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El Yunque Tour with Luquillo Lunch Stop and Transport
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1,474 Ratings
San Juan
Embark on a private tour of the enchanting El Yunque Rainforest and Waterfalls in Puerto Rico. Experience the beauty of the island with certified guides, exclusive groups, and convenient transportation. Discover hidden gems, indulge in authentic cuisine, and create unforgettable memories!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- San Juan - To begin our amazing adventure our guide will personally pick up at the travelers accommodation in the metro area. Pickups can be hotels, resorts, residences or airbnbs anywhere in San Juan, Carolina, Loiza, Canovanas, Luquillo, Rio Grande or Fajardo. The day before the excursion, the tour guide will be communicating with the travelers for exact pick up time and other details. This schedule goes from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The earlier we start the better, to avoid bigger tour groups that arrive from other companies.
- El Yunque National Forest - Our certified tour guide will lead you through this beautiful hidden gem in the rainforest of “El Yunque” in this area you will explore through the muddy clay trails and the lushes green of the rainforest. We will arrive at Las Tinajas Falls depending on previously scheduled pick up times by your personal tour guide. The hike is about 1.5 miles in total and will take about half an hour to arrive to the first bathing area. The guide will talk about the Taino life in the rainforest, the beautiful plants that grow around and show you the incredible bathing areas hidden in paradise. In these bathing areas you will be able to spend 1-2 hours swimming around, rope swinging into the deep rainwaters, sliding through a natural waterslide and/or jump from a 30 foot cliff! All these things in one incredible area in Puerto Rico. We will stay here until 1-2pm and afterwards stop around in some of the nearby restaurants to grab a bite to eat!
- Playa Luquillo - After our amazing hike, its time for some food! If the group and the tour guide wish, a stop will be made at this beautiful beach that is home to some 25 kiosks that are all located in the best restaurants in Puerto Rico. In this strip you will have the opportunity to try authentic Puerto Rican dishes and drinks like our famous mojitos or “piña colada”.(lunch costs not included). In turn, you can enjoy the beautiful view provided by one of the most beautiful beaches on the island and have the opportunity to bathe in one of the most iconic beaches on our beautiful island. We will usually arrive by 2-3pm and leave by 4-5pm.
- San Juan - Back to your accommodation! Once the experience is over, each member of the group will be taken back to their accommodation directly by the tour guide.
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off from your accommodation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Life jacket, parachute string, first aid kit
What's Not Included
- Lunch options at Luquillo Beach will be available for an additional cost
- Swimming time at Luquillo. At this stop, you’ll enjoy a Puerto Rican lunch with a beach view
Additional Information
Our certified guides go above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience for you! We focus on tours with exclusive groups of up to six people for the comfort of our travelers. Quality over quantity is our motto! We pick you up from the comfort of your accommodation. The earlier we start, the better to avoid larger tour companies!
Each tour is led by a passionate and knowledgeable guide who wants to share his love for the island with you! The tour is a perfect opportunity to learn more about Puerto Rico, from the incredible culture of our Taino ancestors to the hidden gems of this beautiful island. On this tour, we will walk through muddy trails that are only 1.5 miles long! This popular trail leads through beautiful waterfalls that are natural water slides and pools with crystal-clear water! For the last stop, you will enjoy authentic Puerto Rican food next to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island!
Welcome to Puerto Rico, and we hope to see you soon on tour!
- Children under the age of 8 are not permitted on tour
- Not recommended for travelers over 70 years old
- Not for people over 285 lbs
Location
San Juan
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Katie_m
Oct 1, 2024
Definitely worth it. Brian is spectacular! - We booked this very last minute, as our original plans changed because of Hurricane Helene. Brian was our guide and is outstanding. We covered a lot of highlights that I’m not sure we would’ve seen without a tour guide. The trails were difficult in that you have to climb some rocks and it’s muddy, but if you’re a basically decent hiker, you can definitely do it. He took us to Luquillo for lunch afterwards and had a dish that’s probably in the top 5 of any dish I’ve ever had, in any country, ever. Brian captured lots of photos since it was suggested not to bring phones. We were back with plenty of time in the day to get some more sightseeing in (we opted to nap instead) and ended the night at a fun bar in Santurce with live music and dancing based on Brian’s recommendation. Definitely worth the money, and then some! Thanks again, Brian, for an amazing day!
