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El Yunque Rainforest Tour: Local Nature Experience
4.8
2,258 Ratings
El Yunque National Forest
This is an adventure good for those looking to enjoy nature and a unique rainforest experience. This experience is focused on providing a true local view of El Yunque, with historical facts and information about the ecosystem along the trip. Transportation is included and we pick you up anywhere in the San Juan Area.
This is an adventure good for those looking to enjoy nature and a unique rainforest experience. This experience is focused on providing a true local view of El Yunque, with historical facts and information about the ecosystem along the trip. Transportation is included and we pick you up anywhere in the San Juan Area.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- El Yunque National Forest - Explore the Eastside of El Yunque Rainforest. The journey begins with a 30-minute hike (the trail may be muddy) to the first mineral water, natural pool. Here, you can admire the scenery, swim, and immerse yourself in nature. Along the path, discover the rainforest’s diverse ecosystem, touch bamboo, unique flora, guava…
- El Yunque National Forest - Explore the Eastside of El Yunque Rainforest. The journey begins with a 30-minute hike (the trail may be muddy) to the first mineral water, natural pool. Here, you can admire the scenery, swim, and immerse yourself in nature. Along the path, discover the rainforest’s diverse ecosystem, touch bamboo, unique flora, guava trees, and 300-year-old trees. After an additional 15-minute hike, reach another watering hole with natural waterfalls.
NOTE: Saturday tours follow a different route and require participants to be in good physical condition. This path is ideal for those who are fit and ready for a steeper and muddier adventure. If this isn’t suitable, consider booking on any other day of the week.
We are featured in the Kayak Travel guide for San Juan.
- Las Tinajas Y Charco Frio - Along the way, learn about the rainforest’s diverse ecosystem, touch bamboo, unique flora, guava trees, and 300-year-old trees. After a 15-minute hike, discover another watering hole with natural waterfalls.
NOTE: Saturday tours take a different route and require participants to be in good physical condition. This path is perfect for those who are fit and ready for a steeper and muddier adventure. If this isn’t suitable, consider booking on any other day of the week.
We are featured in the Kayak Travel guide for San Juan.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Entry to El Yunque National Forest
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- USCG certified lifejackets
- Pick up from your door in the San Juan, Carolina, Rio Grande, or Luquillo area
- Professional guide
- Entry to El Yunque National Forest
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- USCG certified lifejackets
- Pick up from your door in the San Juan, Carolina, Rio Grande, or Luquillo area
What's Not Included
- $2 cash rainforest entrance fee
- $2 cash rainforest entrance fee
Additional Information
- Infants less than 2 years old won’t be accepted
- Infants less than 2 years old won’t be accepted
Location
El Yunque National Forest
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(2258 Ratings)
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Joshua_f
Oct 20, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - We took he Saturday tour ....more difficult than I thought it would be. Guides were absolutely amazing. They helped every step of the way. Was a unique once in a lifetime experience.
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Jenniferdz9472to
Oct 19, 2024
Surround yourself by breathtaking nature & get in a good workout while your at it!! - 10 out of 10! Definitely, recommend!! Julio & Tainia were our tour guides for this beautiful excursion through the El Yunque Rainforest. Pick up was on time at 715am. We were seat comfortably in a AC van. The drive was about an hr into the mountains. The guides prepared us mentally for the experience that was going to happen. The hiking was no joke! But honestly, if you are into nature and an active person who is up for a bit was a challenge, this trip is a must do when visiting PR! The views of the rainforest and nature, learning about the history and the springs were just amazing. Definitely got in a good sweat in. But, making it up the mountains & finally getting into the springs made the hike all worth it. I conquered my fears lol by cliff-diving and rope-swinging into the natural pool!! Enjoyed every moment. I truly did experience a slice of paradise today! I’d definitely do it again!!! Thanks Julio & Tainia, you guys were superb!! ✨
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Tania_j
Oct 18, 2024
Awesome - The tour guide was great , they provided words of encouragement. Also the group we went with was great . We were all strangers and at the end we all became family .
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Charles_m
Oct 17, 2024
El Yunque waterside and cliff jumping. - We're 60 and 61. Active, but nothing like this. The hike was a little challenging for my wife, but I was fine. No doubt about it. It's hot! You've most likely never experienced anything like this. Worth every dollar! About a 30 minute ride from Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in Rio Grande. Can't imagine coming from San Juan. Should specify that this particular excursion is not in the park, but on private land. For us this ended up being perfect. Left at 8am. Back by 2pm. Catherine (LA Tain`a) was our guide. A beautiful kind soul! We really enjoyed it. No bugs! No particular shoes will help on the rocks. You'll slip. But hiking shoes will help on the trail. Don't need to be waterproof. They're getting submerged!
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Kate_f
Oct 17, 2024
Stephanie and Eliu were... - Stephanie and Eliu were awesome!! We had the best time and highly recommend taking this excursion. Our start time was delayed by about 2-3 hours because we had to wait for some people from a cruise ship. That put a damper on the plans for the rest of the day as we were behind but they made it work and got us to where we needed to be in time.
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Talita
Oct 16, 2024
Greatest experience (so far) in my life! - The entire experience was amazing!! The guides were excellent. They really cared about us and our safety. The hike was definitely moderate but enjoyable. A couple of us did it in water shoes, and it was fine. I HIGHLY recommend this excursion.
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Lynnmm8398ys
Oct 16, 2024
El Yunque adventure - Paul and Enrique were amazing tour guides. I appreciated their assistance throughout the hike. They delivered an amazing adventure. Thank you guys.
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Amanda_o
Oct 13, 2024
Definitely recommend - Paul was an excellent tour guide, gave lots of education on the plants, and took tons of pictures for My sister and I.
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Meander07870851112
Oct 13, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing experience, guides were great, very helpful and easy to talk to. We would definitely do it again any time. Highly recommend!
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Marife_w
Oct 20, 2024
Fun but not so easy! - This tour was a bit misleading…it is label as moderate but I would definitely label this more on the strenuous side. I had a bit of trouble getting through the whole entire tour and opted to not partake in the best part of the tour ( water slide and waterfall) as by the time we got to the river I knew I couldn’t push myself to go the rest of the way…the hike was more than I had expected a moderate hike would have been and I walk 3 miles a day! However, our tour guide was great Eliu was patient with all of us and make the experience better with his knowledge and experience with the area. Overall, I would recommend this excursion with the caveat that it’s more strenuous than it’s been described.
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