Hiking Adventure, Waterfalls and Swim in El Yunque with a Local

Join local guides for a thrilling hike in El Yunque. Discover waterfalls, swim, and explore the rainforest’s rich history and biodiversity.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • El Yunque National Forest - Explore El Yunque Rainforest with a guided-small group from Fajardo. Hike to discover hidden gems like waterslides made by waterfalls, and learn about the flora and forest history from your guide.

Meet your guide in Fajardo, then follow them in your own car to El Yunque National Forest. Upon arrival at the forest’s parking lot, receive your life vests and safety orientation.

Then, begin your hike into the heart of Puerto Rico’s sacred lands and forest. Listen to your guide’s commentary as you trek for about 25 minutes to the first pristine water pool. Once there, enjoy rope swings and cliff jumps from various heights, or simply take a dip in the water.

Next, continue higher into the forest until you arrive at the second pool. There, go for a slide on pure volcanic rocks into the water. After enjoying the second pool, hike back down to the first and on toward the parking lot where the tour ends.

Itinerary:
Meeting spot
Ralph’s Food Warehouse @ Fajardo

Driving to main destination parking lot
Scenic drive (25 minutes)

Arriving to parking lot
Safety briefing

Main activities @ El Yunque Rainforest
Hiking, history, swimming, etc.

Hiking back to parking lot
Snacks

What's Included
  • Entry to the attractions
  • Guide
  • Photos and videos
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Parking
  • Life Jackets (Optional)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation at any point
Additional Information

We are guides with an immense passion and expertise for El Yunque tropical rainforest; one of the most visited attractions in Puerto Rico because of its history, recreational areas, and breathtaking nature that make it unique in the world. What makes us special is that our groups are always small, allowing us to connect with our guests and share important facts about our “sacred lands,” including its history, size, and biodiversity. Additionally, our guides are locals who know the area very well, ensuring that our guests can enjoy their experience while feeling safe as they explore the beautiful scenery. As local guides, we incorporate exclusivity, knowledge, fun, and safety into our activities in a sustainable way to highlight our pride in our roots and to make participants feel part of them while enjoying the experience. This is the perfect adventure for families, friend groups, or solo travelers seeking to connect with nature in a thrilling way.

  • Photos and videos will be sent through text message or email, during the afternoon after the day’s activities have finished.
  • You must take your own car as transportation is not provided at any point and there is no Uber, taxi service, or any public transportation nearby
Location
Ralph's Food Warehouse
Calle Igualdad
Transportation is not provided at any point of this experience. Meet your guide for check-in at the front door of the Ralph's Food Warehouse store. The guide is going to wear a shirt with the company’s logo in. Also, is going to make calls to make sure everyone is coming to the activities.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Christopher_m
Aug 18, 2024
Great Experience with Ivan Local Tour Guide - Ivan was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgable on the history and botany of El Yunque. He was very entertaining/funny and made our experience even better. Amazing experience and enjoyed every second of it!
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U9022dbsarahl
Aug 6, 2024
100% Would Come Back - Ivan was an amazing tour guide the whole experience was a 100/10 everyone is super nice and welcoming definitely would recommend!!
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Marisol_r
Jul 31, 2024
Fun, exciting, adventures - Had an amazing time, Water was super refreshing with a great scenery up the mountain. Ivan was our tour guide very knowledgeable and made sure we all made it safely there and back. 10/10 would recommend.
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Fortnightgamere
Jul 31, 2024
Most amazing excursion I have done anywhere. - This was an amazing experience for me and my family. Our guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. They took photos and videos of our group through out our excursion. He sent them to us after so you don’t have to take a phone if you don’t want. I took mine in a pouch and it was fine. I would recommend this excursion for sure. Our guides were Ivan and Mitchell. I highly recommend trying to get these guys specifically for your tour. They had great recommendations for food after as well.
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S8033admohammeds
Jul 31, 2024
El Yunque Experience - Iván and Mitchell were amazing tour guides and helped us navigate while cracking jokes and teaching us the history of the rainforest. It was an overall amazing experience and one of the greatest things I have done in my entire life.
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Sandrash4992ia
Jul 31, 2024
Must do if you’re in PR - This is a definite must don’t you are in Puerto Rico. The guides were awesome and very knowledgeable about the rain forest. I would absolutely recommend our guides (Ivan and Mitchell) if you are considering booking the excursion. They were both really friendly and helpful. We did a family trip with ages ranging from 10-50 and it was great for all of us.
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Y4508wiisabellav
Jul 31, 2024
100% worth it! - i absolutely loved this experience and our two guides! they were friendly and helpful throughout the whole process. if there was ever a time where anyone in the group was struggling they explained exactly how to do it. highly recommend getting out of your comfort zone and doing this hike!
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Maliyahl2024
Jul 31, 2024
A must do experience during your stay in PR!! - This was such an amazing experience! Ivan and Mitchell were great. Ivan was very knowledgeable about the rain forest and recommendation. Mitchell was extremely helpful throughout the hike and put on a show for everyone jumping from cliffs and the rope. This was not an easy hike but so worth it. The views were beautiful and the water was super clear. A must do experience during your trip in PR.
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Sandy_s
Jul 31, 2024
Amazing - Ivan and Mitchell our guides were amazing and the experience was definitely worth the money. We all loved it which is saying something when you’re a group of 7 with varying likes and dislikes.
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963kevar
Jul 28, 2024
Take a tour with Ivan! - We had the best time on this experience. Ivan was helpful and treated us like we were his own family as we enjoyed seeing the rainforest. The kids loved the rope swing and jumping off the rocks. The views were amazing. This tour was our son’s favorite part of our entire vacation to Puerto Rico.
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