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Deana_g
Sep 30, 2024
Highly recommended - Our guide Brian was a fount of knowledge. We learned so much about El Yunque and the history of Puerto Rico in general. We met many other groups walking the path through the rainforest and all of the guides knew each other and were very friendly and helpful. we definitely felt like we were in good hands.
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Grace_s
Sep 28, 2024
Amazing Time - Carlos was our guide and he was FANTASTIC! He made our tour so memorable and made us feel very safe which was important for this type of excursion. He is very knowledgeable about his island and he takes pride in his work. Our tour only had 5 people so he can focus on each one of us and I recommend that you take a smaller group tour it’s worth it. Had a blast, El Yunque is beautiful thanks again Carlos!!!
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Tiffanycf5179td
Sep 27, 2024
Beautiful forest, excellent guide!!! - This was such an AMAZING tour - it exceeded my expectations on all levels. I went into this excursion not FULLY knowing what to expect, but I trusted that with my fitness level I’d be ok. And I was! BUT please note that there is swimming, up AND down hill hiking, some rock climbing, and as a person who is afraid of heights, there are some HEIGHTS lol.
BUT our tour guide, Mitch, was a dream. Outside of the curbside pickup for our group of 4 (1 couple, and me and another young lady were solo travelers), Mitch was friendly, knowledgeable, and EAGER to reach us about his country and the rainforest itself.
PLEASE pay attention to the instructions in the text and be mindful about the shoes you wear - you need some shoes with GRIP (Tevas don’t cut it imo lol) but still light weight in the water.
Overall, EXCELLENT experience and would def do it again. If you’ve never hiked though go on one beforehand lol.
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Cavin_a
Sep 26, 2024
El Yunque Tour with Luquillo Lunch Stop - Awesome tour! Make sure you wear the correct shoes. The lunch was all local food and it was delicious!
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Marianne_b
Sep 24, 2024
Awesome experience!! - From the start, Brian was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the rainforest and some history of Puerto Rico.
Brian tailored the hike to our group's skill level, ensuring everyone felt comfortable. His storytelling added depth to the experience, making the history and ecology of El Yunque come alive.
What stood out most was Brian's passion for conservation and the rainforest’s natural beauty. Brian took the time to answer all our questions and offered great tips for making the most of our visit.
I highly recommend Brian! Thanks again!!
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Toddhe5694ev
Sep 24, 2024
Great rainforest tour and adventure! - Andrea was a great guide and she led us on a great adventure through the rainforest. Highly recommend the natural water slide, cliff jumping and rope swing!
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Mrs_msassy
Sep 23, 2024
EXCELLENT Tour! - We had such a blast! Way better than we even anticipated! Mitchell was an incredible guide- even the drive from San Juan was interesting because of all of the historical background he shared with us. The hike was so fun- not too challenging (as long as you’re in decent shape) and the water slides were SO MUCH FUN! 10/10 would recommend. I would do this again.
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Jay_r
Sep 22, 2024
What an amazing experience - What an adventure! Or tour guide Andrea was so knowledgeable, patient with the kids, kept us safe through the rocks. The water slide and rope swing were our favorite part. What an amazing experience.
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Maryam_r
Sep 28, 2024
A must do while in San Juan! - Definitely worth it! Loved the experience and Carlos was a great tour guide. My only disappointment was with the choice of lunch venue. Very overpriced food for such a rundown food stand. (The menu prices were the same as a nice restaurant in Old San Juan). Definitely targeted towards tourists. I wish our guide had picked a local restaurant to give us a taste of where the locals fine (with locals’ prices!). Otherwise, it was an awesome excursion!
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