• SuperMax - San Juan Metro Pick-up location at a supermarket. The driver/guide will meet the group at this convenient central location, briefly check-in guests, and then depart to the fruit stand. The maximum wait time for late arrivals is 15 minutes. It takes approximately 45 minutes to complete check-in and drive to the fruit stand. Arrive early to take advantage of this brief meeting point for last-minute items: Deli Breakfast, acai bowls, coffee, ATM, groceries, river water shoes, snacks, etc.

• Frutera Flores - 2nd Meetup location on the way to the forest: This rustic fruit stand, food kiosk, and gift shop is a local favorite for a 20-minute roadside quick stop. This planned stop allows for the purchase of tropical fruit, which is packed and later handled on the trail by the guide to be served as a tropical snack. Guests with their own transportation can meet the group here.

Convenient Food stop: Enjoy Grandma’s cooking with options like ribs, rotisserie chicken, rice and beans, yuca, stews, seafood, and more, available from a quick-serve window to place on to-go trays. Try the local fritters, alcapurria, empanadillas, along with a tropical fruit smoothie.

This is a planned brief last-minute food and bathroom break opportunity for those who woke up late and missed breakfast. It’s advisable to have spending money on hand for this stop.

• El Yunque National Forest - El Yunque: Features a variety of waterfalls, natural pools, vibrant flowers, tropical large-leaf foliage, pristine freshwater rivers, streams, and small non-threatening wildlife. This is the most popular spot for average to advanced hikers. Expect to encounter mud, water, and rock surfaces most of the time. Climb up to a well-placed rope swing, slide down a natural waterslide, jump from cliff edges into deep natural pools, and swim. These adventurous elements require manual dexterity and can be challenging for some, but are completely optional. This is an adventure playground inside the forest. It’s not all adrenaline, as some choose to relax, meditate, or casually forest bathe in the natural pools. There are plenty of photographic opportunities. A tropical fruit spread is included as a light snack. Overall, this experience caters to the adventurous spirit, nature lovers, and fuels wanderlust.

Driving and logistics: 2.5 hrs.
Hiking time: 4 hours

• Bottled water
• General Photography of trip
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Snacks

• Tips or Gratuities (Optional)

El Yunque offers an array of waterfalls, natural pools, vibrant flowers, lush tropical foliage, and pristine freshwater rivers and streams, along with small, harmless wildlife. This is the most sought-after guided hiking experience, with transportation options suitable for both average and advanced hikers. Participants will frequently encounter mud, water, and rocky surfaces. The adventure includes climbing to a strategically placed rope swing, sliding down a natural waterslide, jumping from cliffs into deep natural pools, and swimming. These thrilling activities require manual dexterity and present challenges with natural obstacles. This forest adventure playground is not solely about adrenaline; some visitors choose to relax, meditate, or enjoy a leisurely bath in the natural pools surrounded by nature. There are ample opportunities for photography. A spread of tropical fruits is provided as a snack. Overall, this experience caters to the adventurous spirit, nature enthusiasts, and those with wanderlust.

• Hiking time: Approximately 4 hours in the Forest. Vehicle Travel and logistics time: 2.5 hours overall.
• Proper Footwear: River trekking shoes with good grip in slippery, muddy, wet, rocky terrain
• Proper attire: Quick dry activewear, bathing suit, dry bag to port personal items and keep them dry. Don’t wear lots of make-up, eye-lashes, jewelry etc.
• Protection Electronics: phone case with lanyard, camera’s with cases or lanyard.
• This trip challenges the average persons limits: Ideal participants are flexible, optimistic, and ready for a physically engaging adventure.
• Bring a reusable sustainable water bottle! Plastic bottled water is offered as a last resort.
• Not recommended for travelers with recent surgeries, broken or sprain limbs, or joint issues.

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