El Yunque Rainforest and Waterfall Guided Tour
Description
Upon arriving in Ceiba, we will commence with a 25-30 minute hike, which includes a brief river trek. Once we enter the outskirts of the forest, you will climb through rocks and trees to reach the pristine natural pools and waterfalls. Here, you can also swing from a rope or cliff jump. We will spend some time here before proceeding to the next stop, an advanced hike to higher natural pools that lead to exciting natural waterslides. We then return through the same path, with the option to swim part of the way. Throughout this excursion, your certified guide will share important information about the only tropical rainforest in the US Forest System, as well as intriguing facts about Puerto Rico's culture and history, while ensuring you have a safe, enjoyable, and informative experience. After the tour concludes, 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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
During this tour you will experience hiking through the outskirts of El Yunque National Rainforest. You'll spot the different fauna and flora and bathe in a waterfall. Participants must be capable of walking through rocky, muddy, uneven terrain and rock climb. This exhilarating experience includes water-related activities such as swinging from a rope into the natural pools, cliff jumping, and natural waterslides. Since hurricanes Irma & Maria, most of the popularly known trails remain closed until further notice. Our tour route has been adapted in order to continue offering a full day of pure adventure.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pick up only in selected areas of San Juan: Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde, Miramar and 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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please read carefully for all safety requirements and limitations for this tour.
- Please dress appropriately: Wear hiking shoes (tennis with a good grip also works). Can also bring water shoes for when you go into the river. Please note: shoes will get wet and very muddy
- Participants must be physically capable of walking thru steep, rocky, muddy and uneven surfaces without assistance.
- Must have a good breakfast before departing on this tour.
- Wear bathing suit underneath, bring a towel and change of clothes.
- Children must be 7 years to participate.
- Pregnant women, participants with heart complaints, back or knee problems, recent injuries or surgeries, mobility limitations or other serious medical conditions cannot participate on this tour.
- Tour operates based weather and river conditions. In the event of poor weather you will be offered an alternate tour, option to reschedule or refund.
- Failure to provide hotel/lodging or cruise information upon booking may result in bus not being able to pick you at your location or close to it. No refunds will be issued if you miss your pick up.
- 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. An alternative for persons with certain limitations is to book a Private Rainforest tour. Please contact us for more information.
- Use of lifejacket and helmet is mandatory. $100 fee will apply for each piece of equipment if not returned.
- Once you begin the tour, you must finish it all the way up to the second stop and return back with the group.
- Please travel light and only bring the necessary to the tour. Leave behind electronic devices, any important documentation like passport, large sums of cash or credit cards. Cell phones require waterproof case.
- On Saturdays the hike is longer and more challenging since we depart from a different point.
- Estimate duration of 8 hrs includes: 3.5-4 hrs at the forest, 1.5 hr drive each way plus lunch time.
- Published starting time is only an estimate. Exact pick up time will be provided the DAY PRIOR to your tour.
- Bespoke LM Reserves the Right of Admission - If a person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not following instructions, causing disruptions or not dressed appropriately (for certain tours) the Guide has the right to Cancel their reservation at any moment, and No Refunds will be issued due to this.
- 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.
Reviews(1,207)
Our tour guides were wonderful, they let us stop at a store to get shoes for hiking and water proof phone cases. This tour came with a stop at an authentic food hub. I still think about my lobster and shrimp mofongo OMG! We slid down down a waterfall and jumped off of a cliff. I learned that I can swim with a life vest 😂😂😂.
Amazing time with Jason and Luis! Had a lot of fun hiking and jumping into the water. Would highly recommend.
Definitely recommend!! It was an excellent tour and a small group. Guide was amazing and helped everyone out. What an awesome tour!
I had such a great time. Louis and George are the best, I felt so safe. They are really nice and made the experience so much fun.
Jaison is an INCREDIBLE guide! He was a very good driver, played fun music during the drive (the bus was clean and spacious), and gave us frequent stops during the tour to rest and learn about the nature, culture, and history surrounding us. He is hilarious, so friendly, and made us feel so safe. He showed us exactly where to put our hand or foot on more difficult terrain, and explained exactly where and how to jump from rocks and on the rope swing. As a tourist, I would not be as adventurous in El Yunque without the expert guidance provided in this tour. While narrating the tour and ensuring we were all safe, he took numerous photos and videos that he shared with all of us at the lunch that followed. By the way, EAT AT THE KIOSK HE RECOMMENDS! THE FOOD WAS LIFE CHANGING!!!! Jaison also provided us with several wonderful recommendations for places to stop on our road trip to the west coast that we would embark on the next day. Don't forget to tip generously with cash at the end of the tour- the tour guides in this company more than deserve it! Also- I got cheap water shoes from Amazon and they held up great; water shoes are a must for this tour. This is a great tour for able bodied, adventurous people who also love to learn!
If you are looking for an unforgettable rainforest adventure, look no further than this tour. My wife and I were absolutely thrilled with the entire experience, and a massive part of that was thanks to our incredible guide, Jason. Taking kids into the rainforest can sometimes be a balancing act, but Jason was absolutely exceptional with our children. He kept them completely engaged, energized, and excited the entire time, tailoring the adventure perfectly so it felt thrilling but entirely safe. His passion for the rainforest and its wildlife was infectious, and he knew exactly how to spot the hidden wonders of the forest that we would have completely missed on our own. It was the perfect blend of exploration, education, and adventure. We could not have been happier with how the day turned out. We highly recommend this tour and specifically Jason to everyone, especially families looking to make lifelong memories. Thank you, Jason, for an amazing day! We will definitely be back.
Jason and George were amazing! They were super friendly, knowledgeable and made our rainforest excursion one of the most memorable ones in Puerto Rico! They were so helpful with our 3’kids, the youngest being 7 and were awesome guides on the tour. Beyond the 20ft cliff jump, rope swing from 15 ft and the natural water slide, they also took awesome photos and videos to share and taught our group quite a bit about the rainforest plants, flowers and ecosystem. Highly reccomenf this tour!
The trip was amazing. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and professional. They were fun and brought good energy.
It was a very nice tour Julio was fun and very patient. The climbing is challenging but fun. The watering hole is so much fun
Jason was an outstansing guide, fun and full of energy. The El Yunque tour is a blast, with some slippery rock climbing, a water slide, and rope jump. Be fit and ready for fun and you'll learn a lot as well
