Mt. Britton Tower Hike: 360-Degree Ocean Views

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!
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • 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…

Location
El Yunque National Forest
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jacksonlisamichelle
Mar 10, 2025
Yunque rainforest - This tour was great! Luis was a great guide. He knows so much! About biology, history, culture! The hike itself was just what I wanted. I was afraid it would be too easy but it was just right, not too easy and not too much. It’s definitely steeper than I expected but the payoff is worth it. Luis found micro orchids and stick bugs and snails for us that I never would’ve noticed! And he really took care of me to make sure I got a vegan meal. I got the red beans and yellow rice and it was really good. The river stop was just the relaxation I needed after the hike though I wish I’d brought sandals for the Rocky water.
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Valli_s
Mar 1, 2025
Great experience for rain forest newbies! - We enjoyed our El Yunque Rain Forest experience with Luis. Luis was very knowledgeable about unique species in the rain forest and pointed out flora and fauna that we wouldn't have noticed otherwise. The experience was a combination of riding in a van and walking with rest stops as needed. We also stopped for lunch, which was good also. This tour is probably not for very serious hikers who are doing it for the challenge. We are a couple in our early 60s, in average physical condition for our age, and it was perfect for us. Don't be nervous about doing this if you are a first timer. Luis answered the questions we had about what to bring and what to expect. We were glad we had rain ponchos: it is a rain forest, after all. We do recommend this experience and Luis.
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463jeanniner
Feb 21, 2025
Day tour of the rainforest - Luis was fun and informative!! Great day and definitely worth the trip. The hike was easy due to paved trails and shade throughout.
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Edward_f
Feb 7, 2025
Luis was extremely... - Luis was extremely knowledgeable, informative and charming. His commentary really enhanced our understanding and enjoyment of our visit to PR. Highly Recommend.
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Z3572nyjohnm
Jan 31, 2025
Hike in rainforest - Our guide Diana was great! Knowledgeable kind and funny. We would definitely recommend Puerto Rico tour desk and her as your guide!
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Celeste
Jan 20, 2025
El Yunque Rainforest Hike - Luis is an excellent guide - Our guide Luis was excellent . I learned so much about the rainforest and Puerto Rico. I feel like Luis represents the heart of Puerto Rico while also cares about preserving the eco systems that make Puerto Rico such a wonderful place. He’s super kind and full of knowledge!
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126angelaj
Jan 4, 2025
Great tour of amazing rainforest - Great tour with a lot of good information. Our guide was communicative, prompt, and organized. She accommodated all of the participants in the group and was pleasant/ helpful. El Yunque speaks for itself and this tour was a great way to explore it.
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Anonymous
Jan 2, 2025
Great Tour & Guide - We had a wonderful time on this tour of the rainforest yesterday. We weren’t interested in sliding down rocks and jumping in the river. It was difficult to find a tour to suit us. Luis delivered the experience we were looking for. He is passionate for Puerto Rico and very knowledgeable. He pointed out snails, lizards and a walking stick. We learned about the many types of frogs and calls. He was concerned about everyone’s safety. We would highly recommend this tour and Luis.
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Christinasobocinski
Feb 21, 2025
Good hike but needs improvement - The hike was good to the observation tower. Food stop was kabobs in plastic tubs not very hygienic, they used the same paint brush to add sauce to all types chicken pork and shrimp. Disorganized & took forever, wasted valuable time could have visited a natural pool. We stopped at a river area that had very little water and slippery large rocks.
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Lynn_s
Feb 21, 2025
Not for those looking for a good hike - If you are looking for a true hiking experience this isn’t it. Hiking portion of 6-7 hour trip is approximately 45 minutes of uphill/downhill to a tower structure. The rest is driving through heavily congested areas to see a waterfall and river on the side of the road. Lunch stop was interesting, and locally operated but priced for tourists. Guide was good. Hotel pickup definitely a plus if you just want the “rainforest experience “
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