before booking for more information.

At the time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Pregnant women, participants with back or knee problems, previous injuries, recent surgeries, mobility impairments, heart conditions, or other serious medical conditions cannot participate on this tour.
Children must be accompanied by an adult (not suitable for children under 7 years).
Operates based on weather and river conditions, there is a possibility of cancellation if conditions are not found safe during rainy days.
You must have a good breakfast before departing on this tour
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints, back problems, recent injuries or other serious medical conditions
Please travel light and only bring the necessary to the tour. Leave behind electronic devices, any important documentation like passport, large sums of cash or credit cards. Cell phones require waterproof case.
Vegetarian option is available at restaurant
A maximum of 6 people per booking (Additional persons will have extra fee per person)
Hotel/Port/AirBnB pickup is available from most centrally located San Juan hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
Please wear comfortable clothing, tennis or hiking shoes (mandatory), swimsuit, bring a towel and change of clothes, sunscreen, and a camera
If the Off the Beaten path version is not suitable for you, please contact us for further options that are lower impact.
Persons with the previously listed health restrictions cannot participate on the tour. No refunds will be authorized if a person neglects to read complete description and does not meet the safety requirements and limitations on the day of the tour.

Location

Las Tinajas Y Charco Frio

End Of Calle 1 Off 971, 18.270428 -65.724970

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Elizabethbz9597mm

Jun 11, 2024

Once in a Lifetime Experience - We had such an incredible private hike through El Yunque followed by kayaking to the bioluminescent bay in Laguna Grande. Bespoke Lifestyle Management was easy to work with and understanding when we had some changes and questions. Adriana is the BEST GUIDE EVER - we all loved her and she took such great care of us. We truly felt like familia. She made the experience so special and we can't thank her enough. Thank you Adriana!!!!

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Boardingpass745205

Jan 24, 2023

Trip worth your money and good travel guide. - The guide was very helpful with gibing support for elder members of the group. He was good at his english and communicated instructions well. Although he had a big waterproof bag with him on the hike and throwing into the water while diving, he refused to keep my phone in it just for a moment of one dive. If he had hold the mobile in his bag, I would have not missed the dive into the pool.

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Aug 15, 2019

Great trip - We had a wonderful time on the tour and our guide was very attentive and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour to all.

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Medmom2002

Feb 21, 2021

Adventure, learning, and muddy fun - As our group of 6 +2 was preparing to travel to PR for the first time, I looked for a private tour provider to guide us in El Yunque. We understood that the guided hiking path is limited as the guided tours are not allowed on the only remaining hiking path since the hurricane. That independent path is open, but based on some recommendations was difficult to navigate, and we opted for a private guided tour off-the-beaten-path. Bespoke customer service was friendly and responsive. They warned us of the moderate activity required for the tour, 1 hr each way to get there from San Juan, and they also walked us through expectations, including the combination of hiking and water-immersed adventures. We were told that the initial hike is muddy and we should be prepared for a slippery path with appropriate non-slip hiking shoes but would have limited utility for ponchos and other extras. Throughout the planning stage, Bespoke was responsive to our needs. On the day of the trip, Hector, our tour guide, was outstanding--organized and engaging; he was equally prepared to talk about the many living wonders of the rainforest and their purpose, as he was to the current situation experienced by locals. He was fun, supportive, and full of great ideas--including a market stop for fruits to eat on our trip. He was reassuring to our friends, who realized while on the van that this adventure was not right for them--but at that point, the return trip for one of 4 couples was difficult to arrange, and they opted to wait for us at the local house--where they were welcomed with Hector's recommendation. After about 25 minutes hike in the muddy, slippery, and not the most beautiful part of the rainforest (I have to presume), we learned about post-hurricane changes and some of the fascinating wildlife there. Then, we had to cross the shallow river as Hector prepared a quick snack of fruits we purchased on the way. They guided those who wanted to rope-swing into the river, and we continued climbing for about 30 more minutes to the diving cliff. I loved both experiences, but none of my friends were interested. They watched the first one and were able to jump off the smaller cliff for the second, to start our return to the van. We changed and were escorted to a really nice area of Luquillo beach, where we had an excellent beachfront lunch. Hector met us after lunch and took us back to the hotel. He continued to be a source of great recommendations for dining and entertainment--and could not have been more accommodating. The Bespoke was genuine in allowing special accommodations for our friends that did not complete the trip. In summary, 1. The actual hiking component of the trip is insignificant unless one is able and interested in being in the water most of the time (at least ankle-deep). 2. Bespoke is very friendly and Hector specifically was outstanding 3. If you choose to go, it's not for the wonders of ElYunque as there are very limited rainforest exposures, but for the water adventures which were really fun and very memorable for me 4. Make sure you are prepared for a muddy slippery walk, that you will most likely encounter rain, and only enter a sense of adventure anticipating some discomforts if you choose to go on this tour. If that's the expectation, Bespoke is excellent. While short of the "extreme" called by my friends, it was not what I expected of the hike in the rainforest, but I certainly loved it personally, and recommend Hector and Bespoke for the right people looking to experience El Yunque in this limited way.

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