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Mt. Britton Tower Hike: 360-Degree Ocean Views
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122 Ratings
El Yunque National Forest
Embark on a moderately difficult hike through El Yunque Rainforest, ascending 500 feet at a 40-degree incline. Reach the Mt. Britton observation tower for breathtaking 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, metropolitan area, and Caribbean Sea.
Embark on a moderately difficult hike through El Yunque Rainforest, ascending 500 feet at a 40-degree incline. Reach the Mt. Britton observation tower for breathtaking 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, metropolitan area, and Caribbean Sea.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- El Yunque National Forest - Hike Puerto Rico’s famous El Yunque Rainforest with our expert guides. It’s the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system.
- Mt. Britton Lookout Tower - The peak of your hike! Enjoy the breathtaking views!
- El Yunque National Forest - Hike Puerto Rico’s famous El Yunque Rainforest with our expert guides. It’s the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system.
- Mt. Britton Lookout Tower - The peak of your hike! Enjoy the breathtaking views!
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The trekking path ranks as fairly challenging, classified as a Level 4 out of 5. The path takes the hiker upwards 500 feet on a 40-degree slope. After an average of a 45-minute trek, hikers will arrive at the Mt. Britton lookout tower. Positioned at 3,087 feet above sea level, the view it offers is breathtaking: a full circle, 360-degree view…
The trekking path ranks as fairly challenging, classified as a Level 4 out of 5. The path takes the hiker upwards 500 feet on a 40-degree slope. After an average of a 45-minute trek, hikers will arrive at the Mt. Britton lookout tower. Positioned at 3,087 feet above sea level, the view it offers is breathtaking: a full circle, 360-degree view encompassing the Atlantic Ocean, the urban expanse, and the Caribbean Sea. On particularly clear days, one can even spot the islands of Culebra and Vieques in Puerto Rico!
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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
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Lindaac5559oo
Aug 11, 2024
Luis is the best tour guide - Luis is the best tour guide. He was so well versed with all the area had to offer and provided insightful tips. It was truly a memorable tour.
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884ninay
Jul 21, 2024
Fantastic Guided Tour! - Fantastic Tour! Our guide, Diana, was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable and had a friendly, outgoing personality! We had a great time! Would highly recommend!
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Shawnb820
Jul 1, 2024
Freedom on the river - We wanted to see El Yunque as a family. We're from the New Jersey area and 10 of us took the hike to the river and up the mountain. Luis, our tour guide has a passion about the natural wonder we were living in. He showed us facinating creatures, like snail with the shell on the inside, a plant that closes its leaves lile venus fly trap but just reveals it's thorny stems, blue fern leaves and an amazing river. The trip is fully worth it. I dare you to take as much interest in your ecosystem as Luis does his Rain Forest.
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J7514nclucyl
Jun 22, 2024
Wonderful Hiking Tour of El Yunke - Diana was an amazing tour guide! She was kind, informative, and seemed to genuinely love sharing her amazing culture with us. I’ve been wanting to travel to El Yunque for years and it did not disappoint. Many of the tours I looked at seemed more adventure/ tourist focused with sliding down the rock slide and rope swinging. Personally I was more interested in doing some hiking in the forest, which is why I chose this tour. The rainforest is luscious and beautiful. I enjoyed hiking through it, seeing the mountain views, and seeing a waterfall. Lunch was amazing and Diana was super informative describing each of the typical Puerto Rican foods available at the kiosko. I went solo and Diana was so helpful offering to take pictures at the viewpoints. When the River was closed for swimming due to potential flash flooding, Diana didn’t skip a beat. She had a back up and brought us to a beautiful beach in Piñones where I definitely plan to return to spend more time and before I leave.
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Edwardmn6619gh
Jun 20, 2024
Tour with Diana - We did the tour with Diana and it was amazing! She was a great tour guide who was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to make sure that everyone was comfortable. The rainforest was amazing, and the place you stop at for lunch is delicious also!
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Leann_h
May 23, 2024
Great Tour! - I enjoyed this tour! Our guide Diana was knowledgeable and friendly. She also brought a sense of humor :) This was a great tour to get into the rainforest a bit and see things that not everyone may see on their own.
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907yanirag
May 21, 2024
Wonderful experience with our tour! - If you're in Puerto Rico, you absolutely must visit the rainforest. I gained so much knowledge about El Yunque's environment, flora, fauna, and living creatures from this encounter that it was priceless. Our tour guide, Diana, went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. During the 45-minute hike up Mount Britton, she guided us at our own speed. We had some wonderful lunch at a nearby kiosko. We visited a neighboring river after our jungle experience, where we could jump off a platform, swing on a rope, and swim in the glistening clear water! It was fantastic!
The fact that they drove us back after picking us up from the hotel was the best part about scheduling this tour. Diana provided us with excellent information about Puerto Rico's history, culture, and what to expect upon arriving at our destination as we were traveling to the rainforest.
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D4207kvcoreyt
May 15, 2024
Best Tour Guide - Luis was an awesome tour guide. We had fun while learning the history and nature of the rain forest. Excited to come back.
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148audreyg
Mar 22, 2024
Great day! - Diane was a great guide. Loved the hike….fun and not too strenuous. Stopped at a great place for an authentic lunch. The river stop was great, even if you just wanted to walk in to cool down. Very glad we took this adventure.
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Fouronesixgirl
Apr 2, 2024
El Yunque with Diana - My sister and I went to El Yunque National Forest with tourguide Diana. She's the best! It's an interesting area for sure, but there was very little wildlife or natural life to see (so keep expectations in check). Nonetheless, we had fun traipsing along the trails, seeing the beautiful waterfall, and swinging on ropes into the cool water. Diana was really knowledgeable, enthusiastic and super funny. We went for AMAZING (seriously best ever) fruit smoothies and empanadas afterward. Highly recommend any tour with her.
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