Itinerary
Get adventurous. Get off the paved trail!
Your initial hike is an approximate 30-minute journey on a river-wading and rock-scaling path to the river. This area is surrounded by bamboo trees, rainforest flowers, and many other beautiful plants. We will make a stop to visit a collecting pool that forms at the base of a small waterfall by the river. Here you will have the opportunity to swim in its crystal clear waters or jump from a rope and enjoy the different tones of its deep pools. A glimpse at the first waterfall is great for picture opportunities!
The adventure finishes in another pool area, its best-kept secret. After a few minutes of hiking and rock climbing (more advanced), arrive at a natural river where you can swim, cliff jump, and enjoy the natural water slides as many times as you would like!
After the tour ends we will stop at a local restaurant for a late lunch (food cost not included), before returning to San Juan or your initial meeting point. This stop will take from 1 to 1.5 hours.
Stop At:
• El Yunque Hiking Area, El Yunque National Forest Puerto Rico
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
Complimentary pick up only in selected areas of San Juan: Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde, Miramar, Ocean Park and Calle Loiza.
Meeting point available in Luquillo and Fajardo.
Exact pick up time will be provided the day prior to the tour.
Ports
07:30 AM
8 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Pregnant women, persons with back or knee problems, previous injuries or surgeries, heart conditions, mobility impairments or other serious medical conditions cannot participate on this tour
Hiking shoes or tennis with good grip is required (closed toe), water shoes are also recommended to bring along.
You must have a good breakfast before departing on this tour
This is a moderate to strenuous activity, that may not be suitable for everyone. Please ensure you read and understand all this activity entails.
Wear swimsuit underneath, bring a towel and a change of clothes.
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Minimum age is 7 years to participate
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Due to safety reasons participants must be able to understand English or Spanish. Legally blind or deaf persons are not able to participate due to the same. A Private tour would be the most appropriate option on these cases.
Once you begin the tour, you must finish it all the way up to the second stop and return back with the group.
On Saturdays the hike is longer and more challenging since we depart from a different point.
Bus will wait only 5 minutes after your assigned pick up time. No refunds will be issued if you miss your pick up.
Estimated tour duration of 8 hours includes: 3.5 hours at the forest, 1.5 hr driving each way and lunch time.
Please travel light and only bring the necessary to the tour, there are no locker facilities. Leave behind electronic devices, any important documentation like passport, large sums of cash or credit cards. Cell phones require waterproof case.
Bespoke LM Reserves the Right of Admission - If a person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not following instructions, being disruptive or not dressed appropriately (due safety) the Guide has the right to Cancel their reservation at any moment, and No Refunds will be issued due to this.
Published starting time is only an estimate. Exact pick up time will be provided the DAY PRIOR to your tour.
While the excursion explores the El Yunque region, it does not include a visit to the El Yunque National Forest, managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Persons with the previously listed health restrictions cannot participate on the tour. No refunds will be authorized if a person neglects to read complete description and does not meet the safety requirements and limitations on the day of the tour.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : CTscan16
My husband and I had a blast on our excursion to El Yunque. Our tour guides, Felix, Elias, and Mitchell were the best! They made us feel safe by explaining how the tour would work, safety precautions, and how to have the most fun on our tour. We hiked through the rainforest and then climbed the rocks to do some cliff jumping, water sliding, and rope swinging. We had a great time and would recommend it to anyone who is physically able to climb rocks! It took a lot of effort and was slippery so you had to pay attention. Wear old sneakers and eat a good breakfast before going.
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Posted On : 2024-04-08
Posted By : Lisa_H
Our host Frankie was wonderful, the trip was great for me and my 2 sons ages 11 and 14. We felt safe and entertained the whole time.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02
Posted By : Christian_P
What a great experience! My guides, Hector and George, were extremely knowledgeable about the plants and animals in the forest and explained their various uses and origins which was awesome to learn. They safely guided us to beautiful spots for cliff jumping and a volcanic rock slide. Definitely worth checking out!
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Posted On : 2024-04-01
Posted By : michael_f
For the second day of our honeymoon in PR, we could not have had a more wonderful experience with Jorge as our guide. Funny, kind and informative, he set the pace of our trip right away by calling our group “family.” While ensuring both the safe and exhilarating time for our group, it was clear that he was a leader among leaders of the tours in the El Yunque rainforest. We cannot think of how he could have done a better job. Even as we headed back to drop off points, he gave us a long talk on all the amazing things to see and experience across the islands of Puerto Rico. We would take another tour with Jorge (and Luis!) in a heartbeat.
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Posted On : 2024-03-30
Posted By : Evangelina_M
There were 3 of us. 2 of us were older in our late 50s and a 22 year old. 1 non swimmer. The hike itself was muddy not too strenuous but you definitely needed balance and some strength and agility as you needed to climb over rocks. We all loved the adventure from beginning to end. Our tour guide Felix greeted us with his famous " chang, chang, chang!" He immediately made us all feel like familia. We had a life guard who had skills and dive in immediately when I told him I was a non swimmer. He could easily asses my skills and encouraged me to try things within my capacity. I loved the hike, the rock side and the jump. I always felt safe. We took an early morning tour 7:30 am. As the day went on you could see the crowds increase. Every tour guide we encountered greeted us and encouraged us along the way. Truly a fun experience.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27
Posted By : Kelly_H
Great day with Felix and crew. Lots of fun, host were awesome kept us smiling all day. Hike was just challenging enough, water activities were super fun and lunch was great!
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Posted On : 2024-03-15
Posted By : Valarie_W
Our group’s most memorable moment were sliding down the rock slides. Worried it was going to hurt but it didn’t LOL. Great experience from beginning to end!
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Posted On : 2024-03-13
Posted By : Dana_H
Adriana and Jay were exceptional guides. El Yunque was beautiful. The experiences provided were once in a lifetime. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Adriana and Jay.Do
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Posted On : 2024-03-08
Posted By : jenaig2024
It was sooooo fun. Our tour guide was Zoè and she was absolutely amazing. She gave us history about the rainforest, the trees, plants, and the wildlife. She made sure we were all okay because we kept slipping and falling. She help us up and down the rocks. She even took videos for all of us and sent it to our phones. She was very engaging. When I come back, I hope to have her again. She was an amazing tour guide and she made the experience worth while. Thank you Zoè :)
-Jenai
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Posted On : 2024-01-14
Posted By : Matthew_M
Julian and Elias were great guides! They know the rainforest and the surrounding area so well. They are funny, helpful, informative, and kind. We had a lot of fun hiking, scrambling, swimming, cliff-jumping, and sliding down a natural water slide.
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Posted On : 2024-01-14
